Отзывы о Цифровой Фотоаппарат Nikon D3100

This camera has great ratings and the box came with everything packed well. I hope it works well for my son for many years due to the price.

I bought this camera because I needed to take product photos to list our products on Amazon. They needed to have a pure white background and we were having a hard time making this work with other setups. Finally we broke down and bought this camera. It was expensive, but it was TOTALLY worth it. Our products now have white backgrounds (with the help of Nikon's Capture NX2 image editing software) and they are selling great. You can see what the finished images look like here: [...] or through the product links below:Super Cute Clip On EarringsFresh Water Pearl Clip EarringsStylish Clipon EarringsBeautiful pearl clip on earringsPink Clip EarringsPink Pearl CliponsMother & Daughter Clip On EarringsCool Black Clip EarringsBrown Clip On EarringsGorgeous Pink Clipon EarringsIf you're thinking about doing product photography you HAVE to get this camera. And Amazon is the absolute cheapest. We priced it out and they were cheaper than Costco so you won't be able to find it new any cheaper than on Amazon.

As the title suggested, the D3100 is an excellent camera for anyone new to DSLR photography; however, its features are insufficient for intermediate users seeking to improve their skills and techniques. The following contains the positives and the negatives:Pros (what I love about the D3100):-The lightest in the Nikon DSLR lineup (great for my small hands unlike my old D70)-High quality photos (beginners will be impressed)-Takes decent photos in low light environment (although a small external flash, SB-400 is beneficial in very dark settings)-Guide mode for beginners (assist in the learning process of aperture, WB, etc.)-1080p HD video recording (although I have not utilize this feature, I'm sure it will come handy when needed).Cons (what I hate about the D3100):-No in body autofocus motor (which implies old Nikon lens without the focusing motor mechanism must be operated manually attached to the D3100)-The D3100 requires the AF-S lenses for focusing (these type of lenses are normally $100 - $200 more expensive compared with regular lenses)-LCD screen only offers 320,000 dots of resolution (I find myself zooming the screen all the time to ensure focus were done correctly; what a headache!)-No wireless remote option (are you kidding me? WHY Nikon?)-No auto exposure bracketing, AEB, (if you want to experiment with high dynamic range for landscape photography, this is a great feature)-Small viewfinder (sometimes difficult to take photos with such small viewfinder)VERDICT:Again, this is a great camera for beginners (perfect for family photos and travel)and most will probably give this 4 - 5 starts, but if you are looking to expand your skills, lens collection and experimenting with HDR and other types of photography beyond the D3100's capability, this camera will not meet your needs. Look to purchasing the D7000 for an additional $500 (body only) or if you have not invested too much into the Nikon system, the Canon T2i offers more features for an additional $200. Perhaps not a fair comparison to the D3100 since the T2i is geared towards intermediate users, but for only $200 you get so much more - in body autofocus motor, amazing LCD, bigger viewfinder, AEB, light and small, and also takes great photos.UPDATE:I decided to keep the D3100 because of its light body. With the money I saved, I expanded my glass collections. In the next few years, I will be purchasing a better body. If you are a beginner, you can't go wrong with this lens, but if you are intermediate, you might want to check out the D90 or better yet, the new D7000.

Recommended all the way... you have to be very clean from any oil things in your face because all it's sees

