Official D3100 User Thread


I my new to photography and just bought a D3100 to start with!

Hello to D3100 users, and all :)
 

hi guys I am new to photography and was wondering where can I buy a dry cabinet and how much does one typically cost?

also.. are 3rd party lenses advisable? I saw a Sigma(nikon mount) 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG selling 2nd hand for 380 only!! whereas the nikon one would easily cost thousands.. and diff between the 2 and which is more value for money?

I also like to know about dry cabinet for storage. I have seen in the mass order thread, which usually cost more than $100.

If I dont want to spend extra for a dry cabinet, does it makes sense for me to store in eg. air-tight container?
 

samwize said:
I also like to know about dry cabinet for storage. I have seen in the mass order thread, which usually cost more than $100.

If I dont want to spend extra for a dry cabinet, does it makes sense for me to store in eg. air-tight container?

CS seniors please advice us on dry cabinets :) I've only thought about lens.. flashes... tripods etc and never thought able dry cabinets before haha. need some advice as to what kinda dry cabinets to get and what are their usefulness. seems to be that their main function is to not only fungus and mould to grow on ur lens
 

i rather you invest in a small dry cabinet..i got mine for 110? hope this helps
i have a small collection..a d3100..with a kit lens and 2 other lenses
 

mmelv said:
i rather you invest in a small dry cabinet..i got mine for 110? hope this helps
i have a small collection..a d3100..with a kit lens and 2 other lenses

just wondering is that all a small cabinet can fit?
 

I also like to know about dry cabinet for storage. I have seen in the mass order thread, which usually cost more than $100.

If I dont want to spend extra for a dry cabinet, does it makes sense for me to store in eg. air-tight container?

I would def rec a dry cabinet esp if u r going to take yr camera in n out frequently but if u r tight on funds atm n want to use a dry box, here's some tips:

- try n get one thats made for storing cameras ie it shd come with a hygrometer

- put in a silica gel absorber like "Jumbo" etc which u can find in any ntuc fairprice

- try not to leave the box open ie be quick when u remove or store yr camera as moisture will get into the box

Once u get more lenses, a dry cabinet will be indispensable
 

Hi guys I'm a total noob to dslr.

Intending to get D3100 as a start.

Saw at AP that they have a cny promo of $1088 for the 1855 & 55200 dual lens kit.

Shld I get this or shld I juz get the single lens kit?

Thks.
 

Hi guys I'm a total noob to dslr.

Intending to get D3100 as a start.

Saw at AP that they have a cny promo of $1088 for the 1855 & 55200 dual lens kit.

Shld I get this or shld I juz get the single lens kit?

Thks.


i got my D3100 with 18-55mm kit lens at 835sg at AP as well the 55-200mm VR lens you could get here 2nd hand in B&S for around 250sg

my advice would be to get the Kit Lens first then decide what lens you want to buy next
 

i got my D3100 with 18-55mm kit lens at 835sg at AP as well the 55-200mm VR lens you could get here 2nd hand in B&S for around 250sg

my advice would be to get the Kit Lens first then decide what lens you want to buy next

thks for the advice... guess i'll be getting the single kit lens & get to know the cam 1st.

cheers!
 

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I wanted to get my Nikon D3100 from AP yesterday but they quoted me $840 for the camera with kit lens 18-55mm plus 8GB memory card & bag only...

In the end, I bought my Nikon D3100 18-55 VR Kit @ $835 from SLR Revolution... The stuff given were 8GB memory card, Nikon bag, tripod, Nikon cleaning cloth & lens cleaning kit...
 

i got my D3100 with 18-55mm kit lens at 835sg at AP as well the 55-200mm VR lens you could get here 2nd hand in B&S for around 250sg

my advice would be to get the Kit Lens first then decide what lens you want to buy next

Hi I'm a new user too and planning on getting the AP offer for $1088 including the 55-200 lens. Is the 55-200 lens it not a good deal at $250?
 

hi all, im a new user of d3100
anyone know type of battery grip that match with d3100? thx :)
 

lemotoz said:
hi all, im a new user of d3100
anyone know type of battery grip that match with d3100? thx :)

I believe the 3rd party grip not out yet. Been waiting for the 3rd party batt also no news yet.
 

got my Nikon D3100 18-55 VR Kit @ $835 from Joy's... stuffs given were 8GB memory card, Nikon bag, tripod, Nikon cleaning cloth, lens cleaning kit, screen protector & lens filter...:thumbsup: endup getting additional Vitacom wide angle lens w/macro.:D
 

kennynaz said:
got my Nikon D3100 18-55 VR Kit @ $835 from Joy's... stuffs given were 8GB memory card, Nikon bag, tripod, Nikon cleaning cloth, lens cleaning kit, screen protector & lens filter...:thumbsup: endup getting additional Vitacom wide angle lens w/macro.:D

Good price for the D3100 but u must had paid $100 plus for the vitacom...
 

Hi I'm a new user too and planning on getting the AP offer for $1088 including the 55-200 lens. Is the 55-200 lens it not a good deal at $250?


it is a good deal already but you may want to hold off on the lens to check if you need it first since its also available at that price in the B&S thread for roughly the same price
 

Hi im new here, just got myself a d3100 kit. Now reading up on all the tips and watching youtube vids on basic dslr photography tips. A quick qn, just saw the local reality tv series The Big Shot, the contestants keep the Nikon cameras in a container type of box, nikon brand. Where in SG can u get that? Currently no space to buy a cabinet.
 

hi guys I've read the nikon websites but just to double check.. when I am doing spot metering.. cfm it is the lighted up AF point that will be the spot meter? or is it always the AF point in the center?

well matrix and center metering is definitely fix. matrix the whole screen and center in the center of the screen. right?
 

Hi im new here, just got myself a d3100 kit. Now reading up on all the tips and watching youtube vids on basic dslr photography tips. A quick qn, just saw the local reality tv series The Big Shot, the contestants keep the Nikon cameras in a container type of box, nikon brand. Where in SG can u get that? Currently no space to buy a cabinet.

you can buy those dry boxes from funan challenger at 29sg by the way you need to load it with silica gel from time to time but check the other stores you could get it cheaper
 

got my Nikon D3100 18-55 VR Kit @ $835 from Joy's... stuffs given were 8GB memory card, Nikon bag, tripod, Nikon cleaning cloth, lens cleaning kit, screen protector & lens filter...:thumbsup: endup getting additional Vitacom wide angle lens w/macro.:D



good price for the package where is Joy's?
 

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