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Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100 Kit AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, черный | Яндекс Маркет | 23 990 ₽ | Посмотреть |
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Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100 Kit AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, черный | Яндекс Маркет | 31 927 ₽ | Посмотреть |
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Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100 kit 18-55mm, черный | Яндекс Маркет | 31 946 ₽ | Посмотреть |
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Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100 kit 18-105mm | Яндекс Маркет | 41 574 ₽ | Посмотреть |
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Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100 Kit AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, черный | Яндекс Маркет | 44 420 ₽ | Посмотреть |
Плюсы по отзывам пользователей - Почему стоит купить Nikon D3100?:
- Отличное качество снимков с яркими цветами и высокой детализацией:
- Получаются резкие, насыщенные фото даже на китовом объективе 18-55 VR при хорошем освещении.
- Хорошо работает на ISO до 1600-3200 с минимальными шумами, подходит для室内 и вечерней съёмки без сильного зерна.
- RAW-формат позволяет корректировать экспозицию и цвета в редакторах без потери качества.
- Лёгкий вес и компактные размеры для зеркалки:
- Весит около 500 г с объективом, удобно носить в путешествиях и на прогулках, не утомляет руку.
- Хорошо лежит в руке, эргономичный хват даже для небольших ладоней.
- Компактнее старших моделей вроде D90, помещается в маленькую сумку с доп. объективом.
- Удобное управление и режим Guide для новичков:
- Интуитивное меню, программируемая кнопка Fn для быстрого доступа к ISO или WB.
- Режим Guide пошагово объясняет настройки диафрагмы, выдержки, фокуса для разных сценариев.
- Быстрый автофокус с 11 точками, подсветка фокуса работает в темноте.
- Долгая автономность аккумулятора:
- Держит 500-700 снимков на одном заряде без вспышки, заряжается за 1,5-2 часа.
- Не садится быстро даже при Live View или серии, хватает на целую съёмку.
- Легко менять аккумулятор без снятия с штатива.
- Хороший китовый объектив и стабилизатор VR:
- Объектив 18-55 VR даёт чёткие снимки с рук на выдержках до 1/10-1/2 с, минимизирует смаз.
- Подходит для портретов, пейзажей, макро на близком расстоянии.
- Стабилизатор работает эффективно в помещении и на улице.
- Full HD видео как бонус:
- Снимает 1080p@24fps или 720p@30fps, лучше чем у многих видеокамер по глубине резкости.
- Удобный рычаг переключения, снимает из любого фото-режима.
- Подходит для хоум-видео, путешествий, несмотря на лимит 10 мин.
- Высокое соотношение цена/качество:
- За 15-25 тыс. руб. (новый/БУ) даёт возможности среднебюджетных зеркалок.
- Поддержка GPS-модуля, редактирование в камере (D-Lighting, кроп).
- Совместима с недорогими AF-S объективами и старыми мануальными.
Минусы по отзывам пользователей:
- Проблемы с экспозицией и балансом белого в авторежимах:
- Часто переэкспонирует яркие сцены (небо белое), особенно без вспышки, на ISO авто поднимает выше нужного.
- Ошибки BB в режиме "Пейзаж" (LS) — кадры краснеют при воде/небе или недоэкспозиции.
- Требует ручной корректировки или -0.3 EV компенсации для точности.
- Шумы и ограничения на высоких ISO:
- На ISO 3200+ заметен шум в тенях, теряется детализация, не для больших печати.
- Даже на ISO 100 иногда артефакты в тёмных участках.
- Сильнее шумит по сравнению с APS-C конкурентами вроде Sony A3000.
- Недостатки видео:
- Шумный автофокус мотора слышен на записи, rolling shutter при движении.
- Моно-звук, лимит 10 мин, нет внешнего микрофона.
- Не для профессионального видео, banding под лампами.
- Маленький видоискатель и экран:
- Видоискатель тёмный, низкое увеличение (0.8x), сложно подтвердить фокус.
- Экран 230K точек низкого разрешения врёт по экспозиции, не поворотный.
- Live View медленный, жрёт батарею, слабая фокусировка.
- Отсутствие мотора фокусировки и функций:
- Без мотора в тушке — только AF-S/DG объективы автофокусные, старые мануальные.
- Нет брекетинга экспозиции/WB, wireless flash commander.
- Синхронизация вспышки до 1/200 с, нет HSS.
- Мелкие конструктивные недостатки:
- Крышка объектива без шнурка теряется, люфт крышек отсека батареи/SD.
- Нет USB/HDMI в комплекте, короткий ремешок.
- Вспышка выстреливает автоматически в авто, сложно отключить в M/P.
- Китовый объектив ограничен:
- Мыльный на 55 мм, фронтфокус у некоторых экземпляров, слабая светосила.
- Дифракция на f/16+, не для макро/портретов без апгрейда.
- Пыль попадает при смене, нужна защита.
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Скромный эксперт
11.08.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
The specification is in the product listing for everyone see, so I won't review that, other than to say that this camera is a good specification for the price. I'll aim this review towards detailing my experience with using this camera. People looking at this model are likely comparing it to the similarly priced Canon model. Both brands are quite comparable, so at this level of the market it is really a matter of personal preference as to which brand you choose - and the current deals and discounts on offer. I choose the Nikon D3100 camera with the kit 18-55mm lens over the Canon model because I got a large discount off the second lens I wanted - the 55-200mm. (I see now that Amazon sells the camera with this lens in addition to the 18-55mm as an option, but this wasn't an option back when I bought then.) I thought with these two lenses I would have an adequate kit to get started in DSLR photography, although either a 35mm or 50mm prime FX lens is next on my wishlist. (FX lenses work fine on a DX body such as the D3100, although with a 1.5x effective focal length boost so I can somewhat future proof my lens purchases in the event I eventually upgrade to a better camera body.)I bought my camera and lenses back in April 2013 and decided to use it for several months before I reviewed them. I was heading on a trip a month later that I wanted this camera to accompany me on, and also wanted time to get to grips with the step up from many years of just using point and shoots before I offered a public opinion. I had wanted a DSLR for years, but couldn't justify the cost to myself, (I have kids and feel guilty spending money on myself), and so I had already read several books that explained the science of taking photos in a fully manual mode with a DSLR but I had never so much as picked up a DSLR before buying one. From using both film camera and digital point and shoots I was already fairly experienced and proficient in the composition aspect of taking a photo as well as in using image processing software such as Lightroom, Photoshop (Elements) and Paint Shop Pro to improve my photos. Of course, with a point and shoot or a scanned film photo I was forced to edit lossy JPG files - and now with a DSLR I can process native RAW files, (.NEF format on the Nikon), and the results from this change alone are phenomenal! I was amazed by just how much detail can be found in a RAW file using Adobe Lightroom 5 from what looks like a flat white or black area in an over/under exposed area. I'll never shoot in JPEG again if I have an option to shoot in a native RAW format.When I had received the camera I read the manual from cover to cover while the battery fully charged. I then jumped in my car and headed off on a drive to somewhere fairly scenic but local(ish) to test out my new purchase. I was determined that I would rarely use the fully AUTO mode unless I wanted to take an unplanned rush shot of something I'd miss photographing otherwise.My several hours that day out taking photos was a very educational (and fun) time for me, and certainly cemented my enthusiasm to learn more about photography that I had hoped I would have when taking the jump up to a DSLR. I toyed around taking photos of things with differing apertures in Aperture Priority mode until I was comfortable controlling the depth of field, (as best I could with the kit lens.) took photos of things both close, and the mountains far away, at varying focal lengths, confirming for myself various aspects of photography I had read so much about but hadn't been able to practice and experiment with before fully, (e.g. bringing the background scenery closer while keeping a foreground subject a constant size.) Back home that evening I went out in the back yard and mounted my new camera on an old tripod I have with the 55-200mm lens and took photos of the moon and my house in the dark until I better understood shutter speed settings and how different ISO settings affect the photos I take. Again, this was all stuff I'd read about, but never really fully had practical experience with regard to my own photographs before. My kids were also willing models so I could experiment with portraiture.photos using different settings until I achieved the effects I wanted or could achieve with just the kit lens and it's lack of a large aperture (small f-stop).Over the next few weeks before the family trip I planned to take this DSLR on with me, I picked the camera up and experimented daily. I took better photos every day and started to instinctively know what settings to use in full manual mode - my first guesses became increasingly correct, or were otherwise a pretty good starting point to fine tune when I had set the camera incorrectly for the conditions or photo I wanted.This is a tremendous camera to learn with and takes fabulous photos. My family went on the trip overseas. I took close to 3000 photos in the weeks we were traveling. Granted, I used the camera in a continuous shooting m
Скромный эксперт
