Beautiful pictures–Amazing movies–Incredibly Easy with the 14 Megapixel DX sensor and learn-as-you-grow Guide Mode.
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Amazing!!!!
I'm super excited. It's beautiful, very light and excellent presicion...I love it!!!!!
I hope to take many pictures with my family and enjoy them. Thanks ....
March 6, 2012
So far so good
This is my first dslr and I love it. The pictures are clear and crisp and not hard to take at all.
March 5, 2012
very good camera
Love it and never regretted my buy! I will recommend it.
March 5, 2012
Love My Nikon
I'm a lifelong Nikon user. I got the D3100 over a year ago, upgrading from the wonderful and easy to use P90. I feared all the gadgets, settings, etc., with the D3100 -- but quickly overcame any fears just by using it. Easy to use, many different settings to choose from, a guide to help you on the fly when you're unsure of F-stops, etc. This camera simply will not allow you to make mistakes.
March 5, 2012
I really love the 3100!
My first digital SLR,.. I grew up on Minolta SLR film cameras. I've had several higher end compact system and "point & shoot" digital cameras (CoolPix models, etc.), but the 3100 took me to the next level. It is lightweight, takes AWESOME pics for the price and the whole aresenal of Nikon lenses are compatible. It is easy to learn how to use and provides a lot of flexibility with just two lenses. I have the stock AF-S DX 18-55 and a 50-300 that cover almost anything you could want to shoot. For a beginner to moderately serious photographer the 3100 should do anything you are looking to do.
March 4, 2012
Perfect Entry Level DSLR
This camera is the best entry level digital SLR camera on the market. it is a must have for anyone wanting to learn the basics and get excellent shots
March 4, 2012
All the features you need to take great pictures
My love affair with photography started when my father gave me a Nikkomat FTn back in the late 60s. I have owned Leicas, Nikon F2s and F3s and large format cameras in the interim. When our children were born, I switched to 8 mm video.
Then in early 2000 I was impressed by ease and quality of digital photography and have owned several point and shoot cameras. I hesitated to spend a lot on DSLR technology that was evolving fast.
Two years ago I felt I could live with the image quality of the DSLR and took a plunge buying the D3100 which was the beginner model in the extensive Nikon lineup. I also purchased a 16-85mm zoom which cost as much as the camera itself because I wanted to keep the lens when I upgraded to the next generation camera body.
Like computers, I consider modern cameras to be an electronic instrument, and as with other electronics the life cycle is relatively short.
The big surprise was that D3100 had all the features I needed to take great pictures. I use P mode most of the time, adjust the exposure compensator to get optimal result in high contrast situations such as the snow and on sunny days. I also use the M mode in when the background is black and the subject lit up brightly, as in on the stage at school plays. I use the spot meter to measure the face/person exposure level while adjusting the ISO to make sure I can take hand held photos(I am also impressed with the effectiveness of the vibration control) in low light conditions.
So, I am very pleased with this compact DSLR. It might be nice to have auto bracketing, but I never had that with my Leicas or Nikon F2s and F3s.
March 4, 2012
The "All-in-One-Solution" to your photo and videa needs!
For someone like myself that is not considered a professional photographer, but would like the ability to produce professional results...look no further than this Nikon wonder.
With the on board 14 mp capability along with 1080p video recording you will always be prepared for all of your photo needs. I have 2 very active children in sports and can always count on my Nikon D3100 to produce crystal clear shots inside and out with the video quality among the best available. The secret to higher quality photos and videos is of course, good lighting.
While the D3100 can produce great shots in low light, it is recommended to invest in a low light lens, such as the Nikkor AF-S 35 mm F/1.8 G.
As for the available kit lens that comes with the camera...well, it is about the only lens you will need for 80% of your picture taking needs. It is a GREAT lens.
I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants to take great pictures with a camera that is a great value at it's current price.
March 4, 2012
Great features in a small package.
Easy to use, great features to discover. Takes beautiful pictures. I am still discovering the possibility of the features built into this small package. Best camera I have had in my life time. I need to spend more time discovering the many possibilities packed in this small wonder. Have not been able to get the best resaults taking movies yet.
