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I traded my D40 for the D3100 thinking it would be a nice upgrade. I was always very happy with what I got out of the D40 so I expected this to be an improvement but so far not impressed. Live view is definitely a plus as is having the ability to capture video. The problem with video is it is IMPOSSIBLE to get anything in focus and forget using auto focus because during playback it is ridiculously loud and inaccurate. The auto focus is also inaccurate while taking photos. Ultimately what I am saying is you can get a better DSLR in the $600-$700 range.
March 27, 2011
Great Camera, limited lens compatibility
I got the D3100 about 6 months ago and up until now it has been AWESOME. Lightweight, great to travel photography, nearly everything I need to shoot I could do with the stock lens. However, I'm moving into the world of more serious photography (I'm working with campus magazines as a photographer) and I'm looking into fixed focal length lenses. Up until this point, it has been my understanding that it is better to have a less expensive body and more expensive lens for great photos. Unfortunately Nikon doesn't give D3100 users the option to try cheaper fixed length lenses before joining the big boys. Because the body is not equipped with the focus mechanism needed for a majority of the fixed length lenses, D3100 users are limited to only Af-S lenses, all others will act as manual lenses (if my understanding is correct). I was looking forward to mixing manual and AF settings, now I'm wishing I had gone with a slightly more expensive body, I would have saved money in the long run by being able to buy slightly cheaper lenses that would be fine for my purposes. To give you an idea: the AF/Manual focus 50mm is 140 dollars, while the AF-S version is almost $500. Ouch. Overall, great camera for the amateur, but don't get any larger aspirations because there is no room for upward mobility and trying new lenses.
February 24, 2011
Overall competent camera for starting out
I've had this camera for just over two months so far, and have enjoyed using it during a recent holiday to Prague. It's lightweight and very friendly for someone who is starting out.
3 things to consider when getting a D3100:
1. The 1080p video recording is limited to 24fps but since I don't record video with my DSLR, that isn't really a problem.
2. Absence of screw drive motor on body means that the mode budget-friendly and robust AF-D Nikkor lenses will not auto-focus on the D3100. Only the more expensive AF-S Nikkor lenses will auto-focus.
3. Limited ISO performance. Like an APS-C camera, performance under low-light conditions would be challenging at best. ISO performance above 800 will start to show significant amounts of noise, but that can be easily remedied with a decent flash unit such as the SB-700 and light modifiers.
A great entry-level DSLR with many useful features, with excellent value for money. However, all things considered, I would recommend paying a little bit more to get the Nikon D90, which despite being at 'just' 12.3MP, has an on-board screw drive motor, 11-point AF with independent shutter and aperture command dials.
I would not bother getting this either the D3100 or the D90 with the 18-55 and 55-200 kit lens. I found the AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G far more versatile, and for convenience, the AF-S Nikkor 18-200 lens which covers a broad range of focal lengths. For users who are looking to shoot at events or portraiture, a 35mm f/1.8G and a 50mm f/1.4G are all you will need since the DX crop factor of 1.6x makes them behave like traditional 55mm and 80mm lenses.
January 28, 2011
Good but does not excel
Video is still weak and it's not needed.
Take video out and put the money toward creating a better still picture camera.
Not sharp. I increased the sharpness setting to 9
and it's still not good. Soft pics. My old D40 is
way better.
Something good, pics at high ISO.
Also, customer service for nikonusa is weak.
You need to do a better job.
January 27, 2011
Not the quality I have come to expect from Nikon
I purchased the Nikon D3100 in October 2010 so I could use the auto setting for catching quick snapshots, and use the manual setting for when I have more time to spend. So far, I have not been satisfied with the pictures I have taken on the auto setting. They are consistently overexposed and not crisp. I have contacted Nikon support, and they have not been able to help me over the phone. They say I will have to ship the camera to them (at my expense) and have them examine it for repair. So then I am without a camera for however long that takes. Also, the video feature is complicated and not easy to use. I have owned Nikon SLR cameras before, and this camera does not measure up to the quality I have seen from Nikon in the past.
January 27, 2011
Auto-focus trouble
I've had a few miserable experiences with the auto-focus feature when taking shots in Live View and when shooting video. Even when the subject of the view is in the middle of the frame, and not moving, the camera decides to hunt for focus and makes the video blurry. The amount of lens motor noise that gets picked up by the mic is also troubling.
My experience taking pictures with Live View is even more mortifying. With the camera on Auto and the flash deployed, it could not find focus on relatively simple portraits from across a table. I was embarrassed by my camera.
Maybe I have a defective unit, or maybe some firmware update will fix it, but as it is right now, I would not recommend this camera to anyone I liked.
I've read the manual backwards and forwards and I've tried everything to overcome my problems with the auto-focus, but I can only get good photos using the viewfinder or focusing manually. I may come to love this camera, but right now, we are getting off to a rocky start.
