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D3100 vs. D5000

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.JPolster
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NIkon just released the D3100 for the same price as the D5000. I was just wondering if a camera guy could let me know the main differences. Thanks
Aug 20 2010 10:32PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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I have a D5000 and the video it shoots is looking more and more pathetic compared to canon getting better and better

at least the D3100 improves a bit but it still lacks 720 60p and MANUAL CONTROL, that is the shittiest part of Nikon HDSLRs

I would honestly say steer clear of Nikon IF the D95 is a disappointment like the D3100
Aug 20 2010 10:47PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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forgot something in my first post:

I assumed you are looking at them for video, is that correct?

Aug 20 2010 10:50PM
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.JPolster
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yes and photos. i was just wondering if there was any difference between them besides that the D3100 shoots 1080 as well. So you say the Cannon Rebel T1i would be a better bet. i have used nikons all my life
Aug 22 2010 12:57PM
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LBJJ
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T1i has no manual video controls either, they are the same camera besides a little difference between megapixel,

i would go with nikon for their ergonomics
Aug 22 2010 12:59PM
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.JPolster
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ok cool. So D3100 over D5000 and T1i for better vid?
Aug 23 2010 5:56PM
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Rolfe
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dont get a t1i spend the extra 200 bucks and get a t2i way better video functions and takes pretty good stills
Aug 23 2010 5:59PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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^this

manual controls is worth the extra 200ish alone
Aug 23 2010 6:05PM
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cool.
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just to letchya know the D90's replacement is (according to nikonrumors) called the D7000
Aug 23 2010 7:42PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Thanks for the heads up, I havnt checked Nikon rumors in a lil while

100% viewfinding coverage and dual memory card slots?
The D7000 will be awesome
Aug 23 2010 8:06PM
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cool.
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yeah i'm extremely excited for it to be released.

^thats what she said?
Aug 23 2010 8:45PM
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