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Nikon Coolpix 3100

4 out of 5

"Battery life and door issues"

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"Nikon 3100 battery door"

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Q: Automatic shut off -- too quick: A: Sounds like a battery problem. If the camera uses a Lithium-ion cell, then that might be worn out. I see... read more
Q: My lens gets stuck when I press on. Then it says lens error. I have to fiddle with it for a while before it rectifies. What do I do?: A: Often a sign of underpowered or near dead batteries. Often, when you purchase batteries in bulk, it isn't uncommon that... read more

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Q: Transfering Pictures: 30 points for best answer - 1 reply

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Editors' Comments

The Nikon Coolpix 3100 offers point & shoot simplicity in a very small package, making it a good choice for beginners or amateurs looking for an ultra-compact camera. Unlike Canon's Elph series, the 3100 accepts AA batteries, making it ideal for travelers and other photographers on the go. Though its manual controls are limited, it offers a variety... read more

Specifications

3.2 megapixels (effective)
3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
auto focus only
program and manual exposure
JPEG format only
ISO range 80 - 320

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3.34 out of 5

Average rating based on 257 total reviews: 3.34/5

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4 out of 5

Battery life and door issues (Todd Vargo - 7/26/08)

I had the same problems as others with this camera.
Rechargable batteries (2300mAh) don't hold enough charge to keep the camera on for very... read more

5 out of 5

Nikon 3100 battery door (Winston - 7/31/07)

You are not alone. Nikon should fix it for free because of its bad design. It ruins its engineer's reputation.read more

3 out of 5

battery door keeps breaking!!! (Tiffany - 1/14/07)

I, too, had problems initially with the battery life. After dumping the batteries that came with the camera and purchasing my own lithium rechargeable batteries... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Excellent option for entry-level users (Imaging Resource - 4/29/03)

An ideal beginner camera and a capable travel companion, the Coolpix 3100 stands out as a great choice for novice and amateur photographers alike. The framing assist mode makes good picture composition very easy. read original review

4.8 out of 5

Easy to use and reasonably priced (Steve's Digicams - 4/29/03)

With an extensive selection of preset scene modes, an easy to grasp body, and simple camera-to-computer data transfer, the Nikon Coolpix 3500 is a winner for this reviewer. An enthusiastic recommendation for both novice and intermediate users. read original review

3.9 out of 5

Certainly not the best in class (DC Resource - 4/29/03)

Though he likes the menu system on the Nikon Coolpix 3100 and thinks it makes a handy camera for beginners, this reviewer thinks its minimal controls, redeye, and variable low-light performance make the Canon A70 a better bet. read original review

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