I learned photography in the early 1970's on a 35mm Miranda Sensorex SLR. Lost interest in the hobby for a long time, then got back into it in 2009. Wow, have things changed! I have been using a Panasonic LX3 since December 2009 with very good results (fast Leica glass on the LX3) and was ready to get back into an interchangeable lens camera. After doing a lot of hands on research, I decided on the D3100.I've had mine for two weeks now and for the most part, I am impressed. The D3100 takes excellent images on automatic with the kit lens. Composition is much easier with a proper viewfinder and the larger sensor makes obtaining shallow depth of field simple. My semi-pro photographer friends have all commented that my images with the D3100 are more creative, more artistic and much better than with the LX3.Personally, I can see the enhanced creativity in my D3100 images but I feel there is little difference in image quality between the two cameras. A bit of a disappointment on that regard (I was hoping for sharper images) but others who have viewed my images disagree with me, so maybe I am being overly critical. One thing I have discovered is the D3100's abilities far exceed mine when I take it off automatic - in other words, there is a steep learning curve going manual on this camera. I have a lot to learn about exposure so I feel that the D3100 will be a great tool to help me enhance my photographic skills.I am a bit disappointed in the build quality - the SD card door is flimsy and moves around a bit when closed, the lens creaks. The all metal LX3 has much better build quality than the D3100. To be fair, the D3100 has better build quality than the Canons I tested.The D3100 feels great in my hands and is very nice to use. The ergonomics are perfect. I tested the D5100 and the D90 as well as all the Canon Rebels. Of all of them, the D3100 felt the best.I considered getting the D5100 for its better sensor and screen, but the actual real world price difference was $400 (D5100 was being sold above sticker, D3100 was sold to me with a $100 Nikon rebate and an additional 10% discount from the retailer) and that was a significant savings.The 230k screen is adequate, not great, but acceptable.Overall, I am pleased. I am looking forward to learning how to get the most out of this camera and I definitely feel it will help me grow as a photographer.Update, 6/1/11: After reading Bryan Peterson's "Understanding Exposure", I am now shooting on full manual controls with my D3100. I set shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white balance for every shot. I also purchased the superb Nikkor 35mm f1.8 prime lens and a Tamron 70-300 telephoto zoom lens. With my newly acquired knowledge about setting exposure, the images I am taking with the D3100 are excellent. Images taken with the prime lens are tack sharp, that lens is amazing. The Tamron set to 70 mm also takes sharp images (images taken with the Tamron at 70 mm are sharper than the kit lens and the Tamron does not get soft until 300mm). With just a little post processing (I am using the View NX software that came with the camera), I can get the images from the kit lens to look incredible. I am extremely satisfied with this camera and I highly recommend it.
КиберНаблюдатель-3OVHF
11.10.2013
8/10
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I bought this camera last year and it's great.For starting in photography is a great place to start. It helped me along to my process of learning about photography.Simple DSLR for a simple learning process.
Нейрон-0NBBC
07.11.2013
8/10
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The camera has got my expectations. This is my first time to have a digital camera and I am satisfied by it
ХроноГость-3ZRZT
08.10.2013
8/10
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Picture is great for the cost. Shooting is easy too in auto mode. Lots of fun stuff to learn if you are just getting into DSLRs. Hopefully, I'll learn more of it in the upcoming year and then report back.
Небулоид-2RUQD
02.11.2013
8/10
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It's a very good camera, I thought that the zoom was enough for me but it wasn't, especially with the 55-200mm lens.
Аэронавт-4YVDI
01.07.2013
10/10
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Though I'm not an particularly sophisticated camera user, I found the features easy to use, and consistently took better quality pictures, getting the focus, exposure, and results I desired more often than with smaller non-slr digital cameras. I particularly like the smoothness (no travel) of the shutter button, because I was easily able to take pictures at 1/15 second exposure with exceptional clarity. This bundle appears to be a very good value, but the combination is somewhat heavy to carry compared with compact digital cameras.
Астрономад-6UXFC
07.10.2013
10/10
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I had to buy this camera for my son's photography class. I shopped around and found the best price here! It is a refurbished camera, but you'd never know. You'd swear it's brand new. He loves it.
