Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.
$549.95*SRPSRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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- AN-DC3 Camera Strap
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D3100
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A good value with one disappointment
I bought the D-3100 kit with the 18-55, and 55-200 VR kit lenses, but would only advise someone to do this, if they do NOT plan to buy other Nikkor Lenses, and don't have older Nikkor lenses like the AI-S lenses. So I quickly replaced both those lenses with the 17-55 f/2.8 and the 55-300 zoom Nikkors. I do have a number of Excellent AI-S lenses, and that was my big disappointment. They work great on the D-3100, in A, and M modes, but the light meter doesn't. Not a big problem for the Nikkor lenses; but it is for my 1300mm F/16 Telescope.
I have also now a D-7000 body, but the D-3100 is my prime walkaround camera with the 17-55 f/2.8 DX zoom Nikkor on it, and the 55-300 DX zoom for the long shots.
If I could buy a D-3100 body only, I would buy another one, to put the original kit lenses on. Nikon should turn the light meter back on for the D-3100, and the D-5100 for those great AI-S lenses.
September 15, 2011
Great Camera... for someone new to DSLRs.
Sometime in December 2010 I started looking into DSLR cameras. I didn't know much about them. All I knew is that I wanted one to go with my growing intrest in photography. Before I purchased this camera I started to familerize myself with DSLR controls. Borrowed a D40 for two weeks. That's when I realized that I loved shooting with a DSLR.
I managed to pick up the controls quick and I was ready to buy my D3100. I picked it up back in February and feel in love with it instantly. After the first month I did start to feel limited by the ISOs I could use. When in manual, you can use ISOs 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1, and Hi 2.
I picked up the SB-700 a few months later and I started to use flash every way I could but I wanted to take it off camera. The D3100 can't do that. I know it's a beginner camera, but I was accelerating faster than it could handle.
In a few weeks I'll be upgrading to the D7000 so I can keep progressing. If you are brand new to DSLRs this is a definite buy. If you are like me and plan to do a lot with photography, save up a few hundred more dollars and get the D7000 or D5100. You won't regret it.
August 31, 2011
The Tutor Camera
Being only a novice at professional-level photography, I really like the tutoring functions that come with the D3100. The ? button is extremely helpful in explaining the many options for picture taking. Finally I understand the relationship between ISO, FStops, and shutter speed.
I also bought a 55-200 zoom lens... wish it zoomed in more but I think it will meet my needs. I haven't yet mastered macro close-ups but trust I'll eventually learn the tricks.
This camera has much longer battery life than my previous camera--most helpful. I personally won't use many of the editing functions. I prefer to do that in my iMac, but I suppose they are nice to have.
Glad I purchased this camera.
August 26, 2011
Pretty Good Product
Well it took me a while to spend all this cash on the camera, I am not disappointed, A very good quality picture is taken by this camera. So much to learn, it is too bad that there is DVD included to explain the camera and do a good quality Show and Tell. SO that when u have time you can view the DVD and learn at your own pace. After spending with lenses over a grand there is not much money left for courses or good support. That is probably why the four star review rather than five star review. I learn better visually rather than reading.
I would buy it again and I have referred friends to Nikon products.
Den
August 26, 2011
Nikon D3100
my camera, i like it.................................. :)
August 24, 2011
easy to use
Lightweight, easy to use, quick and fun. Great for the price.
August 19, 2011
Great Product And Easy To Use
Everything's Great About this Product And The Features Are Helpful, It would be nice if the recording time could be prolonged for a longer time.
August 15, 2011
Great camera!
Love it wish it was a tad faster! I want to invest in a faster camera but don't know the big difference between the one I have now and the one I want in the future.
August 10, 2011
A great blend of simplicity and complexity.
Great camera for a quick "auto'' shot when subjects vary. Advanced settings capabilities stretch the limits of skills with various options. Video is top notch. I love this camera!
August 8, 2011
Great camera when we could use it
Having the D3100 for a couple months proved to my wife and I that we were missing out on a lot when it came to the quality of our photos. We started using the D3100 and were instantly amazed by the ease of use an the picture quality.
That being said, 2 months after purchasing it, the AF motor on the lens stopped working. I understand things will break, but not after 2 months of owning it. To add insult to injury, I had to pay $35 to ship the camera to Nikon so they could begin warranty repairs.