March 4, 2012
A Great DSLR for Everyone
The D3100 is my first DSLR and I just love it. It takes great images in auto mode and will grow with you through the presets into the manual modes should you want to learn them. The D3100 has a guide mode that is good for getting started shooting great pix fast and the menu system is easy to navigate. The kit lens(that comes with it), the 18-55mmVR is a crisp lens and the Vibration Reduction is a nice feature that reduces blur caused by camera shake.. The auto focus is smooth and accurate, with different focus modes available. The controls are ergonomically placed and it is a comfortably balanced camera to use. The shooting options from single exposure to multiple burst, silent or timed shutter release is done with a well placed dial switch that is a welcome advantage from the 3100's predecessor. I'd recommend this camera to everyone breaking into DSLR photography or anyone just wanting an efficient dependable camera. After all,..It's a Nikon!
March 4, 2012
Perfect small camera for beginners & others looking for great pictures.
Easy to use with great quality capable of taking excellent pictures for beginners and others. The small size and small parts fit perfectly for my small hands. Needs time to learn all the different things it can do.
March 4, 2012
Love It!
I've always loved photography and taking pictures, but this camera takes it to a "whole 'nother level"! The possibilities are endless--if you want to just take a picture, you can do it. If you want to focus on a face and blur the background, you can do that, too. And if you want to skip pics all together and do a video, you can do THAT! In HD no less! I cannot say enough about this camera. The one drawback is that now for all family get-togethers, I'm expected to be the photographer. But my pics are SPECTACULAR! Thanks, Nikon. It was worth every penny!
March 4, 2012
perfect
Have used my camera morethan ever,it's so easy to use and picture perfect every time
March 4, 2012
works better then my old 35MM
The camera has some confusing features, but the help button does solve some of the problems. The edidting features are probably the most confusing and the manual is written by the people who designed the camera, not people like me. Overall the camera is really great and I can take some good photo's. I do like video mode with automatic focus. One thing it could use is a better battery. I bought a second battery and still need a third somtimes. I have a few freinds who have also bought tis camera after using mine.
March 4, 2012
best bang for your buck!
It is light weight. Great quality pics. Video quality is good.
March 4, 2012
One of the best
I got this camera right when it came out more than a year ago to start my new hobby; photography. I have to say that is one of the best investments I have ever made! The quality of the pictures and the easy to use makes it the perfect camera for a beginner. I paired my D3100 with a 55mm - 300mm Nikkor lens and I have taken amazing pics of my kids doing sports. I get comments all the time asking if I am a professional photographer. I recommend the camera for anyone who wants to get into photography, it is worth every penny!
March 4, 2012
Great Camera!
I have had this camera over a year and I have nothing but good things to say about it. It takes wonderful pictures and is very easy to operate. I've used auto mode and manual as well. Both are easy to operate. I would certainly recommend this to others.
March 3, 2012
More than an entry level DSLR.
I bought my first SLR in 1967 so I'm not an entry level photographer. I use the D3100 because it is compact and lightweight and that is very important to me. I love my D90, but the D3100 is significantly smaller and lighter, its image quality is as good or better, and it has all the features that I need. It's a perfect camera for a beginner, and it's a very good camera for an experienced photographer who wants a compact lightweight DSLR and doesn't need the features of a more advanced camera.
March 3, 2012
Excellent product
This camera has everything you could want. It is easy to use, has the versatility of an SLR, takes great action shots, fantastic movies, and on auto can be used as a point and shoot. This is my second Nikon, my first was a standard SLR. My Dad always carried a Nikon, I would never consider another brand. Over 75 years of satisfaction and loyalty in this family.
March 3, 2012
Feature packed in a easy to use camera.
I have had my D3100 for a little over a year now. I like all the features in the easy to use & handle size of this camera. I am still learning to use the various functions & am very pleased with the images that I am producing. I have been a Nikon owner since the late 70's when I acquired a F2AS. I have many miles on the camera & it is still functioning as designed, a credit to Nikon reliability. I would recommend this camera to a novice looking for a first DSLR or an experienced photographer. I am looking at some additional faster lenses to add to my collection. This is the best retirement gift I could have purchased for myself.
