Looking at getting my first DSLR and was hoping to get a bit of advice.
I used to have SLR cameras back in the day when I did photography at college, so I know the basics but I've not used one for years and never a digital one (apart from messing in shops and with friends cameras). My housemate is interested too so I've agreed to go halfs with him to spread the cost a little. Basically with this in mind I've limited my search to the lower end models so that I'm not basically throwing money away.
The camera will be used for a range of things including indoor and night time shots as well as longer range scenery type stuff. Can't see either of us getting into macros or anything like that.
With this in mind I've decided on a Nikon as they are good in low light and we both like the physical feel of them (ie holding/using it etc) and a friend has one so there is a chance to borrow stuff.
But which one? Currently looking at the D5100 and D3200, both of which seem to produce similar results. The D5100 has slightly better image quality in certain situations as well as having a movable screen, it's also slightly cheaper. But I'm currently swinging towards the D3200 simply because it's newer and has a noobie mode which will help my housemate. Oh and I've got to admit the red version looks awesome! Which one would you go for any why?
I'd be getting either with their standard kit lens and I've also been looking for ones to get a bit closer to things too. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4.-5.6 AFS DX VR or Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 G ED VR seem reasonably price wise and have decent enough reviews. I especially like the 55-200mm as it's tiny! Which would be best? Any alternatives? Will be buying from Jessops so has to be something they sell!
Any advice would be appreciated!
I used to have SLR cameras back in the day when I did photography at college, so I know the basics but I've not used one for years and never a digital one (apart from messing in shops and with friends cameras). My housemate is interested too so I've agreed to go halfs with him to spread the cost a little. Basically with this in mind I've limited my search to the lower end models so that I'm not basically throwing money away.
The camera will be used for a range of things including indoor and night time shots as well as longer range scenery type stuff. Can't see either of us getting into macros or anything like that.
With this in mind I've decided on a Nikon as they are good in low light and we both like the physical feel of them (ie holding/using it etc) and a friend has one so there is a chance to borrow stuff.
But which one? Currently looking at the D5100 and D3200, both of which seem to produce similar results. The D5100 has slightly better image quality in certain situations as well as having a movable screen, it's also slightly cheaper. But I'm currently swinging towards the D3200 simply because it's newer and has a noobie mode which will help my housemate. Oh and I've got to admit the red version looks awesome! Which one would you go for any why?
I'd be getting either with their standard kit lens and I've also been looking for ones to get a bit closer to things too. The Nikon 55-200mm f/4.-5.6 AFS DX VR or Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f4.5-5.6 G ED VR seem reasonably price wise and have decent enough reviews. I especially like the 55-200mm as it's tiny! Which would be best? Any alternatives? Will be buying from Jessops so has to be something they sell!
Any advice would be appreciated!
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