If Nikon can return my camera in a timely fashion and in new working order, then I'll be happy to recommend this camera to anyone.
August 3, 2011
Great inexpensive camera for anyone
When I first started using this camera, I was worried (because of reviews and past testing) that it would be too small for my large hands. Fortunately, I had been using a friend's D60 for a week before, so I got used to it quickly, but regardless, it is very easy to get used to the size of the D3100. It is very lightweight, which is great for travel, and balances well with small and medium lenses. The LiveView is, in my view, unnecessary because the D3100 doesn't have an amazing screen, and the viewfinder is always going to be brighter and clearer than any camera's screen. It also produces some heavy shutter lag, which gets in the way of taking quick photos, but I'm happy as long as I have the viewfinder. Since I don't shoot videos professionally, I don't mind there not being a microphone jack, but I do wish there was a supported wireless remote!
Overall, great camera for a great price. As long as there's Manual and Aperture modes, I'm happy!
August 1, 2011
Great DSLR for Beginners
I have had the D3100 for 6 months now and will never go back to a point and shoot camera. The only negative thing I can say about this camera is the lack of controll. It dose allow a lot of controll for the user but not as much as I would like. Also I have lerned that it dose not do well in sandy inviroments. I am currently deployed to Afgahnistan and I am constently having to clean it after each time I go out and shoot. I will be upgrading to the D7000 after I get back state side how ever. This is a great SLR for begginers how ever it has tought me a lot about photography and I would recommend it to any one that is wanting to get into DSLR it is not as intemidating withh all the functions as some of the more profesinol DSLR’s Thank you Nikon for creating the perfect entry level DSLR.
July 29, 2011
I liked the camera but it is currently broken. The mirror was tilted and thus the camera is not working. We sent it to Nikon for repair and it has been two weeks without the use of it. We hope to get it back shortly since we have only had it for a short time (5 months).
July 28, 2011
Excellent camera.
This is a fun, small, lightweight, inexpensive camera that has a ton of features to play with. I use it for shooting nature, my family, and hopefully some sports when I get to go to a game next or when my kids get older. I didn't give the 5th star because it's not the d300s, 7000, 5100, or 700 that are more expensive.
July 24, 2011
So far so good. The lens seems really slow and sometime inaccurate when focusing automatically
July 20, 2011
Great Camera
I have only had the camera for a few days but it has taken me no time to learn some of its great features and I have taken some wonderful pictures. If you are beginner in picture taking this is the camera for you. The built in guide alone made this camera great.
July 18, 2011
Great starter DSLR!
This camera has fantastic image quality and speed.
When coupled with good glass the images are flawless. The only con I can find is no audio input for video recording. Highly recommend this DSLR.
July 13, 2011
Great beginner DSLR
Takes great pictures. It may not be the best of the best, but for the price it is very good.
July 12, 2011
nice camera
Needs an option tether for the lense cover. Also, a carrying case like the close fitting old type would be handy if this is possible. I know that there are most likely too many buttons to access through a case of this type.
July 3, 2011
Good starter DSLR for anyone to use
This is my first foray into using DSLRs after having been a die-hard film camera user. As a former photojournalist, I loved the amount of control that I had with Nikons like my workhorse FM2N and my F3/T cameras that I used for my every day assignments. Now, I am finally getting caught up to the 21st century and like what I see so far. I bought the D3100 as a kit and was a little skeptical at first. Its small size and light weight made me wonder how it would hold up. But, after I dove in and started playing around with the features, I liked how much control it actually offered to the casual user and I came to like the fact that it was lighter than my older cameras. It did take some getting used to, but I came to like using it. I've had it for three months now and am looking forward to investing in the next best model - the D3X (or whatever will be the top-of-the-line DSLR) when I am able to make the jump. I enjoy being able to use all of my older lenses, but like how quickly the newer VR G type lenses work and would like to eventually replace my older glass. For anybody who is looking to make their first foray into digital photography, this is a reasonably priced, solid-working DSLR that anybody can get up to speed in no time. Definitely a good starter camera!
June 24, 2011
Really good camera for non pros!
This is my first slr camera and I love it. I have been able to get great photos by just setting it to the relevant modes. With the kit 18-55mm lens, its great for potrait shooting, very sharp and colors seem very real.
Its very easy to use and the live view mode helps a lot.
