Review on Nikon D3100 DSLR Camera with Auto Focus-S Nikkor Zoom Lens (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by Zia Hoon ᠌

My first and last DSLR. Despite the lack of experience, experienced a huge amount of euphoria from its acquisition. For 6 years of operation with a kit lens 18-55 - not a single failure or breakdown. The yearly shaking in my motorcycle bag and varying weather conditions didn't degrade the camera's performance in the slightest. Gradually, the market for SLR cameras is being replaced by mirrorless counterparts. They provide much more advantages and conveniences, especially for an inexperienced user, than their predecessors. Prices for the D3100 and analogues are more delicious than ever, but. Unfortunately, like many buyers of "initial" DSLRs, for many years I pressed the shutter button in the "AUTO" mode absolutely thoughtlessly. As a result, a huge archive of photos from wonderful places looks no better than shooting on a simple smartphone. The technical capabilities of this camera are head and shoulders above any smart from Android or Apple, but for this you need to put your head, hands and desire. Therefore, if you want to buy a SLR camera with complete optics and immediately start taking interesting shots, you will be disappointed. Understanding how iso, aperture, shutter speed and, most importantly, light affect the final result, is much better and more convenient for mirrorless cameras. But if you are ready to immerse yourself in the study of the principles of photography and develop in this direction, then now the entrance ticket is available more than ever. The D3100 will be a reliable companion in your creative work. My lenses: 18-55 and 70-300