SnapChick Unboxes the Nikon D3100

[mamba109]

I got something else that's small and you can sink your teeth in... oh wait

[SuperDanish111]

d3100 or d90?

[TheSnapChick]

@SuperDanish111 It's a close call. D90 if you have older non-AFS lenses. D3100 has AF during video and some newer guts. I own a D3100 and not a D90, but it could just as easily be the other way around.

[nguyentuan1990]

youre just so pretty. i have a d5100 and im lovin it

[TheSnapChick]

@nguyentuan1990 :D

[TheSnapChick]

@nguyentuan1990 Cool!

[nguyentuan1990]

@TheSnapChick just got my macro nikon 105 VR lens, eager to check it out. YAY

[TheSnapChick]

@nguyentuan1990 Ooooh, that one is on my list. Try it out and let me know if you love it!

[quatie]

anyone know when this camera will be back in shops?

[TheSnapChick]

@quatie Amazon has them right now.

[quatie]

@TheSnapChick I have paid for it at Jessops. I prefer to buy it from a shop encase anything goes wrong I can take it straight back. I originally bought the canon 1100d and took it back a week later to get the d3100, have I made a good choice?

[Randomyellowgiraffe]

Am I the only one who likes big heavy cameras with big lenses??? It's the only reason I got a battery grip for my d90

Anyway great video as always Leigh!! : )

[HenryFord61]

I have just bought a Nikon D3100, I'm actually looking for the best lenses ever. so, what do you recommend ?? best regards to you! 

[TheSnapChick]

@HenryFord61 Best lenses period... or best lenses in a certain price range?

[HenryFord61]

@TheSnapChick Well, best lenses period.. 

[TheSnapChick]

@HenryFord61 My best combination of lenses for DX cameras like the D3100 is the 17-55mm f2.8g, 35mm f1.8g, and the 70-200 f2.8g (FX lens).

[HenryFord61]

@TheSnapChick thank you very much, I think 70-200 f2.8g (FX) is a great one to buy.

[winerts]

Thank you for the video! I bought my D3100 August 16th I think of this year and so far I Love it! I also got the Total kit and it came with all of that. I bought It in Costco for $779.99 WITHOUT TAXES! I personally think it is a great deal! I will definitely be Subscribing to your channel. Thanks again and I have one question as well: Have you worked with "Macro" lenses? Because I am interested in buying one but not sure which one? Any Suggestions?! :D

[TheSnapChick]

@winerts If you have the 18-55mm, it can be used as a macro lens. If you are willing to spend a bit more than that, the 105mm Micro is a good buy.

[poochie12350]

please do a vid on buying used camera stuff so us newbies can learn. thanks

[saallyy13]

uhm weird

[bsgtrekfan88]

I am buying the D3100 in two weeks. It will be my first DSLR but my 5th decent camera. Nice unboxing miss :)

[TheSnapChick]

@bsgtrekfan88 Great choice!

[jianh1989]

Snapchick, one question: The DSLR you put on your right side of the red couch there, what's the lens that is attached to it?

[TheSnapChick]

@jianh1989 17-55 f2.8 DX

[jianh1989]

@TheSnapChick Thanks !

[MegaSuperShark]

Only found out the Nikon D3100 is 14.2 Megapixles, And My Digital Camera is 14.2, the only diffrence is, The lence, And the settings on the camera. But i still badly want Nikon D3100 :)

[TheSnapChick]

@MegaSuperShark If you're comparing to a compact digital camera, you will find a very significant difference in the image quality as the ISO gets higher. ISO 400 and above with a D3100-sized sensor will be much cleaner and higher image quality than a compact sensor. Not sure if you're shooting with a compact or DSLR now, so I can't give you a better comparison than that.

[bernhardtsen74]

how many hours does it charge back up after a days use?

[TheSnapChick]

@bernhardtsen74 A few hours. I usually charge at night, so I don't know exactly how long.

[markjohn2011]

i didn't know that Nikon dslr D3100 is a girl???

[TheSnapChick]

@markjohn2011 Look underneath the camera.

[wesoakes]

Can you use filters with the 18-55mm VR lens? What size if you can? 52mm?

[TheSnapChick]

@wesoakes Yes and Yes :)

[bloodangelusn]

@wesoakes you can use almost any filter on any camera lens. the size should be what is "listed" on the front lens cap. Nikon lens caps are marked "LC-XX". In the case of the 18-55 kit lens, it's marked LC-52, which means you'll need 52mm filters. Other lens sizes will use different filters sizes, like the Nikkor 70-300 which has a front lens cap marked LC-62, which uses 62mm filters. Other manufacturers will mark their front lens caps differently, but usually the number is the filter size.

[saintdad57]

i've got it, a month ago! ; )

[Roww]

I just bought the mine today, Im so excited!

[TheSnapChick]

@Roww Cool! I'm excited for you :)

[bernhardtsen74]

@Roww im buying it this wednesday!

everybody screams canon 550d just because of the pixels!

will probably buy the d7000 in january or february next year after I master this camera!!!!!