18.12.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This is the first time I have ever bought a used camera "sight-unseen", it arrived on time and was as advertised, and I am not disappointed with it. Despite my reservations about battery life, this camera is good for about 5 hours of continuous random shooting with the OEM battery, and having come with a 32GB card already in it, I can get about 300 pictures before I have to recharge the battery (1.03A/hr) and still have plenty of room left over before I use up the memory. I have since bought two additional batteries and the charge time from dead to full charge is short enough where I can use another battery and the old one is recharged before the new one goes flat. As these are Lithium Ion batteries, I can also recharge a partially drained battery after a shoot and not have to worry about battery memory problems.Having the ability to work fully manual or automatic is nice as well, although frequent use of autofocus and shooting in raw .jpeg files significantly reduces the battery life and the number of shots per charge - but raw jpegs can give exceptional results. This is a trade-off that did not pertain to film cameras. Interchangeable lenses is also a big plus as I do a lot of macro-photography and, contrary to normal lenses - which have a curved depth of field - macro lenses have a depth of field that is more like two flat planes making it a lot easier to deal with depth of field issues when photographing small objects.In the past, I have owned a Hasselblad 500, Rolleiflex, Pentax Spotmatic, Canon F-1, AE-1, Olympus OM-1, OM-2 - all with multiple lenses - and a D-500 digital - and all were excellent performers. With the exception of the Olympus D-500 all were film type cameras and after every photo shoot, I would have to spend hours in the darkroom developing slides, mounting them and then have to edit them over a lightbox with a magnifier and cotton gloves and canned air. With this camera, which is fully compatible with Linux Ubuntu and GIMP Image Editor, all I had to do was buy a USB cable (Which I feel should be supplied - sheesh!), or remove the memory card and insert it into my laptop, download and edit, delete and save my images as desired. I can also delete images, from the computer, using the file management utilities inherent in Linux.Yes I would recommend this camera and vendor to others. I am getting high enough quality images for both printing and internet and other digital formats and rarely go over 8"X10" on prints, which have the same quality as prints from 35mm inter-negatives from Kodachrome 25 or prints from normal 35mm negatives. While the D3200 has about 4 more MB of pixels, the format of this is large enough where I generally reduce the image size to the standard formats and I can go as high as 500pixels per inch in jpeg formats so the image quality is not a factor. My shooting method has always been to shoot a larger background than I need to allow me more freedom in cropping the final photo as I can increase the pixels per inch in the process and not lose any image quality. All-in-all a 5-star performer. To quote Bogie..."This may be the start of a beautiful friendship."...Two cons I should mention. The camera came to me with a lot of photos in the memory. I would think that the prior owner or the seller should have formatted the card prior to selling the camera. It only takes seconds to reformat the card. Just a heads up for anyone contemplating selling their camera and the vendor I bought this from. I really do not need, or want, someone elses work on my camera. I am also a bit miffed that this requires a plug-in remote shutter release that plugs into a port instead of the old style shutter cables. Meh... Progress marches on. Maybe the Smithsonian would be interested in my old shutter cables. But this is more of a matter of personal preference anyway - and is only a handicap when shooting wildlife where I set upon a tripod and work from a blind. The manual shutter releases do not require a battery and the cordless do - and are subject to RFI.
Скромный эксперт
13.09.2013
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
First, let me preface that I in NO way count myself a photog. I am just a shutter bug who has been firing frames almost non-stop since the age of 18. I learned on my dad's 'old' Nikon SLR with an f/1.2 lens. The Nikon SLRs/DSLRs I have owned are: N50, N60, N55, N80 and D50. My N50 ad N80 had the best lenses. The N60 and N55 were not as great and the D50 was a fabulous entry-level digital. The only medium format camera I own is my Holga. But hey, unlike the photographer at Portrait Innovations, at least I know 'medium format' does not refer to the number of megapixels at which I am shooting. As for my working knowledge, I had three semesters of photography in college. I can process/print both B&W and color film. (Not that that does me any good these days LOL) I can shoot completely 'manual' and I have stood among many pro photographers on the bridge at sunset, waiting for the color to be just right on Half Dome. (My Bogen tripod was way too heavy to be practical for an amateur but it gave me street credit.) So, in a nut shell, I shoot by the 'Sunny 16' rule. I know that opening my f-stop should increase my shutter speed give me a shorter depth of field; and, per the great Ansel Adams, f/8 is a proper exposure for all pictures.That said, I hate my D3100.I have had metering issues since I opened the box. I bought the camera so I could take 'even better' pictures of my infant son than I was getting from my D50. Ha. Joke was on me.The contrast was BLINDING on the factory settings and every shot was over exposed. I have tried every metering option in the menu but the only changes I can achieve are under-exposure, blurred focus and missed shots. It's go high or go without.I always lower my ISO to 100 when I'm outside because I crave rich color but it's just not there. I have tried Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. Nothing. f/16 over my film speed on a sunny day. That's supposed to work! I have used it on many a 'less complicated' camera and achieved photos that make jaws drop. Well, there's no jaw dropping with this camera.The metering overrides my manual choices every time. It's like I'm having a battle of wits with my camera. :( It reminds me of the days when Kodak was marketing 800-speed film as a universal, never-miss-a-shot solution to all your photo woes. Bleh. Just because there's always an image doesn't mean it's the RIGHT exposure.I get that being an entry-level/made-for-the-masses DSLR really does mean it's a glorified point-and-shoot but it should preform at least as well as it's predecessors. Honestly, I got far more reliable results from my Canon SureShot and a roll of Kodak 100.My expectation for a camera is that the image should be very close to perfect when the shutter closes. I know there's always room for improvement before printing but that's the art of photography. The hours I spend working on my photos after the shot should be to make them pop. Instead, my time is spent trying to rescue precious memories.If you are considering this camera as your first DSLR because you think it will improve your skills, skip it. Invest in an equally expensive point-and-shoot that will give you all the same manual controls and preform much better in low-light situations. The D3100 does not live up to the standards of a Nikon SLR.I gave it a second star because my son pulled mine off the counter about a year after I bought it and although the case cracked, it didn't seem to hurt the camera. Unfortunately, it impact didn't help it, either. (Yes, I was actually hopeful.)
Скромный эксперт
30.12.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
The Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital SLR camera is about as user-friendly as a camera can be without losing the features that everyone loves from a semi-professional SLR camera.What’s great about the D3100 is that it’s not only very lightweight, but it’s also extremely affordable. This fantastic combination makes it one of the top cameras on the market for families and home users that want a little professional touch to their photography and want to capture those special moments in style.The Nikon D3100 has a 3 inch monitor, one of the largest monitors for a camera of this size. The camera itself is just 7 inches wide and weighs about a pound, making it easy to carry and handle with one hand and also makes it great to take with you on your vacations. The monitor offers a full color display and One-Touch Live View shooting. This process makes the delay that other digital cameras experience during start-up almost non-existent.While, in the past, many professional photographers have been averse to the inclusion of video capture from such a fine camera, you’ll be delighted to hear that the Nikon D3100 has a 1080 pixel HD video component as the quality doesn’t take second place to functionality. You can actually get great quality video capture something that is becoming more and more popular for all-in-one devices.Nikon’s commitment to quality shows in this latest addition to the Nikon line. The D3100 has a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and a charger that both come with the camera. It features an 8GB micro SDHC card with SD adapter to store those photos before you have them printed or print them yourself. Optical image stabilization and a scene recognition system make taking pictures easier than ever. The camera senses movement from your hands and helps to stabilize pictures so that you do not end up with blurred photos. It also optimizes focus, exposure and shutter speed to help you get the best pictures possible without you having to take a photography class. Instructions are included with the camera in both booklet and CD format. The camera contains its own Guide Mode that helps you with step-by-step instructions to compliment the lighting conditions and format of the photos that you are taking at any particular moment.The Nikon D3100 has 6 automatic scene exposure settings if you don’t want to take the time to adjust settings manually. It also includes facial detection technology that makes it easy to get your focus on the right subject in your photos. Facial detection keeps the camera from missing those all-important close-ups because of interference from objects around the subject of your photo. The Nikon D3100 also comes with a high sensitivity flash with a lens that’s included in Nikon’s one-year warranty. The flash allows for great pictures, no matter what the quality of lighting. Other lenses and other options are available through Nikon, and the camera is compatible with several Nikkor lenses.
