I got one couple of months back and It takes pretty decent pictures. If u r a beginner and looking for an easy to use Dslr, it is a very good choice however if u already know basics and had owned  Dslr camera previously I would recommend u to save some more and go for d90 or d7000

sna · Feb 15, 2011 7:27 AM

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dekchidriver · Feb 15, 2011 9:09 AM

 Yes i was looking for a long term camera.. thanks dekchi driver and Sna bros. aba 2/4 paisa bachayera bhaye pani ramrai kinnu parla bhanne soch gari raako chu.. dhanyabad hai i'm considering D3100 too thanks to Dekchidriver. so you use d3100? 

budweiser · Feb 15, 2011 12:43 PM

yep. here's a comparison chart to help you out. My Comparisons    D3100 $699.95 *    D3000 $549.95 *   Ratings 4.8 (4.8) 4.8 (4.8) Effective Pixels 14.2 million 10.2 million Sensor Size 23.1 x 15.4mm 23.6 x 15.8mm Image Sensor Format DX DX Storage Media SD SDHC SDXC SD SDHC Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 3 frames per second 3 frames per second ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 3200 Hi-1 (ISO 6400) Hi-2 (ISO 12,800) ISO 100 - 1600 Hi-1 (ISO 3200) Movie Movie with sound HD 1,920×1,080 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 24 fps HD 1,280×720 / 30 fps VGA 640×424 / 30 fps -- Monitor Size 3.0 in. diagonal 3.0 in. diagonal Monitor Type Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD Battery / Batteries EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9 Lithium-ion Battery EN-EL9a Lithium-ion Battery Approx. Dimensions Width 4.9 in. (124.46mm) Height 3.8 in. (96.52mm) Depth 2.9 in. (73.66mm) Width 5.0 in. (126mm) Height 3.8 in. (94mm) Depth 2.5 in. (64mm) Approx. Weight 16 oz. (455g)camera body only 16.1 oz. (485g)camera body only * MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) and ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as a suggestion/estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. ***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details. Last edited: 15-Feb-11 09:46 PM

dekchidriver · Feb 15, 2011 9:46 PM

 Dude,  I don't know what you want to do, but I think if you are jumping up from point and shoot camera then D3000 is more than enough. I own a D3000 myself and completely satisfied, it doesn't have a video and it doesn't support brackating  but I think we seldom use video with a DSLR. I got my d3000 for 400 and I didn't wanted to pay extra 200 dollars just for the video. From what I learn until this point you need a good lens, body doesn't matter that much ( unless you are a PRO) .  for 2-3 hundred I would rather buy a lens than get a enhenced body. DSLR sab le ramro khichcha it is just how u use your camera.  my 2 cents. 

bodmas · Feb 15, 2011 10:16 PM

@bodmas: which lens do u use or recommend ???

sna · Feb 16, 2011 8:13 AM

 Nikon D3000 with 3 fps and 11 AF points is a good camera. If you can extend EFL to 200mm or 300mm with extra lens then it becomes even better. But 10MP CCD is main concern giving 18MP CCDs are easily available in current DSLR. These image sensors may not be your concern if you are not thinking about big poster size pictures.  

chhimobu · Feb 16, 2011 9:09 AM

 @ SNA : I use the default lens for normal use , but I also use a Prime lens 35 mm a lot, bear in mind that this lens doesn't have zoom and usualy used for potraits, This lens is too good for its price.  http://www.kenrockwell.com/nik...

bodmas · Feb 16, 2011 9:11 AM

Bought for $119

sna · Feb 16, 2011 9:35 AM

 Sweet, where did you get that deal? A friend of mine was also looking, I got mine for $200. You will love that lens. 

bodmas · Feb 16, 2011 9:55 AM

Amazon and i just realized it's 50mm.. Hope that will not matter much

sna · Feb 16, 2011 11:00 AM

yo tala ko link ma review hereko thie lacks some important features and is slow re. yeah agreed with bodmas bro's point of not shooting a video with dslr, and it wasn't the video i was going for. ani bodmas bro le 400 ma kata kineko ra d3000?  dhanyabad  http://reviews.cnet.com/digita...

budweiser · Feb 16, 2011 2:32 PM

 Maile circuit city ko euta deal thyo yaar. tyo deal bhayena bhane you may get it for 450. 

bodmas · Mar 17, 2011 11:40 AM