Name: Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm NIKKOR DX Lens & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: INKD3100K4
Price: 479.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.71 (1529 reviews)

Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm NIKKOR DX Lens & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Lens

Nikon D3100

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Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital SLR Camera w/18mm-55mm & 55-200 NIKKOR DX Lenses

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Top Rated Gear: Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm NIKKOR DX Lens & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Lens Color: Black, Configuration: Body & Lens, Format: APS-C Camera, Media Type: SD, Resolution: 14MP

This camera has been great in all areas that I have tried to shoot in. It captures the action with great color and is so easy to use!

Action!

Just a user that wants to upgrade from Point and Shoots to DSLR, but on a budget and don't want to spend too much on expensive lenses.

I wanted to upgrade from my point and shoot Sony, to a real DSLR, and I did quite a bit of research before deciding to go with Nikon. Found this camera for a good price on eBay, and it had a shutter count of only3,500, which is practically brand new. It only came with the kit lens (18-55mm VR), which takes decent pictures. On full auto, the camera takes very soft pictures, which is fine in a pinch. But as I've learned to balance aperture control, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity, I've begun to improve. I also purchased a fast Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f1.8G prime lens and a 55-200mm VR lens. Now, my pictures have begun to improve and have taken some great shots. Like others have said, this is an entry level camera that is an excellent tool to learn photography on, while taking great pictures. Now, I don't even look at the automatic settings anymore, and prefer manual/aperture/shutter priority modes. Going away from the automatic setting is like taking off the training wheels of a bicycle.

I could care less about video, because I have a cell phone and a dedicated video camera for video.

This is a great camera for beginners like me to learn on.

Upgrading from a Point and Shoot camera - my first DSLR

My wife and I got this camera over 4 years ago, and we absolutely love it. It has over 40,000 clicks on it, and still going strong! We have learned how to take more advanced photos, partly with help from the Guide mode. It's raw files offer adequate color range for processing some incredible photos - landscape and family type shots. We've mostly used the kit lens, which worked for most of our needs. Movies looks great (except for lens focus noise, inherent with anything without a dedicated mic), but we shot mostly pictures.

My only qualm with this camera is high ISO noise/light sensitivity. I've been pushing the boundaries with it over the last year, and wishing for more... so I upgraded to a D610, which I love even more.

Great Entry Level DSLR

I bought this SLR camera so I could take really nice pics of my kids playing different sports. I LOVE this camera! Its so easy to use, even for a newby like myself. Totally worth every penny!!!

New to the SLR world

I always liked the convenience of a pocket camera in my business shooting 100 - 200 photos a day of dogs I care for.  I wanted to improve my picture taking so I bought this camera on the advice of Ken Rockwell.  It's got all sorts of great features if you want to get finicky, but just set on auto it is so easy to use I can hardly believe it.  Now I'm taking 300 - 400 pix a day and the quality of them has improved tenfold.  My clients absolutely love the pictures I'm emailing to them.  The Nikon D3100 has made it so easy for me!  It's a real quality camera, very fast to capture my always moving subjects, and super simple to use.

I Love this camera!

I am a Professional Photographer turned High School Photography Instructor.  I bought 4 more D3100's and couldn't be happier.  These cameras are great learning tools and hold up to some serious handling (25-30 High School students per day).  Including the 55-200mm lens to the package gives me about more flexibility in what I can teach my classes.  I am very happy with this camera and highly recommend it to students or those getting started in photography

Great package with a great price!

This camera is amazing. It takes great pictures and has great focusing abilities. I do appreciate that it comes with 2 different t size lenses. To get you started

GREAT STARTER PACK

I am a semi Pro Photographer and I have some very very expensive equipment. I take very good care of this equipment and generally only use is for commissioned shoots or important personal events. The usual substitution for a DSLR is a point and shoot or a mirrorless camera but I am not the biggest point and shoot fan and I am really really disappointed with Nikon's 1 series. So what I usually do is I have an older Intro Level DSLR to take with me everywhere and if anything happens too it, well darn but no biggy. I recently replaced my old D60 with the D3100 and so far I absolutely love it. It is an intro level camera so we are talking bare bones and basic and with all things you do get what you pay for but I make no apologies for this little trooper. If you are looking for an intro level DSLR as a first DSLR or to upgrade from an aging model then look no further. The D3000 series is an excellent line. It has all of the auto modes you could ever ask for for the newbies so do not be intimidated by the idea of this being too much camera for you it is incredibly user friendly. But my favourite part is that this camera grows with you as you develop your skill and knowledge. So get to know it, take some classes, get some more kit to expand your abilities but have no doubt it will keep up with you every step of the way. To be fair this is not a camera I would take on commissioned shoots but even then get the right lighting and the right lens and there really is no reason you couldn't if you wanted. My only bones to pick with the D3100 are that for video (and I shoots stills, I could hardly care less) the sound and the auto focus are terrible but again you get what you pay for and this model was never really intended to be strong in video. If you are looking for a video capable intro level camera then you will love the D5000 series with much better sound and auto focus. And the only actual legitimate complaint I have with the D3100 is there is no Inferred sensor to allow wireless remote control. Why? Why would you do that you have always had it in you DSLRs, why cut it from this model? Fortunately Nikon fixed this issue in the D3200 and D3300 models. Two amazing intro level DSLRs in their own right.

So aside from one mirror annoyance I have to say, great job Nikon I am a life long Nikon shooter but I know, love and use most other brands as well, still I am pleased I chose Nikon for my kit. If you are looking for an intro Level DSLR the D3100 and it's successors the D3200 and D3300 are excellent choices that are perfect for complete beginners and grow with you every step of the way.

