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Light camera excellent as back up
I am waiting for the replacement of the D700 but I will keep the D3100. At present time
My favorite lens is the 50 f 1.4 at iso 1600 for available light1 and the 70-200 f 2.8 for inside sport
January 27, 2011
Lightweight and great Image quality.
The D3100 is a light weight entry-level Nikon with very good image quality. It has much lower noise in the shadows and higher ISOs then previous entry-level Nikon cameras as well as some of the mid-tier products. The camera is great for travel and it's low price makes it an attractive option for those who would like to trade up from a point and shoot for better image quality. It's only downsides is that generally used items like White Balance, ISO, and Image size are buried in the menus. I wish camera makers would go back to the basics and add shutter speed, aperture selection, and ISO speed as buttons on the outside, as well as White balance, Image quality, focus selector, and metering mode. The addition of Live view and HD video is nice, but not a necessity.
January 27, 2011
Amazing color and clarity!
I am new to DSLRs and so far I love my Nikon camera. The color and clarity are phenomenal and such a huge difference from a point and shoot (of course!). Being new to the SLR world, I have been using mostly automatic settings which work out well in most cases. Sometimes, though, the automatic setting doesn't really work for common situations and I end up with blurry photos of my 2 year old, or in some cases light that appears far too bright, etc. Because I'm new, I'm confident the camera can do better, I just haven't mastered it yet. However, I would like the automatic settings to be a little better at capturing day to day activities. Again--I'm NEW to SLRs and I KNOW this camera can do better and that I lack the experience; I just want to say that if you get an SLR, don't expect it to take perfect pictures if you don't know what you're doing---automatic settings are only guessing at what you need and a lot of times they aren't perfect.
January 27, 2011
Great for Beginners!
First of all, great all around camera. Does almost everything that a beginning photographer could ask for, and a ton more. HD video camera is a nice addition.
I just wish you could use the iPod app with it and that it could bracket photos.
January 27, 2011
Great!
I really enjoy using this product and would recommend it to anyone trying to learn more about photography. One thing that I did not like was that the product did not come with the cable to hook it up to the computer or with a microfiber cloth to clean the lens every so often. I do not think that asking for those two basic items is much based on the value the camera has. Also, the cord that you put around your neck may become loose easily and so you have to tighten it often, but besides that it's great!
January 27, 2011
Have had it for 3 months now and it is a great change from my point and shoot camera, much more professional, It takes great pictures and is easy to use.
January 27, 2011
This is my first DSLR, and it has been VERY easy
I'm an amateur photographer, have had a number of Point and Shoot digital cameras going back to 1997! This is my first DSL and I love it. I've been taking great photos (mostly in Aperture Priority Mode). The graphical cues for things like ISO settings and flash, have been very helpful.
Battery life is excellent. I bought a 35mm 1.8 lens and have mostly shot with that, putting the kit lens on the shelf. Much of my shooting has been low light, and the 18~55 kit lens didn't perform well without a flash in lower light.
I would definitely recommend this camera to others. I would also recommend getting a good fast prime lens.
I've also used the video once or twice, and shot a great video in lower light.
January 27, 2011
Nice entry level DSLR
This is my first DSLR. I was starting to outgrow the capabilities of my point and shoot and my interest in photography was changing into a passion. I had been waiting for a DSLR that did video and amazing pictures. The d3100 fit what I was looking for. It is small, light weight, and easy to shoot with. I have had the camera for 3 months now, and so far I have been very happy with pictures I am getting.
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The guide mode is great for when I am using manual settings and not getting the shot I want. I just turn to the guide mode and see if the camera can help me out a bit, and I normally get the look I was going for. The best part of the guide mode is just the reference information it provides on a particular shooting scenario.
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The only reason I did not give the camera 5 stars is that the video shooting modes are limited. I would have liked to have an option for 60fps video. When I bought it I assumed it had this option, which is my fault. But even if I had known that I would have still purchased the camera.
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Battery life is very good as long as you don't turn on "Live View", it drains the battery very fast. A spare battery is still needed accessory.
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This is an entry level DSLR, I plan to keep it for a bit and then step up to a higher end model when I feel my skills warrant it. But for now it's a great fit.
January 27, 2011
Very very good entry-level DSLR
This camera is probably the best entry-level DSRL on the market. It is a great way to start enjoying photography. It is extremely easy to use and greatly benefits from Nikon's savoir-faire when it comes to user friendliness, ease of control, image quality, portability and feature set.
