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Nikon D3100
9.3 out of 10

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100 The D3100 is a DSLR camera from Nikon. It was an Read more

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Overall 9
9.0

Nikon D3100 DSLR Review

About.com
26 April 2013
  • Excerpt: The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the D3000. Aimed squarely at the entry-level market, it's certainly going to be a wake-up call for other manufacturers.
  • Pros: Good exposure for high contrast scenes, 14.2MP of resolution, which is extremely high for an entry-level camera, Extremely user-friendly for beginners
  • Cons: Simplified buttons make it hard to get to key features quickly, No stereo microphone input socket, High
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Expert Review

photo.net
25 July 2012
  • Excerpt: In the last several years, Nikon has been updating their 10MP, entry-level DSLR on an annual basis. In the past, the D40X, D60, and D3000 all share a version of the 10MP...
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Overall 9
9.0

Expert Review

PhotoRadar
8 March 2012
  • Conclusion: It's all very well having a posh specifications list and a barrow-load of features, but it's how they translate into photographic quality that's key.
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Nikon D3100

consumersearch.com
16 November 2011
  • Summary: Oddly, though, both Nikons lack standard exposure bracketing, where the camera takes three shots instead of one -- one normal, one at a slightly higher exposure and one
  • Pros: Great image quality for the price, Compact and lightweight, Easy for beginners to use
  • Cons: Lower resolution than newer Nikon D3200, Slower burst rate than D3200, Movie mode is limited, no external mic jack
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The Nikon D3100 is a DSLR aimed at beginners, but it harbors qualities that may attract experienced users, too.

digitalcamerainfo.com
4 November 2011
  • Conclusion: This is a lightweight camera that handles well, offers a great deal of control, and produces some very nice images without blinding the user with a glut of terminology
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Nikon D3100 Review

Photography Review
21 October 2011
  • Excerpt: The Nikon D3100 is one of the hottest digital SLRs on the market right now. The great price (under $600 with a lens), plenty of features, excellent image quality and...
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Nikon D3100 Review

Photography Review
20 October 2011
  • Conclusion: As a (semi) working pro photographer, I wasn’t that interested in the Nikon D3100. However, after using it for a couple days I am really impressed.
  • Pros: Costs less than $600 with a lens, Great image quality with exceptional white balance, Good for beginning digital SLR users, Full HD video with continuous auto focus, B...
  • Cons: Slow 3 frames-per-second burst rate, Continuous video auto focus isn’t great, People with big hands might feel it’s too small
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Overall 8
8.0

Nikon D3100

neocamera.com
29 September 2011
  • Summary: The D3100 is a refinement of the D3000 which now sits at the low-end of Nikon's entry-level DSLRs. The notable changes are a 14 megapixels sensor and 1080p video...
  • Pros: Very low image noise, Excellent white-balance, Conservative metering, Accurate autofocus system, Short shutter-lag, Good shot-to-shoot speed, Excellent time-to-first-s...
  • Cons: Slow autofocus, Uneven color response, Slight image softness, LCD glare when settings are changed, Live-View not exposure-priority, Microphone records camera noise, Im...
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Overall 7
7.0

Nikon D3100 Review

maximum pc
8 August 2011
  • Summary: Like earlier entry-level Nikon DSLRs, some older lenses that lack built-in motors won’t work with the camera.
  • Pros: Lightweight and compact; low cost; good low-light performance.
  • Cons: Body balance feels awkward; limited manual (but built-in guide is useful)
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Nikon D3100

imaging-resource.com
5 April 2011
  • Summary: The Nikon D3100 adds today's must-have Live View and Movie modes, both of which were conspicuously absent on the D3000.
  • Pros: Compact, comfortable body, Good ergonomics, plenty of well-positioned external controls, Dedicated Live View switch and Movie Record button, Drive mode switch reduces ...
  • Cons: No bracketing capability, Auto and Incandescent white balance very warm in tungsten lighting, No in-body image stabilization (but bundled kit lens has vibration reduct...
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