[Roww]

@bernhardtsen74 This camera is really good for price, Im very happy with it, small, light and powerfull. I will buy some pair of lenses before upgrade. And yup, you are right, pixels its a number that means size, not quality. And gratz for your new toy!

[TheSnapChick]

@A13918221 I got mine from Amazon :)

[718Digital]

I was super excited the day I purchased my D3100 =)

[TheSnapChick]

@718Digital Me too! When did you get it?

[718Digital]

@TheSnapChick I got at the end of the summer last year. Its been about 9 months since I got t.

[TheSnapChick]

@718Digital Awesome! Hopefully 9 months of great shots :)

[718Digital]

@TheSnapChick definitely, they're all on my flickr-I'm no pro but I love taking photos and making videos

[TheSnapChick]

@718Digital The D3100 really helps to feed the passion. A simple camera with great results.

[loungo1567]

People you dont get the lens or bag for free you pay for it in th price lol

[TheSnapChick]

@loungo1567 Yes, but when you don't know that it's even included in the kit, it at least FEELS like it's free :)

[XxHardcorexxGamerxX]

Why don't you upload in 1080p!? :-S

[musicboy123456]

@XxHardcorexxGamerxX i dont exactly know why but i think becoz 1080p can take up to hours to upload .. maybe

[TheSnapChick]

@UnderLineFilms The 35mm is a great choice!

[TheSnapChick]

@UnderLineFilms Rumor is mid-June

[TheSnapChick]

@UnderLineFilms There is a 50mm f1.8G with internal focus coming out soon.

[mkba95]

is it easy to used this camera ???

[TheSnapChick]

@mkba95 Very easy. But it also has advanced features/modes. In short, easy to use, but very versatile.

[GunbyDG]

I got that exact kit, but i got mine at Costco !!!

[TheSnapChick]

@GunbyDG Cool! I love it when I go to Costco and see the boxes of cameras stacked up. They're saying "Buy me! Buy me!"

[mkba95]

@TheSnapChick ooo..u get the free camera bag !!..thats great

[TheSnapChick]

@mkba95 It's a really nice bag, too!

[mkba95]

@TheSnapChick can u do a tutorial on how to take a pic with landscape mode, potrait, macro..etc ??..i really hope u can do it..=)

[TheSnapChick]

@mkba95 Great idea for a video! I'll add this to my list. Those modes are a great way to learn how to "think like the camera" because you can observe the settings that the camera uses when you select those modes.

[mkba95]

@TheSnapChick yeah !!!...i cant wait wait those tutorial video !!..thank u very much !!!..

[angelou2NE1]

where did you purchase these CAMERA? and how to pay IT? ( ii HAVE reaLLy no IDEA :l)

[angelou2NE1]

i'm reaLLy confused now the BIGGER the LENS the ______? :l

[TheSnapChick]

@angelou2NE1 More expensive! :)

[angelou2NE1]

is there reaLLy a NEED to change LENSES? :))) cuz i'm reaLLy confuse ii HOPE soon you'LL making a VIDEO and this time it'll be aLL about the LENSES thanks :)))

[TheSnapChick]

@angelou2NE1 Search for "SnapChick's gear parade"

[mkba95]

@TheSnapChick how old r u anyway ??....

[ArthurVertsosAV]

omg. i love this woman

[truetony383]

where did you Purchase your Kit ?

[TheSnapChick]

@truetony383 Amazon, order filled by Adorama

[vnk956]

agrrrrrrr....me jealous



[TheSnapChick]

@vnk956 Don't be jealous... :)

[lokingloking]

if you dont need that bag send it to me!:)

[TheSnapChick]

@lokingloking I thought I didn't need it, but my D2x took up residence in it! :)

[NigeriaHammad7]

Mistake on the last post...I was trying to say what do u think about dslr back packs as opposed to just a bag???

[TheSnapChick]

@NigeriaHammad7 Hi! I like my Lowepro slingshot very much. I made at least one or two YouTube videos about it :)

[NigeriaHammad7]

What do u think about dol

[Alex1M6]

What is the advantage of having bigger mm lenses? I currently have the Nikon D3100 as my first DSLR camera with the 18-55mm kit lens.

Thanks.

[TheSnapChick]

@Alex1M6 Bigger mm = bigger telephoto for sports, etc... :)

[Alex1M6]

@TheSnapChick Thanks!

[TheSnapChick]

@Alex1M6 The 55-200 is a lot of fun and a good match for the 18-55

[Alex1M6]

@TheSnapChick I was looking to buy that or the 18-200mm when I get some money saved up, I think the 18-55mm is fine for most indoor shots but on new-years eve when my family let off some fireworks outside I quickly found out how much a longer zoom (mm) would have come in useful.

