D3100 arrives!

Aces170 · Oct 3, 2010

@VB86: yep, but it is cumbersome to manual focus every time. Besides all the AF-S lenses on an average are more expensive.

@Ash: I have heard a lot of issues with faulty AF on the Canon 50mm f1.8, however (touchwood) I have no issues, infact the AF does work in low light too albeit a lil slowly... The AF is fastest at the CF point.

sumchamp · Oct 3, 2010

AFAIK, D3100 supports auto-focus with all lenses as it is having same lens mount as D90/D7000.

Aces170 · Oct 3, 2010

^^ nope I dont think it does.

Nikon D3100 Hands-on Preview: 4. Body & Design: Digital Photography Review

As with all the recent little Nikons, the D3100 doesn't have a focus motor built into the body. This will limit your ability to use older-style 'screw-drive' lenses, but most popular entry-level lenses are now available with built-in focus motors.

malhotraraul · Oct 3, 2010

Udit said:
http://www.techenclave.com/dealers-paradise/pre-order-nikon-d3100-18-55mm-176008.html

why so less than the declared price ???

vb86 · Oct 3, 2010

^ it's a discounted pre-order to promote sales.. something fairly common on TE.

vinaycm · Oct 3, 2010

Any reviews of the D3100 published??

ashvarybabul · Oct 3, 2010

malhotraraul said:
why so less than the declared price ???

following funda of -- income from more price+less buyers < less price + more buyers...

creating a hype with the less price than market.

vinaycm · Oct 8, 2010

Finally brought one.. Will take some shots & upload tomorrow.. BTW have a look here.

harish_21_10 · Oct 10, 2010

^^

Could you post a mini review or something? Views of the first hand experience will be helpful.

vinaycm · Oct 10, 2010

Will be posting a mini review tonight.. Didn't get time to take it outdoors, thought of posting one after i get some a good outdoor shoot..

The initial impressions are too good.. Nothing to complain yet, except for the nasty firmware bug that will raise the ISO all the way 3200 if Auto ISO is used with flash on full auto mode.. Didn't concern me much as i rarely use the full auto mode.. In P,A,S,M modes there is option to restrict the highest possible ISO to a value we prefer.. BTW high ISO performance is very good..

alex001 · Oct 16, 2010

vinay has given a good review.
Further,refer this for review:
Nikon D3100 Review | Digital SLRs | CNET UK

vinaycm · Oct 16, 2010

alex001 said:
vinay has given a good review.
Further,refer this for review:
Nikon D3100 Review | Digital SLRs | CNET UK

Good review.. It says "Handgrip is on the small side" as a negative point.. But in my usage experience i felt that though small, the grip feels perfect fit in hand.. Much better than the rebel series..

jit_devil2 · Oct 17, 2010

so d3100 is my first dslr...............n more than happy with it.image qualitys awesome...........usability 10/10(really easy to handle).videos not that great but very decent for casual video making..............dont expect a dslr's video capability to match a dedicated handycams.n the live view is very nice feature for casual clicking thats needed from time to time.

vinaycm · Oct 17, 2010

jit_devil2 said:
so d3100 is my first dslr...............n more than happy with it.image qualitys awesome...........usability 10/10(really easy to handle).videos not that great but very decent for casual video making..............dont expect a dslr's video capability to match a dedicated handycams.n the live view is very nice feature for casual clicking thats needed from time to time.

Price?? Brought any accessories/lenses along with it?

jit_devil2 · Oct 18, 2010

28.5ks...................full kit along wid uv protector and screenguard.

will get add-on lenses later.my savings are exhausted.

alex001 · Nov 10, 2010

For all those waiting for d7000, some good news: jjmehta is taking pre orders for the same so expect it to be available pretty soon and price.....rs83000!!