D3100 to D5200 - Upgrade worth it for amateur?

[Drollic]

I started with a d3000 second hand to learn the basics with the same kit lens. Knowing what I do now at a better level I can definetly say a lot of shots I was taking with the d3000 were user error with poor editing. I would still however be unhappy with the low resolution screen, lack of focus points and a slow lens for low light amongst other things.

 

[i know nothing]

I have the 35mm 1.8G DX lens and it's a fantastic lens, super sharp. I use it quite regularly with my D7100, very happy with it. They're not that expensive.

 

[Energize]

Yes, lack of depth of focus, plus lenses wont be at their best wide open.

Before buying a camera you need to learn photography.

I doubt depth of field is really his problem considering he's using an f/5.3-8.4 equivalent lens...

 

[MrRockliffe]

I would have to buy it first Unless i manage to find someone with one I can try.

Its exactly the same lens the D5200 came bundled with when new.

I usually shoot with the aperture wide open so i can use a low ISO and a fast shutter speed. Might that be my error?

A wider aperture will generally give you a softer image, though it depends what the widest aperture you have available is.

 

[Akagi]

Figured out how to edit my pics how I like, which has helped.

These are mostly a bit dark but I cba to re-do the brightness/exposure and re-upload just now.

https://imgur.com/a/c1m5RH

Oh and I swear that I do like non-BMW's...

 

[Raymond Lin]

Figured out how to edit my pics how I like, which has helped.

These are mostly a bit dark but I cba to re-do the brightness/exposure and re-upload just now.

https://imgur.com/a/c1m5RH

Oh and I swear that I do like non-BMW's...

Back off the Vignetting a bit…..when you see a circle on the edges, it's gone way too far

 

[Akagi]

I did do that on purpose in some of them... I don't know, I like it.