March 3, 2012
Miniature Photography
I love my Nikon 3100, easy to handle, beautiful pictures, and a quality camera.
March 3, 2012
Love my D3100
Love, love, love my D3100. Such a great, versatile camera with awesome features.
March 3, 2012
D3100 as a camcorder
Great DSLR for a beginner but I got it for the video capablities. I use my D90 for Photographs and D3100 for video, awesome clarity better than any camcorder I've used.
March 3, 2012
D3100 Killer!
I love my D3100, it may have some give and take features that other Nikons may or may not have, but it kills them I've seen more expensive cameras that couldn't even handle their large expensive lenses, and this camera continued to shoot, without an issue. I have recommended to other photographers.
March 3, 2012
great slr
had it for a year and has been great to us and Our soccer team, highly recommend.
March 3, 2012
A great Nikon in a small package
Anyone who is looking for a relatively small, light weight DSLR should take a very serious look at the D3100. It is more then enough camera for most people with the ability to handle like a point and shoot but the sophistication of more advanced DSLRs. The image quality is wonderful and far beyond your top of the line point and shoots from all camera makers. Combined with basic lenses including the Nikon 18-55 and 55-200 or 55-300, you have a very sophisticated lightweight system that can tackle almost anything
March 3, 2012
Great Beginner DSLR
The D3100 was my second DSLR - I had purchased 5 Nikon bodies over the past few years. A D90, D5000, D7000, D700 and just pre-ordered a Nikon D800.
The D3100 is capable of some really nice pictures for someone who would like to get an entry level DSLR. Nikon's metering abilities are really nice and whether you shoot in Manual or Fully Automatic you will get some really nice pictures/images to cherish for many years to come.
March 3, 2012
Love it!!!
I got this camera yesterday and I already love it so much! It works great and am excited to use it on vacation trips. I decided on getting the camera after I took a photography class in school that used Canon DSLRs. i like the Nikon pictures much more and the set up already seems much easier to use. I stepped up from a Coolpix (S550) which was okay for awhile, but now I wish I got this camera much sooner. As always nikon is fantastic, I would highly recommend this product.
March 3, 2012
A 14 MP DSLR at such a low price, with so many features, this D3100 is the best for a non-pro like me.
If you have read Thom Hogan, Ken Rockwell, or any of those outstanding photographers, a D3100 can do what other too expensive cameras can do as long as you have the proper lenses for your photographic needs. This camera has not given me problems except that I have to clean the sensor once, buy 7 more lenses, and buy so many other accessories. I must be in the 11,000 picture level by now, and from smaller than macro shots up to panorama stitching of landscapes, although I can only use Panorama 5 and View NX2 softwares. I have no problem with my D3100, my problem only lies in my level of skill and craftsmanship, I still make mistakes every now and then.
March 3, 2012
Highest quality, lightest weight.
"The best camera, is the camera you carry around with you in all situations." The D3100 is super light but exceedingly sturdy, so goes with me everywhere. I'd never owned a digital SLR camera and the D3100 has proved to be the perfect entry level camera. My priorities in buying were: lightweight, easy to use, good technical and educational support. This camera has met all those requirements and a few others I hadn't thought about - excellent post production software, programmable functions, intelligent flash mechanism. As an entry level digital SLR, this camera does a great job of introducing the owner to all the functions. As you progress may feel some features are too hidden in the menus, such as WB and ISO but you can programme these, o it's not such an issue. This camera has taken me to another level of photography, the only reason I have not upgraded is because this camera is so transportable.
March 3, 2012
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I have a D3100 and am interested in buying a new lens that can allow me to zoom in on people/animals/etc. Any recommendations? I'd prefer one that isn't any bigger than the one that came with the camera and will fit inside of the Nikon CF-DC1 Semi-Soft case that I bought to go with the camera. I'd also prefer to use this new lens as my primary lens (and not have to switch between multiple lenses).
