Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

can you snap picture after picture with no wait?

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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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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.

ASIN	B003ZYF3LO
Age Range Description	Kid
Aperture modes	F3.5–F5.6
Are Batteries Included	Yes
Aspect Ratio	3:2
Auto Focus Technology	Phase Detection, Contrast Detection
Autofocus	Yes
Autofocus Points	11
Best Sellers Rank	#82,676 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #95 in DSLR Cameras
Bit Depth	12 Bit
Brand	Nikon
Built-In Media	Battery, Battery Charger, Body Cap
Camera Flash	HotShoe,Built-in pop up
Camera Lens	High-performance Nikon super integrated coating, rounded 7-blade diaphragm, 11 elements in 8 groups
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Computers, External Storage Devices, Remote Control Devices, TVs
Compatible Flash Memory Type	SDHC, SDXC
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F (FX), Nikon F (DX)
Connectivity Technology	wired, wireless
Continuous Shooting	3 FPS
Crop Mode	3:2
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 1,235 Reviews
Digital Scene Transition	zoom
Digital Zoom	6.7
Digital-Still	No
Display Fixture Type	Fixed
Display Maximum Resolution	230,000 pixels
Display Resolution Maximum	230,000
Display Type	LCD
Effective Still Resolution	14.2 MP
Expanded ISO Minimum	100
Exposure Control	Automatic
External-Memory Size	2 GB
File Format	RAW, JPEG, WAV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC
Flash Memory Installed Size	1 GB
Flash Memory Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Flash Modes	TTL
Flash Sync Speed	1/200_sec
Focal Length Description	18-55 Millimeters
Focus Features	Multi, Spot, Continuous
Focus Mode	Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S)
Focus Type	Automatic with Manual
Form Factor	DSLR
Generation	1
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208254729
HDMI Type	Type C Mini HDMI
Hardware Interface	AV Port
Has Color Screen	Yes
Image Capture Type	Video
Image Stabilization	Digital
Image stabilization	Digital
Item Weight	1.3 Pounds
JPEG Quality Level	Basic, Fine, Normal
Lens Construction	11 Elements in 8 Groups
Lens Type	zoom
Manufacturer	Nikon
Manufacturer Part Number	25472
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f
Maximum Focal Length	55 Millimeters
Maximum Image Size	14.2 MP
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 Seconds
Memory Slots Available	1
Memory Storage Capacity	1 GB
Metering Methods	Multi, Center-weighted, Average
Minimum Focal Length	35 Millimeters
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds
Model Name	Nikon D3100
Model Number	25472
Model Series	D3100
Movie Mode	Yes
Night vision	No
Number of Diaphragm Blades	7
Optical Zoom	3 x
Phase Detection Sensor Points	1
Photo Sensor Resolution	14.2 MP
Photo Sensor Size	APS-C
Photo Sensor Technology	CMOS
Real Angle Of View	28.6 Degrees
Recording Capacity	10 Minutes
Remote Included	No
Screen Size	3 Inches
Self Timer	10 Seconds
Sensor Type	CMOS
Series Number	25472
Shooting Modes	Automatic, Scene Modes, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
Skill Level	Amateur
Special Feature	TFT-LCD with 230K pixels and a brightness adjustment
Specific Uses For Product	Photography
Supported File Format	RAW, JPEG, WAV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC
Supported Image Format	RAW, JPEG, WAV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, AAC
Total Still Resolution	14.2 MP
Total USB 2.0 Ports	1
Total USB Ports	1
Total Video Out Ports	1
UPC	018208919574 018208254781 018208254729
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Video Output	NTSC, PAL
Video Resolution	FHD 1080p
Viewfinder	Optical
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x
White Balance Settings	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash torch, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Wireless Technology	EyeFi
Write Speed	3 fps
Zoom	Optical

D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Auto Focus-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens - International Version (No Warranty)

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