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Great camera!!!!
This is by far the best camera you can buy for the price! I am amazed at the quality of pictures it takes, the color saturation is incredible as you can see with the picture of the flower and fly. I took it with the DX Micro 40/208G lens. If you want a great camera that’s easy to use and takes wonderful pictures…buy this one, you won’t be sorry.
June 15, 2012
Great Little Camera!
I purchased this camera for my company on the advice of my son, who shoots with a D-90. It takes great pictures and is pretty easy to use. I'm no expert, and there are plenty of things I still have to learn about it, but for everyday use, either for work or for pleasure, I've had no trouble with it at all. Lenses are easy to change; basic settings are quickly accessible for easy adjustments; it's a comfortable weight for carrying around. I would recommend this camera to non-professionals who want to take good, sharp photos without knowing a lot of photographic "science."
June 15, 2012
Enjoying this camera!
My husband and I have always wanted a really nice camera. Recently his job provided him with some photography training which gave us with a foundation to get the most out of our camera. I am having a lot of fun using this camera. It's maiden voyage we took it to the zoo and the pictures came out fabulous. We also went on a tour of a cavern and in relative darkness the pictures were really good. It took some work to get the flash, ISO, and white light settings to work as needed but all it took was some playing. We are now looking at purchasing more lenses and I see many years of use in our future!
June 14, 2012
Great Camera for Beginners and moderate professionals
I started using this camera in May 2011 and it has been nothing short of a great experience. It is easy to use yet has many "professional" options and settings that can be manually set to give you any kind of exposure, lighting, depth of field, ISO, etc. that you need. I highly recommend this camera!
June 12, 2012
Awesome Camera
I recieved this camera for my birthday. It is awesome, takes great pictures. I'm very pleased with it.
June 10, 2012
D3100 is great
Love my camera, easy to use, many great feautures,,
June 9, 2012
Best Digital Camera I've ever owned
Thank you for a wonderful package and a truly amazing camera. I never thought a digital could come close to replicating what my old film set ups did, but this one does a truly amazing job!
June 9, 2012
awesome
wasn't expecting d3100 would be perfect til a got one...
June 7, 2012
Love my Nikon!
I am a beginner to photography and this is my first nice camera. It is really user friendly and fun to use. I love it!
June 6, 2012
one year review
I've owned my D3100 for a little over a year now and have no complaints. The ease of use, quality of make and perfect size to carry make it a great camera for me. I am an active birder and carry it in one hand with the Nikon 55-300mm VR lens while having a pair of binoculars around my neck. It's not too heavy and I get quality photos. I also like the 18-55mm VR kit lens and take many landscape photos.
I have no need to upgrade at this time as the Nikon D3100 performs flawlessly for me.
June 3, 2012
Novice user
Decided to upgrade from a simple point and shoot to DSLR and found this camera easy to use and the photo quality is excellent.
June 3, 2012
Great beginners camera
Excellent camera for begginers, great quality and great pictures
June 3, 2012
Decided to go with the 3100 over the 5100
I finally broke down and gave up on the film!
I with the D3100 over the D5100 because I was able to two lenses and body for the same money as one lens and body.
I will upgrade to the D90 or better once I get the hang of all this new stuff!
June 1, 2012
D3100
I've had a blast using this camera! Love it! I would recomend it to anyone!
May 31, 2012
Great value
Ihave had my D3100 about 3 months and am amazed at the quality of the pictures.
I had a D40 another fine camera but I wanted the resolution of the D3100.
I don'[t understand why anyone would give this camera a poor rating. I really enjoyed my D40
but I feel that as I become more familiar with the D3100 things can only get better.
May 30, 2012
Dream Camera
I've always had a passion for photography. I'm not a professional, just love taking pictures. I had a small inexpensive camera and it surficed for a while until my desire to take real pictures returned. I started looking around and saw the Nikon 3100 on sale at Amazon. It wasn't cheap, but I wanted it! As my family says, when I want something, I find a way to justify it! I've only had it a month or so and have been busy with things that don't require or need photographing....i.e. business stuff! I haven't learned to use it very well yet and don't understand all the bells and whistles, but I already know I'm going to enjoy it for years to come! I have two granddaughters that are active athletes, cheerleading, gymnastics, etc. So I know I'll enjoy it and just can hardly wait to learn how to use all the parts and settings!! Thanks, Nikon! You've made my dreams come true! This will be my forever camera!!