Unfortunately it lacks a few critical features like bracketing, time lapse or support for wireless remote control. But that only means i need to get better at photography to justify a D7000 or even a full frame D700. Bottom line, great camera very strongly recommended.
January 27, 2011
Greater starter DSLR!
Overall - satisfied with my choice. Added 55-200 telephoto lens in addition to 18-55 VR Nikor lens bought with camera. Also purchased Eye-fi wireless SD card for automatic uploading of pictures to my LAN.
Drawback: Lack of connecting wires (had to buy all separately) and lack of IR to retrofit wireless shutter control.
January 27, 2011
Awesome Camera
I love being able to play around with the editing that's already inside the camera. It's simple to use and even has a built in guide option you can bring up whenever you want. All the apertures and fast shutter speeds on the stock lenses are really awesome and I love that it also lets you use the 3'' LCD to view what you're shooting! The only problem i had with the video recording is that it only let's you use the built in mic it has and doesn't allow for an outside mic to be plugged in. When you're auto focusing into an object you can hear the lens twist and turn and gives off a grainy type sound. The price for this camera is extremely good and I would definitely recommend those who are interested in buying their loved one a camera or simply starting to take pictures on a beginning level to buy this camera.
January 27, 2011
Very Capable lightweight DSLR
I bought this camera as an adjunct to larger DSLRs because I wanted a lightweight camera as a back up or when I don't feel like carrying a large, heavy one. It's a good camera and fairly remarkable for the price and size. I use the nikon 10-24mm and 35mm 1.8G lenses with it and the results are very good, for the most part. My complaints would be that the camera does tend to blow out highlights [even with exposure compensation], only one setting of D-Lighting, the blinking highlights indicator is separate from the histogram, the AF in video mode is not reliable, it lacks a my menu mode so one can easily return to where one would like to be and picture color settings are not included in the quick menu screen. I think the jpgs from the camera are very good with rich colors and the nef files are very good and can be worked creatively [though blown highlights cannot be recovered]. Too bad there is no auto bracket mode rendering the camera a bad candidate for HDR photography. On the other hand, for the price, it is a good, solid camera with a lot of features found in more expensive bodies and I am pleased that I purchased it.
December 31, 2010
Lens Hood or USB Cord not included!!
The only problem I have with this camera, is that a lens hood for the lens and the USB cord was not included with the kit. Otherwise, I am quite pleased with the camera.
December 27, 2010
D3100 was a major upgrade from poit and shoot to SLR and I am loving it. I have been looking for a good affordable camera for a long time. I bought it from best buy and i am very happy with my purchase.
D3100 does a great job with pictures but not so great with video. Very hard to get good focus in video. The only reason i gave it 4 star and not 5 is for video.
I love my D3100 and definitely recommend.
December 24, 2010
Great images, menus and navigation not intuitive
The images and feature set on this camera are great. However, I thought that the menus and navigation through the settings was not intuitive.
December 15, 2010
very easy to use, i feel like a pro
i find the camera user friendly. with the mode selections you can take great pictures.
December 11, 2010
Relatively Easy to Use
After owning the D3100 for a month, I have used it for a trip tp Sadona Arizona and Thanksgiving holiday family photos. Like all cameras with multiple functions, one must get used to the menu system. That has been the toughest part of owning this camera. The auto funtions work great as long as you know their limitations. I am new to the digital SLR format, but I am learning as I go. The menu is easy to follow once you figue out what your trying to do. Only repeated use will solve that. I would recommend the 18-200 mm VR zoom if you plan to use this camera indoors as well as outdoors and not need frequent lens changes (for light purposes). It will be next years Christmas wish ($750 to $850 a copy for the lens) and likely well worth the expenditure. This is a good starter camera for amature photography buffs and should do you well for a couple of years for the upgraders and ? years for those who are happy with a well featured auto DSLR camera that accomodates multiple lenses. After all, the lenses are the difference from other auto cameras. I like it and intend to keep it, even if I upgrade, as a backup camera.
December 6, 2010
Great Deal, Great Features
I purchased this camera in November of 2010, and I have to say it was quite easy to pick up. If you're just starting photography, the guide mode not only helps you get a good shot, but also does some explanation as to why you need to change a certain setting in order to obtain that effect.
Image quality is great, even up to ISO 1600. The kit lens is fairly good, but I can tell that it isn't a pro-level lens. The built in flash will get you by, just make sure you don't get too close to the subject or your image will be washed out, especially if you're shooting a sweaty person.
