Nikon D3100 Review: Easy-To-Use DSLR Camera

The D3100 is a reasonably priced, lightweight, and compact digital SLR camera manufactured by Nikon. Key features include a 14.2 MP CMOS DX-format sensor, a 3x NIKKOR 18-55mm VR image stabilization zoom lens, and an intuitive on-board assistance (which includes Guide Mode). Its 14.2 MP image sensor delivers crystal clear images with stunning detail, even for large-print formats. On the other hand, the NIKKOR lens ensures fast and precise auto-focus, vivid color, striking contrast, and crisp detail. Thanks to the VR image stabilization technology, the lens also produces incredibly sharp images and videos.

With the Nikon D3100 digital SLR camera, you can capture crisp images and shoot remarkable Full HD 1080p videos (up to 1920 x 1080 pixels of resolution) with sound and full-time auto-focus, all in best quality. With an ISO range of 100 to 3200 (expandable to 12800-Hi2), shooting in low light conditions will not be a problem. When there is not enough light around you, the built-in flash will pop up automatically to assist you. While you can opt for the Landscape, Portrait, Neutral, Vivid, Standard, or Monochrome mode to add a personal touch to your snapshots, the In-Camera Image Editing feature gives you the advantage to edit them without having to connect the camera to a computer.

The camera is also equipped with Nikon’s latest EXPEED 2 image processing engine, which manages the color, contrast, exposure, speed, and noise of each of your images. The active D-lighting helps you to restore amazing details in pictures shot in shadows and highlights. There are 6 Automatic Exposure Scene Modes you can choose to capture beautiful results: Landscape, Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Child, and Close-Up. Choose one and be creative with various challenging environments. However, if you can’t be bothered to choose which mode to use, just activate the Scene Recognition System and the camera will automatically choose the ideal setting for the given condition.

While packed with amazing features for satisfying results, the camera is user-friendly as well. Its easy to use Guide Mode comes with intuitive controls and on board assistance to help you to take stunning pictures step by step. Thanks to its compact and lightweight design, you can take the Nikon D3100 wherever you want. You can get one for as low as $599.00 from any major online retailer. This DSLR is truly a bargain for those who need an affordable camera with great performance.