Скромный эксперт
09.05.2012
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
I bought this d3100 body + kit lens one year ago, since I got it, I've been learning a lot about photography and I never felt limited by this body. I couldn't really understand why I would *need* more. After I bought the awesome Nikkor 35mm f1.8 prime lens I really knew that this was the best camera to get into photography.If you buy this however, you will eventually face two problems. The first, you have to buy new lenses, this is a dSLR and if you want to make it up for the price, the size and the weight, you have to find lenses that will make the difference. I'm talking about the difference between an entry-level dSLR and a bridge or even a Lumix with their nice leica lens and manual controls. This comes at an additional cost, you have to carry and pay the new lenses, the more you get into photography, the more you realize you NEED things like a new bag, a tripod, an external flash, etc. And we arrive to our second problem; At that moment, you will feel that you NEED this new Full Frame dSLR (in my case the d800), and you will find yourself stuck with incompatible lenses and a huge amount of money wasted.So, I feel that the more money I invest while sticking with the d3100, the more I waste money.Entry level dSLR are very limited:- In manual controls: fewer manual switches. This is not a problem for me as I find the software very handy.- In quality lenses: go for a prime or find out most lenses have serious flaws or are as expensive as a Full Frame dSLR- In response time: burst speed, shutter delay- In image quality: cropped sensorMoreover, they are quite bulky.The best camera is the one you always have on you. I would go back and buy a compact camera if I could, some models present the same controls as dSLR and are really impressive. I think the best option would be to have a really performant point and shoot, learn with it, and then buy a FX to really enjoy photography at the highest level.I took several good pictures with it last year, many critics (on /p/ board) praised me for some technical wise shot while acknowledging that DX are really bad. I could indeed see, with time, that a lot of pictures could be stunning, and after looking a while I saw that Full Frame dSLR can give me that. The same way as I thought any dSLR could give me a professional image quality over any point and shoot.To summarize, this is overpriced for a camera, buy a point and shoot to begin, you can learn as much on some of them and get amazing quality. The screen is really bad, it's really depressing to see that the quality of my photos look terrible on the screen compared to, say, the last coolpix from Nikon. If you think dSLR are just better, you are wrong, it just gives you the possibility of changing lenses and if you really want amazing capabilities, an entry-level like the d3100 will not give you anything like that.Now, if you reached this point and still feel the d3100 might be good for you, you should get it. The sensor might be important, and on a DX you will not get anymore quality as on the latest mirror-less camera. But the lens makes all the difference, if you are ready to invest in a few lenses and strongly feel you won't go the FX way that soon. I cannot but recommend getting this camera. It is very cheap for what it is, awesome lenses are available that will amaze you when looking at the resulting pictures. I did some comparison tests when I got my new lens, it really is like day and night, the kit lens should be viewed as a cheap versatile lens that lets you experiment and find out what you really want to do. Sports ? Buy a fast lens. Wild life ? Buy a long focal length lens. Portraits ? Wide aperture and a focal length slightly above the normal range. Etc. And in every category, the results will amaze you. THIS is the whole point of getting the d3100. Enjoying technical photography, understanding your hardware and produce amzing results.With a point and shoot you won't get that, it's just not specific enough and customizable enough. Sure a dSLR is huge, but the d3100 is quite light compared to other DX available on the market.If you cannot afford a FX camera or don't ever want to invest thousands of dollars in photography lenses and gears, I can't recommend more the d3100. If you ever find yourself sticking to this camera, get a point and shoot that you always carry with you as well, this is not an everyday camera at all. You will have to learn a lot about lenses and the technical aspect of photography, else you are a hipster looking to show off with an overpriced piece of gear that you don't understand and I'd strongly suggest you don't waste your money on it.This review is messed up, I just wrote it one shot and I don't expect people to like it, however I hope it will help people who are new to photography understand what dSLR are really about and if they really should get one because they saw the advertisement on TV.
Скромный эксперт
16.12.2012
10/10
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The D3100 is a very nice camera, with tons of features that point-and-shoot's and regular camcorders don't have. For its price, its one of the best DSLR bargains out there.First, picture taking ability: I really like to take pictures, and although that's not the reason that I bought the D3100, I've got to say that Nikon really did a very good job of making photography enjoyable. It has an extremely wide range of options for every aspect of shooting: The shutter speed can be adjusted from 1/4000 of a second up to 30 seconds at a time, and the ISO can be adjusted all the way from 100 to 3200. With that being said though, I haven't really adjusted too many of the features as I take pictures- the automatic settings are that good!Everything about using the D3100 feels good, from the way it fits in your hand, to the way that the shutter clicks when it goes off (I know that sounds weird, but you have to try it to know what I mean). While my last camera, a Sony Cybershot, had the same resolution (14 megapixels) as my D3100, the D3100 takes much clearer shots, since, with it's larger image sensor, it filters our much more noise than any other camera I've ever had. This means that you can zoom into the shots that you've taken almost 1500% before you begin to notice any graininess in the image. Megapixels sound cool, but once you get above 7 or 8 megapixels you're better off looking for a camera with a large image sensor or nicer lens options. The D3100 has both.As far as the cons for the picture-taking mode go, I haven't found that many yet, my only complaint being that occasionally the camera will freeze up, and it won't take a picture, but instead will just keep shifting focus back and forth between the background and foreground. That's not that big of a deal, as it's only happened to me 3 times so far, and it can be fixed by switching to a different mode on the camera and switching back, but it has been annoying when it has happened, since you either miss your shot or have your subject get restless from standing still so long. It's not that big of a deal, but, like I said earlier, no camera is perfect.I've been using for about 6 months so far, and have been very impressed with it's video. One of the main things that I like about shooting video is that it is basically the same as snapping a picture. Rather than having a dedicated video mode like many cameras, the D3100 just has a red record button on it's back, which you can push to record video in whatever mode you happen to be in, which means that it's much quicker and easier to get nice looking shots. The only annoying thing I've found with the video mode so far is that it doesn't shoot clips longer than 10 minutes, but that's rarely an issue, unless you were to record an event like a church service, concert, or wedding. For most of what I (and, I assume, most other filmmakers) do, I never need a camera to record for more than a few minutes at a time. If you really wanted to film clips longer than 10 minutes, you could install third-party software on your camera to extend recording time, but, that would void your warranty, so I wouldn't recommend it, especially since Nikon put the 10 minutes limit on the camera so that it's CCD wouldn't overheat. If you want to shoot long events, you're better off buying a dedicated camcorder. Where the D3100 really comes into its own is with shallow depth of field shots that camcorders can't do. You rarely want shallow depth of field and long clips at the same time.I'm sure that hardcore photographers and videographers would want something nicer than the D3100, but for it's price it's an amazingly capable video and still camera, and once you buy it, you've gotten to the point where you would have to spend an extra thousand dollars or more to get any noticeable improvement in video or picture quality. You also have to think that, if today was 2004 or 2005, you couldn't even buy a camera with the capabilities of the D3100! Once you buy a camera of this quality, you'll be good for quite a while!
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08.02.2014
10/10
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Our daughter complained for years that we didn't have a "GOOD" camera! So, when she graduated from college, and got her first job we bought her a "GOOD" camera, and she absolutely LOVES this one! Now my husband and I disagree about what constitutes and good camera - we've had Lumix's and Canon's, but she has wanted cameras where she could change out the lenses, and do more actual "artistic" photography! More power to her!This is a good one because it has menus on board - to let her know what to do while she's taking pics - so she can learn as she goes, but it also came with a good manual, and plenty of online resources. The lenses are pricier than the Canon lenses, but after doing some research, I felt they were also better lenses, and she was getting more bang for the buck!At first it seemed like I was paying more for a similar Canon camera, but when I actually saw what the two cameras could do, there was no question in my mind that I wanted her to have the Nikon! It was everything she wanted - great variety of lenses, shake control, pop up light - or you can add add'l pro lighting and props, etc. It's everything from everyday to a low end pro camera. Perfect to a entry level high end camera for the more persnickity camera aficionado! I was thrilled to be able to get it for her ... she most certainly earned it after graduating 10th in her H.S. class of 400 with an International Baccalaureate Degree, and a National Merit Scholar. Then going on to graduate from the Ohio State University with double majors in Management and Operations with Honors, and getting offers from her 1st two choices of companies - Amazon and Eaton Corp! She had to turn one down - Amazon - have you seen their crazy warehouse operations?! Yikes! Anyway she's very happy where she is, and will be doing a rotation once every year for the first 3 years with Eaton, and then hopefully be offered the job of a lifetime - depending on what is available at the time - she'll be in the pool with all else at the time.But in the meantime with all the moving around she'll have plenty of time to get to know and use her great new camera! I can't wait to see what she comes up with! As soon as this posts, I have some posts I'll move over here from some of the pics she's done so far! Fun girl stuff! Cant wait till her trip to TX = she's never been and plans to do the whole cowgirl experience! LOLSorry if this got too personal and not enough camera oriented -- I'll ammend after I re-read - I'm punchy right now ... It's 5:04 AM and I've been up over 24 hrs zzzzzzz!
