Customer Ratings & Reviews

I'm a DSLR newbie and this has been a great entry level camera.

Good product. I will recommend to other potential buyers.

Best buy made this item a Great value for the price!!

It is a good camera for the price. Good starter...

The Nikon D3100 represents my jump from Point-and-Shoot cameras to digital SLRs. It's an attempt to take better, more visually stunning photos - and the Nikon has definitely set me on that path. I chose it over the Canon mostly because of things that were specific to me - button locations and comfort with the menus on the back of the camera. I also liked the intuitive pictures that show the impact of setting adjustments. I'm still learning the use the camera, and while the learning curve isn't as steep as I FEARED, it's definitely something to consider when making the "jump" from the point-and-shoot realm. Of course, you can just select a Mode ("Auto" for instance), and the camera will take gorgeous pictures - and that's a good confidence builder. But a good point-and-shoot will do the same thing! So when I look at the reasons to go out and buy an SLR, it boils down to the adjustable settings and the ability to "play" with the camera to create exciting and unique visual effects. That's been the part that's been hard to learn. The picture quality is amazing. My wife and I have been "fiddling" with it for a few weeks now, with our biggest usage coming at our son's soccer games. There are still some things to learn about how to operate it properly, but once we hit some pictures correctly...WOW! The colors, the details, the image quality, it was all amazing. I've sat down with a much more experienced friend who has been working with Digital SLRs for a long time. He was very impressed with the features present on this camera at this price point, given that these features usually appeared on cameras costing $1000+ just a couple of years ago. My Nikon was also much lighter than his Canon, which was a shock to him as well. Seeing that, I realized that this is not just an entry-level option, but a camera that has the ability to lead me in my growth as an SLR photographer.

All my life I have loved taking pictures. First started with a cell phone, then I got a point-n-shoot. I decided it was time for an upgrade. I decided to go with D3100 over D5000 because it seems it has better features. It is real easy to use and if you know a bit about DSLR then you wont have trouble using this. If you have couple extra hundreds of dollars then go with D5100. But this camera is great. Just get your self a wide angle lens and zoom lens and you're good to go! The only thing that I truly wish it had is EV bracketing. If you love HDR photography then bracketing is a great tool to have. It is not necessary but it helps. You will just have to adjust EV manually. PRO: Great photos Easy to use and set up with shortcut buttons Long battery life CON: No EV Bracketing! (make sure you get a 30MB/s memory card) long exposures take long to write on slower card.

I have been a camera owner now for about 7 years (keep in mind I am only 22) and I've had 2 regular digital cameras prior to this one (1 Nikon, 1 Canon). My parents recently bought me this camera as a graduation present and I LOVE it! I just graduated college and I've taken up photography as a hobby! This a wonderful camera if you aren't going into photography as a career, but want an upgrade from the regular digital camera. This camera has AMAZING battery life, outstanding photo quality and it is very easy to use! This camera was not purchased through Best Buy but I got the same package deal offered here and the entire package is wonderful. I would highly recommend this camera if you are interested in exploring different areas of photography and just want amazing photos!

This is a god camera except for the fact that the lens line-up is poor when you compare it withe canon line.

This camera had the features and functions that I need and expect from a consumer grade DSLR camera. The controls are easy to use and straight forward, with very little that is not intuitive if you have used a Nikon camera before. I like to silent shutter option as this camera is used in performance spaces occasionally. The lens are Nikon so they are as expected, the highest quality. The battery like is very good, and the form factor is well balanced with both lens that come with this outfit. The built in flash is as expected. Good at close range. If you need to photograph with a flash at distance you will want to get an additional flash unit, but that is normal. Overall I recommend this camera for novice to semi-pro. It could even be used by a Pro as a good backup camera.

Although this is Nikon's entry level SLR camera, it does 99% of what most users actually need and use. Yes, there are features and reasons to buy higher in the line, but your pictures will be no better unless you really understand how to use some of the more advanced features. Don't get caught up in the fact that the D90 has a feature and the D3100 doesn't unless you know that you need that feature....and in almost every case, if you're honest, you don't need it. Buying a d90/D7000 will mean having a more expensive, heavier camera around your neck. Don't believe the marketing words :amateur camera, semi-pro camera, etc. The D3100 will do an excellent job for almost everyone. If you want to spend more, invest in lenses, not a more expensive body. Easy to use...it has fully automatic modes, or you can make all the adjustments yourself. Use it with the wonderfully light 35mm 1.8 lens which is an excellent lens and you have a lightweight but very powerful camera capable of excellent pictures in almost any situation. Highly recommended (even to those who are considering buying a D5000,D90 or D7000). As far as video...if you want to take video, buy a video camera. It's always nice to have video capability just in case though.

