Nikon D3100 CYBER MONDAY

Nikon D3100 CYBER MONDAY, Solid "Entry Level" Camera for the average user.
Let me start out that I have long been a fan of the SLR setup for a long time. I like the ability to use filters and different lenses. It has however been a long time since I upgraded. My last camera was and still is a Minolta STSI 35mm. Still works but as Minolta doesn't make cameras and most of my scopes and binoculars are Nikon I made the switch. The D3100 is a solid camera for the average user. And while it isn't nearly as rugged as say the D7000 is still is well built. There are a lot of buttons but as time goes on I find that they are well placed. Making the step from a SLR to a DSLR did take a bit of a leap. The camera doesn't come with memory or a cord to connect it to the computer. So I purchased those right away. Also purchased a 52mm Polarized filter for it as well as a spare battery and memory. Strongly recommend the Polarized filter to those new to cameras they are well worth it. Also, dont get a cheap one you can get at Walmart or Best Buy. Also, figured out that I can save in both RAW and JPEG format at the same time which is useful, some documentation said that you could only do one or the other but not both so I was happy to find out you could do both. RAW format was important to me as I wanted to be able to play around with the pics later like I did with my 35mm negatives before. Do wish that they made a grip for this camera. Guess I have to wait for a third party to come out with one. 


Nikon D3100 CYBER MONDAY, AWESOME CAMERA!!
I havent totally figured out everything about this camera but so far i am very pleased. This is a great beginner camera. The lens it comes with is ok but i do recommend getting another lens for it so you can expand your options when photographing things. The HD movies i have made so far are great quality, videos are clear with no fuzzy ness unless you move quickly.