Stuck between low-end Nikon Bodies.

JonB

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Hi All,

Looking for a bit of advice. I currently have a Nikon D40, which is now pretty old. It is pretty slow and most annoyingly has really poor ISO performance, you can't really take it above 1600, even then the photos are probably too grainy. I currently have a 35mm f1.8 prime (nikon) and 70-200mm (sigma), and of course the kit lens.

Outdoors I don't really have many complaints, but indoors (at night) trying to get good people photos is quite difficult... So I'm looking at a new Nikon DX Body.

I'm torn between the following three:

Nikon D3200 (~£325 body only)
Nikon D5100 (~£320 body only)
Nikon D5200 (~£500 body only)

I'm currently leaning towards the 3200, for that mix of latest gen tech and cheaper price. If there is any particular reason to do so then the I may consider the 5100. From what I've been reading the 5200 doesn't really justify it's price over the 3200.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
 
out of those i'd have still got my D5100
the D3200 has nothing going for it over the D5100 other than its 24mp and the D5200 isn't a big enough upgrade to warrant the price
seeing as you already know your way around a DSLR the D3200 more aimed at new DSLR users with its help guide etc
 
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The D90 was the usual step up from the D40. A used one can be had for around £300. I'm not au fait with the newer Nikon models for comparison but a D90 is worth considering; granted it is a little old now.
 
I'd go for the D5100 too. Excellent value at the moment. I've got one and a D90 - D90 handling and viewfinder are better but the 16MP sensor in the D5100 is a star.
 
James J said:
ISO is rubbish over 800. I'd get a D5100 personally and spend the difference on a AF-S 35mm F1.8G DX lens.
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Already have one!

The only thing from stopping me pulling the trigger is that I would quite possible want to use the video stuff too, and this is a real improvement in the D5200 (from what I've been reading). Whether it's £150-200 better I'm not so sure!
 
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D5200 really doesn't really fit any niche, can't understand why Nikon released it, the D7000 can be had for ~£550 so there's no reason to buy it.
 
I think the D5200 / D7000 are way out of my budget, so going to pick up a cheaper D5100. Thanks for you help guys.
 
Energize said:
D5200 really doesn't really fit any niche, can't understand why Nikon released it, the D7000 can be had for ~£550 so there's no reason to buy it.
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once the replacement for the D7000 comes out it will fall in to place
but at the moment D5200 isn't worth getting at its price in the Nikon range as it stands.

JonB said:
I think the D5200 / D7000 are way out of my budget, so going to pick up a cheaper D5100. Thanks for you help guys.
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you wont be disappointed im sure
 
What good timing. I think I might wait a while and see if I can pick up a cheaper D7000 instead.
 
On second thoughts managed to pick up a D5100 body only for £300 inc delivery. Seemed like a total no brainer!
 
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