My nikon d3100 wont focus whilst using live view? Only when im using the viewfinder?

I have recently got my d3100 and love it, but it seens that when shooting videonor just using live view it will not focus? I have it on auto and it obviously works when I do it manually, the only time it focuses is when i point it at a bright light source like my bedroom light, whats wrong with it?
>>> My nikon d3100 wont focus whilst using live view? Only when im using the viewfinder?

How to take photos at night with Nikon D3100?

I just got a Nikon D3100 so I'm not very familiar with it. I am trying to take pictures of these icicles outside my window and the moon is at a perfect place where it shines through perfectly. How do I capture this? I don't want a flash because I want to capture the natural light, and when I play around with the settings I can't seem to change the shutter speed so that the photo isn't shaky/blurry. Any suggestions?
>>> How to take photos at night with Nikon D3100?

How to take amazing pictures?

I have a Nikon d50 currently and want to know how to take amazing pictures like the instagrammers: @brittneypanda, @maysunrae, @lizmonster, @mynameismaren, @zooooooe, @madshots. I've seen some amazing pictures an I love that dark gloomy look. I want to know editting programs and how to take good pictures of me as the model, and how to capture great lighting. When is the best time of day for pictures? And also how to make people levitate without spending $50 a month on photoshop. THANKS!
>>> How to take amazing pictures?

Good 35mm Vintage Cameras?

I'm looking for a vintage camera, one that takes 35mm film, preferably under £100. Also I like the look and aesthetics of the Nikon F range, does any of them take 35mm, thanks in advance.
>>> Good 35mm Vintage Cameras?

Why do Corporations have bogus sales?

I entered the Canon.ca site and they had a good sale on an EF 50mm f1.4 lens Reduced from $459 to $299. I went to order it and guess what? Out of stock… no rainchecks.
The sale ended yesterday. Today I go on the site… price returns to $459 and guess what… in stock… as many as you want. Why do corporations do this sort of underhanded sale and promotion. I am so insensed I am selling my Canon collection and going into Nikon. Until next Boxing Day at lease when Nikon have their sale. The it will be back to square one. Why do corporations pull these sucker moves when they have to know that people will see right through them?
>>> Why do Corporations have bogus sales?

Will a Nikon lens fit any nikon camera model?

Sort of a stupid question but new to cameras.
>>> Will a Nikon lens fit any nikon camera model?

How to recover pictures from damaged memory card?

Got a Nikon d3100 camera. Took a lot of pictures. Then I used it to record a video. Out of no where it says that the memory card is damaged. I plug it in the built in card reader on my laptop.It knows that it's there and it loads slowly but it won't open the files. And now when I go on computer, sometimes it's there, and sometimes it disappears. I need those pictures back. What can I do to get them?
>>> How to recover pictures from damaged memory card?

What is up with my YouTube video?

So I made this video a couple of months ago and posted it to YouTube. I was just watching it today and I noticed that at the top and bottom of the frame are two awkward black bars that keep moving in the frame during the video.
Here is the video for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd5bUMmVaM8
Does anyone have a clue what this could be? I used Windows Movie Maker and shot of my Nikon d3100 if that has any relevance. Thanks!
>>> What is up with my YouTube video?

How to wipe down/clean your dslr camera?

I have a Nikon D5100. I'm curious how you wipe it down. You can see little fibers of dust on the body & the edge of the lens (not the glass, the body of it.) Seems like it collects napkin fibers.
>>> How to wipe down/clean your dslr camera?

Good digital cameras? - 1

I own Nikon DSLR cameras but I would never take them out to concerts or when out with friends etc… So I was wondering if anyone knows of a really good digital camera that's a reasonable price, takes great photos, fast shutter, and good for just every day use. (No Canon products please)
>>> Good digital cameras? - 1

Can you use the Nikon WU-1a wireless adapter with the Nikon D3200 to remotely shoot video?

I know you can shoot pictures remotely but i cannot find anywhere if you can shoot video remotely.
>>> Can you use the Nikon WU-1a wireless adapter with the Nikon D3200 to remotely shoot video?

Will the Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 SLR Lens fit my Nikon D3200 DSLR?

I've seen this lens on craigslist for fairly cheap but I'm not sure if it will fit my camera. I'm pretty sure that it will not be able to auto-focus. That's alright with me.

Will this lens fit my camera? Will I have to buy an adapter?
>>> Will the Quantaray 28-90mm f/3.5-5.6 SLR Lens fit my Nikon D3200 DSLR?

How to make the video you upload on youtube HD?

So I filmed a video for my channel on my HD camera with 1080p but when I upload it on youtube it drops to 360p unless the person watching clicks the setting and changes it to 1080p.Is there a way to make the video quality 1080p without the watchers having to click on the setting with 1080p? Thank you so much! :) By the way my camera is the Nikon d5100
>>> How to make the video you upload on youtube HD?

External flash set up for nikon D3100?

Hi everyone,
I purchased the nikon d3100 about a year ago and i'm interested in buying an external flash to set up on a stand… I don't know much about this so i'm looking for your insight. What is a good, affordable (under $250) external flash and what products would i need to mount it on a light stand?
I was thinking about buying this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002W3IXZW/?tag=stackoverfl08-20
so I can trigger wirelessly.can the pop up flash on my d3100 be used as the commander?
anyway I saw this post: http://glyndewisblog.com/2010/01/19/the-invisible-black-backdrop-photography-technique/ and it inspired me to look into getting an external flash setup!

any advice is appreciated!
>>> External flash set up for nikon D3100?