Nikon Coolpix3100

alc101ma

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I just received a Nikon Coolpix3100. It has 3.2 effective megapixels and a 3x zoom. I don't really know which digitals are the best on the market. Is this a good product or should I return it for a similarly priced item? This camera cost $350.00.
 

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Though the Coolpix3100 is not the best digital camera in its price range, it certainly is a decent camera. Personally, I would consider the similarly priced Canon PowerShot A70 which is a great camera. Anyway the Coolpix is nice too, and <A HREF="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/nikon/coolpix3100-review/index.shtml" target="_new">this review</A> should show it.
 

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I got a coolpix 2500 but that I bought it last year. That time, I was still an amature in photography, so just get that camera with all the auto features. Then when I started to learn about photography, how I wish to get hold on to the more manual camera with shutter speed and apperture controls. Yet those digital cameras with all the manual features are always more expensive.
 

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Another good 3.2 megapixel camera is the Sony P52. Nice mpeg capture w/sound and decent photo quality. All for ~$275.
 

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I'd go for the A70 over the 3100 for a single reason; the 3100 has a severe limit on movie length (20 seconds if memory serves correctly).

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Out of whats been mentioned, the A70 is definitely, without a shred of doubt the best camera. The 3100 has a serious problem with battery life. It is a compact camera but with the amount of batteries you'll need to carry, might as well get the bigger a70.

If you want something smaller, the sony P8 has a similar spec and uses li-ion batteries, giving great batterylife. It also takes long movies, if thats relevatn to you. It uses the more expensive memory stick though.


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:)

Disregard my previous post.
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