January 27, 2011
It's ok
To bad it doesn't perform like they claim in the commercial. It does not perform in stopping motion as they claim, though it does take very good still pictures. My biggest complait is that it does not come with an SD card, so you can't shoot right out the box. I'll be looking to up grade with another brand, I just haven't decided with which one as of yet. It just didn't meet the expectations I envisioned. Though you do get what you pay for.
January 27, 2011
not 100% satisfied
I like the product but was not happy with the zoom on the camera. I was looking for something with a larger zoom and by the time I figured it out I could not return it. I do like the camera but not what I was looking for. I would just stress to people that the zoom is very small on these.
January 27, 2011
Good overall entry camera
I am overall pleased with this camera but felt it should have included these items:
1. Since it shoots HD video the screen should have been of a higher resolution - I'm not quite sure if/when I'm fully focused b/c of the small screen (must use manual focus, since the auto-focus motor is noisy and usually does not focus accurately or at what I want to focus on)
2. Wish it would have had a stereo input jack. I am disappointed that after a substantial investment this small detail was left out - I'm stuck with HD video but mono-sound for the life of the camera.
3. Wireless flash/shutter trigger.
4. A grid view.
These four items aside, the camera has so far delivered excellent shots and overall I am 7/10 satisfied with it.
I am looking forward to a firmware upgrade that will hopefully add a bit more substance to a camera with lots of still-to-be seen potential.
January 6, 2011
I was extremely disappointed without SD card
I was extremely disappointed with the product D3100 without SD card. For a customer purchasing a product of $ 700 can't you provide an SD card
This is really frustrating
November 30, 2010
So disgusted.
I bought this camera last week to upgrade my D50 mostly because of the HD Video option but also to take better self and family portaits in my home studio. I was disgusted to find my ML-L3 wireless remote WILL NOT work with this model and to get the HD Video with the remote compatibility I would have to upgrade to the D7000. I cannot believe you would release a product that would need a WIRED REMOTE when your 5 year old DSLRs use a wireless one! I will be returning this camera as it can only do half of what I need it to do. Do better next time Nikon! It's too simple a feature to exclude!
November 20, 2010
Good Photos/Not so great Movies
The camera does great for photos. But when it comes the movie taking not so great. The movies come choppy and freeze framed, very disappointing for the price. I have a 3 year old casio exilim that takes better movies than ths one. So I would recommend this camera if you are looking for family pictures and everyday use, but if you want a all in one camera keep looking, because you will be disapointed with this thing.
November 12, 2010
I am generally satisfied with the camera
It is a major upgrade from my D 70. The built in flash on the D 70 stopped operating. Cost of repair was extremely high. Eventually I trusted Nikon again and purchased the D3100. Screen, weight and ease of use are plusses. Was disappointed no cable is included with new model. Went to several stores to purchase Nikon connector/download cable and they are not readily available. I eventually bought a cheap cable. The manual doesn't address the purpose of the ferrite clip included with the camera.
I also purchased an extended warranty as I am concerned about this units durability under regular circumstances. The D 70 was disappointing with the built in flash not working.
November 10, 2010
This is one of the best DSLR Nikon has been put out so far. hope the the features can stay and photo qulaity can improve for the next DSLR.
September 10, 2010
HD Video
I hope Nikon have improved their HD Video and this is the first of the improved cameras. I shoot D300s cameras and unless the camera is solid on a tripod and does not pan or zoom, the video is poor.
Hopefully the "Jelly" effect has been resolved.
August 20, 2010
Doesn't have remote control capabilities?
How can I shot without making a little move in the camera when I shooting at 30"?
I got my D3000 with a remote control and it helps to avoid any blurly image.
August 19, 2010
Unexplained error message
This camera is just over 2 years old and has performed flawlessly, until now. Am getting error message indicating the battery is not compatiable with camera. Trouble is it is the battery that came with the camera when purchased. Looked on line found many users/owners of the D3100 with the same error message without any reasons given from NIKON, some have been replaced some..... Today I purchased the D5100 because I cannot imagine life without my camera. Spent more but I fear getting another D3100.
June 4, 2012
Good Camera, No Camera Control
I like the D3100 however, I am not impressed that one of the top selling Nikon DSLRs isn't compatible with the camera control software. I use this camera for my business to take product pictures and unfortunately l can't use my computer to control my camera, I now have to lean over my tripod to take the pic or I have to order a remote which still doesn't give me the control I was hoping for. Very disappointed in Nikon for net upgrading the software for the D3100. Next camera I get will not be a Nikon because of this ridiculous issue.
May 23, 2012
In the shop twice in the first six months! :(
I had the screen go black and the shutter cease working TWICE in my first six months of owning the D3100. It takes lovely pictures when it works, but so far it has broken down right before two big family vacations -- so no pictures from those places! It was fixed the first time, then it broke down again. Fixed again, and now I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Very poor communications from the warranty/repairs folks -- no replies to my questions about when I would get it back; one day, it just appeared in my mailbox. Overall, very disappointed -- and worried it will break again after my warranty runs out.
