Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.
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D3100
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wonderful camera , easy to take great photographs
Lots of thoughtful , easy to use controls .Have not tryed video yet. Guide mode sure helps.
November 10, 2010
Nikon D3100
I suggested four stars instead of five, because the camera have a poor solution for FILE NUMBER SEQUENCE. I found Nikon D3100 an excellent camera for travel, with many resources. It has everything someone needs to take beautiful pictures, at home or traveling. However, the File Number Sequence feature presumes that you are taking the first digital pictures of your life. It’s impossible to set a File Number Sequence in order to continue the numbering of thousands pictures you have taken before. It is almost incredible that someone has built that sophisticated software and forgot this easy and useful solution: a third option, to set directly the File Sequence Number. By the way, the Nikon Coolpix 5700 and 8700 had this feature; however, this was not easy to dealing.
November 10, 2010
Like speed of multiple shots using extreme sd card
Pictures and colors great. Needs capability of either raw or jpeg not both at same time.Could use connection for external battery pack.
November 10, 2010
Well executed...the camera AND the supporting mate
I found the camera to be more than I expected and I was VERY impressed with the quality of all the materials that came with it.
November 10, 2010
Very nice DSLR for its price
The D3100 is a very thoughtfully designed camera, much more advanced than I can use its features. The picture quality is almost as good as my son's D90 that also has better lens. I am totally pleased. The weight and size are appropriate for lugging around. All controls are fast, but I wish there is a faster way to take the lens cap off for surprise photo-op. The ability to use circular polarizer lens is fun. The D3100, in spite of the smaller size and lighter weight, has not replaced the need to carry my tiny Sony DSC-N2 because for close-up macros, the D3100's flash is defeated by the geometry of the camera and lens, something I thought can be corrected by simple engineering. Still, two great cameras make a good team.
November 10, 2010
Great Low Light Capability
Able to hand hold and get a sharp, steady shot at night, this is one sensitive camera! I like the features, this being my first DSLR, and I sure like the price. The lens gives an excellent wide angle with zoom, and it is great to have another zoom lens to go with it. I can use my older AI lens from my film 1980 Nikons, although the auto settings do not work, then. I can shoot on the go, the auto focus and exposure doing a nice job, although in midday the auto setting fails to have any exposure compensation. I dislike the bright images, a bit too washed out for daylight for my taste.
Strong lights produce banding and streaking effects with video mode, so this leads me to give it less than five stars. The 1080p video is not that great, although it looks alright when run at 720p on my website. I wish it did 30 fps, but I cannot wait for future improvements. Too bad it cannot record sound in stereo, or have a 3D option as that seems to be the wave in photography as it progresses in the next few years. Also a 3G shoot and send feature would have been great. But this is still 2010, so I guess we have to wait for Nikon to develop such features.
All in all, this is an exciting camera, and I like most all about it. It has that Nikon feel of excellence, recording great images, and now fine HD video. I just wish it came along 40 years ago when I first started photography, I sure would have saved tens of thousands on film!
November 10, 2010
great first dslr - but wish it had timelapse
It's a great first dslr. I haven't used the guide mode. The other features are not too hard to grasp.
The video is great. I was contemplating getting a 4/3 camera, but I like the video on the d3100 much better.
The autofocus is a nice feature, but I usually turn it off if I'm going to use the audio stream.
The only feature I wish it had is a time-lapse option like the d5000.
November 10, 2010
Excellent Camera
Great Features! Really is an excellent choice for beginners. With 1080p video I can get my kids playing, or the auto races. Being able to use interchangeable lenses while shooting video is an amazing benefit. Still quality is top notch as well. I would buy this camera over and over again.
October 17, 2010
Love it!
I am really enjoying this camera! I tend to shy away from using live view on it though. I can't pinpoint why exactly...I just doesn't feel comfortable..if that makes any sense at all. I can do without though...I like using the viewfinder for my photography. I have been using it with the kit lens and the photos are coming out great. The camera is easy to learn and the battery life is excellent!
October 12, 2010
Great beginner SLR - Canon Rebel vs. Nikon 3100
I was torn between the Canon Rebel and this Nikon 3100. The Rebel was more money. But, the person at the camera store brought up an interesting point that I hadn't thought about - Canon spends more money on marketing, thus charges more for their product. Whether this is true or not, it did make some sense. Beginning with Andre' Agassi when I was a kid, I've seen allot of Canon advertising in my day.
Anyway...
I've been happy with this camera thus far. It's got a great, sleek look; it's easy to use (great point and shoot features) and suits my novice abilities. Also, it didn't break my pocket book. Currently, I'm enrolled in a SLR photography. class. My goal is eventually use all the features this camera has to offer. However, as soon as this camera was out of the box, I was taking great photographs around town. I believe I made the right choice that was within my budget.
