Worst case is that I spent $100 extra if we don't like the VR and turn it off

The VR prevents you from taking unclear photos if your hands are shaking while taking photos - great for children, elderly people or excited people, like me, sometimes :)I love the portrait mode and the fast shutter mode (for taking sports photos)

What is Included-------------------------D3100Wall ChargerBatteryShutter cover (when no lens is attached)18mm-55mm vibration reduction [VR] AF-S lens (auto focus motor included in this lens)Lens coverNeck strap2 Ferrite Cores (needed when using 3rd party cables to transfer to computer or to

Nikon ships the D3100 with the 18-55mm AF-S VR lens, offers a very affordable 55-200mm AF-S VR telephoto, and my personal favorite, the 35mm f/1.8 AF-S lens.

I have three favorite features of this camera:-The CMOS sensor allows us to avoid using the flash in far more low-light situations than any CCD camera we've used.-The dynamic exposure feature allows previously impossible back-lit photos.-The vibration reduction (VR) helps substantially with zoom and low-light photos

Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) technology in the lens allows you to take sharp photos at lower shutter speeds without a tripod