Спектроник-2QKAA
15.09.2013
10/10
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I love "real" cameras with film. I have a Zeiss Contaflex Super B, and a Nikon F . This camera replaces an old D-1. Very good layout of controls. Easy for old eyes! Even though this is rated as a beginner or intermediate Digital SLR. It is well worth the money
Туманник-8DIXD
02.10.2013
10/10
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Great camera. Went from a compact camera to this one. Takes a little while to get around the shortcuts but the photos are great in all the conditions I've used so far (dark, interior portraits, landscapes)
Синтрон-2TUJU
13.10.2013
10/10
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Bought for photography nuts 16 year old. Takes amazingly beautiful pictures. Lens switch easy and easy to use. Will be buying more lenses/accessories for this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
31.07.2013
10/10
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When I first received this camera as a teen, I was in love. It was the finest camera I had ever had, but I had no idea how to use it! The concept of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, were all but alien to me at the time. This camera did a great job at teaching me how to handle a DSLR, and better DSLRs to come. The interface is all about education, and for the price and the camera's hardiness, it's a worthy investment.
Небулоид-4XNHN
28.10.2013
10/10
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Excellent so far. A lot of features that we need to learn about, but looking forward to taking some great pics!
Пульсар-1WMNB
21.10.2013
10/10
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Very good camera construction and fantastic perforfance all around. I would highly recommend this camera to anyone.Very simple to use.
Эксопилот-4QPYA
11.09.2013
10/10
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I got this for my fiancé for her birthday and she absolutely loves it. I got it for her because she love her 35 mm Nikon so much and had several lenses for a Nikon which fit perfectly on this camera. This camera is very easy to use and it takes beautiful photographs.
Астрон-9YPIN
26.09.2013
10/10
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i got this for my wife she has fallen in love with it and the pictures are so good its the best one i have ever had and i am glad we got it,the pictures of our grandkids are as good as any we haev had taken from pros
ТерраБот-8YHJE
28.10.2013
10/10
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The camera met all of my expectation and more. Had all the feathers that I was looking for in a camera
Квантум-7NRYH
24.09.2013
10/10
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I love this camera! I took on my 20th anniversary vacation to Boston and it was great! It is easy to learn how to use. I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone. Thanks for the great package deal with two lenses!
ТехноНаблюдатель-4VIVU
06.10.2013
10/10
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My first SLR camera and also a good one. The product came in an exceptional shape. It makes the price and i recomand every amateur photograph to start with this one.
Астрон-9QVQZ
04.09.2013
10/10
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This is still probably the best general use camera on the market today. It takes excellent pictures, is quite solid, is light and very cheap when compared to newer models. It also has adequate "pixel count" to print poster size pictures. What more would one need.
Зета-Орион-7TITN
08.09.2013
10/10
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This camera is light, mobile, easy to setup and fits needs of beginner to advanced...I can't say anything about the quality of the shots as of yet, since I barely used the camera and I am right now restricted to the use of an SD card. So far so good...
НаноРейдер-7MAKU
16.03.2013
10/10
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This is my first DSLR camera and i could not be happier with my choice, The quality of the picture just out of the box is phenomenal. I just wish i had tossed out my point and shoot sooner and upgraded to a Nikon 3100 right when my daughter was born. But we will certainly make the most use out of it from now. I compared this Nikon and the Canon T3 obsessively for months but ended up going with this one because of the touted better video quality, and i can happily report that it is great in video too.I cant imagine having to go higher end for an amateur photographer for a very long time. The next step is really to get a few good lenses for panoramic photos on vacation like the Nikkor 55-200. I also borrowed a Tamron 12-24 for interior shots and the lens really made a difference in rendering real estate wide angle shots. A great camera all in all.
Скроменый эксперт
03.08.2013
8/10
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The Nikon D3100 can be used as a simple point and shoot camera in it's automatic mode or by using the command wheel it is instantly set up for special shots like portrait, fast action, children playing Etc. OR you can take complete control of aperture, shutter speed and other more technical details associated with digital photo processing.It's a good value for the money
НаноПилигрим-8JGNG
12.03.2013
10/10
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Every since High School, I've wanted to own a Nikon. I first took photos for our High School newspaper and annual staff with a Nikon the school owned. Since then I've had every brand out there. After only a few weeks, I can honestly say I am impressed with the quality, the options available, the countless features this particular model has, and the ease of use it allows. Most cameras are bulky or heavy, this one is "LOADED" with all the features you want, yet light and durable. While making terrific pictures for my current newsletter, I'm still reading about a new button or feature I haven't yet mastered. The price is unbeatable and for a college student on a budget, you can't do any better than Nikon D3100. The lens it comes with alone is Awesome! I am very happy that I finally bought something for me I didn't feel guilty about the price versus the value.
ТерраБот-0IHAY
08.10.2013
2/10
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When I received the camera I was rather chagrined to find that the camera body itself had gone dead. I suppose i can still take mental images?
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