December 6, 2010
Fantastic Product
I've been a Pentax fan for many years, but decided to look at what the competition offered. I found the Nikon D3100 and was impressed with all it's many features, easy to use construct, and versatility. My 17 year old daughter grabbed it up and is making it her own. I bought another one for me with the 55-300mm lense that works perfect. The only flaw I can find is that the camera is sometimes confused on what subject you are aiming at when focusing. Other that, it's a very good DSLR with 1080p video built in.
December 4, 2010
The Elite Entry-Level D-SLR!
With the assumption that the D-3100 will be the successor of the D-3000, as it compares to the entry level D-SLRs of other brands, I believe this camera will become the elite of the group.
The Nikon D-3100 is near perfection for the novice D-SLR user looking to graduate up from the point-and-shoot digital cameras. I use the words "near perfection" because with all the excellent upgrades and features Nikon has incorporated into the D-3100, there are still a few drawbacks that leaves me a bit baffled.
As a novice D-SLR user myself, I am really happy with many of the features I have to my disposal with the D-3100, coming from the D-3000. The first and foremost, is the inclusion of LiveView. This is a feature I feel that is most important on an entry level D-SLR… even more so than the professional grades, for the entry level is meant for people graduating from the point-and-shoot cameras, in which typically, the only way to shoot is through LiveView.
The other main added feature… arguably more prevalent than LiveView, is the inclusion of 1080p HD video. For me, this doesn't do the best job of elevating my excitement for there are many drawbacks to this feature. First of all, it is only capable of recording 10-minute spots at a time. Secondly, Nikon has chosen to only have the on-board, mono microphone to record sound without the option of using an external mic. All this does is record all the sounds you are making while holding the camera, as well as recording the sounds of the lens trying its best to auto-focus while recording. While I understand the effort of Nikon being the first to introduce AF for HD- video recording, it really hinders the effort more than helps it. If you are purchasing this camera for the video capabilities, I believe you will be greatly disappointed.
As far as all the great things this camera can do as a still-shots D-SLR, I feel it has a great design ergonomically… and fits really well in the hands. I have always favored the build quality of Nikon over their competitors and I feel the D-3100 continues that trend. I love the 14 mega-pixels, the 3" LCD screen (although Nikon got a little cheap with the resolution vs. Canon) and the perfectly placed, spring-loaded switch to switch between the viewfinder and the LiveView LCD screen is brilliant. I'm very happy with the 18-55mm kit lens quality and feel it is superior to the kit lens that comes with the compared Canon models. The 3-frames per second speed is average for the level camera that it is… but I would've liked to have experience a bit faster speed for the price that Nikon is asking for this entry level model. All in all, a very solid effort.
However, I am truly baffled with some of the features that have been left out, one feature that even exists on the cheaper D-3000, the very model that the D-3100 is to be the successor to. That one feature is the infrared sensor for wireless remote capabilities. Now I know this is a feature that most won't care too much about, but the fact that it exists on the D-3000 but was left out on the D-3100 sort of bothers me. The other important feature that the D-3100 lacks, that I truly feel could help beginners out very much so, is AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing). Simply put, this is a feature in which the camera automatically takes (typically 3) multiple exposures of the same shot, with different settings, so that you may choose the best one, just in case the stock settings weren't the best for that particular shot. This I feel is a HUGE miss. The lack of that very feature is pretty much the true reason why I couldn't give this camera a 5-star rating. I could deal with the cheaper LCD screen, I could even deal with the lack of ability to use an IF wireless remote… but to leave out the AEB feature that could truly help a beginner get the best shots… just really baffles me. (It was not included in the D-3000 either, you have to go to the D-5000 for that which ironically, the MSRP from Nikon is now cheaper than the D-3100.
Overall, I love this camera. I think it takes superior pictures to that of its competitors in this level and even of a higher level. I was really teetering with whether I should jump ship to Canon and pay more money to get the Rebel T2i which is loaded with features… but in the end, it comes down to picture quality and I really feel that Nikon is the best to go with.
So as a beginner… I think you will have a love affair with the D-3100 despite a couple of shortcomings. It still easily defeats any entry level model D-SLR of any other brand… hands down!!
November 27, 2010
God BUT
I traded in my D80 because I wanted a Nikon with movie options and bought the D3100 after reading favorable reviews.