1 year, 3 months ago
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TomP
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I am a new D3100 owner who loves nature photography. I just added a AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm to my camera gear and have been extrememly pleased. The lens performs well and isn't much larger than the standard 18-55 mm.Jan 19, 2012 by
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Marsh
South Alabama, USA
Location :
South Alabama, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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with its 18-55mm accompanied k\lens the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR will be the best companion to get all rangesAnswer:
I personally would suggest the 55-200mm VR (or non VR, if you don't need it.), 55-300mm VR or 70-300mm VR. The 55-200(s) are the the cheapest, except for the 70-300mm That's not a VR, about $30 cheaper than the 55-200.I have a D3000 and I'm going to get the 55-300 if I can.
Oct 17, 2011 by
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Conelight
Indianapolis
Location :
Indianapolis
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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1. You want a telephoto zoom lens that is small? No problem, there are a bunch of them that other people mentioned like the 55-200 and 70-300. But recognize that what you are giving up is wide aperture. If you want a bright telephoto lens that is going to be big, heavy and expensive.2. The idea of not switching lenses is absurd to me. If you have a bright prime like a 35/1.8, that is some 2+ stops faster than a consumer zoom lens at the wide bright end of the zoom range. When it gets dark you are going to want to put on the 35/1.8 to keep your shutter speeds reasonable. Otherwise you cannot shoot moving subjects in low light without a flash.
3. It may not work for you due to weight or price considerations but my 70-200 2.8 VR is what I prefer for portraits or animals.
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Well to be honest if you don't want a lens bigger than the one it came with(18-55mm) then you won't get close to anything. Also you have a SLR camera so it's not like you can zoom in and out easily for a primary lens I would suggest something not to big but not to small I personally would sugest a 55-200mm lens. I use this lens quite often.I hope this was helpful
Thank you
Apr 18, 2011 by
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Fordman555
Georgia
Location :
Georgia
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I recently purchased the D3100 and got the AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G with VR, which I am very pleased with. I would highly recommend that lens. I'm sure there are others that would serve you just as well, but this one has worked out very well for me. I would love to have a zoom lens with a larger aperture, but this is just a hobby for me at this point and can't justify $5000 for a lens... :-)Sample Photos & Videos
Apr 6, 2011 by
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J_Driver
Portland, OR
Location :
Portland, OR
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The 18-200mm VR lens is an excellent one-lens solution.Apr 4, 2011 by
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JacyL
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Get the 55-200mm Nikkor with VR or none, even refurbished from Nikon site is great.Products related to my answer
Apr 4, 2011 by
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Glenn
New Jersey
Location :
New Jersey
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Which lenses do you have at the moment.
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The D3100 doesn't come with a USB cable to download pics to PC? Isn't that strange? How would you do that then? Plus not many places carry it?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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i just noticed that also. But i also noticed that the cable from my Canon point and shoot fits perfectly....given that everyone was talking about "generic" cables, is there any danger in using it?May 30, 2012 by
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Anonymous
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I happened to have one that came from another generic charger for a phone. Interestingly, the cord that comes with my Nikon S8000 point and shoot does not work with it! If I hadn't found one, I probably would've turned to eBay or Amazon. It is odd that it did not come with a USB, but they're easy to find.Apr 1, 2012 by
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MacGirl
Maryland, USA
Location :
Maryland, USA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes...saving money is good but also if anyone has a modern cell phone or smart phone...most likely you have the USB cord already so no biggie there. What I did is purchase a small mini USB card reader at WalMart and paid like 7 bucks and it works great downloads in seconds when I'm on my USB 3.0 port.Feb 10, 2012 by
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RPhZiggy
IL
Location :
IL
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Let's not sugarcoat this: Nikon omitted the USB cable to save money and because they knew lots of customers already have that cable. They saved maybe 50 cents which translates to a dollar at the retail level. You can buy one from Amazon for between $0.01 and $2.50, $5.00 for the fancy name brand. The shipping costs more than the cable.The D3100 is the lowest cost, entry level Nikon DSLR and there are a lot of minor cost savings like this. There is no wireless remote which saved them a dollar or two. The LCD screen is an older generation which might have saved ten or twenty dollars. There's no mechanical autofocus link which saved another twenty dollars or so. The lens has a plastic mount which saved ten dollars and will make it last much less long. I guess they figure D3100 customers don't change lens that much.
