Considering 1st purchase of a Nikon dlsr

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I've always had canon dlsr and currently have a G15 compact which I love.
I sold my 6D as I felt it was too much money for a snapshotter like myself (plus a nice Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic on the cards).
but I like to try different cameras(yes I know I should have borrowed or rented ) and i did like the M4/3 cameras but I feel that a dlsr is nice and substantial
in the hands and also is very good for learning on re the bigger dials and layout etc.
So having never owned a Nikon Dlsr I'm ready to jump in,DP's constant ;) recommendations on them etc has me curious on how they will perform against the canons,having had a 300,550,600 and the aforementioned 6d.
Looking at the following models.
3300
5300
5100
7000
Also is the kit 18-55vrii noticeably better than the vri
Also would a body only and a couple of primes be a better option.
Street,nature,family and pets are main styles of photography interests.

Welcome any comments from nikon users and hope DP will offer some words of wisdom.
One last thing,I did like the size and idea of the 100D canon,so can you talk me out of it :)
 
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The 5100 is a decent slr and is relatively cheap these days

the newer 5200 , 5300 and the 7000/7100 range will have better features but it depends whether you feel you would need them for your purposes

Have a read up on their specs, compare the features you want and if the handling is important to you then get out to a shop and have a play with them ,buy the one that fits your budget
 
Just purchased a D5200 and very happy with it. My only gripe, though probably not uncommon with others, is the kit lens doesn't seem the best. Though as I have stated in my D5200 thread - this also may be due to the fact that I am a novice so haven't got the best out of the camera with the kit lens. Steve M managed to get his D5200 delivered for £370, I got mine for £380 (after £50 cash back) with an additional battery and remote from the high street.

Have no comments on VRII vs VRI kit lens but after some research, the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G seems to be a worthwhile purchase (not bad for around £135).
 
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thankyou Xibinim,,will have a look around at those prices seems a great deal,
might go for the body only and get a couple of primes.going to have to do some reading though
as i don't even know the diff between af and af-s,thinking 35mm and the 50mm for now.
 
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Personally, I would stump up for the 7000. I have the 5100 and while it's a great camera and it's IQ is on a par with the 7000. The omissions from the 5100 I have found are frustrating.
E.g. no weather sealing, no commander mode, having to menu delve for simplest adjustment s, no DOF preview, no internal motor for AF.

It's a camera that sits awkwardly in the range in my humble amateurish eyes.

You end up getting irritated with it �� after awhile.
The d5000 series is a good camera, but it's ' slow' in my experience so far, and lacks options that at the price should be included.

I have the 35mm 1.8 and it's a great lens. The kit lens is a good lens. Option is buy the body and kit lens, then see what focal lengths you like to use most.
 
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I have the d5100. I'm a complete beginner but I'm already missing the fact it has no weather sealing. Delving through the menus isn't too big a deal for me, I'm using manual mode and it never takes more than a few seconds to set it up how I want but then It's all I've ever had so wouldn't know any different. :p
 
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Thanks,ergonomicly better but is image quality better on the 7000 versus say the 5300.
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Please do make sure to consider all the given points by everyone here , just remember it's your cash that gets spent. :p

My research indicates that 'out of the box' the D5300 is gonna be more hassle free possibly equating to better IQ. (since less messing about by the user)

The D7000 is a full fledged semi-pro platform. Which indicates that the level of adjustments you make on the fly becomes more evident.

Another thing to consider: D5000 series are also geared to video as well. The swivel screen helps a lot in that area. (still v video another topic entirely)

If you Google D5300 v D7000 you'll get a fair amount of hits. Which will help you.
 
THC_SsSsSnake said:
Thanks,ergonomicly better but is image quality better on the 7000 versus say the 5300.
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Negligible imho. After all it's the person using the camera that makes the difference........with good glass of course.

Baron C. `My research indicates that 'out of the box' the D5300 is gonna be more hassle free possibly equating to better IQ. (since less messing about by the user)
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tbh, it becomes more hassle with just the 1 scroll wheel & having to press buttons or delve into menus when you need to change settings quickly.
Also, Auto or P mode is still available on the D7000 if you need it, or for the less experienced while learning
 
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Negligible imho. After all it's the person using the camera that makes the difference........with good glass of course.



tbh, it becomes more hassle with just the 1 scroll wheel & having to press buttons or delve into menus when you need to change settings quickly.
Also, Auto or P mode is still available on the D7000 if you need it, or for the less experienced while learning
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That too.
 
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