Howdy!
I'm after a bit of advice guys & gals and would appreciate some of your input.
I've got the opportunity to buy a Nikon D3000 + lens kit for £297 (Brand new)
Now I've got to admit I've fancied a DSLR for some time now and have used a couple in the past Canon 1000D and a Nikon (can't remember the model) and I really enjoyed just taking pictures of everything around me.
However I'm always disappointed by the limited features on a compact camera and I really fancy being able to mess around with all the settings. (I'm a fiddler) To the point that my latest a brand new Fuji has just been given to my mum as I was disappointed with the lack of variation of the settings within the camera. However it does still take lovely pictures.
Now I'm not one who likes to carry a camera with me on nights out etc I leave that to the girlfriend but I have been known to take it out with me on walks and the like in order to see what's around.
But after that small digression what I really want to know is a d3000 regarded as a good entry level camera? Bearing in mind I can't see me buying lenses for a while.
I must admit the large screen and guide mode really appeal to me. I also think that this would help to fill that 1 gadget void I believe to be left in my current life. A decent camera.
Is that a good price for the camera? Could you recommend a similar priced equivalent/alternative? Finally does anyone on here have any links to photo's they have taken with a d3000 using the standard lens kit? I just want an idea of the images its capable of.
My only other concern is I don't have particularly stable hands would this be more noticeable with a dslr or less?
I am a secret lurker of the photography section and must admit I've seen some fantastic pictures in here people and hope one day I could join your ranks in taking pictures without a finger over the lens (should be quite a feat with a dslr)
Thanks for any responses!
I'm after a bit of advice guys & gals and would appreciate some of your input.
I've got the opportunity to buy a Nikon D3000 + lens kit for £297 (Brand new)
Now I've got to admit I've fancied a DSLR for some time now and have used a couple in the past Canon 1000D and a Nikon (can't remember the model) and I really enjoyed just taking pictures of everything around me.
However I'm always disappointed by the limited features on a compact camera and I really fancy being able to mess around with all the settings. (I'm a fiddler) To the point that my latest a brand new Fuji has just been given to my mum as I was disappointed with the lack of variation of the settings within the camera. However it does still take lovely pictures.
Now I'm not one who likes to carry a camera with me on nights out etc I leave that to the girlfriend but I have been known to take it out with me on walks and the like in order to see what's around.
But after that small digression what I really want to know is a d3000 regarded as a good entry level camera? Bearing in mind I can't see me buying lenses for a while.
I must admit the large screen and guide mode really appeal to me. I also think that this would help to fill that 1 gadget void I believe to be left in my current life. A decent camera.
Is that a good price for the camera? Could you recommend a similar priced equivalent/alternative? Finally does anyone on here have any links to photo's they have taken with a d3000 using the standard lens kit? I just want an idea of the images its capable of.
My only other concern is I don't have particularly stable hands would this be more noticeable with a dslr or less?
I am a secret lurker of the photography section and must admit I've seen some fantastic pictures in here people and hope one day I could join your ranks in taking pictures without a finger over the lens (should be quite a feat with a dslr)
Thanks for any responses!