At one point DSLR cameras were unnecessary for people who just took pictures of people, places or things when it necessitated pics. A less costly SLR was more than suited for their needs and the less they had to spend, the better. Unfortunately it doesn’t take too long to see the constraints of those devices if the condition for taking pictures is not perfect. You can always take your chances and hope you luck out but chances are you’ll end up with a disappointing low quality camera.
Nikon hopes to change the minds of people that obtain digital cameras with the new D3100. Basically, they’re betting and hoping people will pay a higher price for a camera that’s high quality and simple to use. They are relying heavily on the HD video choice to drive sales as well as the 14.2 megapixels. A camera can look great but that never matters. It’s how well it functions and what it does that mean anything in the long run. I’ve seen and used cameras that looked great but when it came to performing, they were terrible.
It seems that every tech enthusiast needs to own the latest gadget on the market the second it comes it out. They always hope it will live up to their expectations. The iPhone 4 is a great example of this. So many people went out any bought it and got all the problems that came along with it Were people thinking about potential problems with the device? No, of course they weren’t. A couple things are proven here. People will shell out money for the best and people are impulsive.
Overall I think the D3100 is a good camera for those who aren’t exactly professional photographers. I am far from a professional and find it very easy to take high quality pictures and record videos with it. It’s probably not perfect for the professional photographer but the amateur will be more than happy with the extra money they used to purchase their first DSLR camera.
The major drawback of the D3100 is the higher price tag and that may be a bit much for some people. This camera simply isn’t for you if you don’t want to pay the higher cost and you don’t need the highest quality around. Should you want a camera that will take top quality pictures and high quality HD video is a variety of different conditions, including the harshest circumstances then this is an investment you want to make.
Jim Howser is a writer for a few niche consumer electronics and shopping websites on a few different topics. Also, he’s a freelance writer and a consultant. He has written extensively about a D3100. Visit his blog on this topic at D3100 DOT NET.