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<blockquote data-quote="Sunnyside" data-source="post: 10928" data-attributes="member: 3040">Hey Ryan,The D3100 may meet your needs but definitely check the specs on the camera.&nbsp; I recently purchased the D3100 and I'm extremely happy with it.&nbsp; However the video capability was way down on my requirements list.Here's a couple things you need to be aware of:<ul>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Auto focus noise.&nbsp; The mic is right beside the lens, which means that any re-focusing of the lens will most likely be heard in your clip.&nbsp; The reason I bring this up, is that there is no input for an external mic.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">10 minute movie length.&nbsp; The D3100 only shoots 10 minute clips.&nbsp; When you start filming, you'll see a 10 minute count-down in the upper corner.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">CMOS Sensor - If you're shooting and make quick lateral moves, you may end up with some of the &quot;jello&quot; effect.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ul">Lastly - 24 frames per second.&nbsp; I haven't really seen this as a detriment, but keep it in mind</li>
</ul>&nbsp; The video on the camera seems to be more of a &quot;me too&quot; check-box feature.&nbsp; 1080p - check... etc.&nbsp; Like I said, I'm extremely happy with my camera, however I didn't buy based on the video capabilities.Good Luck!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Sunnyside, post: 10928, member: 3040"] Hey Ryan, The D3100 may meet your needs but definitely check the specs on the camera. I recently purchased the D3100 and I'm extremely happy with it. However the video capability was way down on my requirements list. Here's a couple things you need to be aware of: [LIST] [*]Auto focus noise. The mic is right beside the lens, which means that any re-focusing of the lens will most likely be heard in your clip. The reason I bring this up, is that there is no input for an external mic. [*]10 minute movie length. The D3100 only shoots 10 minute clips. When you start filming, you'll see a 10 minute count-down in the upper corner. [*]CMOS Sensor - If you're shooting and make quick lateral moves, you may end up with some of the "jello" effect. [*]Lastly - 24 frames per second. I haven't really seen this as a detriment, but keep it in mind [/LIST] The video on the camera seems to be more of a "me too" check-box feature. 1080p - check... etc. Like I said, I'm extremely happy with my camera, however I didn't buy based on the video capabilities. Good Luck! [/QUOTE]

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