Review on Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera Body (Kit Box) - No Lens Included, International Version with No Warranty by Kiyoshi Goro ᠌

Upon purchasing, I had to decide between the d5100 and the d3100. I came to the conclusion that the benefits offered by the d5100 are inconsequential for me, hence it is not worthwhile to overpay for them. I formerly used a standard digital soapbox. The capabilities of the RAW format pleasantly impressed me. In a graphical editor, you can fix a slight error you made with the shooting settings (overexposure, or vice versa, underexposure). White balance is not another issue that needs to be considered. I usually always shoot in manual mode. Seldom do high numbers need to be specified for the ISO sensitivity range (1600-3200). Only occasionally, such an ISO becomes necessary when you want to use a quick shutter speed in dim lighting. Around two months have passed since I started using the camera. I can say that practically every anticipation I had of the camera was met. The only thing that slightly bothered me was that I couldn't do interval shooting. Interval shooting is the practice of taking a picture after a predetermined amount of time. As an illustration, I used a time interval of 30 seconds and 100 frames (time lapse). Every 30 seconds, 100 frames must be captured by the camera. You must purchase a remote control to accomplish this. The interval shooting, which is defined in the camera's specifications, simply refers to a frame every two or ten seconds. The kit's included lens is not of the highest quality, but given its low cost, you shouldn't expect too much. Such a lens is ideal for getting familiar with camera gear. Then, it will be up to you to determine which one you need and whether you even need another. I consider it to be a decent option for a beginning photographer considering the amount of money needed for the camera.