Nikon D5300 thoughts.
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I spent a long time thinking about the same camera. I went for the D3300 in the end and couldn't be happier. It was over a hundred pounds less, but ditches the wifi and swiveling screen, neither of which I needed or wanted anyway, and so makes the camera cheaper and lighter. Otherwise it's the same camera, more or less. Make sure you buy the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 prime lens, it's amazing and incredibly easy to use, try and get this in place of the kit zoom lens if you can, although that ain't a bad lens either.
The 5300 will take great pictures and is a very capable camera.
A few things to note.
These are not simple cameras and to get the most out of them you need to practice a bit and understand how it all works. Two months is long enough, but taking a new camera on such a trip might end in disappointment (you might be fine but it took me at least a month to get comfortable with mine)
DSLR is also quite heavy and bulky and may also be a target for thieves.
I take mine everywhere (its insured) and I put up with the extra weight.. but sometimes its a pain.
You "may" be better with something smaller and lighter.
DSLR really excel with fast moving subjects and dark environments.
If your mostly taking holiday type snaps in daylight then you may not need DSLR.
What sort of photos are you expecting to take?
A few things to note.
These are not simple cameras and to get the most out of them you need to practice a bit and understand how it all works. Two months is long enough, but taking a new camera on such a trip might end in disappointment (you might be fine but it took me at least a month to get comfortable with mine)
DSLR is also quite heavy and bulky and may also be a target for thieves.
I take mine everywhere (its insured) and I put up with the extra weight.. but sometimes its a pain.
You "may" be better with something smaller and lighter.
DSLR really excel with fast moving subjects and dark environments.
If your mostly taking holiday type snaps in daylight then you may not need DSLR.
What sort of photos are you expecting to take?
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Nikon has significantly better image quality (especially in low light). My best friend has Nikon D5300 and it is perfect tool.
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I took my D5300 with me to Australia and had no issues travelling there for 3 weeks solo - including leaving it in hostel rooms etc
Took some very nice photos with it too - I have the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.6-5.6 VR lens and it's great for a day to day shooter - bought it from a mate back when I took this camera to Peru on the High Inca Trail!
Took some very nice photos with it too - I have the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.6-5.6 VR lens and it's great for a day to day shooter - bought it from a mate back when I took this camera to Peru on the High Inca Trail!