This page offers a collection of helpful resources for the Nikon D3100 like: a downloadable PDF manual, firmware updates and technical support info.
Manual
You can download the official Nikon D3100 instruction manual by clicking here. (this PDF manual is provided by Nikon)
If you’d rather download the manual from Nikon’s official website, just go to the D3100 support page located here: support.nikonusa.com
Firmware Updates
Version 1.0.1 | 1/24/2011 – Windows Update Info · Mac OS Update Info
Included Software Downloads
Nikon ViewNX 2 – Visit the Nikon USA Download Page here.
Support Phone Numbers
Nikon USA: 1-800-645-6687
Nikon Canada: 1-877-534-9910
Nikon UK: 0330 123 0932
Support Websites
Nikon USA: support.nikonusa.com
Nikon Canada: help.nikon.ca
Nikon UK: www.nikon.co.uk
How do I make the images really sharp and focused in a low-light area?
How do I make the background really blurred and the the object I am focusing ?
How do I make the pictures rich and sharp ?
How do you take off the timer?
I have a question regarding sports mode and continuous shots, my son plays basketball and all of the shots come out blurred but the background is in focus. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?
Turn off the multipoint AF, just use the center AF points.. I had the same problem early on. perhaps someone can give more exact instructions how to to do this..
new user of the d3100 18-55 mill zoom in great need of your technical genuis when attempting to take close up pictures using zoom the actual pictures when taken zooms back out please help
Nice site. I have a D3100 on its way. Will probably be here a lot.
Chuck
I have a Nikon D3100 and my question is…. is there a way to shoot sports pictures when there is a net in front of you? I find it focuses on the net not the scoccor players…. can you help?
Thanks
Use manual works way better!
hey moose,
I was wondering if there was any way to speed up the burst mode on my d3100. i been experimenting with extreme sport shots and was wondering how to capture more pictures faster like speed up the fps
thanks bryan
try a higher class mem card, class 10.. also set the camera write jpeg, not RAW.
You can lower the write quality, but I do not recommend it.
I am sure you are switching the camera to multiple shot mode..
i am new ti photography….how do i mke an object pop out in the picture i am taking?
I assume you mean bokeh, focused subject, blurred surroundings..
in A mode. open aperture to the widest, ..to decrease the depth of field. I would use 55m on the kit lens.. or use a telephoto at 100mm
I just used the D3100 video for the first time recently. When I downloaded the pictures (and video) from the memory card (by inserting the memory card into my computer), the pictures appeared but the video did not. Any ideas where the videos went? And, when I eventualy find them, how do I edit them? Thanks
i had the same problem at first but you can download editing them cuz i dont think there are editing things besides the basic on iphoto but i dont kno pcs
Dear,
kindly can u help me by sending to me when i use the ISO and how , and when i use the white balance and the kelvin because i am newer assistant of photographer and i use Nikon camera .
i know that it’s so simple question but it is the beginning :D
Thank you
Hiya! I got a nikon D3100, and I am new to it, just wondering how can u leave it in live mode but not the other one ? Thanks xxx
I think the LV mode kills the battery.. I am not sure how to deviate from this default.
Hey Moose,
If you wouldnt mind helping me with this little problem then i would be very grateful! Well, the thing is when i go on the setting M, P or S, the pictures always come out super dark even at daylight so i tried using flash and it worked but it was too bright and i didnt like it… =S my A works just fine without the flash but i was just wondering if there would be a way for me to fix this??
THANK YOOUU x Clara
check your shutter speed. it might be too fast, and check also your ISO it might be too low
Hi I just bought DSLR nikon 3100 with twin lens package deal 18-55mm and a Tamron 70-300mm telephoto lens. I just attaches the telephoto lens but I can’t see anything on the view finder and on the LCD screen. I tried this lens on my friends camera nikon but it doesn’t work too! I just wondered why? Is it defective ? Or any settings I need to adjust?
Arlaine, if you want to use live view you need to slide the switch next to the screen.. but the pictures wont be as accurate i find…..
Check you haven’t left the lens cap on.
hey,how to do shutter speed
The lower your shutter speed say 1/15 it will capture motion or streaks of light if you are photographing a car driving by, set to about 1/250 to freeze motion and not cause blur shutter speed allows you to capture motion or freeze motion like photographing a drop of water
please Help
my pictures are always dark
what is the best setting to show the pics in natural light
and how to set my NikonD3100 with the correct setting for brighter pics
sorryy i cant help you with this but i have the same problem =S
is it on every picture setting for you? or is it just with the setting: M, P or S because thats my problem… A works just fine.
If they’re too dark, you need to do one of several things.
A: Open the apeture. Cons: Reduced depth of field.
B: Increase the ISO. Cons: Increased image noise.
C: Drop the shutter speed. Cons: Blurred pics unless you use tripod or keep it really still.
So I have a nikon D3100,I was using M A S P. They were working but the A doesn’t work,everytime I take photos in the dark it doesn’t work especially the flash,it’s always late,I need to turn off just to work,what should I do with that? Even sometimes if it’s not dark doesn’t work also, please help me?
your iso is too low, increase it and see how the pictures look
Thanks
So I just bought the Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote for my Nikon D3100, but I can’t find instructions for setting it up in my owners manuel! Dose this remote even work for my camera, or better yet, is the wireless remote option even there for the D3100? I went to the authorized Nikon dealer and said I wanted to buy a wireless remote for the shutter on my D3100 and this is what I was sold, so I’m assuming it should work. Dose anyone know?
The D3100 doesn’t have infared, so a wireless remote won’t work.
dear moose,i need a slr which can shoot in macromode.with a min of 10 x optical zoom.
Usually DSLRs don’t have a macro “mode” instead you’d need a macro lens. Same for the 10x zoom. Most macro lenses won’t zoom 10x so you’ll have to buy a separate lens for that. But from what it seems like what you want to do, you could probably get away with an entry level DSLR and just buy 2 lenses for it.
I accidently took a whole lot of pic’s in “Raw” mode and cannot download on to my computor or disk drive. Any suggestions what I should do?
Tony
If you take pictures in RAW format, you should still be able to download them, but you’ll have to import them into a photo manipulation program such as photoshop or GIMP. From there you will be able to export them as JPEGs.
Having problems downloading my pictures onto my PC from the camera. Pictures are downloading and have a picture of a key on them and I’m not actually able to see the picture I took. I have taken thousands of pics before and never seen this.
Maybe I accidently change a setting somewhere on the the camera?
Help me please as I cannot see in the manual.
Hi Jenny
In which format are you taking the pics? once its copied to the computer, when you open it what is the message you are getting?
Hello Moose,
I have been trying to figure out how to increase number of photographs taken in a single burst using the continuous release. The manual is a little confusing. Can you help me.
Howdy Jennifer,
If you hold down the shutter when using continuous release mode, you should be able to capture a maximum of 100 shots in each burst.
- Moose
Dear Moose,
I am new to your site and I find it simple, clear and immensely helpful. Keep it up.
Howdy Francis,
Thanks for the kind words…happy shooting!
- Moose