Advice on moving from a compact to a DSLR?

Baron C

Baron C

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Hi guys,

I have been getting the urge to move up into DSLR level for some time. My current Point and shoot Canon while convienent is seriously lacking in image quality and clarity (too much noise even with tri pod )

Is the 'Nikon D5100 + 18-55mm VR' a good starting point in terms of kit and lens etc. I read it's a solid starter to get going with?

Any other recommendations?

I can imagine initial use would be some close up on hardware pics, general travel pics and .

Budget: approx £350-450
 
update for post #10 and to others.

I ended up getting the D5100, with the 18-55mm kit. Having Loads of fun, learning about it, and it's behavior. I'm just trying to get my muscle memory up to speed on it. I'm finding it's wayyyy more sensitive in Manual than a Point and Shoot. So I'll alternate between Auto and Manual till I'm confident with it.


Eventually over the coming year I would like to add one from the 300mm lenses :

Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED (If I can get a deal, ain't cheap)
Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

I also, researched the all important everyday, 'all-purpose' low light, Primes
Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G

Thoughts, suggestions or am I on the right track?

I need advice on what to look for in a a battery grip?
 
Thank you King, I appreciate the input.
The primes I listed range around the £150 approx.

The 70-300 has reviewed as the better quality glass at the ends as you say. I'll probably wait for that lans. ( In no immediate rush, as I'm at the very beginner stage of DSLR)

I prefer to stay within the Nikon range as I like the legacy transfer.

Thanks again for the tips ;)
 
Thanks everyone for the advice so far. I appreciate the input.

I'm having fun, with the Nikon, fully getting my Geek on!

@MrWhippy.....Yeah, I'm discovering exactly what you mean. It's a Lifetime investment hobby for me. Not pretending to be anything but a proud learner ;)
I spent Friday in the back garden taking test shots of cpu/gpu waterblocks, so that I can familiarise myself. I got about 300 shots in all. Went through the whole spectrum of over to under-exposed.;)

Again, much thanks.
 
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