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I purchased the D3100 as a 'light weight' alternative the the D3 I normally use , as I planned for a 10-day backpacking trip to Philmont last July. The D3100 camera preformed flawlessly the entire trip. I had no issues with battery power management even though I purchased two additional batteries. Nor any issues with dust gathering on the sensor since the camera had a sensor cleaning function built into the camera. The simple UI controls for adjusting the flash, made the pop-up flash perfect for adding fill light for those difficult lighting situations. My only regret was that I didn't bring 2-D3100 cameras as it was frequently out of my hands being used by all the boys on the trek. JHM
April 1, 2012
Finally got my 1st DSLR!
my D3100 arrived this afternoon and I came home to get familiar with the settings and give a tryout. Let me tell you that my desires to ever go back to the days of my 35 film is long past now. Light weight, quick to snap and use as easy as my point and shoot Coolpix. If you have the desire to get into a digital SLR then I am going to highly recommend this for what ever you have a need for, the photos I will attach are my first with this, I'm very impressed and want to learn more. Thanks Nikon
October 22, 2010
Awesome Camera..
Got this for Christmas 2011...love it...still learning what all it can do...have three grandchildren..so need I say more...would totally recommend this camera...
July 15, 2012
Excellent camera for probably twice the price!
Fantastic camera, I have owned this camera now for over one year. I have learned so much from this camera and it has given me some super quility pictures. It is worth every penny. Here are some samples.
July 14, 2012
Excellent machine.
It's my first digital slr camera. I am very pleased with the resources and results
July 14, 2012
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This past weekend I was taking photos just fine, several of them in fact. I went to take more photos a few days later and after 2 or 3 the shutter sounded like it was taking an eternity and I was getting overexposed photos. Severly overexposed photos. I would leave the camera on a tripod in bright sunlight and still couldn't take a picture of a fence without it looking like a white blob. I've tried changing settings including my ISO (because that's the only thing I changed from the weekend until then). My battery was running a bit low so I tried recharging it, that didn't fix anything. I reformated the memory card and that didn't work. I cleaned my lens, that didn't work. I tried resetting factory settings, that didn't work. Is there anything else I can try? Is there a flaw with my camera?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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er... this might be trivial... have you checked if you didn't by accident moved your mode wheel to manual mode?Answer:
This is a photo I took of a tan hutch and silver handles. I even balanced the light before taking this photo and used the cameras auto focus instead of manual focus. I set this on a table and just let it sit for a while.After reading the reply to the first question I'm thinking you wanted me to submit a photo since that was something I didn't do last time. I'm not clear what the link was supposed to do for me...
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May 12, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send some sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
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HI does the nikon D3100 Have a plug in for a mic.
1 year, 1 month ago
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BrandonP
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The D3100 has no connection for an external microphone. It only has the monoaural built-in microphone, so it is not possible to get stereo recordings of audio.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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No No And NoAnswer:
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I am a new D3100 user. I have been trying to take pictures using the Aperture and Shutter modes, using the thumb wheel to change the aperture or the shutter speed. My pictures, no matter the setting are always near black. Bright objects can be discerned but that is all. I tried to change the ISO setting but pictures are still super underexposed. What am I doing wrong?
1 year, 1 month ago
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runner mark
Gilbert, SC
Location :
Gilbert, SC
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I would take your camera back to the place you bought it from (if it was a local retailer) and show them the results that you get when you shoot so they can verify that the issue is real. If you bought it mail order (over the internet), contact them and e-mail them your results as proof. Get the RMA number and ship it back for an exchange. It sounds like you may have a bad CMOS sensor in your camera. But, as a final check, take a look to see if the exposure compensation values has been changed such that it is producing the results that you are seeing.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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see if you haven't set the exposure correction too low by accident.Answer:
What is the exposure meter telling you ??. It should be in the middle or one stop either side of zero ( the middle bit ) depending. What sort os conditions are you trying to take pictures in.
I am using a D3100 with the 55-200 VR lens. I was trying to get some pics of hotair balloons. I would like to set the focus without having to have the camera autofocus since the autofocus only works if I hit the autofocus point on an object. Is there a way to get it to focus on "infinity" or is that not available. Thanks
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I do not believe there is any way to set a limiting range on the consumer 55-200mm VR lens, unlike the older AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF lens where you have a little switch that will limit its focusing distance. However, if you want it to focus on infinity, you can always just set it to manual, turn it to the infinity mark and leave it there (you may wish to tape it in place to avoid any creep or accidental movement of the focusing ring). However, I should also point out that using the focusing point is better because it will ensure that the subject is in focus. Otherwise, there is no special feature to do that which you are asking about.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco CA
Location :
San Francisco CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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or... you could follow the lock focus, recompose, shoot practice. that is, use one of the sensor points to focus on a balloon, press the shutter button only halfway so that focus and exposure are set, then, while holding down the shutter button in the halfway position, move your camera to have the composition you want, then press the shutter all the way down.Answer:
Change the lens to manual focus and move the focus ring all the way to the right. Commonly in lenses with a Distance scale will show you infinity focus.1 year ago
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Anonymous
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On a mid-range DSLR such as the D3100, there is no simple switch you could slide or a hole that you would push a pin or paper clip into to simply reset the camera. What you need to do is press the MENU button and scroll down the selections to reset your Shooting Options (under the shooting menu or the camera icon) and Setup Options (under the setup selection or the wrench icon).Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Go in to the menu and then set up menu, press reset setup options and then ok.Refer to page 131 and 136 of your manual.