But they didn't cut corners on the things that matter most: image quality, autofocus, good ergonomics. It is an awesome camera. When you add everything up, it is the difference between the $600 D3100 and the $1100 D7000. I prefer the D3100. I'll buy my own USB cable if I need one.
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If your computer or laptop comes with a slot to enter your SD card you can insert it there. OR buy a Memory Card reader.Jun 23, 2011 by
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Tashaa
Chicagoland Areas
Location :
Chicagoland Areas
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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You can most certainly purchase a USB 2.0 to micro-USB cable at any electronics store or through online retailers. While it is unfortunate that small things like that aren't included with the camera kit, it's usually not a problem to resolve on your own.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Most newer PCs have a built-in SD card reader. No need for a cable - just pull the card out of the camera and pop it in the card reader. Reliable, high-speed transfer and no cable to keep track of.Answer:
IF you are like me you've been with Nikon for years and I can take my other Nikon cameras and use there USB Cords. Thats what I think that Nikon was thinking plus most computers come with built in or most people use Card reader and card writters nowadays But I don't find a missing USB cord strange only if this is your very first SLR from Nikon then it would be a little akward for the buyer. If you have other cameras even if it's not a Nikon I would think the ISB cord might be the same? I would take a chance!Apr 25, 2011 by
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photoman
East Freetown MA.
Location :
East Freetown MA.
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
I recently bought a D3100; I am a photography student and I really need one.
1 year, 4 months ago
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Glory
Bayamón
Location :
Bayamón
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I have a Meike MK3100 holder/grip. It worked fine for a month, then I tried removing it. The cord's plug came apart in my Nikon D3100 and I have not bee able to find a replacement or get a response from the manufacturer. I am talking with Amazon to return it.Answer:
Nikon doesn't produce one but a third party grip is available in the market for less than $25Answer:
Yes, a 3rd party grip has been out for a while now. It is actually fairly good, though the external cord is a small annoyance. You can find it on Amazon very easily. For the price, it's great until Nikon makes one of their own.Amazon - /Professional-Vertical-Battery-D3100-Digital/dp/B004S958VU
Jul 6, 2011 by
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Steve
Boston, MA
Location :
Boston, MA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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To my knowledge, there is no vertical grip available for the D3100.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The D3100 doesn't use a battery grip.
I have an older Toyo Optics 75-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lens. How do I use it in conjunction with my Nikon D3100?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Kristopher
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yes but you'll loose autofocus and colour matrix but it'll work fine without bothAnswer:
If it has the Nikon-F mount, you can. But, if it's a manual lens, then you will not have any autofocus functionality. Even if it is an autofocus lens, unless it has the silent wave motor technology built into it, it won't work on the D3100 body. However, you will still be able to use the other functions with the lens. As I am not familiar with Toyo's line of camera lenses, I can't say how well it will work or not with the D3100 body. However, I would suggest that you spring for the more modern lenses so that you can take full advantage of what the D3100 has to offer.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes it may be a Nikon mount and will probably fit, the thing with it though is whether it will auto focus, which I very much doubt it will and if it will meter, the only way to find out would be to contact the lens manufacturer or put it on the camera and see what happens.Answer:
It says right on the box that it has a Nikon mountJun 10, 2011 by
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Kristopher
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You will need to get in contact with the manufacture of the third equipment for compatibility information with our products.
I have a old n4004s nikon 35 mm and would like to buy a nikon d3100. I have a sigma 70-210 1.4-5.6 auto focus lens will the new d3100 accomodate this lens. Need to know before purchasing the new camera
1 year, 1 month ago
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bfwelborn
Ormond Beach
Location :
Ormond Beach
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Unless your lens has something similar to the Silent Wave motor mechanism in its lens mechanics, it would still work with the D3100, but you might not get the autofocus to work. This is because there is no pinout from the camera body to drive the lens's motor to do the autofocusing. I found that out the hard way with my Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 lens. All of the other functions will work with thhe D3100, it's just that there will be no autofocus. Make sure that any new lens that you purchase is compatible with the SWM function of the D3100 or any other Nikon DSLR. I would suggest going to a camera shop and test driving lenses with the camera bodies you are interested in buying to see how well they work and if you like its feel during handling.Jun 22, 2011 by
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NikonEd
San Francisco, CA
Location :
San Francisco, CA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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the D3100 doesn't have a screw, meaning it need lenses with built in AF motors. Your Sigma 70-210 is not HSM so the AF wouldn't work.Jun 8, 2011 by
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ThierryB
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not really, unless its of recent purchase. when using older lens, so many features are lost (most likely including auto focus i believe in your case) that it doesn't make sense to even try.instead, buy nikon's 55-200 VR lens for around $200 for use on the D3100. you'd get all the newest features and vibration reduction too (very helpful for handhold sports shots).