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15.02.2014
6/10
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I have come to the conclusion that most of the reviewers of this camera do not own any other cameras with which to make a competent and accurate comparison! Unless you are looking at a review from a professional site that does nothing but camera reviews, most consumer reviews have to be taken with a grain of salt! You have to keep in mind that for a review to have meaning, you must know what camera(s) the consumer is comparing the D3100 to and if the photos are being taken under similar conditions. Comparing the D3100 to a 6MP Canon is useless and so is comparing photos that are shot under different lighting conditions or using different ISO settings or different lenses (zoom versus wide angle).I am not going to go into all of the details as to which camera has what features since my primary concern is picture quality followed by video quality. Features are great but would rather have fewer features but better photos and videos!I took all four cameras, put them on a tripod and shot photos using the standard 18-55mm kit lens that came bundled with the camera. I took photos of a house on the side of a hill that is located about 500 yards away and then enlarged the resulting JPEG files on my computer using a 23" HP LCD screen. I did not print them out but viewed them at 200-300% to check out every bit of detail. I used ISO speed from 100 to 3200 to get an idea of how well the noise reduction worked on each camera without sacrificing image quality,RESULTS: The best camera from ISO 100 to 1600 - Sony A3000. The second best - Canon T3i ( not as good as the Sony from ISO 100-1600, but just a little better than the Sony at 3200), third place goes to to the Olympus E-PL1 which did very well when you consider that it has a 12mp sensor versus the others that range from 14.2MP to 20.1MP. In LAST place is the Nikon D3100.The D3100 is better than my old Nikon D40x for sure but not as good as any of the other cameras I used in this comparison. You could say that it is not fair since the Nikon has 14.2MP and the others that rated better have 18-20MP. But then, the Olympus with 12.3MP also did better than the D3100!In terms of Video quality, the Canon T3i and Sony A3000 are pretty close with the T3i being slightly better. The Olympus PL1 fell to last place because the output is in 720p when all the others are 1080p. Nikon D3100 took third place in video quality.Hope that helps a little in clearing up some of the picture quality issues between at least this batch of cameras.
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16.10.2011
10/10
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I am a photography teacher in NYC and online. (See my Amazon profile for my website.) I teach beginner and intermediate photography students every week. I've also been a professional photographer for the last five years with images published in The New York Times, GQ, New York Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, The New York Observer, The Village Voice and Time Out New York.(This review is for beginner photographers.)If you're a beginner, you're most likely asking yourself: Nikon or Canon? Really, I feel confident in saying that you can't go wrong with either. I've used both brand's cameras extensively and find that they both offer amazing image quality with well-built, solid cameras that, if taken care of, will last decades. There are two differences between the cameras, though, that can be taken into consideration.The user-interface: If cameras were computers, Nikons would be PCs and Canons would be MACs. PCs are built for people not afraid of technology whereas Macs are built for people who want things super-easy. Nikons excel at customization options which means you'll see so many more options with the Advanced features of a Nikon than you will with a Canon. Canons, on the other hand, excel at ease-of-use for beginners. Canons offer less advanced options and can be easier to learn on. This can be frustrating down the line, though, once you've learned a lot about photography. At that point you may want all of the options that Nikon offers and be frustrated with your Canon. If you're someone who really likes to delve deep into your hobbies or if you're intent on becoming a professional photographer, I'd say a Nikon would be your best bet. If you're someone who wants to learn the basics of photography and only imagine yourself being a hobbyist, Canon would be a better option for you.Where Nikon excels: Flash photography. I often find myself in situations where I'm shooting event photography (weddings, movie premiers, benefits and galas) where I need to use a lot of flash. For this kind of photography, I'll always prefer to be shooting with a Nikon. Nikon's flash metering (how the camera magically decides how much light to fire out of the flash) is much more consistent than Canon's. You can take a Canon and shoot the same scene three times in a row with flash and all three images will be at different brightness levels. You can do the same thing with a Nikon and all three images will be wonderfully the same. If you're somebody who plans on shooting a lot with flash (indoor photography, event photography, etc.) you'll want to consider going with Nikon.Where Canon excels: Richness of colors. I've been in numerous situations where I've been on the red carpet taking the exact same picture as the photographer next to me. I'll have a Canon and the person next to me will have a Nikon. This has provided quite a few opportunities to compare the images side-by-side. What I've found is that the colors on the Canon's images look richer and make the image pop more. If I'm doing fine art photography (anything I'd like to someday hang in a gallery), I'll always want to be shooting with a Canon for this reason.If you're set on Nikon, there are three cameras you should be considering and it all comes down to what your budget is:D7000 $1,400 without lensD5100 $750 without lensD3100 $600 only available with lens(current prices as of 2/19/11)Here's what you get for spending extra money (each camera compared to the one below it):D3100 vs. D5100:The D3100 is an EXCELLENT camera so if you only have $550 to spend total on camera and lens then go out and buy this camera. You won't regret it. If you're considering spending more money, here's what you'll get from the D5100 in comparison:-Better performance in low light situations.-A higher resolution screen on the back of the camera so you can see your images more clearly and make out if they actually turned out well.-An external mic jack. (If you're planning on shooting video with an external mic, you'll want the D5100 over the D3100.)-A flip out screen (handy if you want to put your camera anywhere but at your eye level and be able to see what your camera is about to capture before you shoot it)-Faster continuous shooting. If you're often shooting sports or any fast moving subject, continuous shooting allows you to capture multiple images in a single second. The D3100 shoots at three frames per second whereas the D5100 shoots at four frames per second.-Higher ISO options. The D5100 offers one more stop of ISO than the D3100 does. If you don't know what ISO means (or what a stop is) just know that this allows you to more easily shoot images in low-light situations.-Longer battery life. The D5100's battery will last 20% longer than the D3100The two advantages of the D3100 over the D5100 are: less expensive and less weight. Whenever a camera is less expensive, it means you'll have more in your budget for the lens. The D3100 weighs 10% lighter and is 10% smaller than the D5100.D5100 vs. D7000
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24.03.2014
8/10
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Hello there! I'm Chandler, fourteen, and an amateur photographer. I got this as my first camera back in January and the camera itself is FANTASTIC. I bought it used in perfectly good condition, it just needed cleaned and the buttons had a little wear. I'd like to give you some reasons to buy and not buy this camera:Pros:- Offers great image quality in a DX (APS-C) sized sensor (14.2 effective megapixels)- Small, lightweight, fits well in the hands.- Offers a guide mode to get you out of auto and on your way to manual- 1080p video at 24fps- Battery life is fantastic.Cons:- The lens is not pleasing. I would highly recommend getting the body only and getting, for starters, the Nikkor 35mm (52.5mm equivalent on DX sized sensors) f/1.8 AF-S prime lens (Doesn't zoom, but a lot better in low light, plus sharper). It is great in low light and offers much quality for $199.- Not fantastic in low light, "usable" images up to around ISO 1600.- Shutter buffer clogs quickly (when using 3fps burst mode)- Only 11 AF points, 1 cross-type.Overall, this camera is fantastic, especially for being two generations behind. However, what really matters most is the glass that you put in front of it. Any pro will tell you to invest in a quality lens rather than stick with the kit 18-55mm lens. Plus, if you invest now, you will be able to use that glass on any Nikon camera you buy in the future (Despite vignetting on FX (APS-H) sized sensors). Trust me, I ignored the warnings and went ahead with buying the kit lens too. I regretted it, because I always wanted more. The quality isn't great, and neither is the low-light capabilities. BUY DECENT GLASS. Spending an extra $200 on a "decent" lens will help you tremendously (cheaper if you go used, or buy manual focus lenses, some for under $100).Thank you for reading, and enjoy your plunge in to photography!
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14.10.2013
10/10
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I've recently purchased the Nikon D3100 bundle at Best Buy for $550+ tax. My bundle included the camera, an 18-55 mm lens & a 55-200 mm lens, an 8 GB SD card, a Nikon lithium-ion battery & charger, camera strap, camera bag, and instructional video. I'm upgrading from a point & shoot to a DSLR and I knew that this camera was the one I wanted. It's surprisingly lightweight and easy to use, plus this is a camera I can learn and grow with. I'm looking forward to taking a class in digital photography sometime in early 2014 and I saw this camera as a very good investment. As I usually do with new cameras, I took it to my local zoo to "field-test" it and I must say that it passed with flying colors. I've only just scratched the surface and I look forward to using more of the D3100's capabilities in the near future. I'll likely purchase other accessories such as a camera remote, polarizing lenses, and a tripod in the near future. Although I have yet to use the video capabilities, it's nice to know that they're there.For anyone who wants to know if the D3100 shoots in RAW, I'm happy to say that it does. It's called NEF and this is a standalone option as well as an option +JPEG. Personally, I'm content to shoot in JPEG for now. I recently showed my camera to one of my Graphic Art instructors and she was so impressed with it that she's considering purchasing one. I told her that for the value, she could go for the bundle or the two-lens package. The D3100 gives more bang for the buck and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade from a point & shoot and not "break the bank". Whether you can only afford the basic camera with the 18-55 mm lens, the double lens deal, or the bundle, the D3100 is a bargain. Plus, you can always add more accessories and you don't need a degree to learn how to use the camera. Yes, there are more powerful cameras that have more features and are more expensive, but it's up to each person to decide how much they're able and willing to spend. I had the option to purchase either the D3100 or the Canon Rebel T3; it was the bundle that sold me on the D3100.This is a camera that I can see myself using for many years. Kudos to Nikon for offering an affordable, nicely-built DSLR at a great price.