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the reset button is lying near video out and usb connector of the camera1 year ago
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Anonymous
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no. the B&W option is a postprocessing option, so the actual image you're taking is still an RGB color image (and the raw files always are), which is converted to B&W afterward. if you really want to use B&W to the max, take color images and do B&W processing in photoshop where you have a say in how you process the different channels to monochrome.Answer:
Go to the menu then to shooting menu and then select picture controls, select monochrome and then ok.This is ok if you just want a quick b&w picture taken but you would get much better results converting it afterwards in what ever software you use.
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This camera has the feature to take black and white pictures. You can select the Monochrome option in Picture Control.
d3100 camera turns grainy even theres enough light. dint know if its because i have basic lense or is it the camera itself.
1 year ago
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BernadetteT
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my guess is that you left the Auto ISO function on, and shooting in shutter priority. turn off Auto ISO (any decent photographer can figure out what ISO to use in what conditions), and try it that way.Answer:
It more than likely isn't the camera or the lens. It most likely going to be a setting. Try switching your camera to Auto mode and see how that works. Another cause could be that you may have the MP turned down as they should be on one of the higher settings.Jul 7, 2011 by
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ffwife<3
Charleston, SC
Location :
Charleston, SC
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Check what the ISO is set to most likely your problem!Jul 7, 2011 by
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MarkF
D3100
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HI..im switching from a point n shoot camera to a dslr n i am thinking of getting a d3100...will it be a good choice?
11 months ago
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AnamM
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For me, this camera has been an eye opener. I went from a point and shoot to this camera and I have not been disappointed in the least. It takes some practice to learn the camera, but it also has an Auto setting which will allow you to use as a point and shoot when/if frustration sets in. I think this is an awesome beginner to intermediate camera for those who are making the switch. I don't know how well the uploaded images look, but I took this butterfly picture with the D3100. I hope this helps you make a choice.Sample Photos & Videos
Aug 26, 2011 by
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jdblake007
Burke, VA
Location :
Burke, VA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes great camera to switch too. I had a Nikon D40x and I loved it but wanted to get a newer model so the D3100 is perfect.Aug 19, 2011 by
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stickman
ct
Location :
ct
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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In my point of view, it depends if you think you're already good enough to have a DSLR and you think that you wont waste your 700 buck, then yes, you are ready to have a DSLR.If you have doubts on you, not really being good enough and you wont take photography seriously and you just want to buy a DSLR just for fun, you better just stick to point and shoot cameras.
*my father is a professional photographer and his friends are hardcore photography lovers. this was their advice to me when I wanted to switch from a point and shoot camera to a dslr. Dont mind my age, growing up with hardcore photography lovers isn't really that easy :P
Aug 14, 2011 by
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asdfghjkl
Los Angeles
Location :
Los Angeles
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
9 months ago
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momen
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
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Well if you want to get precise its 3.1, but 3 is close enough not that it really makes any difference.Answer:
In point-n-shoot terms, the 18-55mm would be a 3X zoom (55/18=3.06).Answer:
1.5x9 months ago
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mecsp
Portland, Oregon
Location :
Portland, Oregon
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If it is in DX format, the it should probably work.Answer:
If it fits on the D80 then it will fit on the D3100 as Nikon has only one type of mount. Whether it meters amd or autofcouses is a different matter, you would have to refer back to Tamron for this.Answer:
It all depends on the format and the connectors. Look at a nikon lens and a Tamron one and see if they match up.Oct 7, 2011 by
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Anonymous
I have a Nikon D3100 and two bateries. How do I keep the one when I'm not using it? charged or empty?
9 months ago
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mderetti
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Always Charged.Answer:
charged betterOct 14, 2011 by
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Roshan06
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its always better to have charged bateries. :)Oct 14, 2011 by
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ZinaJ
D3100
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The reference manual CD that came with my D3100 is not working. Tried 2 computers. What do I do now?
When I click on Computer or My Computer it does not show that it is in the drive. I click on the drive and it says insert disc...
4 months, 1 week ago
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AmandaE
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Same thing! Reference manual and user's manual, download it and look at the first page on the PDF, it says reference manual.Answer:
That's the user's manual. The reference manual is on the CD that came with the camera.Mar 4, 2012 by
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AmandaE
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Log on to nikon.com, click on my nikon, register, then do a search for your camera and you can download the manual.1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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On the side of the memory card.Answer:
Hi, the memory card lock is a little switch on the edge of the memory card.1 year, 4 months ago
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emgjet
usa
Location :
usa
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Each movie file can be up to 4GB in size and 10 minutes long; note that depending on the memory card write speed shooting may end before the length is reached.Answer:
the manual says that is the limit.
