Nikon D3100
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15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Review
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 serve the needs of the consumer (no reliable autofocus) or enthusiast (no manual exposure controls) as a video camera.
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Review
Here we test the new D3100 entry-level Nikon DSLR with a new 14.2 megapixel sensor, Live View and a full HD 1920x1080 / 1080p, 24fps video recording.
Pros:
- 14.2 megapixel sensor with low noise
- Lowest price DSLR with full HD Video
- Very good ISO performance
- Good battery life
- Excellent video
- Easy to use with built in guide
- Quiet shutter – with additional quiet live view option
Cons:
- Only autofocuses with AF-S lenses
- Continuous shooting not available with flash
- 3fps continuous shooting beginning to look dated
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Review
Nikon D3100 Review - The Nikon D3100 looks to raise the bar for entry-level DSLRs. But just how good is it? What Digital Camera's Nikon D3100 review digs below the surface to try and find out...
Pros:
- Guide mode
- featured specification
Cons:
- Price
- no DoF preview
- no focus switch
15 years ago
D3100 SLR Review with Full Size Sample Images
Oct 26th. We have now had the opportunity to review the Nikon D3100 and have included a gallery of Nikon D3100 SLR sample images taken with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR zoom standard kit lens. The Nikon D3100 is a successor to the popular Nikon D3000 introduced last year.
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
Absolutely superb image quality, a top video mode and great handling make this a deserving award winner
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
Nikon's D3100 is the company's latest entry-level DSLR. Announced in August 2010, it's the successor the best-selling D3000 and makes several key upgrades to that model. Most notably the new D3100 now features Live View and video recording facilities – indeed it becomes the first Nikon DSLR (hotly...
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 multiple settings requires many clicks
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 review
With sales of micro-system cameras (MSCs) increasing, the position of the MSC's direct competitor, the entry-level DSLR, comes under the spotlight. While Nikon has hinted that it is looking into launching an MSC model, nothing has been announced yet.
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 review
A very solid performer, but lacks a killer feature to make it stand out from the pack
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Review
Old-school photographers will embrace the Nikon D3100's sharp stills and classic design, but noisy video keeps it out of the big leagues with competing models.
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
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
A year after releasing the D3000, the last SLR to use the ageing 10-Megapixel CCD, Nikon has revamped its entry-level model with the updated D3100.
Pros:
- Impeccable image quality up to 1600 ISO and very good up to 3200 ISO
- 1080p Full HD video
- Well-made and pleasant to handle
- General responsiveness
Cons:
- Screen displays just 230,000 dots
- ISO Auto: confusing handling
- Autofocus only with AF-S lenses
- Very warm white balance under halogen lighting
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