The Nikon D3100 helps those who have ever missed an important moment because their camera has a slow start up time. The D3100 has a fast start up time so that a photographer can take a photo at a moment’s notice. The shutter speed is also has a split second shutter speed so that taking pictures are fast and easy. The camera also has 3 frames per second shooting speed. A photographer can take 3 quick stills in three seconds allowing for continuous photographs.