Summary: Considering that you can get the D3100 for $250 less than Canon's Rebel T2i, the D3100 stacks up well against that top dog of the entry level.
Excerpt: Entry-level (APS-C) digital SLR Nikon has enjoyed plenty of success in recent years in the entry-level sector, although in the last year or so, the specifications of its
Summary: In short, the Nikon D3100 is an excellent entry-level camera. The only real detraction from this camera is the crippled video capture mode, which fails to completely
Summary: The new 14 Megapixel sensor records noticeably finer details than 10 Megapixel models, while noise levels are kept in check at high sensitivities – indeed as you'll see
Pros: 14 Megapixel sensor with great quality., Friendly goal-oriented GUIDE mode., 1080p HD video with autofocusing., Decent metering and 11-point AF system.
Cons: Relatively expensive for an entry-level DSLR., Continuous AF in movies can be slow and noisy., No bracketing, DOF preview or AF with non AF-S lenses., Changing multipl...
Conclusion: As a pure camera, the D3100 is an excellent choice. Unfortunately DSLRs are now rated on their ability to capture high-def videos—for better or worse.
Pros: Terrific 14.2MP stills, Noise well under control at high ISOs, Good ergonomics, menu system
Cons: Mic picks up lens noise when shooting videos, Jelly effect when panning, No USB cable supplied
Summary: Although the D3100 may stretch the ‘entry-level' price point (thus its biggest drawback on the score board), it equally stretches the sheer amount of specification you're
Conclusion: August 19, 2010: The staff at the public relations department of Nikon UK Ltd had already had a busy morning issuing press releases via the web by the time I arrived at
Excerpt: The Nikon D3100 ups the D3000’s megapixel ante from 10.2 megapixels to 14.2, adds Live View, video capture, and support for all functions of AI-P Nikkor lenses except
Excerpt: The 14.2 megapixel Nikon D3100 digital SLR is the upgrade of the chunkier Nikon D3000, Europe’s best selling DSLR, according to its manufacturer, so expectations are high