Why is the nikon d5100 superior to the d3100?

I'm buying the d5100 for Christmas and was simply wondering what makes the price gap. This is for serious photography (not videos or snapshots) and I can finally afford a DSLR of $600 or less :) I have researched but am still unsure of what exactly it has over the d3100. Also, why is the d7000 more, if you know? All the real improvements I see in that is the better build and slightly better specs, not worth the $400 gap. Thank you!
>>> Why is the nikon d5100 superior to the d3100?

What are some good affordable cameras? (under $200)?

Preferably not even $200, but that's my cap. I've had two digital cameras in the past, and both of them just did NOT cut it at all for me! They were both under or around $100 though (they might have been on sale though) One of them was a Nikon and the other was a Kodak and I found that they took really orange looking pictures indoors and overexposed pictures outside. The quality of the pictures just was not impressive in any way. I'm in a photography class and I use someone else's camera because I hate mine. I REAAAALLY want a photography camera (ya know, one of those bulky black ones with the huge lenses) Not only do they look 10x cooler, but I feel like they probably take better pictures.

I've NEVER been able to take good pictures and so I want a cool camera to inspire me to really take some awesome pictures in photography class and to start scrapbooking. I've always wanted to be that person always carrying their camera around and taking funky pictures but I just can't find a good camera for a good price!
>>> What are some good affordable cameras? (under $200)?

Information on Nikon 1 camera and similar?

I'm looking to get a camera similar to the nikon 1. However I was wondering if anybody could offer any information on cameras similar to this but for slightly cheaper. I was hoping to spend no more than €350.any info would be greatly appreciated :)
>>> Information on Nikon 1 camera and similar?

Can i Charge my Nikon D3100 while its filming?

I am planning on filming my daughters school show and my battery wont last throughout the show
can i charge it via the usb port ?
>>> Can i Charge my Nikon D3100 while its filming?

Speed light for Church photography?

I have a Nikon D80 and need to take photos for the church's Christmas program. What is the best speed light/external flash to use? Thanks!
Added (1). … I am the hired photographer and I usually use natural light so this is different for me, I do have permission to use a flash and this is a one time thing so I'd probably rent a flash/lens combo.
>>> Speed light for Church photography?

Nikon D3200, D5200, or D7000?

I'm planning to upgrade from D40x by next year ( hopefully there's still next year). I don't know which one to choose though. What do you guys prefer?
>>> Nikon D3200, D5200, or D7000?

Cannon and nikon cameras and camcorders?

Does anyone know the best camera from nikon or cannon that records really well and has high megapixels, or a really good camcorder from both becuase im not very good at picking them out and which one has the best quality
>>> Cannon and nikon cameras and camcorders?

Good professional camaras?

With my birthday and christmas money ive saved up quite a bit of money for a Professional Camera. I would like a nikon one with the strap hopefully not to pricey. However, is there any like this that you can link up to your laptop/computer so i can upload them to that instead of having to print it off which costs a lot! any help is appreciated, thank you! ^-^
>>> Good professional camaras?

If you're knowledgeable about Nikon D5100s, please click here!

I'm going to be treating myself with one this weekend; however, with extensive research I have done, I found that many, many people are talking about a black screen.
They loved & used the camera for months, then all of a sudden, it went black & they had to send it back.It would get fixed but happen again. People are saying that this model is known for that.
I would hate to spend $600 on a camera & for this to happen. Anyone have experience with this? Should I buy it at Target & get an extended warranty protection or go with another camera?
Opinions? Thanks!
Added (1). I don't think it's a rumor. I got this information from its reviews on multiple websites from people that have actually bought the camera.
>>> If you're knowledgeable about Nikon D5100s, please click here!

I want to buy a camera? - Nikon J2?

I want to buy the Nikon J2 camera however I already have the D90 and wondered if it was worth buying.
>>> I want to buy a camera? - Nikon J2?

Nikon D5100 Sports Mode Problems?

I take pictures of my son's basketball games. The games are indoor and have florescent lights and is very well lit. I haven't had problems until now. I use the Sports mode on my Nikon, and lately it's been taking pictures a little dark with a red hue on either the top or bottom part of the picture. This happens either if I shoot 1 picture or shoot continuously. The only difference is that shooting continuously, the red hue on the picture gets bigger. Does anyone know whats going on with my camera?

