Nikon D3100 Review
By Brian Jones
A high-quality entry-level digital SLR camera, this Nikon model will satisfy photographers from a beginner to intermediate level with its intuitive controls and fantastic picture quality. Now that the D3200 is out, the price has dropped to around $450. That’s an excellent deal for a starter DSLR. The video shooting capabilities are extremely sharp and smooth at 1080p HD, which would look amazing on a big-screen TV. With a fast shutter speed capable of shooting continuous shots at three frames per second, you won’t miss any of the action. The ISO levels are also very high, letting you get shots even in dark settings.
Strengths
Large 3-inch screen with one-touch buttons for live viewing and movie capture 1080p HD video Wide ISO range 100 to 3200; expandable up to 12,800 Intuitive controls 11-point autofocus Shoots 3 frames per second Weaknesses Included kit lens works only so well with low-lit indoor and action shots Film shakiness would be best reduced with a tripod Lacks a depth of field preview |
Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera… See more about Brian |