May 22, 2012
Great Entry Level Camera
Compact, light, Good Results!
Highly recommend the D3100 as a great entry level or back up camera. You have a good range of control, and which gives great pictures!
May 22, 2012
My 1st DSLR
It's a great camera with fantastic features.Easy to use.Takes high quality pictures.uses enough megapixels
.Comfortable to use.When i bought this camera it came with a 18-55mm kit lens also a great lens to start.beginner friendly.Awesome camera and I have no complaints against this camera.
May 21, 2012
Grate Entry Level or Back Up
Compact, light, Good Results.
Definitely recommend the D3100. You have a good range of control, and very good results for pictures.
Basic Controls grate entry level or back up equipment.
Video Quality is very good, focus sound gets recorded on the movie.
May 21, 2012
Great price for a camera that can do it all
Very easy camera to start using and to let friends use that no nothing about cameras. Can also do lots of very advance things with the camera
May 21, 2012
Excellent Carmera! Very user friendly.
I am very new to photography. I started out assisting my dad with his hobby and fell in love with it. I said one day I would have my own camera and would take up this hobby. Needless to say, I bought the D3100 and started posting pictures of my kids. Everyone fell in love with the pictures and thought they were done by a professional photographer. This has led to several mini-sessions for senior pictures and weddings, and maternity pictures. That is how easy this camera is. It takes all the guess work out of what you do. I am onto playing with the manual settings now and still find this camera a great camera to shoot with.
I would and do, recommend this camera to all my family and friends.
May 21, 2012
GREAT CAMERA!!
I've had many cameras over the years and this is "The One". I thoroughly enjoy using this camera. It’s ease of use and reliable results, has increased my desire to take more photos. On our last trip to Italy I took 1550 pictures. I was able to take pictures in places where I shouldn’t, even without a flash and get great photos. I can experiment with exposure, special effects, lighting, etc. without hesitation. I have recommended this camera to a number of people, just love it!!!
May 21, 2012
Best for beginners
This camera taught me all the basic things about using a dslr camera. Great features and great value!
May 20, 2012
This may be your last upgrade!
I started using Nikon products in the mid-60's when I bought a used S2 rangefinder. Over the past 40-plus years I've used any number of Nikon SLR's, lenses, point & shoots and DSLR's. I've done so for two simple reasons; quality and performance and the D3100 doesn't disappoint in either area.
If you're and all-out professional you have likely already broken open the piggy bank for a D4, or something similar. Probably a sound decision, as the D3100 wasn't designed to get its owner the cover of Sports Illustrated or to produce fine-art gallery Prints. However, in the hands of a reasonably proficient shooter the D3100 is more than capable of producing quality exposures suitable for enlargements in the 11x14, 16x20 range, perfect for displaying your creativity at home or in the office.
To my mind the D3100 suits the need of those looking to upgrade from a fully automatic point and shoot compact to a multi-lens DSLR system, and those wanting a quality, versatile backup DSLR body for their bag, which has as an added bonus compact size and lighter weight .
If you find yourself in the first category, the transition from full in-camera automation to full control over your exposures will be nearly seamless. The camera certainly performs admirably in either full auto or any of the various "scene" modes, but as you develop a keener eye and a more comprehensive understanding of how things like aperture, focal length, shutter speed, white balance and the other photographic variables interact in producing a desired image, the manual modes will prove both reliable and effective. The D3100 is a camera which allows the owner to grow into it and gradually make full use of its considerable functions as expertise increases and need dictates.
