Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased this camera as an upgrade from my D80. I made sure all of my other Nikon lenses were compatible with this camera. I take about 2500 photos per month. I was looking for a camera & lens that would handle lower light conditions without flash and have a quieter shutter (I got both in this package). I am keeping the D80 as spare this time just in case I have problems with the new one during an important event.

I picked this camera up a few weeks ago and it is my first DSLR. I have held off for quite some time from making this purchase because I wanted to see prices come down some and technology become a little more solid at a consumer-entry level. I am more than satisfied with this camera and am looking forward to spring and summer where I hope to take some great shots and begin to build a portfolio.

This camera is easy to use and takes awesome pictures. It has many features like the high price professional cameras.

This is by far the most superior camera I have owned. Moved up from a point and shoot digital camera. This camera is sophisticated and I am just beginning to learn how to use this camera to its full capabilities. I am sure that based on what I have seen so far that I will be thoroughly happy with my investment.

THIS CAMERA IS EXCELLENT!! ONCE YOU READ THE MANUAL AND WATCH THE VIDEO, YOU CAN TAKE BEUTIFUL PICTURES. i AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, JUST LOVE TO SNAP SHOTS OF LIFE, BUT I HAVE BEEN GETTING PROFESSIONAL QUALITY AND ALL OF MY FRIENDS ARE ASKING ME TO TAKE THEIR PICTURES!!!!! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA FOR THE NEXT STEP UP FROM A POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA. LOVE IT!!

I am a high school student and an aspiring photographer. I just recently purchased this camera, and it is the best I have ever owned. I do not know much about DSLR camera, but this one makes me look like a pro - it is extremely easy to use, contains awesome features, takes amazingly beautiful photographs, and the HD video quality is breathtaking. I was confused whether to chose Canon or Nikon, but now I amextremely glad that I went with this Nikon 3100.

This is our first DSLR - we've used SLR cameras years ago - and went with point and shoot models in recent years - but nothing gives you the control like using the DSLR camera. Fantastic imaging, very fast, crisp, clear photos. We're using the EyeFi 4GB X2 card with this camera and never have to pull the memory card because it auto-uploads to our laptop. Simply Fantastic!

I originally bought the NIKON d3000 but I realized it didn't have live view with it; so I upgraded to the d3100. I have to say that this is the best camera I have ever owned. This is my first dslr camera and it very easy to use. The guide mode is very helpful when taking pictures of anything especially b&w photos. I recommend this camera to all photography enthusiasts.

We have loved using this camera. It is simple to use while taking great pictures and good video. I am no expert with DSLRs so this one has been very good for us. The only real negative that I have found is shooting video can be a little tough because the lens isn't as smooth as it should be for manually zooming in and out. I also wish it had an external mic input, but the sound isn't terrible.

Excellent first dSLR. Very user friendly and easy to use. Takes great pictures even in non-ideal conditions.

I bought this as an upgrade from a D40 and love it. Lots more features, pictures are sharper, easy to use.

I've had this camera for a month, to get used to it before our trip. It is my first DSLR and I couldn't be more pleased with what my amateur skills have been able to produce in photos so far. It has a lot of auto feature scene settings which are great for a beginner like me but I also like that I can grow into this camera with the manuel settings as my skills become better. I love the Guide feature on this camera. It's like having a little on-board computer telling me what to do or how to do it if I need more info. I'm still learning all that this camera can do so I'm sure a review I would write in a few more months would be full of more features that I've learned to make work for me. I'm very excited to be taking this camera on our trip.

I am familiar with SLR functionality only in film, this was my first Dslr, so I understand the obvious differences, and am quickly learning the less obvious ones. The biggest deciding factor for my purchase was that when I needed to make things simple, this camera can operate much like a point & shoot in that it will make all the necessary focal and light adjustments, determine if the flash is necessary, and auto focus. The only manual operation is the zoom range. My issue is with the less than accurate decisions the camera makes. The image is almost always blurry, poorly focused. Unless the subject is completely still, the chosen shutter speed is almost always too slow. It also often chooses to use a flash when not really necessary, and more importantly opts out of one at times when it could have helped. Of course these things can be avoided with more user input, but a lot of my uses require a p&s capability, and I'm a bit disappointed in that regard. Otherwise, Nikon quality is superb, and the camera is a bargain for what it is.

I am a beginner at the dslr cameras But this nikon d3100 is great. It was easy to learn how to use and took great 4th July pictures. The Nxt thing i wantto get is a lens that goes a little farther out. Boy I wished Iwould of just started with this instead of a regualr digital but I am happy now that I have bought it. Thanks nikon..

very easy to use , supreme image quality , i love it

I used to have a regular 35mm file camera. This SLR digital camera is incredible. I did have to use the Nikon web sign to reteach myself on how to use. I also use YouTube to get some of the special instructions. The pictures are great and I have been able to use the camera in any situation. For the money I would buy it again.

I originally purchased the D3000 about a month ago. About a week later, I went ahead and exchanged it for the D3100...and I'm glad I did. Sure it's $100 more, but that $100 enables video, gigapixels, and functionality. The video shoots 1080p which is huge. It's also nice having the physical switch for the exposure modes. If you can afford it, start your photography with the D3100.

this is a great camera high recommend it to all takes great pictures with no major reading instructions on how to use.

This camera does a great job. For my first SLR in the digital age I'm more than happy! The lenses that came with the bundle were not too shabby. I've since purchased the 50mm f/1.8, which is also great bang for the buck...

For the price I could not expect to have a better camera. It is performing great. I have had it about a month. I have shot a full range of photos, including close up, landscape and portaits. All have been above normal.