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Note: This camera was first sold in Apr 2003. It has been replaced by the Nikon 3200.
Nikon Coolpix 3100

Nikon Coolpix 3100

  • 3 out of 5
"battery door keeps breaking!!!"
  • 3 out of 5
"****Battery problem Fix****"
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Answered Questions for the 3100

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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Open Questions for the 3100

Q: where can i get the EN-MH1 batteries for the 3100 in bangalore or hyderabad, kindle suggest an authorised dealer
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Q: Transfering Pictures
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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 258 total reviews: 3.34/5

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  • 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

  • 3 out of 5
****Battery problem Fix**** (Steven Wilde - 9/9/06)

A quick note to other owners of the coolpix 3100. I have been having the same battery problem as all the others above me and... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Beautiful Pictures, Poor battery life ( - 6/19/06)

I bought this camera three years ago and have bought countless rechargeable batteries and chargers since. Even the most expense high capacity batteries and expensive... 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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