Producing quality digital photographs depends primarily on three factors. Firstly, the capability of the camera sensor, secondly, the quality of the lens and, finally, the abilities of the photographer, both technical and artistic. 90% of my photography now is centered around family events and travel. Artistic prowess notwithstanding, I find the D3100 coupled with either an 18-55mm zoom Nikkor or a 55-200 zoom Nikkor Nikkor more than delivers in terms of sensor and lens quality. I do occasionally use a 55-300mm zoom Nikkor for a little more "reach" and I have recently purchased a 35mm f:1.8 Nikkor for its light gathering capability, but I only carry 2 of the four lenses at any given time. On a given any trip I carry the D3100 and select 2 lenses based on anticipated need. A pocketable Nikon S9100 and in some cases a waterproof camera completes the list. The days of a camera bag stuffed with two or three heavy camera bodies, motor drives and six lenses are, thankfully, long gone.
The bottom line is this. If you're in the running for a staff position with The National Geographic, the D3100 should not be your first choice. Even so, it may be a solid choice as a dependable backup. If, on the other hand, you're looking to expand your photographic experience, ability and results beyond the limitations of your current compact point and shoot, the D3100 may well be the answer and your last "upgrade".
The accompanying photographs were all taken with a D3100 and an 18-55mm zoom Nikkor.
NOTE: The included images are necessarily compressed and therefore do not accurately represent the capabilities of the D3100 to produce vibrant, high quality images.
May 20, 2012
Takes amazing photos.
This is a fantastic camera. Priced well with many useful features. My favorite is the "?" button. If you are unsure about a function that you have selected in the menu, you hold down this "?" mark and the exact meaning of that function is displayed instantly onscreen. No need to lug around the manual. It shoots video pretty well. Still shots are clear and colorful. Auto-focus is quick. White balance adjustments allow for changing conditions. It has some great in camera after effect functions. This is definitely the only camera I would recommend for entry level DSLR.
May 19, 2012
What's not to like?! A wonderful piece of technology
I've had the Nikon D3100 for about a year. It's a great camera with fantastic features. I'm no pro but I'm hoping to get there. It's great for amateurs: easy to use, phenomenal picture quality and just a good solid camera.
May 19, 2012
Decent price, amazing camera
I'm going to say first off that this camera is fantastic. For a fairly decent price, this camera delivers high quality pictures and isn't hard to use or confusing. I'm soon majoring in Photography, and I had to upgrade to a better camera, and I knew after one look at the D3100 that it was perfect for me to enter college with. I saw an immediate improvement in my photos. It has just the right amount of features and is comfortable to hold, while not being too heavy. I have no complaints against this camera.
May 13, 2012
Great Camera for Beginning Photographers
I've owned the Nikon D3100 for about 4 months now, and I love it! I upgraded from my old 10.2 megapixel DSLR and the difference is amazing! The clarity is great, handling is very easy and beginner-friendly. There is even a mode that takes you step-by-step through the functions of the camera so you can capture what you like. The ISO settings and white balances work very well, and there are built in "editing" modes. The flash knows just how to compliment the scene- better than a lot of built in flashes I've used. The battery life is pretty outstanding, which is a plus since I am guilty of forgetting to recharge. I've enjoyed taking great quality videos with it, too. It's an excellent camera for the beginning photographers who are just out of reach of the $2,000+ DSLRs. I bought it in a package that included the 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 NIKKOR VR lens and the AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Zoom Lens. They compliment the camera very well- I have no complaints! I am thinking about upgrading to a higher quality Nikon DSLR because of my more professional work, but I've enjoyed learning on this camera.
May 7, 2012
Amazing camera for beginners!
This is my first DSLR camera, and I am SO impressed with it! Not only was it easy to use within five minutes of setting it up, but I have continuously been learning about new functions and settings since I got the camera about a month ago. It's great for beginners because it works very similarly to a point-and-shoot in Auto and No-flash mode, yet there is so much more to learn and grow into with this camera with all the different settings and manual mode.
When we got the camera on sale at Best Buy, it came with an 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens. The 18-55 is perfect for everyday shooting, while the 55-200 is great for micro shots. The quality of photos is amazing, especially for a camera that is on the cheaper end for Nikon DSLR's. I was expecting good quality photos, but was blown away by the clarity of the photos I got. I highly recommend this camera to beginners/amateurs and even experienced DSLR users. This is a fantastic camera for a great price! Totally worth it!
