Hence there are 'two sides' to our results, the amount of shadow range (below middle gray) and the amount of highlight range (above middle gray). Each step of the scale is equivalent to 1/3 EV (a third of a stop), we select one step as 'middle gray' (defined as 50% luminance) and measure outwards to define the dynamic range. A single shot of this produces a gray scale wedge from the camera's clipped white point down to black (example below). If you're torn between a Canon 1000d and this Nikon d3100, I would choose the Nikon - not only is the image processor superior to Canon's, it feels much more solid and far less plastic and empty.Our Dynamic Range measurement system involves shooting a calibrated Stouffer Step Wedge (13 stops total range) which is backlit using a daylight balanced lamp (98 CRI). If you're in the market you may want to consider this one too. I believe that it has an upgraded image processor and a better LCD display. In april, Nikon released the d5100, a slightly better camera still aimed at the entry market. At the time of writing this kit now retails for betwee $900 and $1000.
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Read more d $1100 for the body and 18-55mm plus a 55-200mm lens kit in March 2011. The first lot of photos you take with this camera will make you wonder how you ever lived without a DSLR, the colour depth is far greater than any point and shoot camera I have ever used. Nikon has provided us with an intuitive, easy to use and incredible quality camera that feels so solid and expensive you could be forgiven for thinking that you have bought a much dearer model by mistake! It feels great to hold and takes flawless photos without even having to change any settings. We couldn't be happier with our camera purchase. Intuitive menu system and easy to read display. My only minor disappointment is the telephoto lense supplied as part of the kit is only 200mm, 300mm would have been just that little bit better.
A little bit of post production sharpening is helpful and apparently this is quite normal for all but the most expensive DSLRs. I will rate picture quality as "quite satisfactory", it is not needle sharp. By comparison my Nikon D3100 is just so easy to use, and really, there is no substitute for a proper DSLR for any amat. Prior to purchasing this camera I had been using a top-end point and shoot, while this had exellent features and good picture quality it could be difficult and slow to use, especially the complex menu functions. I purchased this item on the advice of the salesperson who said it was the best of the entry level DSLRs.(And also it is a Nikon) Price was also a factor as up until now I did not think I would be able to afford a DSLR. The viewfinder, although sharp and clear, is a bit small. Great performer, especially at low light levels. As someone who clambers through bush for shots in some remote areas, I was initially concerned about battery life it is fine, I have never yet been let down.Ĭomfortable to hold and to carry. For this, the tripod is essential as is the electronic remote shutter release thrown in by the camera dealer. I do quite a lot of work where depth of field is important so small apertures, low shutter speeds come into play. Read more it hard to fault for the bulk of my photography, faces, buildings and landscapes. The D3100 - as with most DSLRs - has facilities I will never use, especially the video function. Final choice came down to a matter as simple as that. What sold me on the Nikon was that it fitted most comfortably to hand.
I looked at similar level Sony, Canon and Nikon products and would have been potentially happy with any of them. On a pension, $1200 for a kit including the D3100, 18-55mm lens, 55-300mm lens, tripod and gear bag was about what I could afford. I upgraded to a DSLR from an elderly Minolta SLR.