Nikon D3100

[Ratpack]

Anyone have one in their hands yet and can give a quick honest review? I am thinking of replacing my D50 with it.

 

[YEKCIM]

You may have seen this already...

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3100/D3100A.HTM

Note that the D3100 lacks an in-body AF motor, so if you have any non-AFS lenses, they won't autofocus on the D3100.

How about the new D7000, which is supposed to be announced tomorrow, instead?

Check: www.nikonrumors.com

~Ed

 

[ssanders79]

Aside from it being a new camera your sort of dropping from a mid level to an entry level DSLR. Granted the D3100 > D50 being that is what 4ish years newer.

Just my two cents as I one day hope to upgrade from my D40 to a D300S (or equiv. at the time)

 

[handicap18]

The D50 was the entry level camera when it came out. Its not a mid-level (aka: D70, D70s, D80, D90) camera body.

I do agree with Yekcim about the focus motor. I too would look at the next model up just to keep the focus motor in the body. But then again, I upgraded from the D50 to the D300.

If the D7000 is the D90's upgrade, then that would be a nice upgrade. The D3100 wont give you to much more over the D50 other than an improved sensor and a few other small stuff. Not sure if its worth it, IMHO.

 

[Ratpack]

Thanks all, I did not realize the focus motor was not in the body. I will check out the D7000 and see what it has to offer.

 

[denise]

so in reading this and all the other posts about the new D7000, I really don't know what to do....
I have a D40X...that being said, I thought I wanted the D5000. I really like the fact that the viewing screen folds down for those times when you have to hold the camera above you to get a shot.
Now the D3100 is about to be out and then the D7000. (neither have that feature)
What would be the next step up for me to go? Is a D5000 really a step up? What should this poor girl do?

 

[JeansG]

I have a question!

For somehow who's peeking out of Point and Shoots and slowly going into DSLR is the Nikon D3100 a good camera for a beginner? I've gone to countless of forums asking people and it's mostly a vague response or a cold one. xwx

So I would like to know peoples opinions and suggestions to it? Does it take good pictures without a lot of buttons needed to be pressed?

 

[DVC Mike]

I have a question!

For somehow who's peeking out of Point and Shoots and slowly going into DSLR is the Nikon D3100 a good camera for a beginner? I've gone to countless of forums asking people and it's mostly a vague response or a cold one. xwx

So I would like to know peoples opinions and suggestions to it? Does it take good pictures without a lot of buttons needed to be pressed?

Yes, a Nikon D3100 would be an excellent DSLR for a beginner.

 

[JeansG]

Yes, a Nikon D3100 would be an excellent DSLR for a beginner.

Thank you, Mike! I'm seriously considering purchasing one then!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have a question!

For somehow who's peeking out of Point and Shoots and slowly going into DSLR is the Nikon D3100 a good camera for a beginner? I've gone to countless of forums asking people and it's mostly a vague response or a cold one. xwx

So I would like to know peoples opinions and suggestions to it? Does it take good pictures without a lot of buttons needed to be pressed?

All of the consumer and prosumer DSLR's (which includes the Nikon D3100) will have an automatic setting that can be used and will pretty much make the camera operate like a point and shoot without having to do more than have that setting selected on the dial and composing the picture and pressing the shutter release button. Nikon/Canon/Sony/Pentax/Olympus etc.

That gives a nice option and if/when you wish to take more control with settings yourself you can do that also.

 

[JeansG]

All of the consumer and prosumer DSLR's (which includes the Nikon D3100) will have an automatic setting that can be used and will pretty much make the camera operate like a point and shoot without having to do more than have that setting selected on the dial and composing the picture and pressing the shutter release button. Nikon/Canon/Sony/Pentax/Olympus etc.

That gives a nice option and if/when you wish to take more control with settings yourself you can do that also.

Thank you, Kathy! I've used a Point and Shoot from Canon, but I think I'll be switching for this Nikon now! Thanks for the help! I'm really looking for an easy to handle camera, since I'm coming from Point and Shoots and into cameras that give better quality pictures (and has video too!) so the Nikon D3100 seems like a good idea! (Especially since I really want to try the DSLRs!)

 

[allie7]

I just bought a Nikon D3100 yesterday, and I love it. I don't see how you could possibly go wrong with this camera. I say go for it.

 

[JeansG]

I just bought a Nikon D3100 yesterday, and I love it. I don't see how you could possibly go wrong with this camera. I say go for it.

Oh, great! How does it work indoors? It's the quality of the picture better than it would be with a point and shoot? Is it heavy? I'm so tempted to buy it this upcoming Cyber Monday.

 

[DizFan101]

I am interested in the D3100 as well and thinking about purchasing it with my inheritance money from my grandma. (God Rest Her Soul).

Is it noisy?

 

[photo_chick]

The D50 was the entry level camera when it came out. Its not a mid-level (aka: D70, D70s, D80, D90) camera body.

The D50 was entry level, but the D70, 80 and 90 followed that line. The D40 and the following cameras in that branch of the line were designed to be a lower class than the D50 was. Like with Canon the Rebel XS is a lower class than the Rebel XT.

OP- whether or not it's a step down depends on what features you use on your current camera. I know I couldn't do that kind of back step, but some people can.