I am not a professional photographer, but I do appreciate quality photographs. I've had an Olympus point and shoot camera for years and decided it was time for a change. I looked into SLRs because I had a similar film camera a number of years ago and I liked it. Research online at Amazon and Consumer Reports pointed to Nikon as the best choice. I looked into various items, some more important than others, and decided the Nikon D3100 was what I was looking for.I've had this camera for about three weeks now and realize I made the right choice. It is very easy to use. It has interchangable lenses (though I only have the lens it came with for now), and many features to ehlp make my photos look very good. I use the auto settings for now. If I get familiar with the different manual settings I may venture away from auto, but for now this guides a rookie like me in the right direction.Taking pictures with this camera is a breeze. I choose the subject, the light, the angle, and the camera does the rest. None of my pictures are "Life" magazine calibre, but I don't pretend to be a professional photographer. THis camera is what I've been looking for and for now seems to be all I need to have fun with photography. I just returned from foggy, rainy northern Minnesota and the pictures I took onb a dreary Thursday morning look as good as the ones I took a week ago in the sunlight. This fall I will inquire into a community education digital photography class and will look forward to what I can learn.Anyone considering the step up from point and shoot to SLR will be pleased with the Nikon D3100. Gone are the days of missing candid shots because the point and shoot hadn't focused in on the subject. Gone are the days when you have to climb into the lake to get a good picture of the lake. The Nikon D3100 is an affordable, practical camera that will provide you the opportunity to take great photographs without breaking your bank account.

Quite a number of years ago I had experience with 35mm SLRs, and just didn't have patience to wait several days for my photos to be processed. Over the past 6 months I was casually reviewing options for DSLR cameras. I wanted the ability to take photos of fast moving objects and to generally take "better" photos than standard point-and-shoot cameras. I looked at several Nikon and Canon "entry" DSLRs. Specifically I looked at the Nikon D3000 and D5000 - the D3000 had poor reviews on several photography sites. The D5000 seemed to be more than a "starter" camera, and more camera than I needed. I briefly looked at the Canon, however based on previous experience I didn't care for their menu system.I've now had the D3100 for several weeks and am completely satisfied. I took the camera on a family trip and was able to take exceptional photos essentially "out of the box". For a DSLR beginner (or SLR for that matter) the guide mode is fantastic. Guide Mode walks you through "English" (or your native language) menus of the type of picture you want to take. Once in guide mode, you aren't locked into preset settings (Aperture and ISO) you can customize these further - again using language descriptions of what you want to accomplish. This capability, combined with the scene modes (portrait, landscape, kids, etc) and full programming modes should last most beginners (like me) for quite a while.Pros:- Excellent pictures (duh)- great battery life (full day, 200+ shots)- light weight, lighter than the D5000Cons/FYI:These aren't necessarily negatives about the camera or kit, just more of general FYIs:- Short focal length lens. The 18-55 lens is common on most kits and works fine for indoor or wide-angle shots. However you'll quickly want to add a lens that will focus out beyond the 55mm capability. I purchased the 55-200 Nikon VR lens and am completely satisfied. Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens- No SD card included. I purchased the Transcend 8GB class 10 card and so far it has worked flawlessly. Transcend 8GB Class 10 SDHC Card (TS8GSDHC10)- You'll need a camera bag/case. I would recommend skipping the Nikon starter bag as it is only useful if you intend to carry your camera kit like a briefcase. If you're going to be on the move, look into a camera backpack. I picked up the Lowepro Fastpack 100. It stores the camera, extra lens and still has room for several small items. If you need to carry a tripod, you may need something bigger.Lowepro Fastpack 100 (Red)

This camera is by far the best amateur camera on the market this year. I am personally an amateur myself, and when I bought this camera I really appreciated the value it brought. I had been doing my research and didn't want to spend more than $750 for a body and kit lense. I was comparing the D5000 and the D3100, and the D3100 came out on top surprisingly. I really liked the D5000 though because of it's size. I have big hands and my little D3100 looks like a brownie camera in my hands. The D5000 has a bigger body and fits ergonomically better. D3100 also came out with the new "flick switch" function, allowing to you instantly flick a switch and it will switch over to movie mode, instead of having to change the option dial. This is great for capturing a short clip if you don't have time to look at the top of your camera to change it. My only real problem with the D3100 is the fact that it does not have a sensor built in for a wireless shutter release remote, as well as wireless flash trigger modes(you'll have to fork out another few hundred to get the camera body that has those functions).I ended up buying aftermarket wireless triggers to do the job, which work fine, but I'd rather be more compact. I mostly shoot landscape photography, but do enjoy portraiture as well. I am constantly practicing and learning new techniques.Great starting camera for me, since I'm newer to photography. I'm self-taught, and I've read up alot on how to use a DSLR properly. Note* if you learn to shoot Manual, Aperture, Shutter, or Program, I guarentee your photos will look so much better. Grasp the concepts of Aperture, Shutter times, ISO, etc. This camera can be used as "so easy a dumb person could do it" or you can use it to it's full potential and shoot like an amateur who wants to turn professional.I would not recommend buying this product if you have absolutely NO knowledge of all of the concepts I listed above, or if you have no desire to learn these concepts and just want to shoot Auto. These cameras take great photos in Auto, but take GORGEOUS photos in Manual.