September 30, 2010
Best value for Money
I bought this camera in UK. This is my second DSLR camera, my first one being NikonD40x. I have done extensive research on features of Nikon D3100 and compared it will similar canon/Nikon models. Towards end of my research, I was oscillating between Canon 550D and Nikon D3100. Finally, my decision was go with D3100. Following are four primary reasons for buying Nikon D3100: 1. FullHD 1080p with auto focus in Video mode (this is lacking in Canon 550D). 2. Body design -compact & light weight with same 3" LCD (though LCD pixel density was more on Canon 550D). 3.Nikon's Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance (this is lacking in Canon 550D) 4. Most important one - Best value for money, compared to Canon 550D which cost apprx $200 more than D3100. Apart for above fours reasons the other things which gave NikonD3100 an upperhand is the 11 point Autofocus system & EXPEED 2 - Nikon's new image processing engine assures breathtakingly rich image quality, managing color, contrast, exposure, noise and speed. For my usage i found following are some of cons - 1. It does not have external mic jack. 2. No metering system.
I am primarily using this camera for indoor shooting, it works great. I used it in outdoor too, when we went to Lake tour, photos were amazing and Video quality is excellent.
Overall I recommend this camera for people switching from point&shoot or upgrading from basic DSLR(like me) to DSLR with video and are looking for camera with good value for money.
I will give 4.3/5 for NikonD3100
September 9, 2010
Nikon D3100
The CMOS has improved a bit and pretty impressive Full HD video and a 10min video recording , which is better that a Nikon D90.
August 20, 2010
great camera
i think it looks to much like a new camera that just came out by another company about 2 or 3 months ago.
August 19, 2010
Finally, MOV format
I can't wait to jump in the water with this new Nikon, now that it has the MOV format which makes production seamless with most editing software.
August 19, 2010
The monitor
This is a good camera. But why Nikon use the old 3 inches 230k pixels? You must employ the 3" 921k pixels.
August 19, 2010
Muito boa câmera!
Uma ótima escolha para quem está interessado em entrar no mundo profissional da fotografia, mas ainda não tem pretensão de investir muito, ou para quem tem a fotografia como hobby, mas almeja fotos de excelente qualidade, como eu. Perfeita para treinar e pegar o jeito e as técnicas. Fotos ótimas e extremamente nítidas, menu intuitivo, manual muito explicativo e design ergonômico. Muito boa mesmo!
May 6, 2012
USED THIS CAMERA FOR 1YEAR
Its a good camera.
but when there is too much lightning, the color of light gets too strong especially in yellow lights..
people's face gets really yellow.
THIS IS WHY I DO NOT LIKE TO TAKE PICTURES WITH THIS CAMERA
IN INDOORS.
May 14, 2012
Software problem is a downer. Don't install it. Use GraphicConverter or something else.
In general I like this camera, but the software provided to download images from digital media to my Macintosh computer creates a major problem. If a SDHR disk or other such media item is attached to my computer then the Nikon software will open it and download all images. I have it set to erase images from the SDHR. If I forget to remove the SDHR and restart my computer, the software sees the image SDHR and attempts to download images. Since there are no images on that SDHR anymore, the software finds nothing to download. Instead of terminating normally, it "hangs."
I think I will delete the software from my computer and replace it with other software that will download images without creating the need to "force quit" to get use of my computer back.
May 9, 2012
Love this camera...
...until just as the one year warranty expired, the camera doesn't recognize any lens, stopped auto-focusing, and stopped capturing photos altogether. Two weeks later I will need to send it to Nikon for repairs. It's disappointing. I expected more from my most expensive camera.
April 7, 2012
Great pictures...except at night
The camera is all that I expected, but when I try to take pictures outdoors at night, the autofocus fails completely or focuses on the wrong subject, regardless of my settings or whether I use the viewfinder or not. A friend showed me his focused pictures on his canon camera and I got jealous! The problem is so great that I refrain from taking pictures at night to avoid the frustration. Under such lighting conditions, it is hard to focus manually. The conditions are not such that other cameras have failed, even my point-and-shoot cameras were far better at focusing under similar conditions. I haven't found any information that would solve the matter, even though I assume it may have more to do with settings than with thetechnology.
March 9, 2012
Nice camera body and ditigal applications
Like the camera overall, first slr digital, great features, took some time to learn all the apps. First camera was Olympus, maybe should have stayed with that brand? Can not recommend the telephoto 55-200 AF-S, will not auto focus at high end, must use manual mode, waste of money, paperweight. Camera works well with the 18-55 lens, long battery life. Would recommend with caution.
