Question 1

I'm a beginner, would this be suitable for me?

Accepted Answer

Sure! It's an excellent camera. It actually pains me to sell it actually. It's a great price for what you get. I'm a professional photographer myself. The pictures you get are unbelievably impressive for a dslr. In recent years Nikon has been making far more impressive cameras for consumers at a lower price to meet a high demand. Not everyone can afford a camera that costs as much as a car anyway.  It has a lot of bells and whistles for the price tag.

Question 2

can you snap picture after picture with no wait?

Accepted Answer

Is it possible?  Yes, but it depends on a few factors, such as whether the flash is on or off, if you are using manual or auto focus, if you need to re-focus between shots, etc.The Nikon D3100 has a continuous shooting mode; in that mode, if you do not have to wait for the flash to reload and you want to keep the same focus, then yes, it will take pictures for as long as you wish to hold the shutter, with almost no lag between photos.  However, if you are using the built-in flash, you may have to wait a couple of seconds for the flash to reload between shots (most cameras do this), or if you need to refocus between shots it may also take time to do that.  But it is much faster than most point-and-shoot cameras.  I leave my D3100 in continuous mode most of the time; when shooting fast moving subjects, I have a better chance of getting the best shot when it takes several right in a row.One final note: I've found this camera has the best shot-to-shot times when using an SD card with fast write times.  Most of the cheap class 2 and class 4 cards are not able to write the pictures to the card fast enough to keep up with the continuous shooting mode and result in a "processing" screen that takes a few seconds to clear.  When I put a class 10 card in the camera, that issue disappeared and I now happily take large numbers of photos in short amounts of time.

Question 3

Nikon d3100 vs canon rebel t3
Which is best for first-time SLR owner? Easy-to-use is most important to me.

Accepted Answer

As a previous owner of the Canon Rebel, and since you are a first time user, I feel strongly that you will do better with the Nikon D3100. I say this with experience and here's why; the Canon Rebel is a great camera with many features. It's speed, focus and user friendly operations allows for great performance, however, with a price to come with it. I'm not going to tell you the price, only that it is a bit higher than the Nikon. With the Nikon, you get most of the same great features, "easy-to-use" with a guide for "easy shoot", CD/paper instruction manual, plus if you get the D3100 18-55 VR Kit, it comes with a f/3.5-5.6 VR Lens. Both the lens and camera are covered by extensive warranties which come included. (simply register online). I like the 5 year warranty on the lens alone. But price is the most important function, and if you're concerned with reliability, Nikon is just as a trusted name as Canon, so it will last you a while! I hope this shed some light on your decision. One more note, as with a previous answer to your question, about a "booklet" that comes with the camera, the CD version of the "booklet" will allow better visibility and clearer understanding of the example frames shown in the "booklet". The CD opens up the "booklet" to the size of your monitor on your laptop or computer which makes it easier to read. Thanks.

Question 4

What is the "Import Model" and what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

I looked as some sites dedicated to Nikon enthusiasts.  Most see to think "import model" means it is a knockoff made in China and Nikon will not warranty it.

ASIN	B003ZYF3LO
Aperture modes	F3.5–F5.6
Are Batteries Included?	Yes
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Auto Focus Technology	Phase Detection, Contrast Detection
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	11
Bit Depth	12 Bit
Box Contents	Camera Body & Lens
Brand Name	Nikon
Camera Flash Type	Built-In
Camera Lens	Nikkor 18-55mm zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture, offering image stabilization and great image quality in different focal lengths.
Colour	Black/White
Compatible Devices	Computers, software supporting USB, MPEG-4 video, and RAW image formats
Compatible Flash Memory Type	SD
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Continuous Shooting Speed	3 FPS
Crop Mode	3:2
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,032)
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	6.7
Digital-Still	No
Display Maximum Resolution	1920 x 1080
Display Type	LCD
Dots Per Screen	121.616 pixels por polegada quadrada
Effective Still Resolution	14.2 MP
Expanded ISO Maximum	12800
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program
External-Memory Size	2 GB
File Format	JPEG, AVCHD, MPEG-4
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type	SD
Flash Memory Installed	1 GB
Flash Memory Speed Class	C2
Flash Modes Description	Automatic
Focus Features	autofocus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
Focus Type	Auto Focus
Form Factor	DSLR
Generation	2nd Generation
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208254729
Hardware Interface	AV Port
Has Color Screen	Yes
Image Capture Type	Video
Image Stabilization Type	Optical
Item Weight	1.3 Pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Normal
Lens Type	18-55 mm millimeters
Manufacturer	Nikon
Manufacturer Part Number	25472
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f
Maximum Display Resolution	14.2 MP
Maximum Focal Length	55 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	14.2 MP
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Memory Storage Capacity	1 GB
Minimum Focal Length	35 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds
Model Name	Nikon D3100
Model Number	25472
Model Series	D
Movie Mode	Yes
Network Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Night vision	No
Optical Zoom	3 x
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C
Product Features	Live View
Real Angle Of View	28.6 Degrees
Rear Webcam Resolution	14.2 MP
Recording Capacity	10 Minutes
Remote Included	No
Screen Size	3 Inches
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	25472
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Scene Modes, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
Skill Level	Amateur
Specific Uses For Product	Travel
Supported Image Format	JPEG
Total Still Resolution	14.2 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
UPC	018208919574 018208254781 018208254729
Unit Count	1.0 count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	1080p
Video Output	NTSC, PAL
Viewfinder Type	Electronic
White Balance Settings	Auto
Wireless Technology Type	NFC
Write Speed	7 fps
Zoom	Optisk zoom och digital zoom

Nikon D3100 - AF-S DX 18-55 VR Lens

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