This is my 3rd dslr/ilc camera, and I will say I have owned entry level before. The Olympus E-420 or E-450, Sony A100, A200 Etc. are entry level. This camera is more mid level in my opinion, and I knew that going in. I was close to buying Canon t1i or t2i and decided on this. I also purchased Nikkor 35mm DX f1.8 lens, and it has not came off camera since I put it on. I tested the kit lens and put it up. The camera really shines with this lens. Low light no flash shots are great with this lens. The video is great, but I really think 1080p is over hyped. 720p is fine and a lot easier to deal with if you want to put on disc. The camera does not bracket and it should at this price. I use a work around for this, just hold steady and shoot in burst mode and then I use Photomatix Pro 4 to change exposure for my HDR shots. But still it is a hassle. D3100 takes very good pictures. I like the 14 megapixels because I crop alot of my images and that is where more megapixels matter to me. My last camera was a panasonic dmc-g10 and it suffered when cropping compared to this one. My advice if you are a first timer is go to Snapsort.com and really compare various models. This camera stacks up very well compared to pricier models. I do strongly feel this model is more than entry level and could be more than a new comer can use. I came close to buying Nikon D5100 but chose D3100 so I could buy extra lens with my budget, I think it's the way to go. Also check out kenrockwell.com you will find lots of sound advice there too.

I have always used compact P&S cameras and have always been happy with most of the results. I finally think I was ready to make the crossover to a DSLR and so I bought this camera. Everything with this camera is miles ahead of any P&S I ever owned. While there is a learning curve (and price tag) associated with these kinds of camera's, I am more mad at myself for not switching earlier. It's not unusual for me to take several hundred photos on any given vacation. And for me to have the clarity and overall great pictures of every shot is by far the most important aspect of photo taking for me. I still use a compact P&S just because of the convenience they offer but when I am in need of great photos and I don't have a problem lugging around a larger camera then I go with the D3100. I am still building up my equipment and have only the 18-55mm and now a 55-200mm lenses. I really am looking forward to getting the SB-400 flash and hopefully that will help solve some of the night shooting issues I have had. I have also bought a Lowepro Sport 200 which makes utilizing this camera while biking or hiking extremely easy. Overall I am extremely happy with this camera and I feel I will get a lot of use from it. Now the only problem is that I have to install a larger hard drive to accomodate the massive numbers of photos I have/will be taking.