[TheSnapChick]

@Alex1M6 The 18-200 is a sweet lens! Mine just came back from a warranty repair better than ever! :)

[Geebuv]

WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE A GIRL?!?!??! Lol nice pick up, im hopin for one for xmas. :D

[TheSnapChick]

@Geebuv I hope that you get one, too! :)

[toryling]

im so jealous. give me a d3100 :D

[myfaceback100]

i am sure that was a nice surprise that you got a bag with the d3100 even thought you more than lightly payed for it when you got the camera.

if you had the money would you spend it on a top of the range body or a top of the range lens?

[TheSnapChick]

@myfaceback100 Hi! What's funny is that Adorama had the best price for this particular kit, bag or no bag, compared to their competitors. I did find good use for it, as I set up both bags for "on the go" setups, one with my D2x for "on the go studio" and the other with the D3100 for "on the go fun." Bodies come and go - lenses are better investments. And with the "entry level" as feature packed and responsive as the d3100, it's easy to get a lot of camera for less money.

[TheSnapChick]

@mrkeishii Cool - the 35mm is awesome. 

[bosslouel33]

0:01

[TheSnapChick]

@mrkeishii I've only had mine for a few hours, but I can see why you love it. The "entry level" has come a long way since the D50!!!

[aarmington]

sweeite..u KNOW i think ur wonderful...but you should of got the D7000 like mine...BOOO.....LOL

[TheSnapChick]

@aarmington And make my D300s jealous? ;)

[aarmington]

@TheSnapChick i am SOOO loving my D7000...hey...by the way...do u have a yahoo??...would love to share photos with you and get your ideas

[Olphus]

Is the AF fast enough for semi professional work?

[TheSnapChick]

@Olphus So far so good, but that is only after about 9 shots :)

[stefanDMS]

This is the video we SnapChick fans were waiting for. You got a bunch on new stuff to play with. Can`t wait to see the video about the D3100. And the D3100 as i said before is a HUUUGE upgrade from the D3000 A to Z :) . I`ll buy my next DSLR (hopefully the d7000 or d700) from USA! Why? Just because of the price and the bonus items (the camera bag for example). The D3100 is 730 $ here with the 18-55 kit lens..

[TheSnapChick]

@stefanDMS :) Two videos coming tonight. One is the a look at the picture control menu. I'm impressed so far!

[santacruznp]

thanks

[TheSnapChick]

@BurninC4rtrage I can't pull the trigger on the D700... more bang for the buck for my needs with the D300s.

[santacruznp]

D7000 or D3100?

[TheSnapChick]

@santacruznp What do you like to photograph? Moving things/sports, or a little bit of everything?

[santacruznp]

@TheSnapChick Im a video guy, I guess something for News Promotions. I make promos for an NBC affilate, and Ive seen some of the crazy depth coming from dslr's. My friend has the D7000, we shot some stuff on it. I guess my main question is whats the difference? Thanks!

[TheSnapChick]

@santacruznp D7000 has external mic input for video. D3100 does not.

[AdurianJ]

It's always good to have a second DSLR if you need to take a photo of the other DSLR :)

[TheSnapChick]

@AdurianJ Somehow in the midst of that thinking, I ended up with 5 or 6. D80 going up for sale soon.

[AdurianJ]

@TheSnapChick

Well one of those is full frame so it can actually photograph other things then DSLR's.

I need buy a few primes before i can justify a FF body, *sigh* i haven't bought a new lens since June :(

[TheSnapChick]

@AdurianJ If I had an FX body, I would have the 50mm glued to it :)

[TheSnapChick]

@AdurianJ Buy buy buy ;)

[1rhett1]

Burrr!! :)

[AdurianJ]

I don't know about Nikon but Canon's 7D manual is much easier to understand if you know everything about the camera's functions before reading it.

[TheSnapChick]

@AdurianJ I always tell people - read the manual, mess with the camera every day for a month, then read the manual again. It definitely helps to know your way around the camera to get the most out of everything in the manual.

[TheSnapChick]

@AdurianJ I always tell people - read the manual, mess with the camera every day for a month, then read the manual again. It definitely helps to know your way around the camera.

[TheSnapChick]

@BurninC4rtrage Never! :)

[dark02pony]

a box in your bag! :-P super duper ;) haha its all in good love leigh!!

[ScottTsai]

nice i got the canon t2i which is kinda like the canon version of the d3100. I hear the d3100 is really nice for video too

[iSpinify]

It's finally here!

[theutmostvanity]

yay!

[TheSnapChick]

@theutmostvanity :D

[lew1310]

I always read the manuals for cameras but never anything else. I think one of the small black thinks might be a hot shoe cover.

[TheSnapChick]

@lew1310 There can be some really good info in the manuals. There is a shoe cover and an eyepiece cover, but also two magnets that I think are for cable shielding, perhaps for a video cable.

[jerrytoddphotography]

XOXO

[TheSnapChick]

@jerrytoddphotography :)

[jerrytoddphotography]

@TheSnapChick When are we hanging out??? lol.