Almost all I would want from an intro level DSLR

Awesome camera! Good for people moving from film to D-SLR, or professional photographers. Easy to use, high quality, great pictures!

D3100

The D3100 is a good start for those want to venture into DSLR. It has all the basic features to learn the rope of taking great digital photographs.

Great start with DSLR

Just received camera. Pleased with package and instructions. After some time will be better able to determine the numbers of stars involved. From what limited time involved it would appear a very favorable rating will be forth coming.

New user

Easy to use and understand amazing performance. A Great Companion

Execllent product Nikon D3100

I got this camera as a birthday/christmas present and I couldn't be happier with it! Not only does it take amazing photos and videos, but it's super easy to use and it has so many fun features!! This camera came with two different types of lenses and the standard battery/charger. As someone who has recently taken up photography as a hobby and loves to travel, this camera is definitely worth it and has come in handy for fun adventures as well as school projects. If you want a great DSLR to start out with, I'd recommend this camera/model.

I love this camera

I bought this camera two days ago only but the options that I have explored are really making me fall in love with this machine :D in short in can say BEST CAMERA !

Nothing else can be asked !

Almost inmediatelly was stolen my Nikon D80, had to buy a D3100, did not have enough money for something else at the time. but what a great surprise... Excellent picture quality, very easy and intuitive controls, allows great learning thanks to their guide mode. and given its size and weight makes it very comfortable to carry around ... a very good camera to start and continue

My second nikon

Okay, I just got this camera as a Chirstmas gift from my father. I have taken all of my photos on my camera phone. In which the count exceeds 1000 plus photos. I took this picture of my puppy. I was just so shocked at how it looked like a professional photograher took the photo. I absolutely love this camera. Once you read the basic user instructions or even without it.. You will never go wrong for paying more money for this camera.

I Love Taking Pictures

I really enjoy this camera. I just got it for Christmas, and it has been wonders ever since. All of the features and simple to use, and they have step by step instructions in the manual. I would recommend this camera to anyone i know!

Great Camera, Easy To Use!

My Nikon D3100 red have stolen my heart on February 14, 2013 which was Valentine's day also two days before my second professional wedding photography shoot since then this month marks ten months of having this DSLR and it really has impacted and change my photography career for the better plus I really don't have problems with it whenever I shoot just pure enjoyment thanks Nikon for making this camera also my DSLR about be a year old in two months lol

My first DSLR and my first love

The first time when I using the camera.. I fall in love with this model immediately. After that, I keep saving money just wanted to buy this camera. Now my camera have been with me about 2 years. I feel so happy to have this camera. Through this camera, I really learnt a lot of tips & skills. :)

The First DSLR Camera In My Life.

Easy to use, features are spot on; not too burdensome and very effective. Highly recommend.

Great, affordable SLR

I have this for 3 yrs now and i am really pleased by its performance. Not too complex, very easy to operate DLSR. Best for people like me to are not pro but still want quality photos. Its buttons are intuitive and has very useful software bundled for FREE.

Best DLSR for me!

My wife and I absolutely love this camera. The D3100 is our first experience with a digital SLR and we couldn't be happier. It was easy to learn how to use this camera and it takes beautiful pictures and videos.

Lots of camera for the money

So far I love the D3100. I need to do a lot more practice with it though. Will love taking it to the beach for some great pictures.

Great Camera

Easy to use.
Well thought out.
Clear instructions

Great bang for the buck

Before I bought a coolpix L820, and I was astonish with the results, now that I have this DSLR I love it. I think I can do anything that I need or that I can guess. I love this beautiful camera. I recomend every Nikon product, for me is the best brand in photograph.

Amazing and non expensive camera. I love it

I bought this camera just over 2 years ago. The price was right and the functionality of it was just what I needed. I have been so impressed with the camera and have had no problems. I will be upgrading cameras in the future as I have become much better with my photography. All in all, a must get for beginners or those who seek a camera that isn't bulky.

Lightweight, Good Pictures

Purchased for general use recreational photography.  This is our first DSLR camera.  It's only a couple of weeks old, and we have not explored all of the many settings and options provided within the camera, but it is simple to start taking pictures right away.  Charge & install the battery, install the memory card, set camera to "auto" and start taking great pictures.

Simple, right out of th ebox!

Have only had the D3100 a few weeks but it's a great camera. Loaded with features and the built in guide helps in so many ways to master those features. All of us newcomers to an SLR are mystified by many of the features but think of a shot you would like to take, step through the shooting guide, the camera is automatically set up and you gain the mastery to move on to even more challenging shots. It's magic !

I would do it all over again

I have had this baby for a little over two years and it is still working pretty good! I've dropped it once (not too bad), and it still works like a charm. I take it with me wherever I go, and it's easy to travel with. The 18-55 lens has given me beautiful photos! I love the in-camera editing features, like turning the photos into black and white, cropping, and other basic editing. I think this camera is best for beginners; this was my first dslr, and it was one of the best purchases that I have ever made! When I first got it, I didn't even read the instructions, I just played with it. And it was really easy (shooting manual and automatic), so if you're a beginner and you want a less expensive (yet high quality camera), definitely buy it!

The D3100

I did a good deal of research before purchasing this item and all that homework paid off.  This is a fantastic little camera.  The kit zoom lens is OK for things that aren't too distant but for my daughter's soccer pictures, I needed a bigger one so I bought it seperate.  Otherwise the pictures are beautiful and it is completely idiot proof as I learn this new hobby.  Maybe after a few years of honing my skill I may move up but for right now, taking family photos and trying my hand at some creative shots, I couldn't be happier!

Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm NIKKOR DX Lens & 55-200mm NIKKOR DX Lens

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