Nikon D3100 Digital Camera Reviews

Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

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  • A Good Beginner SLR

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 16, 2012
    Pros: Easy to use for beginners. Manuals guide you. Auto mode works great.
    Cons: Night portraits are not easily taken unless user is aware of how to use settings.

    Summary: I have owned this camera for 1 1/2 years.  I find it great for portrait, candid and landscape shots but, it is bulky; manageable but great for the basics. Not ideal for long day usage due to weight on neck. You'll always need a bag to carry the body ... read more

  • A nice introduction to DSLR

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 31, 2012
    Pros: Beautiful photos
    Easy
    Smaller and lighter than most DLSR
    Sturdy
    Nice kitlens
    Cons: Investment for some
    Low-resolution screen
    No microphone input
    Bit plasticky
     

    Summary: I bought this DSLR sometime last year, and back then, I was used to using small, compact cameras. But buying Nikon D3100 changed my life, and how I viewed photography. I still use the Nikon D3100 for my family trips and vacations, but I also use ... read more

  • Nikon D3100 review

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 9, 2012
    Pros: easy to use, does a lot
    Cons: none

    Summary: I owned a Nikon D40 several years ago and loved it. Unfortunately I need some money so I got rid of it. Since I missed photography so much I did a bunch of research on a camera. I am not very experienced although I did do a lot of work with my D40 and ... read more

  • Great DSLR for beginners!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 1, 2012
    Pros: Very easy to use, awesome image and video quality, perfect size, durable, great lens selection
    Cons: Low battery life in live view, loud lens noise, recording time limit, no recording signals

    Summary: I have had the Nikon d3100 for about a month now, and I absolutely love it! Anyone beginning to show a love for photography should definitely consider purchasing this as their first DSLR. It is great for pictures of family, pets, nature, sports events, ... read more

  • First time buy a camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 15, 2011
    Pros: Take picure in all conditions(dark,bright)
    Cons: don't know yet

    Summary: This is my first time buying a Digital SLR. I have mainly used point and shoot cameras in the past and have always had fun taking pictures. I wanted to start digital photography as a hobby so I decided to buy a nicer camera. After reading many reviews ... read more

  • Nikon D3100 Digital Camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 14, 2011
    Pros: It is very durable, d it  fell into a lake, and is still functional.
    Cons: It is a little pricy and annoying to carry.

    Summary: I''ve bought this camera recently and has "two sides to the coins." This is great to take pictures of landscapes. It also makes a good gift for family friends who are interested in photography. I've had a lot of good times with the little time I've had ... read more

  • Good DSLR for a beginner

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 23, 2011
    Pros: good for beginnersgood price for DSLR
    Cons: battery life in liveview

    Summary: I have always envied those that could take amazing photographs; observing these people has led me to the same observation: they use DSLR cameras instead of the easier to use point-and-shoot varieties. I was always intimidated by these cameras so never ... read more

  • Nikon D3100, the best choice for a digital camera!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 20, 2011
    Pros: Clear pictures, easy to use, great size, big screen, many modes to choose from. 
    Cons: Cons: The price might throw you, but the outcome is truly worth it. 

    Summary: I recently bought the Nikon D3100, and am very impressed. The camera is easy to use, takes amazing pictures and is a great value for your money. Totally recommended! The Nikon d3100 is great for taking action pictures, nature pictures, pictures of kids, ... read more

  • Best purchase

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 2, 2011
    Pros: Everything!
    Cons: A little heavy and bulky. 

    Summary: I just bought this camera for my hobby and I'm amazed by this. The quality is amazing and you have many features to make your photos even better. (Changing color, light settings, color balance, even a fun fish eye effect!) The screen is big enough to see ... read more

  • WOW

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 8, 2010
    Pros: Easy to use, high quality video and pictures, live view 3in screen, good price
    Cons: No microphone port, over simplified menu may frustrate experienced photographers

    Summary: This is truly a best buy, at under $700(includes starter lens in most U.S. Stores) this camera has the features of a much more expensive DSLR. The 3100 features 1080p video recording and 14 megapixel photos. The auto focus can be a bit slow in video mode ... read more

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  • Best Camera I've Ever Had

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    Nov 16, 2012
    Pros: It is the perfect size and it is easy to use.
    Cons: I don't have any cons with this camera!

    Summary: This is the most wonderful camera I have ever had. I would suggest this camera to anyone who wants a high quality camera for a low

  • my first camera

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    Jul 27, 2012
    Pros: Instant on, Stunning image quality, excellent ergonomics ,  the presence of video.
    Cons: the lack of tapes to cover the lens (and you can lose.)

    Summary: This is my first camera, therefore prepared to buy in more detail - read the whole theory of the photos (shutter speed, aperture, etc.), read all the reviews of cameras in this price range, and realized that this model for me. Satisfied with purchase

  • Killer Camera for the Beginning to Intermediate

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    Apr 3, 2012
    Pros: -Inexpensive lenses
    -Great photo quality
    -Lots of shooting modes
    -Fast focus modes
    Cons: -No tethered-shooting support from Nikon 
    -No wireless remote support
    -No OEM battery grip available

    Summary: I bought this camera for my wife to learn on. It has been one year and this camera amazes me every time I see her photos. She, of course, has gotten better and better but the quality of the images are extraordinary. I still use an older model but the

  • excellent starter dslr!!!

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    Mar 16, 2012
    Pros: quick shutter, many lenses, guide mode, easy to operate,a perfect size
    Cons: the absence of a wireless remote for long exposures

    Summary: This is your perfect match if you are looking for an entry-level DSLR. The Nikon D3100 shoots quickly and takes very good shots! It even has a guide mode to walk you through every step to taking a great photo! Also, the many lenses that suit this camera

  • Perfect camera for beginners!!!

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    Jan 9, 2012
    Pros: It is light-weight. Has many different settings. Perfect for beginners. 1080P video.
    Cons: Auto-focusing in picked up in the audio while recording a video.

    Summary: I absolutely LOVE my Nikon D3100! My experience with this product has been great. I bought it because I have started into photography and needed an upgrade from my silly point-and-shoot camera. I would reccomend this camera to any photography lover and

  • Perfect DSLR for beginners.

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    Dec 3, 2011
    Pros: price, quality of pictures.Excellent for beginners.
    Cons: nothing

    Summary: Unbelievably easy in use, this DSLR takes amazing photos. Nikon D3100 is the best purchase for beginners.It comes in kit with 18-55mm lens, battery,strap and some other tools. The battery lives for quite a long time. If it switched on for some time,

  • What a Camera!

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    Nov 11, 2011
    Pros: All Nikon lenses fit it
    Cons: Small ( only for people with big hands)

    Summary: This camera does it all. And the best part is, almost every Nikon lens ever made fits it. So, get out those Nikon lenses from your old 60s slr and try them out on this gteat camera. They only downside is that it is a little small for big

  • A full-featured camera

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    Nov 5, 2011
    Pros: This small camera is really good.
    Cons: it really should be a video camera, not a DSLR.

    Summary: A full-featured camera, with plenty of things to learn- as a starting shutterbug, i have not found anything that I feel is lacking or substandard in this product. One thing that I have found that I am not clear as to the why is the limitation of 10

  • Wow but there are some negatives

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    Aug 20, 2011
    Pros: great shots
    Cons: hard to get good shots in all modes except automatic,

    Summary: When you see the great shots from this camera you expect them all to be the same and unfortunately they are not. I gave up on all modes except automatic because it was so hard to attain the perfect shot. Too dark in manual too light, not enough

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    Aug 11, 2011
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