Nikon D3100 - AF-S DX 18-55 VR Lens

Q: I'm a beginner, would this be suitable for me?

Sure! It's an excellent camera. It actually pains me to sell it actually. It's a great price for what you get. I'm a professional photographer myself. The pictures you get are unbelievably impressive for a dslr. In recent years Nikon has been making far more impressive cameras for consumers at a lower price to meet a high demand. Not everyone can afford a camera that costs as much as a car anyway. It has a lot of bells and whistles for the price tag.

Q: can you snap picture after picture with no wait?

Is it possible? Yes, but it depends on a few factors, such as whether the flash is on or off, if you are using manual or auto focus, if you need to re-focus between shots, etc.The Nikon D3100 has a continuous shooting mode; in that mode, if you do not have to wait for the flash to reload and you want to keep the same focus, then yes, it will take pictures for as long as you wish to hold the shutter, with almost no lag between photos. However, if you are using the built-in flash, you may have to wait a couple of seconds for the flash to reload between shots (most cameras do this), or if you need to refocus between shots it may also take time to do that. But it is much faster than most point-and-shoot cameras. I leave my D3100 in continuous mode most of the time; when shooting fast moving subjects, I have a better chance of getting the best shot when it takes several right in a row.One final note: I've found this camera has the best shot-to-shot times when using an SD card with fast write times. Most of the cheap class 2 and class 4 cards are not able to write the pictures to the card fast enough to keep up with the continuous shooting mode and result in a "processing" screen that takes a few seconds to clear. When I put a class 10 card in the camera, that issue disappeared and I now happily take large numbers of photos in short amounts of time.

Q: Nikon d3100 vs canon rebel t3 Which is best for first-time SLR owner? Easy-to-use is most important to me.

As a previous owner of the Canon Rebel, and since you are a first time user, I feel strongly that you will do better with the Nikon D3100. I say this with experience and here's why; the Canon Rebel is a great camera with many features. It's speed, focus and user friendly operations allows for great performance, however, with a price to come with it. I'm not going to tell you the price, only that it is a bit higher than the Nikon. With the Nikon, you get most of the same great features, "easy-to-use" with a guide for "easy shoot", CD/paper instruction manual, plus if you get the D3100 18-55 VR Kit, it comes with a f/3.5-5.6 VR Lens. Both the lens and camera are covered by extensive warranties which come included. (simply register online). I like the 5 year warranty on the lens alone. But price is the most important function, and if you're concerned with reliability, Nikon is just as a trusted name as Canon, so it will last you a while! I hope this shed some light on your decision. One more note, as with a previous answer to your question, about a "booklet" that comes with the camera, the CD version of the "booklet" will allow better visibility and clearer understanding of the example frames shown in the "booklet". The CD opens up the "booklet" to the size of your monitor on your laptop or computer which makes it easier to read. Thanks.

Q: What is the "Import Model" and what's the difference?

I looked as some sites dedicated to Nikon enthusiasts. Most see to think "import model" means it is a knockoff made in China and Nikon will not warranty it.

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Compatible mountings
Nikon F
Aspect ratio
3:2
Photo sensor technology
CMOS
Supported file format
RAW
Image stabilisation
Optical
Maximum focal length
55 Millimetres

🎥3-inch One-Touch Live View & movie capture

📸14.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor

🔍18-55mm VR Zoom-NIKKOR lens

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Description

📸 Elevate your storytelling with every shot — don’t just capture moments, own them!

FAST FOCUSED - 11 autofocus points and 3 fps continuous shooting keep you ready for every moment.
LOW LIGHT MASTERY - ISO up to 12800 lets you shoot confidently even when the lights go down.
CAPTURE EVERY DETAIL - 14.2MP sensor delivers crisp, vibrant images that stand out in any portfolio.
VERSATILE ZOOM POWER - 18-55mm VR lens with image stabilization ensures sharp shots from wide-angle to close-up.
EFFORTLESS CREATIVITY - 3-inch LCD with One-Touch Live View lets you frame and shoot videos with ease.

The Nikon D3100 with AF-S DX 18-55 VR lens combines a 14.2MP DX-format CMOS sensor and a versatile 18-55mm image-stabilized zoom lens, delivering sharp, vibrant photos and smooth HD video. Featuring a 3-inch LCD with One-Touch Live View, 11 autofocus points, and ISO sensitivity up to 12800, it’s designed for aspiring photographers who demand quality and flexibility in a lightweight, easy-to-use package.

Specifications

Package Dimensions L x W x H	35.6 x 22.9 x 17.8 centimetres
Package Weight	0.97 Kilograms
Product Dimensions L x W x H	12.4 x 7.5 x 9.6 centimetres
Item Weight	590 g
Brand	Nikon
Camera Lens	Nikkor 18-55mm zoom lens with f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture, offering image stabilization and great image quality in different focal lengths.
Colour	Black/White
Continuous shooting speed	3 fps
Has image stabilisation	Yes
Included components	Camera Body & Lens
Max Focal Length	55 Millimetres
Min Focal Length	35 Millimetres
Minimum shutter speed	30 seconds
Model year	2010
Plug profile	Nikon F
Part number	25472
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Type	Zoom clásico
Expanded ISO Maximum	12800
Autofocus Points	11
Focus type	Auto Focus
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 seconds
Aperture Modes	F3.5–F5.6
Effective still resolution	14.2 MP
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

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