Official D3100 User Thread
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Just got back my camera, seems it was some error code, something like software problem? The nikon service centre were polite and helpful, +1 for service.
Anyway, here's my favourite pic I took in Dubai, pic looks so fake like a poster ad. It's a picture of The Address Hotel near Dubai Mall.
DSC_1308 by myoha, on Flickr
Anyway, here's my favourite pic I took in Dubai, pic looks so fake like a poster ad. It's a picture of The Address Hotel near Dubai Mall.
DSC_1308 by myoha, on Flickr
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deliriumfolk
New Member
well that sucks i bought for 850
goingplaces
New Member
Hi, I am a noob to DSLR photography so thank goodness I discovered this forum. I have my eyes set on the D3100 cos of the size and the price but I am lost with regards to the lens. I will be travelling to Europe next month and hope to come back with lots of nice pics. I have been going through different websites and I notice that the photos that comes out nice and sharp are not taken with the 18-55mm kit lens. In Europe, the pictures that I would be taking are landscapes, street scenes and if possible, I would like to bring along just one lens, partly due to weight constraints. In this thread, I have read that it is possible to buy the D3100 with the 18-105mm lens. Would that suffice ? Would really appreciate help on this cos I am really ignorant on such matters. Thanks in advance.
DM101
Senior Member
You may wish to consider the D5100 instead for slight $ more - much better than D3100 in specifications and also size quite the same as D3100 if that is your consideration :lovegrin:
goingplaces
New Member
I did think of that but price is at least a few hundred dollars more. Besides, once when I start thinking of more advanced features, then it never ends and I start moving from one camera to another. Since I am really new at this, I figure I better start off with a more basic camera and I am also afraid the 5100 would be too much for me to handle.
By the way, for the 3100, is there an auto mode that I can leave on if I really cannot handle the manual adjustments? Also, what is the guide mode? Does it tell u what to set the camera to according to the situation or is this guide mode another term for some auto mode?
Also, is the 18-105 lens a good lens for landscape and general walkabout? I just want to focus on one lens for the moment when I travel.
Would appreciate some help here. Thks
goingplaces
New Member
I was in Orchard today and so decided to pop by a few shops. So far the lowest was $750 but with only the memory card and bag thrown in .
If you are reading the numbers, u might had guess the main difference of a 18-55 & 18-105 is the narrow end where one can zoom further than the other. There are other differences of cos but for a beginner, you can use this as a basic consideration.
Both kit lens are decent. I suggest u should just use either of them for your trip. If you think buying a better lens will deliver better results right off the bat, you will be really disappointed. These lenses have decent wide and narrow angle range.
u might negotiate for a kit lens exchange with top up from some shops. No harm trying. Good luck.
Both kit lens are decent. I suggest u should just use either of them for your trip. If you think buying a better lens will deliver better results right off the bat, you will be really disappointed. These lenses have decent wide and narrow angle range.
u might negotiate for a kit lens exchange with top up from some shops. No harm trying. Good luck.
goingplaces
New Member
Hi, I just got my D3100 a few days ago. Its my first DSLR so I experimented with many things. Yesterday I accidently captured an interesting ghostly shot. I set the camera to shutter 30s and apperture 30. Set auto timer and suppose to click a landscape shot, but somebody stand in front of the camera and it turned out to be a ghostly figure. The lights became starry too. I wonder how did this 2 things happen. Can anyone explain the technicals?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61359517@N05/5795206051/
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ThePotatoMan
New Member
I'm getting my d3100 in a few hours time. The person I'm buying from doesn't provide any memory card.
What types of memory card should I get for a new starter like me?
What types of memory card should I get for a new starter like me?
luckyorange
Senior Member
hmm normal sd will do, unless your taking movie thats different case
Wait for tmr pc show. there should be memory stick sales. Price may not be much difference but at least there's freebie (i got a lenspen in march's)
burboy
Member
Hi, I just got my D3100 a few days ago. Its my first DSLR so I experimented with many things. Yesterday I accidently captured an interesting ghostly shot. I set the camera to shutter 30s and apperture 30. Set auto timer and suppose to click a landscape shot, but somebody stand in front of the camera and it turned out to be a ghostly figure. The lights became starry too. I wonder how did this 2 things happen. Can anyone explain the technicals?http://www.flickr.com/photos/61359517@N05/5795206051/
Long exposure caused the ghostly image
Hi, I just got my D3100 a few days ago. Its my first DSLR so I experimented with many things. Yesterday I accidently captured an interesting ghostly shot. I set the camera to shutter 30s and apperture 30. Set auto timer and suppose to click a landscape shot, but somebody stand in front of the camera and it turned out to be a ghostly figure. The lights became starry too. I wonder how did this 2 things happen. Can anyone explain the technicals?http://www.flickr.com/photos/61359517@N05/5795206051/
From what i've learnt, a aperture of f16 and higher would cause lights such as street lamps and even the sun to have that starry effect =) looks really cool!
Hi Guys, does anyone have problems getting tack sharp images even though you are shooting at f8-f11 for big group shots (ISO and shutterspeeds are not a problem because i took the shot at broad daylight)? My shots all seemed to be blurry.. and whenever i pump my ISO up to 800 or more, the noise levels are insanely high (at least for my liking).
spree86
Senior Member
Nikon 18-200 :bsmilie: sorry for being so obvious
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