Sports Mode Picture with the red hue
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90960222@N06/8260765534/#

Sports Mode (before problems)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90960222@N06/8259698577/in/photostream/
>>> Nikon D5100 Sports Mode Problems?

What are some specialty lenses for a Nikon D80?

I wanted to surprise my wife who is really into photography with a lens for Christmas. She's not interested in the fish eye lens. What are some other ones I can get her? I have 100 to 200 to spend for one.
>>> What are some specialty lenses for a Nikon D80?

Is the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5 VR good for basketball?

I am looking for a good lens for highschool basketball, and I've read that this one isn't very good for highschool gyms. I just wanted some different opinions before I spend 1, 000 dollars plus for an f2.8 lens. I want to buy this lens, but really don't want to be disappointed. Please let me know what lens would be best, if this one isn't good.
>>> Is the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5 VR good for basketball?

Is the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5 VR good for basketball? - 1

I am looking for a good lens for highschool basketball, and I've read that this one isn't very good for highschool gyms. I just wanted some different opinions before I spend 1, 000 dollars plus for an f2.8 lens. I want to buy this lens, but really don't want to be disappointed.
>>> Is the Nikon 18-200mm f3.5 VR good for basketball? - 1

NIKON D5100 VIDEO HELP! My video keeps stalling?

I have a Nikon D5100 camera and I used it to record something.everytime I open the video file on my computer it stalls and has short pauses, but on my camera, it looks completely fine. Why does this happen and how can I fix it?
>>> NIKON D5100 VIDEO HELP! My video keeps stalling?

Working a 200-400mm tamronlens on a nikon D5100?

OK, ive got three major questions, i Just got the 200-400mm tamron nikon mount.
A) it says it's a Af on it, but there is no AF switch and it does not Af at all. ???
B) i ve been reading something about a tamron AF adapter, does that mean if i get that it will auto focus the lens when i press the shoot button?
C) the focus is F5.6 to F32 but if it's on anything else then F32 it wont' let me shoot and a screen pops up and says "LOCK LENS APERTURE RING AT MINIMUM APERTURE(LARGEST F/-NUMBER) Why won't it let me shoot on any other f number?
Please get back to me, i really would like to figure this out.
Added (1). THE LENS SAYS AF, THERE IS NO MANUAL OR AF SWITCH ON IT.
I DON'T NEED ASSHOLE ANSWERS SAYING I TRIED TO SAVE MONEY WHEN THE LENS WAS A GIFT. JUST TRYING TO MAKE IT WORK. IF THERES ANY REAL INFO/HELP LET ME KNOW, NOT TELL ME I HAVE AN ENRTY LEVEL CAMERA AND A CHEAP LENS, PHOTOGRAPHY HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY LONGER THEN MOST, WITH PRIZE WINNING PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM WW2 COLD WAR VIETNAM PUBLISHED MAGAZINES AND SO ON.
>>> Working a 200-400mm tamronlens on a nikon D5100?

Tinny Audio on Nikon D800?

ON my Nikon D800, if I record a video and listen to the audio in camera it is fine, however when I take the video and play it in Bridge, Audition, Premiere Pro or even just the standard Windows player the sound is tinny and quiet - what has gone wrong here?

Looking at the waveform in Adobe Audition the peaks are above 6db, and other sounds play at the right volume…

Thanks!
Added (1). Thanks Martin - I agree with you about the quality and I indeed did also record with the H4N by Zoom, however without sound I have no hope of matching up the sound and video. On my other computer eveything is fine and the sound is surprisingly good, why should all break down on my desktop?

Thanks!
>>> Tinny Audio on Nikon D800?

I dropped my Nikon D90 into the water. What do I do?

So the other day, I was taking pictures of a waterfall when I slipped and fell into the water while I was still holding my Nikon D90. What do I do now! Can it still be saved? I think I should mention that after the DSLR was drenched, the display was still working.Is the body still okay then?
>>> I dropped my Nikon D90 into the water. What do I do?