The viewfinder has 95% coverage, the going spec for entry-level DSLRs (more expensive models are closer to 100%). The rear of the D3100 has a viewfinder with diopter control. Nikon’s D3100 next to Sony’s Alpha SLT-A55V For those stepping up from a point-and-shoot, it’s a real plus. If you’re an experienced photographer, this means nothing-and you wouldn’t buy this camera in the first place. You hit the OK button and the D3100 will adjust settings to that specific subject. For example, in Easy Operation you can choose things like Auto, No flash, Distant Subjects, Sleeping faces and so. Designed for newbies and those who want to explore what the camera can do, it shows a number of situations and then makes the appropriate settings. The setting that’s unusual here is Guide which is basically an on-camera tutorial. The mode dial has the usual DSLR options including Auto, PASM, no flash and six common Scene modes (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up and night portrait). On the pistol grip are the shutter button surrounded by the on/off switch, access to exposure compensation and Info. This lets you quickly change between single shot and burst mode (3 fps) as well as the self-timer and quiet shutter. On the top you’ll find the auto pop-up flash, hot shoe, mode dial and release mode lever. Also here is an AF Assist/self-timer lamp, mono (not stereo) mic and lens release button. Needless to say you can spend a small fortune adding to your glass collection but this one is a good start if you’re a newbie. The $699 kit comes with an 18-55mm 3x zoom with an equivalent focal length of 27-82.5mm. Like all DSLRS, the front of the D3100 is dominated by the mount and lens it accepts over 40 Nikkor AF-S mount lenses. In theory, this means you can concentrate on your subject as the camera does the focusing chores.
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Although the D3100 uses contrast detection, it’s the first with full-time auto focus (AF) in movie and Live View modes. The result? Those DSLRs take the best video of any camera we’ve tested (and it’s the AVCHD format, just like better high-def camcorders). The new Sony –A55 (and A33) cameras are breakthroughs because they use phase detection. Not to get too techie but DSLRs use contrast phase detection when capturing movies compared to a camcorder’s more accurate phase detection. Until the Sony SLT-A55V came along we dismissed it because focusing was a real pain. readers know we’re not big fans of DSLR video. It does have a nice textured grip and is blessedly clean of icons and decals.
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No need to spend too much time dissecting the industrial design of this baby since it looks like every other DSLR on the market. And yet there’s something unique about this camera we’ll share with you in a click or two… Features and Design
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That was our reaction at the announcement of this new Nikon geared for first-timers to interchangeable lens ranks. Ho-hum–another new DSLR that shoots HD video.