May 6, 2012
d3100
It is a great little camera for entry level.my son loves it.
May 5, 2012
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I have a D3100 and am interested in buying a new lens that can allow me to zoom in on people/animals/etc. Any recommendations? I'd prefer one that isn't any bigger than the one that came with the camera and will fit inside of the Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft case that I bought to go with the camera. I'd also prefer to use this new lens as my primary lens (and not have to switch between multiple lenses).
1 year, 3 months ago
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I am a new D3100 owner who loves nature photography. I just added a AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm to my camera gear and have been extrememly pleased. The lens performs well and isn't much larger than the standard 18-55 mm.Jan 19, 2012 by
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Marsh
South Alabama, USA
Location :
South Alabama, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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with its 18-55mm accompanied k\lens the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR will be the best companion to get all rangesAnswer:
I personally would suggest the 55-200mm VR (or non VR, if you don't need it.), 55-300mm VR or 70-300mm VR. The 55-200(s) are the the cheapest, except for the 70-300mm That's not a VR, about $30 cheaper than the 55-200.I have a D3000 and I'm going to get the 55-300 if I can.
Oct 17, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianapolis
Location :
Indianapolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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1. You want a telephoto zoom lens that is small? No problem, there are a bunch of them that other people mentioned like the 55-200 and 70-300. But recognize that what you are giving up is wide aperture. If you want a bright telephoto lens that is going to be big, heavy and expensive.2. The idea of not switching lenses is absurd to me. If you have a bright prime like a 35/1.8, that is some 2+ stops faster than a consumer zoom lens at the wide bright end of the zoom range. When it gets dark you are going to want to put on the 35/1.8 to keep your shutter speeds reasonable. Otherwise you cannot shoot moving subjects in low light without a flash.
3. It may not work for you due to weight or price considerations but my 70-200 2.8 VR is what I prefer for portraits or animals.
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Well to be honest if you don't want a lens bigger than the one it came with(18-55mm) then you won't get close to anything. Also you have a SLR camera so it's not like you can zoom in and out easily for a primary lens I would suggest something not to big but not to small I personally would sugest a 55-200mm lens. I use this lens quite often.I hope this was helpful
Thank you
Apr 18, 2011 by
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Fordman555
Georgia
Location :
Georgia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I recently purchased the D3100 and got the AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G with VR, which I am very pleased with. I would highly recommend that lens. I'm sure there are others that would serve you just as well, but this one has worked out very well for me. I would love to have a zoom lens with a larger aperture, but this is just a hobby for me at this point and can't justify $5000 for a lens... :-)Sample Photos & Videos
Apr 6, 2011 by
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J_Driver
Portland, OR
Location :
Portland, OR
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The 18-200mm VR lens is an excellent one-lens solution.Apr 4, 2011 by
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JacyL
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Get the 55-200mm Nikkor with VR or none, even refurbished from Nikon site is great.Products related to my answer
Apr 4, 2011 by
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Glenn
New Jersey
Location :
New Jersey
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Which lenses do you have at the moment.
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The D3100 doesn't come with a USB cable to download pics to PC? Isn't that strange? How would you do that then? Plus not many places carry it?
