Hi there,
I just bought my Nikon D3100 a couple of weeks ago after almost 6 months of reading reviews and comparisons. I am pleased with the photos it can shoot. What I am not pleased with is my lack of creativity, technical knowledge and the dead nature with dead colors in December
But I guess with time and hard work, all of these will change. I currently have the 18-55mm kit lens only, and I don't think I will buy another one within the next 12 months. But who knows... I am interested in portrait photography, but without a prime lens... What I CAN afford, however, is a tripod. I love night photography with long exposure times, and a tripod is vital.
I'll get back with some pictures later. Glad to be here. You guys take care!