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02.08.2012
10/10
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I purchased the D3100 about a year ago and have been extremely pleased. Over this time, I have actually grown to appreciate this camera even more upon comparing it to other DSLRs including the newer D3200.This camera is small and light for a DSLR (17 ounces or so for the body). Whether this is a good or not so good thing is subjective; some people prefer a larger, more solid camera especially when using heavier lenses which can cause a light body to feel unbalanced. I personally prefer smaller/lighter cameras like many people do (ie the proliferation of mirrorless Compact system cameras). This camera is in fact within a couple of ounces of several mirrorless compact system cameras (ie the Olympus OMD-EM5 and the Panasonic GH2) and almost the same weight with the kit lens as some 'bridge' compact cameras (ie Canon SX40HS).The LCD screen is is not as bright as some but does the job. It is not movable (like the D5100) which may be a drawback for those who use this camera for video (which I do not). The optical viewfinder provides a clear and good perspective for framing which has a diopler adjustment for eyeglass wearers. The small body manages to find room for all important controls and menus. Ther is no dedicated ISO button but the FN button can be customized (ISO is the default option). There is no bracketing or DOF preview controls.The AutoFocus function on the Nikon D3100, like every other Nikon DSLR I have ever used, is very quick and accurate under all lighting conditions. I do not use "live view" so obviously I can not comment on focusing with the LCD screen.This camera (as does the D3200 & D5100) uses the EN-EL14 battery. Only a battery actually manufactured by Nikon ($40+) and not a generic 3rd party battery will work. Consequently, having a spare battery is a bit of a luxury with this camera.Of course the most important thing is the image quality and that's where the D3100 earns its 5 stars. Photographs are very sharp, highly detailed and richly saturated at all ISO levels through ISO 1600. ISO 3200 is usable but clearly not as good as lower ISO photographs. It would have been helpful if Nikon included more than one ISO stop (presently just ISO 1600) between ISO 800 & 3200 like the D80. The low light/high ISO photographs are really amazing for such an affordable camera. The automatic white balance is excellent in natural lighting but has a yellow bias under incandescent lighting; the 'manual preset' white balance menu option does a much better job under incandescent lighting. Bright, contrasty outdoor shots tend to overexpose (similar to the classic D40); -3 or -7 exposure compensation is an easy fix. Dynamic Range is excellent even with the kit lens (and Active D-Lighting turned on). I have compared several other DSLRs to this camera (even new models like the D3200 and others costing substantially more) and the image quality of this camera even at higher ISO's can not be beat.The kit lens is actually very good optically and very light (the tradeoff of plastic is of course potential durability issues). The Nikon 35mm f1.8 prime lens and/or the Nikon 18-105mm VR lens are inexpensive lens upgrades optically (espcially the prime lens optically while the 18-105mm provides twice as much telephoto zoom versatility than the kit lens) although the 18-105mm is heavier.An external flash with bounce capabilities (ie the Nikon SB-400) greatly enhances exposure and color indoors. A bounce flash is really essential.With the introduction of the D3200, the D3100 is now priced under $500 with a lens. This is a steal especially when compared to the inferior and heavier, more expensive competing cameras (ie the Canon T2I).
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02.01.2013
10/10
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I received this camera as a gift over the holidays and really enjoy using it. I am by no means a "professional photographer". I've had many of digital cameras over the past few years and was ready to play with the big boys. That being said, I'll cover the basics in this review.Build Quality-------------------------The build of this camera is what you would expect with an expensive piece of tech. When you hold it in your hands it feels very solid and does not feel like it will break if you put your hand in the wrong place. The lens is easily attached/detached when you follow the directions in the manual. All buttons provide plenty of feedback so you know you have pressed it or changed a setting.GUI-------------------------The screen interface is very user friendly in my opinion. I actually was able to set up the camera and go through all the settings without even opening the manual. Each setting is clearly described on the menu screens so that you know what you are changing. The interface also allows for on-the-fly editing for minor enhancements such as red-eye, color adjustments, and cropping.Picture Quality-------------------------The D3100 takes beautiful pictures - even when using the basic Auto modes. Remove the lens cover, frame picture, adjust focus, and snap photo. The pictures are very nice! My wife uses the auto modes, while I prefer to use the manual settings so that you can control the shutter speed, focus, etc. It's the best of both worlds in my opinion. Plus, the D3100 has "live view" where you can set the LCD to behave just like a basic digital camera where you don't have to hold it up to your eye to frame a photo. This feature is nice for on-the-go shooting.What is Included-------------------------D3100Wall ChargerBatteryShutter cover (when no lens is attached)18mm-55mm vibration reduction [VR] AF-S lens (auto focus motor included in this lens)Lens coverNeck strap2 Ferrite Cores (needed when using 3rd party cables to transfer to computer or to TV)Rubber Eye CoverRubber Eye CapThis does NOT come with a USB cable for transferring to the computer or a A/V or HDMI cable for viewing on a TV. These are additional accessories. You can pick them up from Nikon or use 3rd party cables - just make sure you remember to use the ferrite cores to protect the camera from interference. Some cables will include these in the cable itself while others will not.I'm planning to pick up the following accessories - which I recommend purchasing through Amazon to save money!Additional Battery:Nikon EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Select Nikon DSLR Cameras (Retail Package)Carrying Case:Nikon DSLR Starter Kit with Nikon School Fast, Fun and Easy DVD Set and DSLR Case55mm-200mm lens:Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom LensRemote Shutter Control:Nikon 25395 MC-DC2 Remote Release Cord (1 Meter)Thanks for reading. Please mark this review as helpful if you found it helpful!
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11.05.2014
6/10
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I honestly bought this because it was on "sale" but I didn't know anything about cameras so I thought this one was okay.It's not. It's not even mentioned in reviews or something. Which leads me to think it's an okay camera but there are small point and shoot digital cameras with better MP than this one. And it's neat that I can manually adjust everything to get the right picture but to me it's kind of hassle since I'm used to point and shoot. It's good professionally starting out but for me I would find any camera besides this one more useful.It has awesome video potential but for some reason it's limit is five minutes no matter what size SD card I put in. Could be to keep it from overheating but it's still annoying when I want to record something.And then the lens itself is small, so definitely don't expect to zoom in, might as well get a telescopic (or whatever it's called) lens. Because why would I want a camera that can only zoom so far? I might as well just get any other normal camera! But of course all those cool lenses cost a ton of money to be just doing for fun.