1 year, 2 months ago
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i just noticed that also. But i also noticed that the cable from my Canon point and shoot fits perfectly....given that everyone was talking about "generic" cables, is there any danger in using it?May 30, 2012 by
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I happened to have one that came from another generic charger for a phone. Interestingly, the cord that comes with my Nikon S8000 point and shoot does not work with it! If I hadn't found one, I probably would've turned to eBay or Amazon. It is odd that it did not come with a USB, but they're easy to find.Apr 1, 2012 by
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MacGirl
Maryland, USA
Location :
Maryland, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes...saving money is good but also if anyone has a modern cell phone or smart phone...most likely you have the USB cord already so no biggie there. What I did is purchase a small mini USB card reader at WalMart and paid like 7 bucks and it works great downloads in seconds when I'm on my USB 3.0 port.Feb 10, 2012 by
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RPhZiggy
IL
Location :
IL
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Let's not sugarcoat this: Nikon omitted the USB cable to save money and because they knew lots of customers already have that cable. They saved maybe 50 cents which translates to a dollar at the retail level. You can buy one from Amazon for between $0.01 and $2.50, $5.00 for the fancy name brand. The shipping costs more than the cable.The D3100 is the lowest cost, entry level Nikon DSLR and there are a lot of minor cost savings like this. There is no wireless remote which saved them a dollar or two. The LCD screen is an older generation which might have saved ten or twenty dollars. There's no mechanical autofocus link which saved another twenty dollars or so. The lens has a plastic mount which saved ten dollars and will make it last much less long. I guess they figure D3100 customers don't change lens that much.
But they didn't cut corners on the things that matter most: image quality, autofocus, good ergonomics. It is an awesome camera. When you add everything up, it is the difference between the $600 D3100 and the $1100 D7000. I prefer the D3100. I'll buy my own USB cable if I need one.
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If your computer or laptop comes with a slot to enter your SD card you can insert it there. OR buy a Memory Card reader.Jun 23, 2011 by
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Tashaa
Chicagoland Areas
Location :
Chicagoland Areas
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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You can most certainly purchase a USB 2.0 to micro-USB cable at any electronics store or through online retailers. While it is unfortunate that small things like that aren't included with the camera kit, it's usually not a problem to resolve on your own.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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Most newer PCs have a built-in SD card reader. No need for a cable - just pull the card out of the camera and pop it in the card reader. Reliable, high-speed transfer and no cable to keep track of.Answer:
IF you are like me you've been with Nikon for years and I can take my other Nikon cameras and use there USB Cords. Thats what I think that Nikon was thinking plus most computers come with built in or most people use Card reader and card writters nowadays But I don't find a missing USB cord strange only if this is your very first SLR from Nikon then it would be a little akward for the buyer. If you have other cameras even if it's not a Nikon I would think the ISB cord might be the same? I would take a chance!Apr 25, 2011 by
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photoman
East Freetown MA.
Location :
East Freetown MA.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
I recently bought a D3100; I am a photography student and I really need one.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Glory
Bayamón
Location :
Bayamón
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I have a Meike MK3100 holder/grip. It worked fine for a month, then I tried removing it. The cord's plug came apart in my Nikon D3100 and I have not bee able to find a replacement or get a response from the manufacturer. I am talking with Amazon to return it.Answer:
Nikon doesn't produce one but a third party grip is available in the market for less than $25Answer:
Yes, a 3rd party grip has been out for a while now. It is actually fairly good, though the external cord is a small annoyance. You can find it on Amazon very easily. For the price, it's great until Nikon makes one of their own.Amazon - /Professional-Vertical-Battery-D3100-Digital/dp/B004S958VU
Jul 6, 2011 by
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Steve
Boston, MA
Location :
Boston, MA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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To my knowledge, there is no vertical grip available for the 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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The D3100 doesn't use a battery grip.