I moved to this camera from a Nikon d60 and will never look back. I know the d3100 is advertised an an entry level model, but it is really much more than that. I consider myself a somewhat advanced amateur/hobbyist photographer, not doing it for a living but more for my own amusement and entertainment.I had read all the reviews including the ones with some negative comments, but decided that the positives seemed to be much stronger. Since I already had the three key DX lenses [ASIN:B000ZMCILW Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens], [ASIN:B000O161X0 Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens], and [ASIN:B001S2PPT0 Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens] I bought the d3100 "body only" through Amazon/Cameta Camera. Sale, shipment and delivery were excellent.The camera is simply wonderful, easy to set up, easy to use, and produces great pictures. I don't use it for movies very much (I think a camcorder is better for that function), but for the kinds of still pictures that I take (portraits, landscapes, family gatherings and the like) the d3100 is superb.I use the P mode and I generally set the white balance on auto and ISO on either auto or 400. Since I generally don't need prints at more that 8 x 10 I set picture quality at basic/medium -- this gives me much more storage space on the disc since I'm not using unnecessary pixels. I would set higher resolutions if I want larger size prints.When using flash I like to "bounce" it off the ceiling whenever possible so I use the [ASIN:B000KKPN5C Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras] instead of the built-in; the SB 400 is a very capable and affordable device that is perfect for what I need a flash unit for.I took several hundred pictures over the Christmas/New Year period, including some outside in the Sunday evening blizzard, and the picture quality was outstanding -- well focused, sharp and clear. In particular, the ones in the blizzard were great -- I adjusted the flash to various levels of brightness and was amazed at the way the falling snowflakes showed up.In summary, this is a great camera for the price, and is one that you can begin your digital experience with and then use to grow into a better photographer who will have more and more fun and pleasure with it.

:About the Camera and why I think its Great:-- Relative to DSLRs, this is small and light weight but still feels solid and rugged in your hands. I disagree with the comments about the flimsy memory card cover - it is as solid as as a hinged micro door can get. The construction and design quality is way better than Canon Entry or Mid Level DSR's. Certainly better than Rebel XSi or T1i.--Picture quality is impeccable, but that's expected from a Nikon. Ease of use is what makes this camera stand out. For a beginner like me, the intuitive Menu Navigation and visual depiction of exposure functions are a big help. The guide mode is great and very handy.--The videos are good, they are not the best feature of the camera but no one expects them to be. They satisfy my video taking needs so I am happy. The other reviews have covered the pros and cons of the video mode very well.:About the Package:-- For 800 Dollars I got a great camera packaged with a great lens (18-55mm) and top it, I got the awesome 55-200mm Nikkor AF-S lens which is an awesome telephoto lens for amateurs like me. They also threw in a $10 worth UV Filter. All for 800 dollars, that's a win I'd say. A similar package in D90 or D7000 would be twice that amount. D7000 is an awesome camera full of features that most beginners like me will take a couple of years to get to. I will spend that money when I get there.-- After 2 days of intensive use, I feel that my decision of getting the 55-200mm lens was good. For outdoor pictures, you do need that extra zoom. And for a beginner, outdoor photography is what facilitates learning.--Other Accessories I would suggest are a weatherproof camera bag - I like the Lowepro 102AW (suggested by one other reviewer), a 16 or 32 gB Class 10 SD Card (I bought transcend SDHC Class 10), a Tamrac N45 Leather Padded Strap, SB-400 flash and I am yet to narrow down on a tripod - suggestions are welcome.Overall, a D3100 along with the 2 lenses is probably the biggest bang for your buck available today in the market for beginners interested in serious photography. I will also end up buying an SB-400 Flash and a tripod in due course of time which would then complete my kit. 2 or 3 Years with this and I believe I will be ready to graduate to a D7000 or something better that Nikon or Canon may come up with by that time.(I will update the review in a few days with more technical details as I play with more of the functions. Also, my camera doesn't have the ISO Bug that some other reviewers have mentioned.)

I own a Nikon D7000 that I traded up to after owning a D3100 that I used to take over 8000 photos with. I've also extensively used a Nikon D5100 so I have a pretty good sense of the capability of each of Nikon's three consumer cameras. The bottom line is that images from the D3100 are indistinguishable from the more expensive models. Ergonomically the D3100 is the easier to use compared to the D5100 that had to relinquish four buttons to make room for the swivel screen of the D5100. Following is a link to my review of the D3100:[...]The "better sensor" in the D5100 and D7000 at best has a bit more low light sensitivity but the overall images are not superior to those available from the D3100.

