Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm VR lens

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I've been looking for a dslr camera for my other half for Xmas, and Iam thinking of a Nokia D3100, but my girlfriend is a complete beginner and her first dslr, would this be a good starter camera?
 
I had the older model (D3000) a few years ago with the same kit lens and it was more than capable. It was a long time before it was the cameras ability, rather than my own ability that was holding me back.
 
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I had the older model (D3000) a few years ago with the same kit lens and it was more than capable. It was a long time before it was the cameras ability, rather than my own ability that was holding me back.
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Agree with that statement. I have the older D3000 and find it great as an introduction to dslr photography.

The D3100 has the guide feature which will help you to get to grips with the technical side and help progress to manual modes.
 
Good Choice. and don't forget to get her to sign up for a Talk Photography account, it is so helpful being a part of this community.
 
I always think a book to go with the camera is a useful addition to help get you out of auto and understand the different settings etc.
 
Another :thumbs: from me. I've just bought Lynn, my missus, a cheap D70 (I was sick of her using mine :rolleyes:). If I hadn't have learnt, over the last twelve months, how the manual settings work on my D3100, the D70 would have been a nightmare.

As it is, I've picked the D70 up and within an hour, been able to show her exactly what did what and its certainly more complicated than the D3100. :)
 
I also had a Nikon D3100 and have only just upgraded from it.

Using the kit 18-55mm lens, the camera produced some really nice photos. Very crisp and clean for a model in the 'budget' range. A great introduction to photography.
I also watched a few online tutorials (on youtube) and they helped a lot. Youtube is a great place to pick up some tips and tricks.
 
Tunbridge said:
I always think a book to go with the camera is a useful addition to help get you out of auto and understand the different settings etc.
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A book is a good idea and I'm not knocking it, but I learnt a lot more from the likes of You tube and here, than I did from any book. :)

Edit:- what James just said :lol:
 
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This is a great resource for learning, it's made a big difference to me. I also did a one day beginners dSLR workshop and that helped enormously as I tend to learn best in an environment like that. Everyone's different I guess.
 
Thanks for the replies, I've decieded to go for the d3100, only thing is, what's the diffarance between VR lens and none VR lens?

Yes I will introduce her to talk photography,

Thanks again
 
VR means vibration reduction. In simple terms it counteracts to some degree "shaky hands" by the user giving sharper images than a non VR in some circumstances, given that the cost of the 18-55 VR lens is so reasonable, I wouldn't go for a non VR myself. (or for my girlfriend)
 
Great choice. I've had mine for 3 years and have loved it
 
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