I have an older Toyo Optics 75-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens. How do I use it in conjunction with my Nikon D3100?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Kristopher
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yes but you'll loose autofocus and colour matrix but it'll work fine without bothAnswer:
If it has the Nikon-F mount, you can. But, if it's a manual lens, then you will not have any autofocus functionality. Even if it is an autofocus lens, unless it has the silent wave motor technology built into it, it won't work on the D3100 body. However, you will still be able to use the other functions with the lens. As I am not familiar with Toyo's line of camera lenses, I can't say how well it will work or not with the D3100 body. However, I would suggest that you spring for the more modern lenses so that you can take full advantage of what the D3100 has to offer.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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Yes it may be a Nikon mount and will probably fit, the thing with it though is whether it will auto focus, which I very much doubt it will and if it will meter, the only way to find out would be to contact the lens manufacturer or put it on the camera and see what happens.Answer:
It says right on the box that it has a Nikon mountJun 10, 2011 by
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Kristopher
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
I have a old n4004s nikon 35 mm and would like to buy a nikon d3100. I have a sigma 70-210 1.4-5.6 auto focus lens will the new d3100 accomodate this lens. Need to know before purchasing the new camera
1 year, 1 month ago
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bfwelborn
Ormond Beach
Location :
Ormond Beach
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Unless your lens has something similar to the Silent Wave motor mechanism in its lens mechanics, it would still work with the D3100, but you might not get the autofocus to work. This is because there is no pinout from the camera body to drive the lens's motor to do the autofocusing. I found that out the hard way with my Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 lens. All of the other functions will work with thhe D3100, it's just that there will be no autofocus. Make sure that any new lens that you purchase is compatible with the SWM function of the D3100 or any other Nikon DSLR. I would suggest going to a camera shop and test driving lenses with the camera bodies you are interested in buying to see how well they work and if you like its feel during handling.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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the D3100 doesn't have a screw, meaning it need lenses with built in AF motors. Your Sigma 70-210 is not HSM so the AF wouldn't work.Jun 8, 2011 by
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ThierryB
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not really, unless its of recent purchase. when using older lens, so many features are lost (most likely including auto focus i believe in your case) that it doesn't make sense to even try.instead, buy nikon's 55-200 VR lens for around $200 for use on the D3100. you'd get all the newest features and vibration reduction too (very helpful for handhold sports shots).
when set to the high zoom (ie: 200mm) it even more powerful than what you had, giving a tighter cropping factor than your old n4004s with the sigma. plus its such a small light lens. and darn sharp.
Jun 8, 2011 by
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wild dog
oregon
Location :
oregon
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third party lens for compatibility information with our products.
18-55, 55-200, 300 mm
10 months ago
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Dave
W. Newbury, MA
Location :
W. Newbury, MA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It depends on the lense format. The D3100 accepts the DX format only. If you have a FX lense format, it might not work. Also, if you have a non-cpu lense, you will have to focus yourself along with anything the lense can do automatically.Feb 21, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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D3100 can't operate AF function with AF 300 f/4 lens.Answer:
If your 300m is AF-s 300 f/4 answer is yes.Answer:
Yes.
We are traveling to Africa for more than a month and need to purchase significant number of memory cards. I will be taking Jpeg, Jpeg fine and Jpeg + RAW images (ratio of shots not known at this time) with possible multipule shots. Will I need the high speed transfer such as the Sandisk Class 4 15 MB/s 100x or does the camera have enough buffer memory built in to handle the normal speed GB cards. I may take some movies. Thanks
1 year, 4 months ago
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Jerry
Port Townsend WA
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Any Secure Digital card can ce used. If you are going to be using burst mode a lot, get a class 6 or higher card. If taking landscapes and/or macros, any speed will do. Just know that the slower the card speed, the longer the buffer takes to transfer pictures to the card.Feb 22, 2012 by
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Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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As far as I can tell, you can use pretty much any SD card from any manufacturer in the D3100. Most of them are SDHC these days, so they are Class 6 (I think). Still, as long as it's a current version that's supported on the market, you can use it in your camera. In the User's Manual, it does give recommendations for the manufacturer of SD cards, but it's not a hard and fast rule. They are just guidelines.Jun 22, 2011 by
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San Francisco, CA
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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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page 55 of the manual says you can use sandisk SDHC cards up to 16GB and SDXC cards up to 64GB. hope this helps.
I just want to be sure I can get/use other lens with this camera.
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Benji P
Columbia, PA
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Columbia, PA
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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Of course, all DSLR camera lenses are detachable. Think about it.... if a camera company made separate lenses, would they build their cameras with detachable lenses? YES!!Mar 28, 2012 by
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yes all DSLRs are able to change lensAnswer:
Yes, you can use other lenses with this camera body.Answer Title: What lenses can I use on the Nikon D3000?
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1)What is the memory card that comes default with Nikon D3100? 2)If i took video for 30 min will it come's in 3 parts or as single part?