March 29, 2012
3100 less of a great camera that D40
As the "formerly" proud owner of a D40, I cannot express the frustration and disappointment I feel about my 3100.
It is almost impossible to get the beautiful vivid colors I experienced with the D40 - pictures take side by side. The focus system frequently is just enough out that enlargements loose their crisp quality.
Also, keeping the movie mode in focus is ... well, it just isn't good.
My opinion, the 3100 is less of a good camera than the 40 and I own both.
March 3, 2012
Good
I got this camera at Costco... with the bag, 2 lenses and accessories. I have been enjoying my camera and it is a great camera, but recently I have been having problems with the shutter closing late regardless of the mode that I'm in. I haven’t had the camera even 1 year. When I called Nikon about it they had me send in some sample pictures via e-mail and said that they would get back to me. It’s been 4 days and I'm still waiting for help. I liked the camera when I bought it, but its not working correctly right now. I'm not sure if I just got a bad one that has this problem, or if they are all like this??? I’m not too impressed with my camera or costumer service right now. I'll call them to follow up.
January 11, 2012
Not all it is cracked up to be
I spent $650 on this camera and I couldn't take any pictures that were better quality than my cheap cannon camera. After 8 weeks, the shutter release got stuck and now it has been with the Nikon service department for over a month waiting on a part. By the time I get it back, it will be 7 weeks!! I wish I would have done more research. You'd think that Nikon would keep basic parts in stock. I spoke with a photographer friend of min and he said he hears stories like this all the time. It tends to take 4-8 weeks to get your camera back!! I'm not impressed with this camera at all and I love photography!!
September 19, 2011
Battery Replacement
Battery replacement of D3100 is not affortable. You cannot just buy an EN-EL14 battery. Most of the EN-EL14 batteries of the market are not compatible to D3100, whereas other NIKON models that use this type of battery work perfectly.
WHY THIS HAPPENED???
Obviously, NIKON locked D3100 to accept only 'original' battery. Probably NIKON is interesting on battery market instead on camera one!!!
Nikon should publish asap a new firmware for D3100 resolving this battery issue!
September 11, 2011
I tried this one too, Same problem with Diopter
I will say the same thing about the D3100 as well, I tried to shoot with this one, but no luck. Being around the Photography field for many years and watching tech evolve into great and unbelievable things; Nikon's engineering department needs to think again with Diopter adjustment range of only -1.7- +.7; Also being that most intermediate and professional users primarily spending in this range remove their eye-wear as it is a augmenting factor while shooting; I would believe this would be about a $900 mistake for those with vision impairment which According to the Vision Council of America, approximately 75% of adults use some sort of vision correction. About 64% of them wear eyeglasses, and about 11% wear contact lenses, either exclusively, or with glasses. Over half of all women and about 42% of men wear glasses. Similarly, more women than men, 18% and 14% respectively, wear contacts. Of those who use both contacts and eyeglasses, 62% wear contact lenses more often. Please consider more than 25% of the worlds population when generating your products, I would have purchased this camera, but I "LITERALLY CANNOT USE IT"
August 6, 2011
Rocket science unit
After having used a Panasonic DMC-FZ7 I found the D3100 Heavy, unwheelly and lacked the latitude of the Panasonic versital lens.
The camera allowed me to use the display for shooting rather than the eye peice. The D3100 requires two lenses to do what the DMC-FZ7 did with one. I found the D3100 slower to focus and the colors did not seem as true.
In time I am sure I will find the D3100 a fine piece of machinery but it is more intimidating than user friendly at the start.
June 2, 2011
Needs updating
The camera needs better after sales services like an update on the Nikon control pro 2 to work with this camera and a firmware update on the camera within a few weeks of comeing out a mean comeon instead of releasing 7 new cameras a year they sould test test test and have software support ready
May 30, 2011
Disappointing
I previously owned a D50 and was very satisfied with it. D3100 disappoints in flash pictures. Makes me work hard. Cannot use the "auto" mode for flash pictures at all as they are washed out and grainy, defaulting to extremely high ISO numbers.
I have not had an opportunity to use the 300mm VR lens much yet.
Battery life is disappointing. New live view mode doesn't seem to focus well.
April 14, 2011
4 (new) memory cards have all been corrupt.
love the features of the camera. but since i bought it, i have had four brand new memory cards be corrupt. only a handful of my pictures could be retrieved by an expert (at a cost to me). just yesterday i sent my camera back to Nikon requesting another one. i don't want it just "fixed" but a new one. we will see how they handle this!
April 14, 2011
I had to send it to service
I still have focus issues, less than before, but still there.
January 27, 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.
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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
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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.
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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?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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
3 Answers
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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
Answer:
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
3 Answers
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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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