Unfortunately, the movie focusing is unacceptable so I shall simply use the D3100 for still photography (where it is excellent)
The absence of the ability to use an infra-red remote is also disappointing.
So sorry I traded in my D80 !
November 19, 2010
Spend a little more and get the D7000
I purchased this because I am very interested in learning photography but soon realized that too many items such as flashes and such are not fully compatible with the D3100. That is my fault for not researching, but if you are really considering being serious about learning, spend a little more and get the D600. I got one two months after the D3100 and I could not be happier with it. If you are just looking for a great camera for travel photos and want to add some lenses, this is the one for you.
November 15, 2010
nice
nice, not sure if it will stand up as a work horse,
the 18-55 should be ED and VR or the 35 1.8
as the standard lens.
vidieo is good so far
I plan to use this camera a lot like all the other Nikons that Ive been useing since 1972
November 12, 2010
Well worth the money
I've only had the camera for a week or so and so far I'm very pleased with the purchase. It's resolution is great, it's size is compact and it shoots very quickly compared with my old D50.
November 12, 2010
This camera is amazing!
Being new to more professional photography, this camera makes it easy to learn the skills to becoming a professional. Beautiful picture quality and very easy to work with. The auto-focus is my best friend.
November 12, 2010
great camera!
I love this camera, and I'm still happy I bought it over choices from other brands/manufacturers. It creates some beautiful photos. Still learning how to use it and the settings needed for different situations.
Two complaints: auto-focus makes significant noise while in movie mode and the SD memory card door is flimsy and seems cheap compared to the rest of the camera.
November 12, 2010
Autofocus in movie mode is horrible
I thought Nikon has done a good job at the auto focus in the movie mode as that was their selling pitch.
I am very disappointed with the auto focus in the movie mode. It is slow and not usable.
Lense movement makes an annoying noise in the audio also.
Can auto focus be fixed with firmware update?
November 11, 2010
Lots of features in a lightweight package
I use a D80 for most of my work and wanted to add a camera with HD movies. The nice surprise has been what great still photographs I'm getting with the new D3100. I took hundreds of images and videos two weeks ago on a trip to Haiti. Here are my take-away's after a week of intensive shooting:
1- movies CAN be beautiful. The creative control with depth of field, exposure compensation, etc allows real freedom.
2- Nikon has made taking movies difficult. You first move the lever on the back of the camera to raise the mirror. then you depress the shutter release to focus- waiting for the beep to confirm focus capture. THEN you start recording with a red button on the back of the camera!!! Why couldn't you focus with the shutter release, then press all the way to start recording?? I made several mistakes by starting to record without focusing, and those clips are out of focus.
3- not having an articulating screen for live view is a major shortcoming. in bright light it is impossible to see anything in the LCD. if you use a hood, you have to bend over and be uncomfortable. This camera has so much going for it that Nikon should have included an articulating LCD and priced it a little higher.
4- the follow focus system for movies works well. It takes some getting used to- waiting for the focus beep or to see the focus box color go from red to green- but done in the Nikon way, we got great video footage! the camera shuts down after 10 minutes of video to prevent the processor from overheating, but cools off in just a minute of so- we had to plan for that.
5- low light, high ISO: the still pictures in low light are excellent to amazing. but if you push the iso in movie mode, the movies become extremely contrasty and take on a blue-gray color cast.
6- the kit lens is good! I use the Nikon 18-200 zoom on the D80 and like the result. the D3100 kit lens provided great resolution and nice color rendition. The zoom range is limited, so I'd not recommend the kit lens as the only lens if this were your main camera.
Overall- would buy it again.
November 11, 2010
My first DSLR
Looks like it has lot of features,yet to explore.......
I liked this camera.
One minor problem,I am having problems in removing memory card.It is not coming out smoothly.
November 11, 2010
This camera is easy to use.
I have been using a point and shoot for years. My husband said I was ready for a step-up. This is my first Digital SLR camera and I love it. It is easy to use and it is easy to understand. I thought I would use the Live View more then the viewfinder but that has not been the case. I am strictly an amateur and I feel totally comfortable with my D3100. My husband has owned many different Nikon's both film and digital for over 20 years and he was impressed with the D3100. I would recommend this camera to anyone. It is light, compact but takes a fabulous picture! I love the fact that I can shoot in RAW. Gives me an advantage when I working on the photos.
November 10, 2010
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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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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by Phil RyanNovember 2010
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