1 year, 3 months ago
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jeevan
milpitas
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milpitas
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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No. The D3100 does not come with a memory card. For the best, use a class 6 or higher card. You can use a slower memory card, but the buffer, or temporary memory space will take longer to move the pictures to the card itself. Because of a slower memory card, the card access lamp may stay on longer then usual. Don't turn the camera off when the lamp is on.Feb 22, 2012 by
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Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Hello the D3100 does not come with a memory card you have to buy your own on the side and the 30min video saves in one whole partAnswer:
1) no card comes with d3100. class 6 or higher is recommended for video taking.2) not sure
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I want to be able to take closes of flowers etc--
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Akron OH
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Akron OH
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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With the current crop of lenses available for the D3100, I would suggest going for the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G lens. It's flexible in that you can use it for your macro photography and for your general photography as well. When I was working as a photojournalist and shooting with my FM2N, I used my 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor as my go-to lens for quick copy work and artistic needs.Jun 23, 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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I would save up and get only a NIKKOR lens for my Nikon Body. Nikon means Optical, so, I would not expect the optimum performance of your body when using third party lenses.Answer:
60mm, 105mm both very good, also the offerings from Sigma are very good, all depends on your budget.
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2011 CES Innovation Award
Digital Imaging CategoryThe Nikon D3100 D-SLR was recognized as a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards honoree. The program recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics products of the year and is a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology. The digital imaging category consists of products designed to enhance the visual experience and allow the user to capture, store and edit still images and video. The 2011 Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program is sponsored by PC World magazine.
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National Geographic Adventure's 2010 Gear of the Year
The Nikon D3100 has been named to National Geographic Adventure’s 2010 Gear of the Year list. Thirty-five products made the list that writer Steve Casimiro described as featuring products that are “…extraordinarily designed, creative, or innovative, they can only be called one thing: the best.” He says of the camera, “With the introduction of the D3100, Nikon now offers a D-SLR camera with the ability to shoot 1080p, the highest resolution video.” He also notes that the D3100 is the first D-SLR to feature auto-focusing in video mode. “It’s a huge improvement that should bring D-SLR videos out from the dark ages of manual focus,” Casimiro added.
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by PJ JacobowitzPCMAG.com’s PJ Jacobowitz reviewed the D3100 D-SLR, giving the camera high honors for its great image quality, continuous autofocus during still and video shooting and it’s ease of use for novice D-SLR users. The camera received a 4 Star Rating from PCMAG, which has been reviewing technology products for nearly three decades.
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by Mike Tomkins and Shawn BarnettDecember 2010
Mike Tomkins and Shawn Barnett posted their full review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR to ImagingResource.com. They noted that the camera's exposures are metered nicely. The reviewers said that for an amateur looking to move up from a point-and-shoot, the D3100 offers plenty of room to grow. "It's a pretty easy Dave's Pick," they added.
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by Jeff KellerDecember 2010
Dcresource.com's Jeff Keller posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR. Keller noted that "camera performance was generally excellent." He noted that when composing photos with the optical viewfinder, the AF locks very quickly on the subject. He also said the camera's battery life was the best of any entry-level D-SLR or interchangeable lens camera.
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by Phil RyanNovember 2010
Popular Photography's Phil Ryan reviewed the Nikon D3100, concluding the camera offers more accurate colors, noise reduction, resolving power and higher top sensitivity that its competition, along with a more compelling price. Ryan notes that one of the best features of the camera is the flip switch on the camera's back to enter live-view and video shooting modes, because of its accessibility; in addition to the camera's overall ergonomic design. Regarding the video, Ryan found the quality rivals many consumer grade HD camcorders.
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iF Product Design Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR was the recipient of the iF Product Design Award, which is sponsored by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover, Germany. Features of the D3100 of note are the camera's EXPEED 2 image processing engine, new 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and HD movie recording. Also noted were the full featured offerings of the D3100 in a compact size and light weight camera body. In selecting recipients of the award, product aspects including quality of design, functionality, degree of innovation, simplicity of operation and environmental impact are considered.