This is my first DSLR camera. I was strictly a point and shoot person. I've had the camera for almost two months now and have found the learning curve between this camera and a point & shoot is a bit overwhelming. However, with some help, I have begun to close the gap. I can't believe the photos it takes. When I purchased this camera, it came with a great bundle of two lens and a case and an awesome price. Please note, I strongly suggest you buy a comparable SD card with good memory (I bought a SanDisk Extreme III 8GB Secure Digital (SD) Media Card, Class 10) especially if you plan on using the camera for shooting video. The camera (unless you manage to get one in a bundle deal) does not include an SD card and you will definitely need one. Make sure you get nothing less than a Class 6 card. I got mine for around $50 at Best Buy. Since then, I've added a Nikon Circular Polarizing Lens. Unfortunately, Best Buy did not have this in stock. However, our shopping experience was outstanding. The store's Online/Onsite representative was very helpful getting us the camera and a store salesman to show us SD cards. I love the camera. I wish I would have had it on our trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN last fall. I truly think if you're a beginner to DLSR cameras, this is your camera. Though I have only shot a few short videos of our dogs. The video quality is great. One other note, that people normally ask is "how is the battery life?" I have had no problem. The battery when fully charged has let me taken over 600 shots.

Anyone looking for a great digital SLR camera, look no further. This one is GREAT. Easy to use, yet still allows you all the functions of a professional camera. The camera takes the best pictures and it's so easy to correct any flaws (red eye, etc.). I wasn't a fan of Nikon cameras before, but I am hooked now. If you make changes to a picture on the camera, it doens't delete or change the original, it makes a copy. This allows you the comfort to know you can always go back to your original picture if you want to. My wife wasn't a fan of getting an SLR camera at first (too difficult to use), but now she won't put it down. Put it on Auto, point and shoot. It's really that easy. I can't wait to get outside and take pictures. The instruction manual is so easy to read and gives you great examples of what the settings should be in various situations (light, dark, sports, kids, etc.). This is a MUST HAVE camera for anyone who wants to upgrade to a new, better camera.

I've used Nikon cameras since 1969. The D3100 is my first DSLR. I found it easy to use, light weight and with many, many features built right into the firmware. I can use it on full automatic for snap shots or I can control shutter speed and/or aperture. The standard 18mm - 55mm zoom Nikor lens provides sharp, crisp images. I bought this camera because I wanted to experiment with HDR photography. I'm doing this with success but, on the D3100 you must manually change the EV (over-exposure/under-exposure). I've since learned that more expensive Nikons have an auto-bracket feature. I can only hope that Nikon will offer a firmware update that includes this feature ...someday.

I have been shopping around for a new camera for some time. I have looked into the Sony NEX-5, Canon t1i and t2i and the Nikon D5000 all of which seem to be great cameras. However they all seemed to lack certain things I wanted in a camera whether that was a feature, accessories or price they didn't seem to offer the full package. It was when I was going through my twitter feed that I heard about the new line of Nikon cameras coming out (D3100 and D7000) when I knew the decision became easy. The Nikon D3100 offers a full featured camera with great video and all of the needed accessory offerings at a great starting price. It is also light, compact and very easy to use. The camera is far more capable than I will be able to use which is nice knowing that my photos and videos will keep getting better. As a first time DSLR owner I am very pleased with this camera and look forward to using it on a regular basis. My only recommendation to those looking to get one is add the 4yr warranty to get the accidental protection to ensure your camera is taken care of if anything comes up.

I got the Nikon 3100 and what an amazing camera it is. I am able to shoot in extremely dark settings and it comes out bright and not nearly as grainy as I thought it would be. When you're outside, the camera is perfect...lightweight, easy to use and everything ends up in focus. The zoom lens is very responsive and is quick to focus. The camera has enough features for advanced users and is easy enough for beginners to shoot and get the photos they are looking for. There even is a video mode on the camera and it looks like it shoots clear HD videos, although I can't say for sure because I have yet to use that feature. Great camera and worth every penny.

Disappointed generally, bought for vacation and battery charger did not work. Could not replace where I was.

I was in search of a new camera and did a lot of research on the Nikon website. I had already decided on the Nikon brand, the dilemma was, which one? After deciding the D3100 was perfect for my needs, I set out to see what other people were saying about it. The glowing reviews on this site convinced me, along with pictures reviewers posted that they took with their D3100's. When I went to my nearest Best Buy to purchase this camera, along with other products I was in the market for, it was nice to find out it was one sale for just under $600. I love this camera. Once I did a little experiment picture taking around the house, and reading the manual that came with it, I was thrilled at the ease of using this camera. I'm visiting family out of state for Thanksgiving and this camera will be perfect for catching all those family moments you want to remember and treasure. I took a close-up picture of my African Violet plant which is still flowering on my living room window sill using the close-up setting and it came out so good, I'm now using the picture for my computer desktop.

Work great and the price is great wish it came with a bag that will be aswome

I initially was looking at the D-90 but saw where the D-3100 was coming out so decided to wait. I compared the two cameras on line and except for price could not tell that much difference. I'm sure the D-90 has more "bells and whistles" but right now I don't see where I would nees them. I've had the camera for a little over a week and each day I discover some new feature. The picture quality is excellent and the camera is very easy to use - the on board menus are very easy to understand and any questions that arise are easily found in the instruction booklet that comes with the camera or in the more comprehensive one on the included disk..

I JUST got this nikon today and I'm already in love with it, I've been waiting quite IMpatiently for the past month or so waiting for it to actually come out and be available for purchase, and the wait has definitely been worth while! it takes amazing pictures, they are beautiful and crisp. The camera has a lot of neat functions and it's quite easy to use! I just got it today so I'm still figuring things out but I know that this will be my new love! THANK YOU NIKON!