I just recently steped up to A Nikon D 3100. And when it arrived about two weeks ago and I unpacked it,I felt completely intimidated as I looked at the buttons,dials and lenses. I thought for sure I was into something beyond my capability?I picked up the manual,placed the camera beside it and began to read and look and read some more. I would like to say that the manual and all supporting materials appear to be very well written. And now that I am pretty well over my initial shock, I have done some nearly 300 photos so far and am blown away at the results !! Yes it was an expensive investment,I have the following lenses, the 18-55 mm, 55-200 mm and a 50 mm that I have purchased along with the camera. I have been interested in photography from a very young age and now that I am retired with time on my hands,I have started to get more serious. There are many aspects of photography I am interested in,but for now I have a facination with closeups of peoples faces and expressions?Once you have had a chance to work with this camera,you will find that you have made a great investment. I should of bought it years ago?

I am just a entry level photographer and this is my first DSLR. I love the camera and have been able to have fun with some of the features that are not on the point and shoot cameras. The only reason I am giving it a 3 is because I just tried some new lenses and found out the hard way that the camera does not have auto focus. The auto focus is built into the lense. I re-read the section about which lenses are compatible and it does say that the camera does not take any lenses that do not have a built in auto focus, but I missed it at the time.I just wanted to get the word out as it could add costs in the future.

I was hesitant to buy the D3100 at first because everyone I know says that canon is the way to go. After a week of researching this product I decided to jump on it. Needless to say the thing works great. I use it primarily for video and it has not let me down on the first project at all. Buying this camera gave me the professional look I needed for a price I was more than happy to pay.I was planning on buying a Prosumer level DSLR, probably well over a thousand dollars but the video capabilites on here are just as good. The only complaint is that it does not have a mic line in, but I paired this with a Zoom H1 and they cant be beat together. This camera handles light beautifully and it carries some of the features that canon makes you pay much more for. One instance would be the 11 point auto-focus.I will admit though I wish I had gotten the D5100 for the articulating screen, bigger CMOS sensor, and 20 min rec time on videos as opposed to 10 min on this device. If you have the extra hundred bucks get the 5100, if not you will be plenty happy with this model.

Before reading further please be sure to read my comments below!Tentative on checking this camera out further, I'm writing this review fast to warn people of the shortcomings of the D3100. I wish that I'd saved my money. My first thought is suckered once, suckered twice. The same defect of the movie mode that I now wished had been fixed is still there. The manual warns of strong light sources, namely sodium and fluorescent lights. They produce banding or flickering, albeit I haven't yet seen as I just got this camera and haven't given it a good test. There is a fix, supposedly, but I have to check that out. My intent was to use the low light features profusely and shoot lots of neon during magic hour. Being that by the manual the movie mode is near useless in this regard, if it's like my previous camera, my aim to buy this upgrade, for me, is defeated.There are cool features such as the added memory capacity support that I needed to upgrade to, from my Coolpix L5 point and shoot. It supports SDXC, which seems to be the future. 14.2 MP is good to have although not worth the money for my purposes. My goals were met using my older 7 MP camera, and for me this upgrade to a DSLR, for now, is totally unnecessary. I can stitch together photos to have the wide angle equivalent, and I had a good telephoto to get as good as with any extra lens, for the most part. I have been into Nikon photography for some 33 years, and I should have left it as that. Instead I decided on the spur of the moment to achieve the professional level in digital, as I couldn't argue about the price.It is full of bells and whistles, and seems to be chock full of tech goodies to appeal to digital novices like me. Maybe I'll get to know this camera better, it is not too intuitive to learn. There are warnings in the manual, you cannot point it at the sun lest you damage the sensors. Fire warnings, even.It is designed to be used by the viewfinder, not by the monitor which I am used to. Maybe an energy saving feature but doesn't work well for me. I have bad eyes and need the larger LCD image to see what I'm shooting. With eyeglasses it is somewhat inconvenient. You can set it to use the monitor but it shuts off quickly and I fail to see how this can be enabled to do it all that way, yet. If I find better later, I will change my review and rating, but as this seems to have some big appeal, I wish to get out the news that this camera is a big no for me, so far, and maybe then others.

