I was looking to upgrade from my previous non SLR digital camera. I had used a film SLR for many years and even this "entry level" camera had so much more in features than my film camera.

Easy To Use; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Fast Shutter Speed; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; High ISO Performance; Large Clear LCD

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Zooming? we are talking about a DSLR here, not a tiny sensor P&S camera. If you don't know what you are talking about, don't make such stupid, joke of the 21st century comments. DSLR doesn't deal in Number X zoom, it uses the term focal length to specify its reach, the 18-55mm lens that comes with a...

Nikon D3100 Review Nikon fixes the broken D3000, mostly Add a comment or send Thom feedback on this article. I'm going to try to keep this short, as there isn't a lot to talk about beyond what I've already written about low-end Nikon DSLRs.

Wide isn't wide . Nikon hasn't really produced a true wide angle that's small enough to complement this camera, Video is wobbly. Rolling shutter problems are about as bad as I've seen in a DSLR. Talking head videos are okay; roller blade action, not so much, Complicated for a beginner's camera .

Wide isn't wide . Nikon hasn't really produced a true wide angle that's small enough to complement this camera, Video is wobbly. Rolling shutter problems are about as bad as I've seen in a DSLR. Talking head videos are okay; roller blade action, not so much, Complicated for a beginner's camera .

This camera is perfect for beginners wanting to get into the world of digital photography.

Easy to use; great pictures and perfect for beginners

Battery life can be short-lived for the more invloved sessions

Never had a better camera. Within a reasonable price range, without going into the 'really expensive' cameras. Easy to use, after some practice you're taking shots like a pro. Would highly suggest for anyone that wants to step away from a traditional point-and-shoot camera.

price; ease of use.

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I got this camera for Christmas and I am loving it. In the specs it lists the battery being able to take up to 550 photos, but I got over $900 and with 2 bars remaining. It is great having the extra lens because the 55mm sometimes just doesn't make it. And to put it all together it is simple to use.

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 of its compact and lightweight successor.

I am new to DSLR and have briefly used this model in the past so thought of getting one for myself this Christmas.The camera is fantastic for beginners in photography as it's quite easy to set up and use.

Easy To Use; Excellent In Low Light; Great Resolution; Nice Features and Settings; Rugged

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I have owned this camera for 1 1/2 years. I find it great for portrait, candid and landscape s

Easy to use for beginners; Manuals guide you.

Night portraits are not easily taken unless user is aware of how to use settings

this was my first dslr. it is really easy to use and takes nice pictures. my only complaint is that the iso range is really small and when you go past 800 photos get really grainy. other than that its a good, cheap camera.