D3000 or D3100: In plain English, what are the differences?
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One big difference is the D3000 doesn't shoot video. Is it worth paying $150 more to be able to shoot video? Only you can answer that. Also, look at the megapixels. The D3000 is 10.2 megapixels, whereas the D3100 is 14.2. Do you plan to print posters from your shots? If all you're ever going to need is 4x6s and maybe the occasional 8.5x11 then you'll never miss the extra pixels. In fact, unless you tell it to shoot smaller pictures, you'll actually eat up space on your memory card faster with the D3100. If you aren't advanced enough to know about the other differences between the two, I'd save money and go with the D3000. If you really want to be able to shoot video with your camera, then the D3100 is a no-brainer.
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Besides a few features, and the lack of a internal motor for focusing AF lenses, the D3000 is superior in every way. The D3000, though it's supposed to replace the D40 it's two steps above it and about half a step above a D80 when it comes to image quality. See the DxO comparison... http://www.flickr.com/photos/bizzyb0t/4711236246/
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The sensor format is DX for the D3100 and the lens is a DX so it will work. I would suggest purchasing the Nikkor brand. I have this lens and I regret purchasing it.
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The Nikon D 3100 camera can use DX, FX and prime lenses. All DX cameras and full-body Nikon cameras can use the same lenses.
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It works on my Nikon 3200 so it should work on the D3000, however you have to use manuel focus.
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The Nikon D3000 battery and charger are NOT compatible with the D3100. I had to buy the D3100 charger and better when I upgraded my camera body from the D3000.
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As far as I know, the nikon d3100 doesn't have it's own autofocus motor so you would be able to use it only in manual mode when it comes to focusing.
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Yup, if you're comfortable using manual focus this will work with your D3100. With that said, I'd probably put my money towards the 35mm 1.8 (Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras). It's more expensive and can be a little hard to get your hands on, but it will auto focus with the D3100. However, if you want a great lens to shoot static images (product shots, nature shots, even portraits) you really can't go wrong for the price. If you plan on taking candid pics of your kids or other non-posed pics, expect to loose some nice shots while you're trying to manually focus.
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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I cannot give you a definitive answer. I suspect that the differentiation between the 3000, 3100, and 3200 has been the sensor in terms of megapixels and speed range rather than the actual dimensions. In plain words probably yes. Have you gone onto the Delkin web site and asked?
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True, I believe that a CMOS sensor is better than a CCD sensor, however, in practice, I doubt it'll make that much of a difference when you consider the lenses that you're using, the subject matter, person shooting the picture, etc. I'm sure you'll be more than pleased with the shots you'll get with the D3000, and probably won't say "this picture would have been way better with a CMOS sensor."
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Go with the 20. I owned both, and kept the 20. It takes super photos, and is much less shake-sensitive with max telephoto. The 30 advertises more MP, but the sensor's the same size, and crowding does NOT improve resolution. That's why full frame sensor unitrs cost $3K+.
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@Jeffrey... I will agree with you that the Nikon D3100 feels better than the T3 in the hand. Actually the most solid-feeling entry-level DSLR out there right now is the Pentax K-r but that's beside the point. It does have more intuitively laid-out controls. However I have shot with both the D3100 and the T3 and had a much more enjoyable shooting experience with the T3 than the D3100. The T3 seems faster in just about every aspect than the D3100, it has a better viewfinder, and despite its screen being low-res, I actually didn't think it was that bad and it's better than the D3100's. And it has impressive photo quality (even with the kit lens). I think Canon was smart to only have the sensor @ 12mp. So I think overall the T3 is the better DSLR. However, I think Canon should be worried about the Nikon D5100 as a competitor to their T3i.
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There is no comparison between D3100 or even D5100 and the D600. I had the D5100 before and I upgraded to the D600. It is just marvelous... except that little dirt problem, I had to return it for cleaning up at Nikon, I hope I won't have to do it very often.
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Your Nikon D3100 is a good DSLR, but it does not have an internal motor. the lens you buy for it will need to be (AF). This lens does not have an internal motor either.
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I shoot event (moving) and museum exhibits (static) and have nothing but praise for Nikon. The D800 has made my work MUCH easier. The three dimensional (51) focus is dead on most of the time, and it is fast. More importantly, color temperatures are much more accurate than my old D3x. In mixed lighting the D800 is just a better "guesser" than older bodies.I personally don't know anyone who had the focus problem, but most of the folks I know we smart enough NOT to buy the D800 until the reviews were out and the problems fixed. Moral of the story, "If you want to be the first in line... expect some problems." I shoot event (moving) and museum exhibits (static) and have nothing but praise for Nikon. The D800 has made my work MUCH easier. The three dimensional (51) focus is dead on most of the time, and it is fast. More importantly, color temperatures are much more accurate than my old D3x. In mixed lighting the D800 is just a better "guesser" than older bodies.I personally don't know anyone who had the focus problem, but most of the folks I know we smart enough NOT to buy the D800 until the reviews were out and the problems fixed. Moral of the story, "If you want to be... » Read More I shoot event (moving) and museum exhibits (static) and have nothing but praise for Nikon. The D800 has made my work MUCH easier. The three dimensional (51) focus is dead on most of the time, and it is fast. More importantly, color temperatures are much more accurate than my old D3x. In mixed lighting the D800 is just a better "guesser" than older bodies.I personally don't know anyone who had the focus problem, but most of the folks I know we smart enough NOT to buy the D800 until the reviews were out and the problems fixed. Moral of the story, "If you want to be the first in line... expect some problems." « Show Less
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It will not work on d3100. It only works on D700,D800 or D4 which have a round view finder