when set to the high zoom (ie: 200mm) it even more powerful than what you had, giving a tighter cropping factor than your old n4004s with the sigma. plus its such a small light lens. and darn sharp.
Jun 8, 2011 by
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wild dog
oregon
Location :
oregon
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Role: Professional photographer
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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
Answer:
I would save up and get only a NIKKOR lens for my Nikon Body. Nikon means Optical, so, I would not expect the optimum performance of your body when using third party lenses.Answer:
60mm, 105mm both very good, also the offerings from Sigma are very good, all depends on your budget.
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2011 CES Innovation Award
Digital Imaging CategoryThe Nikon D3100 D-SLR was recognized as a CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards honoree. The program recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics products of the year and is a hallmark for the best designed products in consumer technology. The digital imaging category consists of products designed to enhance the visual experience and allow the user to capture, store and edit still images and video. The 2011 Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program is sponsored by PC World magazine.
November 2010
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National Geographic Adventure's 2010 Gear of the Year
The Nikon D3100 has been named to National Geographic Adventure’s 2010 Gear of the Year list. Thirty-five products made the list that writer Steve Casimiro described as featuring products that are “…extraordinarily designed, creative, or innovative, they can only be called one thing: the best.” He says of the camera, “With the introduction of the D3100, Nikon now offers a D-SLR camera with the ability to shoot 1080p, the highest resolution video.” He also notes that the D3100 is the first D-SLR to feature auto-focusing in video mode. “It’s a huge improvement that should bring D-SLR videos out from the dark ages of manual focus,” Casimiro added.
November 2010
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Nikon D3100 Review
by PJ JacobowitzPCMAG.com’s PJ Jacobowitz reviewed the D3100 D-SLR, giving the camera high honors for its great image quality, continuous autofocus during still and video shooting and it’s ease of use for novice D-SLR users. The camera received a 4 Star Rating from PCMAG, which has been reviewing technology products for nearly three decades.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Mike Tomkins and Shawn BarnettDecember 2010
Mike Tomkins and Shawn Barnett posted their full review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR to ImagingResource.com. They noted that the camera's exposures are metered nicely. The reviewers said that for an amateur looking to move up from a point-and-shoot, the D3100 offers plenty of room to grow. "It's a pretty easy Dave's Pick," they added.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Jeff KellerDecember 2010
Dcresource.com's Jeff Keller posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR. Keller noted that "camera performance was generally excellent." He noted that when composing photos with the optical viewfinder, the AF locks very quickly on the subject. He also said the camera's battery life was the best of any entry-level D-SLR or interchangeable lens camera.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Phil RyanNovember 2010
Popular Photography's Phil Ryan reviewed the Nikon D3100, concluding the camera offers more accurate colors, noise reduction, resolving power and higher top sensitivity that its competition, along with a more compelling price. Ryan notes that one of the best features of the camera is the flip switch on the camera's back to enter live-view and video shooting modes, because of its accessibility; in addition to the camera's overall ergonomic design. Regarding the video, Ryan found the quality rivals many consumer grade HD camcorders.
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iF Product Design Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR was the recipient of the iF Product Design Award, which is sponsored by the International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover, Germany. Features of the D3100 of note are the camera's EXPEED 2 image processing engine, new 14.2 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and HD movie recording. Also noted were the full featured offerings of the D3100 in a compact size and light weight camera body. In selecting recipients of the award, product aspects including quality of design, functionality, degree of innovation, simplicity of operation and environmental impact are considered.