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04.03.2011
10/10
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this is my first dslr camera, and i'm new to photography in general, so this review is geared towards those who are new to photography too and are looking for thier first dslr camera. experienced shooters really wouldn't/shouldn't be looking at this camera as it is limited on advanced/pro features. but for a newbie it's an excellent purchase.this camera is awesome! being a camera, i'll only spend time talking about it's picture taking ability. i've taken video with it, and it works fine. the camera only has a mono mic so sound quality is kinda bad. but if you're looking for video get a dedicated video recorder, you'll be happier.as for pictures, this camera rocks! the d3100 offers a new expeed2 sensor, which is an amazing sensor for an entry level camera. it's low light high ISO performance is excellent, given it's an entry level camera. it will shoot cleanly through ISO 800, and can go as high as ISO 1600 if you run some noise reduction in post production. what does that all mean? ISO is a camera's light sensitivity. the higher the number, the more sensitive the sensor is to light. but when increasing ISO you also increase noise levels in an image. noise is visible small dots on the image, it looks like grain. the ability of a camera to produce relatively noise free images at higher ISO is very important as it will allow you to shoot in lower and lower light conditions without using a flash. so as i've said, noise is very well controlled at ISO 800 and below, and acceptable at ISO 1600, unless you're going to be blowing up and printing large prints.if you can achieve adequate exposure you'll be very pleased with the image quality of the camera. the sensor delivers sharp, high contrast images. the auto focus system is very good, a hand me down from the mid level Nikon D90. in low light, low contrast conditions it can hunt for focus a bit, but that's common to all cameras. the kit lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6) is a decent all around starter lens for general photography. it's very capable of producing stunning images. all in all the image quality of this camera is beyond reproach. this new entry level camera is capable of images that older mid level cameras would be proud of (D90 i'm talking about you!).the camera body handles very well. it's a small and lightweight camera, the smallest dslr in Nikon's lineup. all the buttons and controls are clearly labeled, and intuitevely laid out. being an entry level camera it is somewhat lacking on controls. there is only one control wheel, which defaults to shutter speed. you have to hold the aperture button and use the wheel to adjust aperture. there is an FN (programable function button) that can be set to whatever function you'd like. i have ISO set to the FN button so i can change my iso without having to get into the on screen menu. the more expensive mid level and professional camerasa have more wheels and buttons to make on the fly adjustments as quick and easy as possible. but this is an entry level camera, so you shouldn't expect that. as is it's a very easy camera to handle. i dont have any issues with my adjustment settings. i shoot in M mode (manual control), and can easily adjust my ISO, shutter speed, and aperture on the fly with minimal fuss. and as i've gained experience shooting i can quickly and easily go into the on screen menu to adjust the more advanced features before i start my shooting. i suggest just shooting as much as possible to get used to the layout. before you know it you'll be changing settings on the fly like it's 2nd nature. when you do need to get into the onscreen menu you'll find it very intuitively laid out, and very logical to use. my first time using it i found everything i was looking for in menu without fuss. so as long as you're not expecting a professional layout, i think you'll be very happy handling the d3100.this camera does not have an internal auto focus motor, so be aware that you must use only the G series lenses (ex. Nikkor 35mm 1.8G lens). you'll see the "G" series marker after the max aperture on the lens description. G series lenses have an auto focus motor built into the lens itself, which allows it to auto focus on the camera bodies that lack such motor (hello d3100 and others!). you can still mount the D series lenes on the camera, but you'll have to manually focus with those lenses. i thought that was worth pointing out so you dont go buying this camera and a bunch of the D series lenses (which are cheaper). the good thing is in general the G series lenses are newer tech lenses and offer a small performance advantage over the D series (in general terms).so the camera offers great image quality, handles well, seems perfect doesn't it? yeah, but it's not. it's an entry level camera and as such omits some potentially important features. the camera doesnt offer exposure bracketing, which allows you to take a series of photos at incrimentally higher/lower exposures. for me this isn't a big deal at all. i've used a D90 a
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23.02.2011
10/10
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The Nikon D3100 is an excellent entry-level DSLR. Could you pay more to get a "better" camera with "more features"? Absolutely. But why? Would you use those features? I looked long and hard at several in my research before buying - the models I considered were the Canon T2i, Canon 60D, the Nikon D90, and of course, the Nikon D3100. In the end, I decided the extra features on those other cameras were features that I likely wouldn't use. I'm interested mainly in taking lots of pictures while traveling -- pictures of clouds, landscapes, maybe some street photography. I wanted a smaller, lighter DSLR with good battery life and great image quality. The D3100 delivers on all accounts.So what do the cameras in the next price-tier have that the D3100 doesn't? A lot of stuff that most people looking in this price range won't be concerned with. Here's a list of the "missing" things and/or "problems" with the D3100 as I found while researching my purchase:1) Most online reviews and forums mention a problem with AutoISO and the built-in flash. When using the built-in flash in full auto, AutoISO jumps straight to the maximum ISO value, which I believe is defaulted to ISO-3200. Nikon says this is intended to get a better exposed background, fine with me. Personally, I think that ISO-3200 images out of this camera are very useable unless you're pixel peeping. If you just want to blow up an indoor portrait to an 8x10 (or even larger, I don't know!), you won't have a problem. Don't worry about it!2) You can frequently hear the lens auto-focusing in your videos. Ok, you got me. If you're in a silent environment, yes, you will hear the autofocus motor, but if you're recording kids laughing and having a good time at the local indoor waterpark or at a parade or something, it's not loud enough where it would be a bother. If it is an annoyance, you can still shoot video with manual focus.3) No external mic input. The D3100 is sufficient for getting a clip when you want it, you're not going to have movie quality sound. Who carries an external mic with them on vacation? If you're buying a DSLR specifically for video capabilities, you probably should be considering a dedicated camcorder anyway. For my purposes, there's nothing wrong with mono sound.4) Lack of bracketing -- too much to explain in a review. Google it and see if you would ever use it. I can see why it would be useful, but I doubt it'd be useful for on-the-go photography.5) Manual settings buried in menus instead of having dedicated buttons -- Most people at the entry-level probably aren't shooting full manual. The D3100 features several "scene" modes that you can use, otherwise there's always aperture or shutter priority, or even full auto. Depending on which priority you're in, the scroll wheel on the back will adjust the aperture or shutter speed. If you shoot full manual all the time, you may want dedicated buttons, meaning you should look elsewhere. If you're not in full manual, I can't see this being a problem.6) Lack of built-in flash commander mode -- you can't trigger an off camera flash using your built-in flash. Some DSLR's have built-in flashes with this capability, the D3100 does not. For travel photography, this isn't an issue. For most at-home photography, this isn't an issue. It could be for macro photography depending how close to your subject you are, or if you have a full studio with multiple flashes setup in your basement. If you decide at a later point you want this capability, some external flashes such as the Nikon SB-700 can function as a commander. Otherwise, you can use whatever external flash you wish in conjunction with the SC-28 or SC-29 cord inthe D3100's hotshoe.7) Perhaps the biggest potential problem with the D3100 is the lack of a built in focusing motor. This means the D3100 will not autofocus with plain AF lenses (manual still works though). Any lenses with the AF-S designation will auto-focus just fine. This can be costly though - on some of the higher-end lenses, the difference can be $600 or more between the AF and AF-S version of the same lens. Again, this comes down to "what will you use it for?" For this, I go back here: If this is a problem, you shouldn't be looking at an entry level DSLR anyway.Nikon ships the D3100 with the 18-55mm AF-S VR lens, offers a very affordable 55-200mm AF-S VR telephoto, and my personal favorite, the 35mm f/1.8 AF-S lens. The 55-200 can be had for under $100 if you catch a sale or rebate, and the 35mm can be had for under $200. These three lenses will cover most of the needs for entry-level photographers, and all three of them auto-focus on the D3100. By the time we as amateur photographers outgrow this setup, we will know specifically what focal lengths we primarily use in order to make a more educated purchase for the expensive lenses later on. And I'm convinced, when that time comes, you'll have your eye on the latest and greatest prosumer DSLR to go with your
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07.11.2011
10/10
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Before people start freaking out I am not comparing this to a Canon 1DX when I mention "PRO" in the review title, rather, that I use this consumer targeted camera for a very specific professional task. I own 4 of these "kits", basically the D3100 and the 18-55 lens. My company does high volume photography, mostly sports, schools and events (we will photograph over 90,000 kids this year) and I thought I would give these a shot to see how they would hold up for some of my basic sports portraits shoots and I am pleasantly surprised. Make note of the word PORTRAITS after sports, we do not use these for action.I actually compared this, side by side, shot by shot with the Canon T2i when deciding which way to go since I was going to be purchasing so many of them. It was actually a pretty big decision since I was deciding on a Nikon camera when my personal camera is a Canon 7D. When comparing the 2 cameras I literally set them up on tripods right next to each other, took shots in the exact same settings, conditions, etc. First, I compared everything in Manual mode, then I let the camera do the work in Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and full Program Mode. Without running through every single shot I can simply say the Nikon D3100 beat the Canon t2i, much to my surprise. This was a VERY close comparison and, in the end, the price of the Nikon helped tip the scale in that direction.Image QualityThe D3100 wins here. How, you say, is that possible? The Canon is 18 megapixel and the Nikon is only 14.2...true, but Nikon has a secret weapon, the 18-55 lens! Believe it or not, the 18-55 Nikon lens, the KIT lens that comes on this camera and many others, is actually one of the sharpest images Nikon makes. I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't taken hundreds of shots, blown them up to 100% and compared them side by side. Now, if you are looking for something where you plan to change lenses from time to time, then the Canon is the better choice. However, in the case of my very specific needs, where I will never need to change out the lens on this camera because it is for sports portrait shoots only, you cannot beat the D3100. I actually chose the Canon for another area of my business out of state where I needed more durability and flexibility...more on that in another review.As with any product, it will ultimately boil down to how you plan to use it. If you are a consumer who is just getting into Digital SLR cameras, this is a great way to start. It is cheap and it takes great images. It has video, which is nice, although I do not use it so I can't give an in depth review of that functionality. Make sure that you get the kit with the 18-55 lens though, that makes a big difference in image quality.It also has a great little feature that would be really helpful to beginners trying to understand how Aperture works. It has a little animation on the LCD screen that shows an actual camera iris opening or closing as you adjust the aperture, which is helpful for beginners trying to understand the lower number being a bigger aperture concept.So, to sum it up:PROS:Price: You can't beat it, if you watch Amazon closely you will be able to catch it in the $500 range or maybe a bit less if you are luckyImage Quality: Really amazing image quality WITH the 18-55 lens especially.Good for Beginners: Has some really good tutorials to help beginners understand the basics of DSLR.Great "Auto" settings: Produces really nice images on many of the standard settings for Shutter and Aperture Priority and full Program. (although I recommend to beginners to try to learn how to shoot in Manual mode at least to understand how it works and NEVER use any of the silly settings like "Sports" or the other ones.)CONS:Not very tough: It feels a lot cheaper than the CanonReally small: It looks ridiculous with an SB900 flash on it! (This is a con for me but might be a pro for others)Overall, I definitely recommend it for a beginner or someone with a very specific professional need like I have. It earns 5 stars for how I use it.
