Nikon D3100
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15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Review
Nikon's new entry level DSLR offers nice still image quality with good high ISO performance all rolled in to a compact and light DSLR. The 18-55mm kit lens is a solid if unspectacular performer with average AF times, but generally good image quality and a very usable close focus distance.
Pros:
- Good color
- image quality
- Light and compact DSLR
- Decent kit lens
Cons:
- Short video record time
- Noticeable rolling shutter
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
The 14.2-megapixel Nikon D3100 is a great entry-level digital SLR, and at $699.95 (list, with 18-55mm lens) it's the least-expensive D-SLR to capture 1080p video. It also includes a feature no other D-SLR has-continuous autofocus during video recording, which makes the D3100 feel like a camcorder...
Pros:
- Inexpensive
- Great image quality
- Large 3-inch LCD
- Continuous autofocus during still and video shooting
- Helpful Guide mode for new users
- Small body (for a D-SLR)
Cons:
- Audible noise from lens when refocusing during video recording
- No microphone input
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 review
The D3100 is a good all-rounder but lacks the spark to set it aside from the crowded entry-level DSLR bracket.
Pros:
- Small and light
- Quick autofocus
- Good photo quality
Cons:
- No stereo sound or manual controls for video
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
If you've already decided on an entry-level DSLR, the chances are you'll be considering Nikon and Canon. The Nikon D3100 is an excellent all-rounder, and well worth the money.
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
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
The Nikon D3100 is an entry-level DSLR on the higher end of that category's price range. However, it has a great set of features for a beginner photographer and decent image quality.
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
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 capability with autofocus. It is a relatively compact DSLR with the most basic feature set.
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-shot
- Generally good ergonomics
- Full HD video with autofocus
- Good build quality
- Easily usable with gloves on
Cons:
- Slow autofocus
- Uneven color response
- Slight image softness
- LCD glare when settings are changed
- Live-View not exposure-priority
- Microphone records camera noise
- Impossible to setup video framing
- Limited interface control
- No exposure bracketing
- Odd Auto ISO behavior
- Exposure steps always 1/3...
15 years ago
Nikon D3100 Review
This review got off to a bad start: the DX format camera arrived just before a long holiday break... without...
15 years ago
Nikon D3100
A well-rounded DSLR that offers a large set of features for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts.
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