This is my first dSLR. The camera takes great pictures but kit lens that comes with is not very good. What do you expect from an $100 18-55mm? If you have the $200 get the 35mm f/1.8 lens with this, its really amazing.The camera itself is great, but my main complaint is it doesn't have a wireless remote available like the D5100 does. The D5100 also has much less grain at higher ISO (and can go higher in general), bracketing/in camera HDR, and much better movie capabilities. I would have liked the upgrade, but since I am just starting out I figured those extras probably aren't worth the cost, and went with the 35mm lens instead of better camera body.Edit: I should also note this doesn't do the greatest job focusing in low or bright light. Also D-lighting is a useless gimmick, it makes your pictures worse.

I've had my D3100 for a few months now and I absolutely love it. I can't understand anyone giving this camera below a 4-star rating. This is a mid-range DSLR geared towards amateur photographers who should have some knowledge about these types of cameras. It is not difficult to learn with a little research.Pros: The picture quality is stunning for a 14mp. There are the usual options for different quality settings, RAW images, etc. I like the few features included to edit some of the pictures while on the camera, including fish eye lens effect and monochrome. (If you don't have Photoshop, this is a great feature). The 1080p video feature is pretty amazing. I filmed a short video for work, and the quality was better than the "professional" they hired previously. Large 3" LCD screen is nice. Uses the standard Nikon mount for additional lenses.Cons: The software included doesn't have the editing features that are on the camera itself, nor a video clipping option. Instead, I just import via the SD card and edit them through Photoshop. The videos are formatted into MOV files, which cannot be edited easily on a Windows PC. I downloaded software to convert them into AVI files, however this creates a loss of some quality in the videos. I find clipping the videos on the camera to be cumbersome. Also, the remote shutter release (for long exposures) cannot be controlled wirelessly (like my old D50) and you must buy a separate shutter release cord.All in all, it's a great camera for an ethusiast or hobbyist. The price isn't too steep.

If you are looking for a camera that basically was made for a point and shoot this is a great camera and takes really nice pictures. Here are some things I did not like about the camera you have to go into the menus to adjust everything, to change the aperture setting you have to switch the dial at the top to the A (aperture) mode then switch it back to the M (manual) mode and then change your shutter speed. I tried using other auto focus lenses with this camera and they do not auto focus unless they are newer. I am returning this item and going to get the D7000 instead so I have more control over the options I mentioned above, yes it is more money but I guess you get what you pay for as far as features go. I will say I would recommend this to someone, but that also depends on if you want to do most everything in automatic modes witch does give you great pictures, however if you want to learn photography I would not recommend this it's a pain to go into and out of menus and flip this switch or that switch to get into different settings. I can't give a reaview on the video recording did not use it.

After owning many point and shoot cameras I wasn't happy with any of them. Actually just gave up and have been using my cell phone as a primary camera . But after owning this camera now for 2 weeks this thing is amazing its really hard to take a bad picture. No more red eye when taking photos of my children even in low light conditions and it is very user friendly. Family has even seen the pictures and asked what we were using to take such great photos. Extremely happy with this purchase thanks NIKON for such an awesome product at a good price. And thx to amazon for another great transaction.

I purchased this camera about a couple of months ago and I truly love this camera. Previously, my experience with photography was very limited and strictly limited to point and shoot camera's. But, since I was very much interested in photography, my long research came to an end with this one. The image quality is excellent, with a 14.2 MP you can capture great images. The different shooting modes (auto, close up, distant, sports, night mode, etc) are amazing and the guide mode helps you to learn in your transition phase and while you are getting used to the DSLR. The current lens (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens) is nice, though would have loved to get one with more zoom capability. But, if you are a starter and want to get comfortable with DSLRs then this is the camera and lens to go for. Can go for higher lens later. Will update my review as I use and gain familiarity with different modes and features of this awesome camera, but I think that this is an amazing camera and the best if you are planning on making a transition from a point and shoot series camera to the DSLRs category.