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31.01.2014
10/10
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I did quite a bit of research before buying this camera, and unfortunately didn't find many reviews that were geared more toward what I wanted it for, so for anyone else out there in my situation, this is for you. I am a Jewelry maker and seller on Etsy and have been searching high and low for the perfect camera to take clear, crisp, well-lit photos. Because in an online business, photo presentation can basically make or break your shop. It is especially difficult when finding a camera for jewelry photos, because the subject is so small the camera MUST have excellent zoom and focus. Thankfully, I was absolutely stunned with this product. It has everything I could have asked for and more!Zoom-excellentFocus settings- perfectLow light performance- holy macaroni, it is perfect for my tiny light box even with almost no lighting.So in all, to all of you Etsy sellers looking for a great camera at a good price, look no further, this is the one you want. It has performed well above my expectations and you won't regret it. I even took it on a beach trip with me to test out its shutter speed and clarity and it was just amazing. I got some stunning photos of dogs bounding through waves, gulls in mid-flight, etc.
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17.04.2014
10/10
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This camera even makes ME gorgeous!I had an OKCupid and a Match.com account for three years and only received one note- that was quickly followed by an apology for sending it to the wrong person. I took a picture of myself with this camera and uploaded it to the two sites. I clicked on "SAVE" and then went to bed. I woke up 20 minutes later to the sound of my computer vibrating from the flood of responses I received! I had women from all over the world fawning over me and my picture. On a lark, I replaced my new picture with one taken on a different camera and the sucking sound of the responses being deleted by the senders was deafening. I replaced the picture and am now using data mining technology to find my next date. (Małgorzata in Poland- you're up next after Sofia in Chile!)
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28.11.2010
10/10
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I purchased a D3000 a couple months ago and, even though it is a fine camera, I was simply not impressed with it. I mean, it is capable of taking some mind-blowing pictures when in the right conditions but I was really disappointed with how poor it was in low light situations.So I went out and bought a D3100 this weekend (still have to sell my D3000) and literally from the very first image I noticed that the image quality was much more crisp even at a high ISO. My D3000 could handle up to ISO 800 but after that you really began to see a whole lot of noise. The D3100 image quality is clean up to 1600, shows little noise at 3200 and is still usable at even 6400!! Now I don't have a problem when shooting in lower light areas and I love it. For me, the ISO performance alone in this camera was worth the money and trouble I've had to go through to switch to this model... I can now say that I LOVE my D3100! :)The live view is actually a nice and handy feature to have if only for framing shoots in awkward positions. I switched from a point and shoot (even then I preferred using the electronic viewfinder) so I was used to live view when I got my D3000. Of course, the viewfinder is how you want to take all your pics but it is still very nice to have live view for framing shots while my camera is on a tripod or propped on a table. I just frame my shot in live view and then switch back to the viewfinder and take snap it. Also, I at first thought it was dumb of Nikon to remove the grid lines in the viewfinder (which aren't in thirds anyways, which is stupid) but I found that they actually function better in the live view anyways. So if you are shooting landscape pics and have your camera on a tripod; pop to live view, frame your shot with the grid lines then switch back to the viewfinder to snap it.I think the video blows and I'm glad this is not why I bought this camera. I didn't know why so many people were complaining about the focusing noise during recording until I heard it... it's atrociously loud! I can actually see myself using manual focus because the auto is just too loud. I was also not blown away with the video quality and the file sizes are too huge for me to warrant filling up my memory card with video clips. Also, when I go to load the clips on my computer, the files seem like they are almost corrupted. Once they are on my computer I can't delete or move them and when I try my computer just crashes. It's really strange and maybe it's just my computers problem but all this means that I won't be using the video feature a lot because it's just not that great. However, this doesn't effect my rating for this camera because.... ITS A CAMERA!!!... It is NOT meant to take good video. Video is just a nice feature but I don't even find it that useful on this camera. Don't judge a DSLR on the video... judge it on the PICTURE QUALITY!!The camera feel is a little nicer then the D3000 and a lot nicer then the D5000, which felt a little too bulky for me. It is a very nice, ergonomic feel to it and, for me, that's important because I travel a lot and I want my camera to be lightweight and comfortable to hold and shoot with.At first, I thought it sucked that they got rid of the wireless remote but by getting rid of this feature, Nikon has actually given you more creative control over your camera. Let me explain... if you have ever experimented with long exposure photography, you will know that you can produce some pretty mind-blowing pictures by shooting in low light situations with exposures rangeing from 30minutes to 5 hours. Now, to do this you need to use a remote and set your camera to BULB MODE. The D3000 (with the wireless remote) would only let you take a maximum exposure of 30 minutes and I always thought it was because the wireless remote times out to save battery life. With the D3100 remote, you have no limit to how long your exposures can be!!! This means you actually have complete control over your camera in long exposure photography and, to me, this is a HUGE BONUS. Sure the wireless remote is nicer for snapping photos... but you still have a 10-second delay and now you have no limit to how long your exposures can be! So, for me, this is another reason why I like my D3100 over the D3000... a wireless remote is nice but if it limits what I can do creatively then I'd rather have a cord based remote.I think the Guide Mode was a neat feature... until I used it for about five minutes. It really isn't that helpful for someone who isn't a complete noob to photography. I wish they could have added some more tips for the more advanced photographer because after using for a short time, I had really gotten all the help info I will ever need from it and now it's just a waste of dial space. I get that Nikon is trying to gear their camera more towards the novice but I just think they got pretty lazy with the guide mode and could have added a lot more to it to really make it a ground breaking
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28.03.2011
10/10
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A little background about me: I have owned this camera for 2 months. I have owned a Samsung point-and-shoot for three years and have taken thousands of photos with it, and for the past few months I had been using only the limited manual mode on my camera, and wishing for a camera whose settings I could tweak more. That's when I started drooling over DSLRs.After months of reading about photography, I finally bought myself this camera. It was the best option for the price and for my experience level. It was easily one of the best purchases I have ever made. I bought a kit that also came with a 55-200mm 4-5.6 lens, a case, a tripod, an SD card, and some extra goodies.First, it takes amazing pictures.- It performs far better in low light than any point-and-shoot. With the right tools, it's usable right up to ISO 1600. Compared to my old point-and-shoot, this is a huge bonus.- It's an SLR, so you can take those pictures with shallow depth of field (blurry background).- Its pictures are sharp, clear, and beautiful. The high MP count makes details pop and cropping easy.- It's incredibly easy to use - Nikon has an amazingly well thought out body design, and within weeks I felt more at home with this camera than my old one.Second, I have to agree with the reviews that say the following.- The Live View mode is a gimmick. Don't use it if you can help it. It's clunky and slow and drains your battery. Only use it if you absolutely cannot hold the viewfinder up to your eye.- Video is high quality, but requires a lot of skilled technique to use properly - continuous autofocus does not work that well.Finally, some advice that relates to the purchase of the camera.- The lenses that associate with this camera are the kit zooms - the 18-55mm and the 55-200mm. These are good lenses, but the maximum apertures (3.5 and 4) do leave a lot to be desired in many situations. Within a few days of using the camera, I knew that a better lens would have made all the difference. SO - if you have the money, don't use the kit zooms. Sell them and buy lenses with larger maximum apertures. I don't personally own one of these, but I know from experience that taking pictures would be a lot easier with them.That's all I have to say about the camera. If you are a first time DSLR user, you can't go wrong with this camera. It fulfills all your expectations, and more. If you care at all for your photography and are considering buying an SLR, do it. You will not regret it.Some notes about techniques.- The GUIDE mode is supposed to ease transition, but I spent a long time reading about the technical aspects of photography - I rarely use anything but full Manual (M) Mode. On occasion, I'll use Program (P) if I don't have time to quickly change the aperture, ISO, and shutter speed - and of course I'll set it to Auto when placing my camera in the hands of someone who doesn't know how to change the settings - but otherwise, any of the multiple settings on the dial go quite unused. The reason being is that the light meter often over or underexposes depending on your metering mode, and unless you set an exposure bias, you sometimes won't get the picture you want.- That means, if you know how the technical aspect of photography works, use Manual Mode. Jump right in and allow yourself to match the full flexibility of the camera. If you are still learning, by all means use the many modes Nikon offers to facilitate learning - but don't forget, Manual offers the ultimate in control. You get exactly what you want.- USE RAW. I used JPEG for all the first few hundred pictures I took, and they're great. But when I switched to RAW, my jaw LITERALLY (yes, I really DO mean literally) DROPPED when I saw what I could do with RAW files. You have just as much control with your pictures as you do in Manual mode. You can make your pictures look EXACTLY how you want them to look, and more. Caveats: This requires some familiarity with image editing terms, and a program like Photoshop or Lightroom or Aperture (Mac), and there's a bit of a learning curve, and the files are really big (buy an external hard drive just for photos), but the payoffs are FAR greater. With RAW, photography just opens up from pictures to art.Summary:- Amazing pictures - beautiful in all ways- Low light performance is excellent- Easy to use, but also very flexible- Video and Live View are gimmicks or specialty tools- Included lens(es) is(are) fantastic, but better lenses will blow you away- Learn technical aspects, then use MANUAL mode- Use RAW once you feel comfortable
