Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Review
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Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera Review
What makes it attractive is a combination of affordable price (less than 600 dollars) and great set of features. 14MP image sensor is the first thing that catches your attention.
Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera has received 380 customer reviews on Amazon.com with high average start rating. In other words, lots of people have bought this camera and most of them love it!
Keep on reading to learn what is so special about this Nikon D3100 and if it is a camera you need. You will also learn about suggested accessories you should consider buying together with D3100 and a list of alternative DSLR cameras to check out.
Nikon D3100 Features
14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor - it is more than enough for majority of amateur photographers. You can make a top notch quality print sized 20 x 30 inches or even more from.
Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound - Movie Mode is one of the most prominent upgrades compared to D3000 model. D3100 is one of the first budget class SLR cameras with this feature. Actually it is the first camera from Nikon that can record 1920x1080 movies. Just keep in mind that D3100 will record movie clips up to 10 minutes long. That is because there is a 4GB maximum file size limitation for all DSLRs.
3-inch monitor with Live View mode for shooting and movie capture - this another new feature. Now you do not have to look directly in the viewfinder when you are shooting. The Live View screen shows everything!
Easy-to-use Nikon Guide Mode and other features for beginners - Nikon has included a Guide Mode and help screens for many functions to help out users that may not be too familiar to SLR camera features. Another reason why D3100 is great for new DSLR users.
Included 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens - this camera is bundled with universal 18-55mm lens so that you can start shooting as soon as you open the box.
Nikon D3100 Pros and Cons
Pros- very good image quality and low noise at high ISO settings is good for shooting in low light settings
- light weight is great when traveling
- large LCD screen
- 11 focus points are more than enough for camera of this price range
- 1080p Video Mode
- very quiet
Cons
- there is bracketing feature which is not usually a huge deal
- it is not possible to use older lenses e.g old 50mm 1.8 lens
- auto focus can be quite loud during video recording
- no depth of field preview
- not compatible with wireless remote
Accessories for D3100
Popular Lenses For D3100
Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR
[Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR
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Nikon D3100 In News
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- "I got a point-and-shoot and started fooling around with it," Menezes said, adding he upgraded to a Nikon D3100 a year later. Menezes said he's self-taught through photography books and forums, and YouTube. He's working toward a Nikon D7000.
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- The Alpha 37 is quite small for a D-SLR?it is smaller than the Nikon D3100 and Canon Rebel T2i. It can shoot at 5 frames per second with continuous autofocus, and also supports 7 frames per second when shooting images with a 1.4x crop.
- Firm launches photo competition for children
- The prizes on offer are: a Nikon D3100 + 18-55mm VR, Nikon Coolpix S9300 ? Silver, Nikon Coolpix S30 (available in Black, White, Pink or Blue). Prizes will be awarded to the best photographs that are Sport Related. Entries can be submitted either ...
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Nikon D3100
DSLR Users - Share Your Experience!
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ckolander
Apr 4, 2012 @ 2:52 pm | delete
- Thanks for the review! I really need a new camera, and this one is very affordable!
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JoshK47
Mar 8, 2012 @ 5:39 pm | delete
- Sounds like one heck of a camera - thanks for sharing.
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MoonMaa Feb 8, 2012 @ 4:32 pm | delete
- This is one of the camera's I am looking into. Thank you for the review.
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Sylvestermouse
Jan 23, 2012 @ 1:30 pm | delete
- I have been giving a great deal of consideration to purchasing this particular camera. Thank you for the review.
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