Thanks to the improvements in features and build quality, the Nikon D3100 has reached a level of quality that surpasses its D3000 predecessor and that of any entry-level DSLR currently available. The addition of Live View, Full HD video, increasing the...
Good exposure for high contrast scenes, 14.2MP of resolution, which is extremely high for an entrylevel camera, Extremely userfriendly for beginners
Compare Prices, The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the D3000. Aimed squarely at the entrylevel DSLR camera market, it's certainly going to be a wakeup call for other manufacturers. The D3100 has 14.2MP and full HD movie mode. In general though, Nikon has made entrylevel cameras that lack specifications, but are fun and easy to use. How does the D3100 measure up?
This is a fine camera which will please not only beginners but will also appeal to those with a little more experience. Image quality is exceptional for an entry-level camera, and the D3100 more than holds its own in its class of camera. There are som...
Very good image quality, Unintimidating interface, but with plenty of manual control, Easily accessible Live View and Movie controls, Useful drive mode lever (unique on an SLR at this price level), Highly sophisticated AF system for the price, Easy manual selection of off-centre AF points, Unusually fast Live View AF for an SLR (but still relatively slow compared to mirrorless competitors), Lot
Slight tendency to overexpose in contrasty conditions, Buggy Live View / Movie Mode (movies aren't necessarily recorded at set aperture), Crude live view magnification is of little help for critical manual focus, No live histogram in live view, AF still a little sluggish in live view mode, full-time AF not very effective in live view or movies, Only direct external ISO control is via slightly i
The D3100 is the latest entry-level Nikon DSLR in a line that dates back four years to the D40 and, in arguably the biggest upgrade yet, gains two key features: live view and movie recording. Both of these were starting to look like awkward omissions,...