June 22, 2011
d3100
i like it cuz its small and takes great pictures. very user friendly for amatuers such as myself the only thing that bothers me is that you can't use the wireless remote with this model but all others you can. but i guess using the timer isn't so bad. for the money its a great nikon DSLR love the 1080 video clear crisp pictures i just bought the 55-200mm lens to compliment my 18-55mm and i believe for now my collection for all my photo needs is complete. overall if you are a mom like me and you love taking quick beautiful pics of your kids and outtings this is a great portable choice.
June 20, 2011
Just Awesome
This camera is my 1st DSLR.
Pros:
I was very satisfied with the pixels when I knew how to use the camera properly.
Lens quality is superb.
Easy in-camera guide for beginners (Very useful)
Cons:
LCD screen resolution is low.
Battery life is low.
June 15, 2011
Love my Nikon d3100
I love my new Nikon d3100. It takes beautiful pictures with great detail. I still have so much to learn as there are many options. I can do point and shoot with the Auto and I can change settings manually. It does not come with a usb cable which is a bummer, especially for the price but the quality of the camera and what it can do is very much worth it. Also, I bought another lens (55-200) as I wanted to get closer to objects than what the 35-55 could do. Overall very happy with my purchase and can't wait until I feel like a pro with it.
June 12, 2011
As advertised
It's a busy camera and requires some getting used to. I am very disappointed that there is not a battery grip made by Nikon or an accessory handle available for purchase. The pictures are absolutely first-class and I am looking forward to the arrival of my tele-lenses. The basic camera does not come with a computer interface - very lame. The lens cap does not have a lanyard...also very lame. My review would be five-star were it not for the lame, cheap four accessory oversights that Nikon should have done for their customer base. Second-class marketing. What are you thinking of...c'mon...
June 12, 2011
Fairly easy to use
I am just learning to use this camera. So far it is fairly easy to use. The "How to Use" DVD is a helpful tool to getting started with a little more difficult than a point and shoot camera. Once you begin to understand the operations, after a few tries it takes clear and beautiful pictures.
June 9, 2011
Good Starter Cameria
This is my first DSLR Camera ever. I bought it back in December of 2010 (It's now June 2011) an it has served me well but I have outgrown it.
This is not to say that you will. If you just take a few snapshots a few times a month, this is a great camera. For this person, its only drawback is low light shooting. Your good at ISO 400, OK at ISO 800 but forget anything above that. Too noisy at 1600 and up.
It also has no bracketing, but for the beginner, thats something that they will probably never use or want anyway.
A lot of the features require you to dig and hunt through menus while it holds your hand through it. Again, not bad for a beginner but it gets kinda old and slow after that.
June 8, 2011
The Quality of Photo Excellent, Interesting, User Friendly.
June 2, 2011
Good for what you pay for.
I bought 3100 for its size and weight, but do find a few things lacking. Not always pleased with auto focus, or burst speed. I find making changes in the menus can be tedious. Also have had several times when camera locked up, and only way to fix was to remove battery and replace it back. Other photo blogs have similar statements. Live view not much use, and movie modes so-so hardly ever use it. Over all not bad for what you pay, and for the most part pleased with quality of images. Had the 5100 been out I would have bought it over 3100.
May 27, 2011
Really nice camera
Though the camera takes great pictures, I am disappointed in how well it integrates with my computer. Most modern electronic devices include software tools to completely manage the device from a computer. I wanted to take time lapse pictures, but there is no way to automatically trigger pictures OR automatically download the images to the computer. I also thought about using the camera as a video cam, but no luck. Nikon does have a fairly expensive software application that includes some of these pictures, but it doesn't work with the D3100. I even asked if there were plans to support it and received a totally worthless response. It is sad that I can do many of these things with a iPhone or even some point and shoot cameras.
As far as taking pictures, the camera is pretty impressive. I've tinkered with many of the settings and it makes taking pictures a snap. I would recommend the camera, but other models include additional features that I would expect from this camera.
May 11, 2011
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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.
D3100
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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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Anonymous
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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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Anonymous
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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
Answer:
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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Anonymous
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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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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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.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Benji P
Columbia, PA
Location :
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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Anonymous
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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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D3100
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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
Location :
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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Anonymous
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
Mar 21, 2011 by
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Anonymous
I want to be able to take closes of flowers etc--
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Akron OH
Location :
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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