December 2010
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Professional Photographer Hot One 2011 Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR received Professional Photographer magazine's Hot One 2011 award. According to the magazine, "The 14.2-megapixel Nikon D3100 camera in our lower-priced DSLR category takes the award with an impressive set of features that had our judges singing its praises. It's also happens to be the world's first DSLR with full-time autofocus in Live View and D-Movie mode for shooting full HD (1080p) video. The camera's new EXPEED 2 image processing engine works with an 11-point autofocus system and the DX-format CMOS sensor to produce excellent image quality." Professional Photographer has organized the Hot One awards for 12 years. Winners are chosen based on innovation, usefulness in a real-world studio setting, and value for the price.
January 2011
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Fida SleimanJanuary 2011
GlobalGrind.com's Fida Sleiman posted a review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, noting that the camera is one of the website's favorites. Sleiman noted that camera operation is easy, and "creative control is virtually limitless." Features touted included Nikon Vibration Reduction technology, the D3100's integrated Guide Mode, and HD video recording.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Jim KeenanFebruary 2011
Digital Camera Review's Jim Keenan posted a review of the Nikon D3100 DSLR. He was impressed with the still image quality as well as the quality when capturing video. Keenan felt the camera was well built, and noted that the surface finish felt secure in the hand. He liked the fact that so many of the settings are controllable via the mode dials, which are easily accessible while shooting.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Gevon ServoFebruary 2011
Gevon Servo posted his review of the Nikon D3100 to The Phoblographer. Gevon noted that the camera is ideal for the user moving up to their first D-SLR. He said it is a great educational camera, as well as ideal for family use; a perfect size to take on vacation or around the town. Servo concluded that, "The camera was extremely practical, light, nimble and easy to use."
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IF Communication Design Award
The Nikon D3100 D-SLR was honored with the IF Communication Design Award 2011, in the Interfaces category. The D3100 received the award for its GUI (Graphic User Interface) which was designed for simple operation, allowing even first time D-SLR users to master the controls, using the camera's Guide Mode. According to the award committee, "The camera won the IF Communication Design Award based on the usability, look and feel, and uniqueness of its interface." The award is sponsored by International Forum Design GmbH.
February 2011
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Liam McCabeMarch 2011
Liam McCabe posted his review of the D3100 D-SLR on the Digitalcamera-hq.com website, saying the camera is "perhaps the most well-balanced entry-level D-SLR out right now." McCabe was impressed with many features of the D3100, specifically the inclusion of 1080p HD video recording, live view and the user-friendly Guide mode. He added that the D3100 is "a charm to use."
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2011 Tech Awards - Best Travel Gadgets
Travel + Leisure named the Nikon D3100 D-SLR one of the Best Travel Gadgets in their 2011 Tech Awards. Editor Tom Samiljan highlighted the camera's Guide mode as one of the many features the editors liked. The winning products are the result of a year's worth of testing to determine which products live up to the hype.
May 2011
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Nikon D3100 Review
by Will Sabel CourtneyOctober 2011
Will Sabel Courtney of Rides Magazine posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, on the 0-60mag.com website, noting his first impression is of a solid camera, built carefully from high-class materials. He said of the D3100: “Nikon makes it easy for those of us who lack extensive photography knowledge to take gorgeous shots with ease.” Courtney was impressed with the variety of shooting modes, ability of the camera to be used fully manual when the user is ready, and its incorporated guide mode.
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Nikon D3100 Review
by John ShaferOctober 2011
Photographyreview.com's John Shafer posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR, touting the camera’s image quality, low noise, white balance accuracy and low light capabilities. Other features noted by Shafer were the camera’s Guide Mode; and ergonomic design including: "the best live view/movie mode button in the business," as he put it.
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Nikon D3100 D-SLR Review
by TJ DoneganNovember 2011
TJ Donegan posted his review of the Nikon D3100 D-SLR to the digitalcamerainfo.com website, noting the quality of the camera and ease of use. He said, “It’s a lightweight camera that handles well, offers a great deal of control, and produces some very nice images.” Donegan noted that with the camera’s Guide mode and feature set, it is ideal for the beginner who wants a camera they can grow into. Features that impressed Donegan were: the still image performance, ISO sensitivity and dynamic range, in-camera editing and control options and ability to utilize the wide range of NIKKOR lenses.
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