Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Nikon Coolpix 3100 Camera


Review:

Pros

1. Has many desirable features like 3MP, video out, only 2 AA batteries etc.
2. Nice looking and very small in size with good grip. Light weight too.
3. Uses [inexpensive] CF cards.
4. Easy menus and scene modes to use. Modes give you some control over what camera does.
5. Great macro pictures.
6. Night shots are very nice if used with tripod or some supporting surface.
7. Good manual, explains differences between the modes.
8. Has a very affordable accessory kit with case, batteries and fast charger here on Amazon.

Con's

1. Reliability is doubtful. Battery compartment door is very flimsy.
2. Movie mode is junk, no sound and movie sizes very small.
3. A bit thick, making it tougher to pocket.
4. No rechargeable batteries or charger in the box. And still costs more than it competition.
5. No AF assist light or manual mode.
6. One of the most expensive 3MP cameras. Esp since it has poor features and nothing bundled with it.
7. Slow to read/write to CF cards, manual recommends only Lexar/Sandisk cards. Aren't CF cards made to a standard?
8. Lens comes out even while downloading pics or reviewing them and never retracts while the camera's on. (Only way to keep it folded is to start in setup mode and then go to review pics.)
9. Low battery indicator not good, need to do a firmware update to fix it. to make it worse lens was stuck out even when it ran out of battery.

Purchase used or refurbished on eBay and save major $$.


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