Nikon D3100
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14 years ago
Nikon D3100
Nikon's presence in the entry-level DSLR market has been strong for many years, and following the success of the D60 and D3000 , the latest D3100 amps things up a couple of gears.
Pros:
- Guide Mode
- Full HD movie capture
- well-handled image quality
Cons:
- Pricier than many entry-level models
- no Depth of Field preview button
- limitations to movie capture
14 years ago
Nikon D3100 review
Make no mistake, the Nikon D3000 was a seriously good entry-level camera, fully justifying its position as Europe's top-selling DSLR for the first half of this year. But all good things come to an end and, more recently, the D3000 was showing its age with a complete lack of Live View, video capture...
14 years ago
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. With great handling for such a small SLR and impeccable image quality in practically every shot, the Nikon D3100 is both highly impressive and utterly...
13 years ago
Nikon D3100 DSLR Review
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
11 years ago
The D3100 is Nikon's replacement for the . Aimed squarely at the entry-level DSLR camera market, it's certainly going to be a wake-up call for other manufacturers. The D3100 has 14.2MP and full HD movie mode.
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
13 years ago
Nikon D3100 – Review
Nikon's D3100 is the baby of the company's extensive dSLR range " and baby is the operative word: this little camera really is light and compact, especially compared to the more upmarket models.
Pros:
- Compact size
- Outstanding control layout
- Very good images at the price
Cons:
- Needs G series ultrasonic lenses to autofocus
- Slightly slow AF on kit lens
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
The D3100 steps into the entry level position in Nikon's line-up featuring a new sensor with higher resolution than its predecessor's and an expanded sensitivity range. It also adds Live View shooting plus Full HD video recording.
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
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