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14.11.2010
10/10
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This Nikon D3100 is a phenomenal deal for non professionals, the rest of us people that want to take family and travel shots. I've owned DSLRs since 2004, starting with a Nikon D70 and then moving to D40, D200 and Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) and Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only). Those are all excellent cameras, but this Nikon D3100 is better than all of those in one crucial area, the area that matters: it takes excellent pictures without having to fiddle with the settings between shots. Yes, the other cameras are better in other respects: They have more buttons to change settings without delving into menus, they are bigger (is that a plus?), heavier (another plus?), and have better specs (1/500 flash sync speed for D70 and D40), but in the end I would have to fiddle with the settings to get the best results: change the white balance, fiddle with the ISO (my Canons would default to ISO 400 for flash shots, why? Who knows. That meant disabling auto ISO and choosing ISO settings manually), the exposure (+0.7 indoor, 0 outdoor), and so on. D200 was noisy at higher ISO, D70's pictures tended to be cool (i.e. not warm), 40D had cool custom buttons (C1, C2, C3, very cool), but I found its ergonomics worse than XSi or any Nikon; why place the on/off switch at the bottom of the body? Who knows. Fortunately, new Canons have fixed this).This D3100 also makes the D3000 and D5000 obsolete. The D3000 is slow and noisy at high ISO. The D5000 only shoots 720p (not 1080p), no autofocus in movie mode, less resolution. Old technology.What sets the D3100 apart from all the other cameras above is this: set the camera in P (program) mode, auto white balance, -0.3 exposure compensation, slow flash sync mode (for people shots), auto distortion correction on (great!), auto chromatic aberrations correction on (great!), and you are set; now you can concentrate on the only aspect of photography that matters: composition, i.e. framing your shot in the best possible way. There must be a photography mantra that says, "thou shalt buy the D3100, and the D3100 will set you free." Now this is if you shot jpeg. If you shoot raw, you can then use a program like DXO, Aperture 3, or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 to further play with the pictures. My workflow with the XSi was to shoot raw, then use DXO to batch process all the pics according to two settings: people (low contrast, no saturation added) and landscape (contrast, saturation, etc.). DXO would then batch-remove lens distortion, chromatic aberrations, vignetting, apply custom curves, change white balance when necessary, and apply its (almost magical) auto lighting settings to make the shots pop. For now DXO does not have a custom module for the D3100 (still too new of a camera), so I'm shooting jpeg for now. Once DXO adds the module for the D3100, I'll takes shots in both raw and jpeg fine and compare the jpegs straight out of the camera with the raw images processed with DXO. I'm curious to see the comparison.This is great, not only for you, but also for your non-photographer spouse; my XSi took phenomenal shots, but I had to know how to set it. Can you imagine me going to my non-photographer wife and say, "okay, when you take indoor shots of our kids, set the camera on A mode (Canons expose for ambient light in A mode and adjust flash for fill, that's great), +0.7 exposure compensation, ISO 400 or 800, white balance on cloudy, and shoot." My wife was lost at "okay." Sure the custom modes on the 40D would have helped, but the 40D is old technology; can it take 1080p video? I didn't think so. Plus, what lens are you going to use with the 40D? The 17-55 IS? Great lens, but who wants to spend $1,000 for a non-weather sealed 17-55 dust collector (google Canon 17-55 and dust)? Will 17-55 be enough for your telephoto shots? Your kids' baseball games? Didn't think so. What about the Canon 18-200? Sub-par quality, noisy, overpriced.Back to the D3100. Auto white balance (the second most important thing after composition) works great, even indoor (no cloudy setting necessary), the only changes are extreme situations (outdoor shade, or indoor fluorescent or tungsten lights at night, but that is true with every camera. Why that is is beyond me; can't they make smarter cameras that account for these situations as well?); movie mode is excellent; yes, the mic is mono, but that's okay for family use (and that's why you buy this camera; if you are pro, you landed on the wrong page); if you really want to push it, you can use this camera for video, your iphone/ipod touch for audio with an app like FourTrack, and then sync video and audio in post with the excellent Singular Software Dual Eyes program. Your choice. Matter is: DSLR video can look awesome if used the right way, but keep in mind its limitations: jerky camera horizontal panning will give you the infamous jello effect (courtesy of the CMOS sensor), so pan slow
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23.09.2010
10/10
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Hurray! The long wait is over! Nikon had us wait for such a long time for its newer models (D3100 and D7000) and it was just when we started thinking if Nikon will ever have an answer, anytime soon, to Canon's T2i, 7D and 60D) they released these two wonderful cameras - D3100 and D7000. Let's focus on D3100, shall we?So I finally had a chance to get hold of this D-SLR at Best Buy today. I am not a pro by any means but I have used many different D-SLRs including Canon (40D, T2i, XSi) and Nikon (D90, D5000). When I picked-up the camera for the first time, my initial reaction was, "whoa - this is so small and light weight"! It wasn't that I wasn't aware of the specs - I knew them beforehand but I was still blown away by how small and light it felt when I held it in my hands. Then, I thought, the grip would not be very comfortable but I was wrong as holding and operating the camera is just fine - thanks to Nikon's well-thought-out design and grip. For the size and feel, it's very similar to D3000 but has more goodies from the higher versions. So from an initial wow factor, I quickly moved on to focusing on features and capabilities.I have just started using this camera so more update will follow but in the meantime my initial assessment of this camera is - I am impressed! It is one heck of a camera which can certainly compete against the best in its class (Canon T1i, T2i, Nikon D5000). Check out detailed reviews at dpreview (.com) and cameralabs (.com) - they should be added soon if not already there.I love this camera because it:+ has enough mega pixels for my needs (14.2).+ captures crystal clear images (thanks to EXPEED2 processor & the CMOS sensor, the sensor is slightly smaller than the one used in D7000).+ offers 1080p (HD) recording, AF subject tracking is awesome (10 min max is fine with me; it records outstanding videos even in low light and to me that's big).+ offers ISO from 100-3200 (D90 starts at 200), it can go higher but I really don't think why I would need anything above that.+ is small & light weight yet has good grip, easy to carry around in hands or neck.+ supports SDXC cards on top of SD and SDHC - now that's nice.+ (25-Sep-2010): has buttons that are well organized especially the video recording mode with a lever so you cannot mistakenly activate recording. That video recording lever once unlocked, gets locked in 30 seconds if you do not record and the countdown begins as soon as you unlock the lever. Also you can record video while you're in any dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) where as in Canon T2i, etc. you have to move the camera dial to movie mode. So this is a great convenience - you can jump between taking pictures and recording videos with a simple unlocking of the lever. Additionally, you can be in a preferred dial (imaging) mode (Auto, P, A, S, M, and so on) and change the release mode to Single, Continuous, Self-timer or Quiet mode (this is located right underneath the main dial) - another great convenient feature.+ (04-Oct-2010): In-body photo and movie retouch menu. This is great as we don't need any special software to apply certain touches. I love it.Could have been even better if:- it had the bracketing option (not too much to expect at this price point level but oh well I don't use that much but for some people this could be a big plus).- grid lines were available (I miss them in both in live view and in the view finder).- Active D Lighting was not limited to just ON or OFF (either you have it or not at all, instead of low, medium, high, etc.). Don't get me wrong the ON just worked fine (better than Canon T2i) but I can't compare with all other modes.Recommendations (optional accessories):* In my personal order of importance - your preference may differ. *1. Nikon UC-E4 USB Cable - not included. (~$6)2. UV filter - a must for protecting your lens against accidental damage. (~10$)3. Carrying case is a must to protect your investment. There are many cases to choose from and it's up to you to decide but I suggest getting something like Lowepro SlingShot 102 AW (all weather proof carrying case) so if it rains, you can pull out the weather guard and cover it up. ($90)4. Additional rechargeable Lithium Ion EN-EL14 battery so you never run out the juice when you're traveling and do not want to miss capturing a moment for good. (~$35)5. SB-600 Speedlight. Those who have used speed lights would know what difference it can make to an image with adjustments you can make to light for an image. (~$225)6. 18-55 VR lens has its limitations so if you have extra $$$s, buy body only (if that even is an option) and get yourself a 18-105 VR lens. But at that point, you may want to consider D90 which still is a good camera and offers many more controls. (~$325 to $350)Overall:I give this camera 5 Stars because it takes excellent pictures in almost all conditions (bright or low-light) and that is exactly what I wanted this camera to do for me. Period.I must commend Nikon f
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15.02.2014
10/10
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This was the first camera I ever bought and I am very happy that I did. I was wondering of it would be worth $500 just to take shots of family, friends, etc. I also know nothing about photography terms like aperture, etc. I got the camera with both lenses, read up a little on the Dummies book and things are great. I love the quality of photos, the way it can take multiple shots quickly and like using the software on my iMac. I am very glad I got this and recommend it highly for a casual shooter like myself. I look forward to learning more about its capabilities and continuing to have fun with it.
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