Customer Ratings & Reviews

Just got back from two weeks in Alaska and 1700+ photos. Using the 55-300 Nikon telephoto lens, got great wildlife shots. Battery life is phenomenal. I only wish I knew how to use more of the features - bought it right before the trip. Gonna find a class. But I did get some artist quality shots despite my lack of knowledge.

The ease of use of this camera is amazing. It has the scene modes I love, but the opportunity to shoot in full manual as well! So much more control than a point and shoot, and nice crisp, clear images!

I Change from a Lumix Fz5, and you can see the difference in the picture quality. It is easy to use and i preferred over the Tz1 because it can shoot better pictures in darker rooms. In addition the function wheel goes 360 not like the cannon, so it makes it easy to change and fast. There is plenty of things to learn about the camera but i am happy with it. Finally the you can take pictures using the LCD.

I've been holding out on the DSLR until someone released a model under $1000 that had full 1080p at 24fps. So when this model came out I was all about it. I wasn't very disappoited either. My only gripe is that you don't have TOTAL manual control over the video. Yo can adjust the ISO and aperature but I'm a little disappointed that you can';t adjust shutter speed. (I think it defaults to the 180 degree rule making video taken at 1.48 or 1/50). Apparently Canon DSLRs with video actually let you make the shutter speed even faster for a crisper, choppier effect. This would have been nice, but the video quality is fine. I mean, don't expect to be filming the next Oscar winner with it and there is a small amount of noise, but with the manual controls you DO have with video and the exposure lock, it's excellent. Looks great on my HD TV.

As with just about any Nikon SLR camera the photos are always top notch. My only real complaint is that the display screen on the back of the camera is low res so it makes you think the photos you took are fuzzy when you look at them. I understand the back display screen if mainly for a quick view of a photo taken, but the low res makes you second guess your shot and makes you want to take the picture again, only to find that when you view the photos in photo software on your computer that they all are fine. A very good camera for the average photographer for just about any need, but not for a studio pro photographer who will need to rely on the display screen to see if they cought the proper shot. Generally a very good camera, if made with a higher res display screen on back it could be a great camera.

this is a great camera. I had one, sold it and tried one of the superzooms. Bad idea. It can't compare to the quality offered by a true DSLR. So, bought another D3100 after considering a Canon. The D3100 feels much better in the hand, its easy to use and the photos are sharp and clear. High;ly recommended.

As a beginner DSLR user, I love this camera...I think it will be great for growing as there are so many features that I can continue to learn. The photo quality is great..it's expensive compared to my normal point and shoot cameras..however, I expect it to be worth every cent.

This is the best Camera I have ever owned. My wife got it for me after much discussion and she loves when I take pictures all the time (not of her of course). this camera is easy to use, if you read the guide and learn all the features. The picture quality is impressive and the control I have over the camera is so much fun. I couldn't ask for a better Camera

Love this camera so easy to use. I love that it has a feature that explains how to use it. Great features awesome pictures great prints. Love the 70-300 mm lens takes great pictures from far very clear.

I am a beginning photographer and I love this camera. It is powerful and captures very nice photos. With so many features, it is a bit overwhelming but the beauty of digital is that I can take hundreds of pictures to learn how to use all of the features. I have run into situations where the camera will focus and say it is ready to take a picture but the camera will not respond. I know this is due to how I am using it, i.e. too close to a subject, but it can be frustrating when I cannot figure out what the issue is. I would recommend this camera hands down.

I have owned Nikon's since 1962, and currently own a D-100 and D-80. For beginner to intermediate this is a great camera. Easy to use, lightweight, fantastic picture quality. The HD camera is a little shaky in sharpness but still has excellent resolution. Excellent ca,era for the price.

My first experience with this camera was when my granddaughter was born. My daughter-in-law had gotten this camera for a present. I was the photographer in the delivery room and it is an amazing camera. Loved that I did not have to wait before clicking another picture. With my old camera it was click and wait before taking another shot, with my new Nikon, I feel like a professional photographer! Love, absolutely love my Nikon and would recommend and have recommended it to numerous people.

As this is our first DSLR and camera beyond point-and-shoot, it's great and was a good value. The picture quality is significantly better than what we are used to particularly with closeups. Software easy to install. Battery life pretty good. Photos to follow...

It's not too often, I drop big bucks on something like this. I bought this camera 6 months ago, after taking my local Best Buy associate's recommendation. Glad I did, this is an amazing camera! Just buy it, you'll see... After seeing the pics, 2 other friends bought the D3100 too...

Easy to use. Very clear pictures. Not too heavy. User friendly.

This is a good dslr starter camera. Takes a good picture, does well in low light, well constructed. On the other hand, the LCD is low quality, the 1080p movie mode with a max 24 fps is not as smooth as I like, the supposedly real time af for movies is very poor, focusing noise can be heard in the audio. I compared this to the Canon t2i and returned the D3100. The t2i picture quality was a hair better IMO. The rear LCD is a big improvement. The t2i was easier to navigate the controls with some better options. But, the t2i feels cheaply built vs the d3100, felt like a toy vs an $800 camera. Get the d3100 if your new to dslr's and just want to take pictures, video not really needed, and your budget is tight. When on sale for $599 its a great deal. Get the t2i if you will be using a lot for video, which for me is important.

I bought this camera to take on a big family trip to Yellowstone. I took over 1000 pictures while on vacation. Most of the pictures are fantastic. Because I was unable to fully familiarize myself with the camera and all it's features, I missed opportunities for great photos (eg. through the window of the car, moving while in the car). I have a lot to learn to fully understand and appreciate the camera but I have to say, I've enjoyed every moment I've used it. My kids have had a chance to use it and love it as well. I'm very happy with the battery life which was one of the reasons I went for this camera. I also bought a longer lense (55-200mm) with the camera and was able to get some incredible close ups of wildlife with the lense. Nice clear photos, good color, easy to use on "auto" setting. Lots of features to "play" with and learn. I look forward to many years and great photos!

I love this camera, it has great features, takes great pics, also very easy to use. You also have control over special effects, and with the built in guide, even a beginner can get great results.

Previously I have always used point and shoot cameras however I felt it was time to try something new. Having no idea how to use dslr cameras at first I was a little worried I was over my head. However using the auto mode makes my pictures look like a professional took them! I love this camea and look forward to learing more about all the features, my only regret is that I didn't purchase the other lenses to go with the camera!

This was my first Nikon and dslr. My previous camera was a Canon advanced point and shoot. It was a great camera, but just not fast enough for getting pictures of my 3 year old. I recently bought this Nikon and I love it. Starting taking pictures as soon as I got it out of the box. The pictures are so crisp and clean.