December 2010
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Professional Photographer Hot One 2011 Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR received Professional Photographer magazine's Hot One 2011 award. According to the magazine, "The 14.2-megapixel Nikon D3100 camera in our lower-priced DSLR category takes the award with an impressive set of features that had our judges singing its praises. It's also happens to be the world's first DSLR with full-time autofocus in Live View and D-Movie mode for shooting full HD (1080p) video. The camera's new EXPEED 2 image processing engine works with an 11-point autofocus system and the DX-format CMOS sensor to produce excellent image quality." Professional Photographer has organized the Hot One awards for 12 years. Winners are chosen based on innovation, usefulness in a real-world studio setting, and value for the price.
January 2011
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by Fida SleimanJanuary 2011
GlobalGrind.com's Fida Sleiman posted a review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, noting that the camera is one of the website's favorites. Sleiman noted that camera operation is easy, and "creative control is virtually limitless." Features touted included Nikon Vibration Reduction technology, the D3100's integrated Guide Mode, and HD video recording.
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by Jim KeenanFebruary 2011
Digital Camera Review's Jim Keenan posted a review of the Nikon D3100 DSLR. He was impressed with the still image quality as well as the quality when capturing video. Keenan felt the camera was well built, and noted that the surface finish felt secure in the hand. He liked the fact that so many of the settings are controllable via the mode dials, which are easily accessible while shooting.
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by Gevon ServoFebruary 2011
Gevon Servo posted his review of the Nikon D3100 to The Phoblographer. Gevon noted that the camera is ideal for the user moving up to their first D-SLR. He said it is a great educational camera, as well as ideal for family use; a perfect size to take on vacation or around the town. Servo concluded that, "The camera was extremely practical, light, nimble and easy to use."
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IF Communication Design Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR was honored with the IF Communication Design Award 2011, in the Interfaces category. The D3100 received the award for its GUI (Graphic User Interface) which was designed for simple operation, allowing even first time D-SLR users to master the controls, using the camera's Guide Mode. According to the award committee, "The camera won the IF Communication Design Award based on the usability, look and feel, and uniqueness of its interface." The award is sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH.
February 2011
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by Liam McCabeMarch 2011
Liam McCabe posted his review of the D3100 D-SLR on the Digitalcamera-hq.com website, saying the camera is "perhaps the most well-balanced entry-level D-SLR out right now." McCabe was impressed with many features of the D3100, specifically the inclusion of 1080p HD video recording, live view and the user-friendly Guide mode. He added that the D3100 is "a charm to use."
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Travel + Leisure named the Nikon D3100 D-SLR one of the Best Travel Gadgets in their 2011 Tech Awards. Editor Tom Samiljan highlighted the camera's Guide mode as one of the many features the editors liked. The winning products are the result of a year's worth of testing to determine which products live up to the hype.
May 2011
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by Will Sabel CourtneyOctober 2011
Will Sabel Courtney of Rides Magazine posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, on the 0-60mag.com website, noting his first impression is of a solid camera, built carefully from high-class materials. He said of the D3100: “Nikon makes it easy for those of us who lack extensive photography knowledge to take gorgeous shots with ease.” Courtney was impressed with the variety of shooting modes, ability of the camera to be used fully manual when the user is ready, and its incorporated guide mode.
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by John ShaferOctober 2011
Photographyreview.com's John Shafer posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, touting the camera’s image quality, low noise, white balance accuracy and low light capabilities. Other features noted by Shafer were the camera’s Guide Mode; and ergonomic design including: "the best live view/movie mode button in the business," as he put it.
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by TJ DoneganNovember 2011
TJ Donegan posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR to the digitalcamerainfo.com website, noting the quality of the camera and ease of use. He said, “It’s a lightweight camera that handles well, offers a great deal of control, and produces some very nice images.” Donegan noted that with the camera’s Guide mode and feature set, it is ideal for the beginner who wants a camera they can grow into. Features that impressed Donegan were: the still image performance, ISO sensitivity and dynamic range, in-camera editing and control options and ability to utilize the wide range of NIKKOR lenses.
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