The manual says not to, but others have stated they DO use them. Was wondering if anyone has experience with this and what were the results?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Eggroll
Atlanta, GA
Location :
Atlanta, GA
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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Yes, you can use the C-PL circular polarizing filter on your D3100. If you look in the back of the User's Manual, it says that you can use the C-PL filter, just not the regular linear polarizing filters (as would be used on manual film cameras). Linear filters interfere with the autofocus capability of the camera.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You can use a polarizer with the 3100,but it has to be a C-PL circular polarizer-not a linear polerizer.And it has to be a Nikon polerizer,because other makers may interfere with the autofocus or the electronic rangefinder.Hope that this helps you out!Mar 5, 2011 by
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Nikongirl1
St.Louis,Missouri
Location :
St.Louis,Missouri
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Professional photographer
Is there mirror lock up mode for clicking pictures or an alternate to it, such as exposure delay mode.I am looking for mirror lockup not for cleaning the sensor,but for minimising vibrations during exposure.
This feature is in most canon camera including Canon EoS 500D
This feature is in most canon camera including Canon EoS 500D
1 year, 4 months ago
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Vismay Zvaeir
Mumbai, India
Location :
Mumbai, India
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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Yes, there is a Mirror Lock-Up function when you press the MENU button. You need to go down to the Setup Menu (the wrench icon) and scroll down to the Mirror Lock-Up selection. This is easily found in the menu when you look through it, as well as in the User's Manual that came with your camera. It is worthwhile to take the time to read through the manual as it explains what many of the functions are and how to use them to good advantage. I highly recommend doing that as it will increase your working knowledge of how your D3100 camera works. It's really an amazing piece of equipment once you learn what it can do!Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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At a shutter speed of “bulb” (camera set in “M”) the shutter remains open while the shutter-release is held down or you can use the MC-DC2 remote cord.
Nikon ED 80-200mm 1:2.8
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1 year, 4 months ago
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Artie
artie.caione@opco.com NY NY
Location :
artie.caione@opco.com NY NY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Unfortunately, none of the equipment that you listed is compatible with the D3100. I also have the AF 80-200 f/2.8D ED-IF lens, but unless all of the lenses have the AF-S designation (for Silent Wave Motor), they will have to be focused manually. They don't have a pinout from the body on the D3100 to drive the motor in the lenses you listed. However, all of the camera's functions will still work with those lenses, just not the autofocus. Also, I have a Speedlight SB-25 and, after doing some tests, I found that it doesn't talk with the camera correctly and it just seems to dump the entire charge when it fires. You will probably need to buy the SB-700 or the higher-end SB-900 to go with your D3100.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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For compatible lenses please see link below:Answer Title: What lenses can I use on the Nikon D5000, D3100, D3000, D60, D40X, and D40?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
And for the SB-24 speedlight, please see page # 172 of the User’s Manual of your camera for compatibility information.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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yes. use a good photo program or use the editing options on your cam.Nikon D3100-menu-retouch menu-monochrom-black and white-then select your pic.
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If you already took the picture you can go to:Menu > Retouch > Monochrome, and choose if you want a copy of your photo in Black and White, Sepia or Cyanotype.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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I bought the SB700 it it fits perfectly and works perfectly off the camera as a remote alsoAnswer:
This camera has an Accessory Shoe for optional flash units.Products related to my answer
I cannot take any pictures because the screen is saying "Error: Press shutter release button again"
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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It means there is something wrong with camera. Like something broke or jamed inside the cam. Take the battery out and let it sit for a minute, then repower up and try again. If no luck time for a shop visit.Answer:
You will need to send your camera for service if by releasing the shutter you're still getting the error or appear frequently.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
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I'm looking to buy telephoto lens for the cameras above as a gift. How do I know which are compatable?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can check under the Tech Specs at the Nikon website to see what it says about lens compatability for any camera model. But, basically, unless it's an AF-S lens, you won't have any autofocus function for the lens or 3D Color Matrix Metering II on the D40. The same goes for the D3100. So, you will probably want to get the most modern lens(es) you can afford to go with the D3100, which means any AF-S type lens, and most likely it will be a G lens. The VR feature is optional, so you don't have to buy that kind of lens unless you feel like it's a good thing or a must-have.Jun 25, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Please see link below for more information on lens compatibility:Answer Title: What lenses can I use on the Nikon D5000, D3100, D3000, D60, D40X, and D40?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
I need a flash that I can use with a telephoto up to 300mm for wildlife photography. How do I know which will be compatible
1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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You can check on the Nikon website to see what their documentation says about accessories and equipment compatability. But, in short, the SB-400, SB-600, SB-700, SB-900 Speedlights are what are compatible with the D40X. In particular, the SB-900 is the top-of-the-line flash that would have the reach for such focal lengths that you speak of. It would be the equivalent successor of the SB-25 and SB-26 that I used with my film cameras and my 300mm f/2.8 when shooting night football games.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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You can use the SB-900, SB-700 and SB-600.Products related to my answer
1 year, 4 months ago
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Pete
home
Location :
home
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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