Nikon D3100 Review - DX DSLR Camera

Description

For those of you looking for new digital DSLR camera, stop right here, this is the one. There are none of the drawbacks associated with the D3000. The fast buffer is never overwhelmed. Even when overloaded on purpose with continuous shots, the buffer will clear exceptionally fast (with ADL on if you're curious). High ISO image sensitivity is also superb. Just think about it, with Auto ISO on the range goes all the way up to 3200 - WHEW!, and there's no visible noise. You can shoot just about everything with it, but a SB 400 flash helps.  

Also the quality of the sensor has been greatly improved and has been changed from a CCD as in the D3000 to the greatly advanced CMOS processor. A lot more light is now captured with an expanded ISO range of 100 to 12,800 and has an upgraded 11-point auto focusing system that envelops a noticeably larger area of the viewfinder . This and the latest processor have better subject recognition and now provide for in-camera edition of videos.

The D3100 is targeted at beginners and still keeps attributes simple with FPS continuous shooting mode and a non-movable three-inch LCD. The guide mode still remains, but users can now save their image profiles to photograph with accustomed settings later.

Priced at $699.00 with with Nikon's customary18-55mm kit lens, the camera is can be to ordered through ebay .

The D3100 does not have a built in autofocus motor, only allowing Nikon lenses designated with AF-I and AF-S to be used in autofocus mode with the D40, D40X, D60, D3000, D3100 and D5000), and the lenses designated AF, AF-D, AF-G, or AF-N can only be used in manual focus mode. Many recent third-party lenses from Sigma, Tamron and Tokina now support compatible integrated focusing motors.

For Sigma, look for HSM - Hyper Sonic Motor
For Tamron, look for BIM - Built-In Motor for Nikon Cameras
And for Tokina, look for SD-M - Silent Drive-Module  autofocus motor.

Announced Aug 19, 2010 12/22/2010

14 MP CMOS Sensor (23.2 x 15.5 mm)
live View
Continuous AF in video mode/live view
3 inch Display (not swivel)
100 – 12800 ISO
ISO setting manual or automatic
11 AF points
new AF points configuration which should cover a very large portion of the viewfinder
full HD Video (1920 x 1080)
HD video: 1080p/24 and 720p 30/24
AVCHD video codec
new EXPEED2 processor
improved objects recognition for the AF control
improved in-camera menu
user can save picture profiles
in camera video editing capabilities
3 fps

• Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera
• EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
• MH-24 Battery Charger
• DK-5 Eyepiece Shield (Replacement)
• DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
• AN-DC3 Camera Strap
• BS-1 Hot-Shoe Cover
• BF-1B Body Cap
• Front & Rear Lens Caps
• ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
• Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM
• Camera Body: 1-Year Limited Warranty Valid in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
• Lens: 5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension)

Just Posted: Nikon D3100 in-depth review
Just Posted: Our review of the Nikon D3100. The latest in Nikon's popular line of entry-level DSLRs addresses the most obvious criticisms aimed at its predecessors - the lack of live view and video modes. There are also a series of tweaks and upgrades, including a 14Mp sensor, aimed at keeping the camera near the top of the sales charts. However, this beginner-friendly offering faces more competition than ever from the burgeoning mirrorless camera sector, so how does the little Nikon stack up.  Read the entire review at dpreview.com

PhotographyBLOG has published his review of the Nikon D3100, an entry-level Family digital SLR camera with 14.2MP (APS-C CMOS), PASM, Guide Mode, Scene Modes, Scene Auto Selector, Active D-Lighting, 11-point AF, 3.0-in. LCD (230K dots), RAW, Live View, and Full HD 1920 x 1080 @ 24 fps. You can read the Nikon D3100 review at: PhotographyBLOG.