I had been taking pictures with my roommate's Canon EOS t2i for months, and then I decided to get my own entry-level DSLR. I've compared Canon EOS t2i with Nikon D3100, and finally I picked D3100. I am very happy about the decision.I will make a brief of my own experience of this camera to DSLR beginners:Pros:1. Light weight, great body design. Even with my bigger hands I can handle the camera with comfortability.2. Easy to operate. The buttons are spread evenly on left side and right side so you can use them with both hands quickly. For Canon t2i, you do most things with your right thumb that slows you down a little bit.3. Takes good quality of videos.4. Very fast auto focus on shooting.Cons:1. No wireless remote.2. Low resolution of LCD screen. It only has 230,000 pixels (Canon t2i has 1.02 million pixels). Sometimes when you're viewing playback you may need to zoom in to check the sharpness of the picture or do it with your computer monitor.3. The lens makes noises when you're recording videos using the continuous auto focus function, and sometimes it's not very accurate. If you buy this camera and this is your concern, you can simply use manual focus which is not difficult.4. Battery life is not too great. I need to charge it everyday. To be safe, consider to buy an extra Nikon EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery for Nikon D3100 SLR and P7000 Digital Cameras.Overall, this is an incredible camera. You will not regret it.In addition, if you'd love to take beautiful portraits for your beloved ones, I'd highly recommend you to also get a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. It can be used to take short range portraits, close-ups, and indoors where the light is insufficient. I am not doing ads for Nikon or Amazon, but you will really find the lens worth your investment.

I love my new camera. I've has it for over a month now and it takes awesome shots. I never had a DSLR before, only point and shoot, so I did a lot of research before I chose this one. The price on Amazon is literally unbeatable. It's really lightweight, and easy to use for someone who had no idea what she was doing. Still some things I have to get used to but I really do love it. It takes very crisp and awesome shots. I've used it at a concert in NYC where I was in the front row and the shots were incredible. I've also taken shots in central park and everything came out beautiful. I highly reccomend!

My daughter has been using a Nikon D90 for the past 2 years and the camera has been nothing short of rock solid. I was using a 4 year old 7MP point and shoot that became so slow I could not stand to use it anymore. However, I also was in need of a camera to take high def video for our family use. The D3100 fit the bill for me. First, it was purchased from a retailer on sale at a price point I could afford with the features an amateur looks for. The lenses on my daughter's D90 also fit this camera so that expanded the value. I was able to get through the manuals fairly quickly and began taking photos and experimenting with the different modes. I did not find it overwhelming for a beginner. Now, after purchase, I found I had to purchase a memory card, so I bought a Sandisk Extreme III 30 mb/sec card (SDHC, class 10) that is rated for 1080P video that this camera shoots. The card formatted and worked flawlessly there is a lifetime warranty on the card. I am using a 32GB card. I downloaded the NXView2 software to my windows 7 64 bit computer and connected to the camera without difficulty using a min-usb to usb cable that is not included (I had one laying around). I could edit and store my photos and movies without problems in this environment. I did find that Photoshop CS5 does not yet support the raw format of this camera, just the jpeg, so I have converted from the Nikon NX2 software. Lastly, I purchased an inexpensive mini-hdmi to hdmi cable and plugged it into my large screen HDTV. The 1920 x 1080P/24FPS movie played perfectly and looked like film! Photos also displayed without problems. We were always speaking on the video so we did not notice the lens noise mentioned by others. I am too much of an amateur to comment on the precision and quality. Suffice it to say that it an excellent choice in my opinion to start up using a DSLR and makes an excellent back-up camera for more serious photographers.