March 5, 2012
Entry level DSLR in a compact no frills size
The Nikon D3100 is a predictable and reliable DSLR with good quality for the price point. The menu system and buttons are well laid out and are intuitive. The camera offers typical features for the DSLR begginer, including a Guide mode that assists with shooting options. What is great about this camera is the latitude offered by the imaging sensor, with ISO 3200 images being printable and useful. There are some major letdowns however, which I will spell out below. The predecessor to this model, the D3000 had an infrared sensor for wireless release as well as a 3x3grid overlay in the viewfinder. One would think that an upgraded model would at least match the feature set of the old model, but in this case Nikon took away these useful and practical features in the D3100. Another goof is that the D3100 lacks an in body focus motor. From a marketing standpoint, I get that Nikon wants users to migrate to the G series of lenses, but there is a ton of legacy Nikon glass around that is highly affordable for begginers. Other shortcomings include a frame rate of 3 fps and no bracketing. On to the video, Nikon did not seem to do their homework in regards to this feature. Once in video mode, the user has zero control over aperture, iso, shutter speed. Rival offerings from the other major manufacturers have these features, so Nikon is lagging in this area. Also, the audio is monoaural and there is no external mic jack. The continuous auto-focus of the lens is also picked up loudly in video recordings. So, in summary, despite the rantings outlined above, the D3100 can be a capable camera in the right hands. The metering and focus precision are good, as is build quality. If you adjust the picture controls you can get vibrate, contrasty, and true to life images. The D3100 is a good beginner camera, but can quickly be outgrown given its shortcomings. When considering purchasing this model, evaluate other offerings and compare to rival competitors to see if the feature set provices what you are looking for.
March 3, 2012
1st DSLR... not impressed
okay, this is my first DSLR camera, and as wonderful as it may be... there are more and more set backs as I go along.
for me the selling point was the HD video recording, it is so awesome; it's really the ONLY reason I'm not trading mine in.
what really really bothers me is the fact that there is no easy to find, easy to use wireless shutter-release remote for this camera. it makes me regret choosing this model. also, I find the manual functions a little strange and find my point and shoot coolpix p80 to have better images half the time.
the d3100 is not worth what it's hype was, i mean yeah its a nice starter camera but i really wish i would have spent my money on something a little more reliable.
as a self portrait photographer; that wireless remote would be a godsend but Nikon just screwed that detail up for this camera.
FINAL SUMMATION: good camera, GREAT video quality, pretty good picture quality....
DO NOT RECOMMEND FOR SELF PORTRAIT USAGE; well if you are one looking for a wireless remote/shutter release.
November 6, 2011
Product is good, accessories terrible
I was quite excited when my camera arrived!! My excitement was immediately diminished when I saw that my "package deal" did NOT include a memory stick NOR did it include any cables for hook up to computers or TV....ALL extra! The camera takes wonderful pictures, but the added inconvenience and expense are troubling!!!!!!!!!!!
August 31, 2011
'kit' lacks essentials. That's the funky part.
NO memory card, no usb cord, no lens filter
for $700?
July 4, 2011
Great Camera when it works.
I have had my D3100 since November 29, 2010. It is simple to use and takes some great pictures. It has let me down twice though. In early February the mode dial stopped working. I sent it back for repairs. All seemed to be fine until I needed to use my SB600 flash. Now the camera does not communicate with the flash. Yes it did work before I sent it in. I am not happy that I will once again have to be without my camera, especially since I have some important family functions coming up over the next several weeks. I want a different camera, either a new D3100 or a different model. I like Nikon I grew up with Nikon camera's that my dad owned. Lets see if we can resolve this issue quickly. I will be glad to edit my review when this issue is resolved.
April 24, 2011
This camera, D3100 has drawbacks.
When I bought my D3100 last month I didn't realize that the USB connector (UC-24), HDMI mini-pin connector, and A/V connector (EG-D2) did not come with it. I have since found out from the Nikon company itself that they don't package it with the camera and they don't carry it as well. I have called Ritz Camera an exclusive Nikon distributor. They don't carry those items. I have called J&R in New York. They don't carry these items. So, if you buy the D3100 which is a good camera you may get stuck like I am without all of the accessories.
So Nikon, don't sell a camera if you can't offer the full package with it.
Pat
April 21, 2011.
April 19, 2011
Good for the starter or for the low budget photographers.
April 17, 2011
Decent entry level dslr, I kind of wish I had held out for the D7000 though. I just could not find one in stores. But all in all a good camera even if it is all plastic.
April 14, 2011
A good camera but....
I only had the camera a little over a month. It took some really spectacular pictures--I was able to take pictures rich in color and detail. Portraits came out with good clarity. This camera is good for those just starting out with a DSLR. Very easy to use and overall good functionality. Once you review the manual and practice using the different features, it is relatively easy to operate. The only drawback is that there is no live view and for those not used to using the viewfinder, may find it difficult to get used to. I don't know if it is a one off/islolated experience, but the Auto Focus/Auto Function malfunctioned beyond repair. I probably would still have the camera had it not expired so prematurely. Needless to say, once the camera was looked at and deemed defective, it was replaced with no hassle...I ended up with a D3100.
April 10, 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
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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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