Nikon SLR Cameras

Camera Recommendations? - 1

Christina Lynn
Christina Lynn

So I'm looking for a camera like those that popular YouTube users use. Clarity, good video playback. Waterproof is optional. I heard that Nikon and Canon ones are good. Also, like those ones that girls sometimes pose with on Instagram or Tumblr to look like a "photographer". I want it for normal use but also to film something with and take pictures of this summer. I'm also going to go to a concert this summer so I would like one that is also good for zooming in.
Any suggestions?
Oh by the way if you can't tell, I'm a teenager, if that makes any difference.

Added (1). It also can't be pro!

Lauren
Lauren

How about the Sony NEX-3| Sony NEX-5? I know a few youtubers that use that, It's a sweet camera for video!

dipset son
dipset son

As Lauren stated, the Sony NEX line of cameras are quite good for the money. I owned a NEX7 for several months before switching to a Canon. For what you are looking for, the NEX3 would be a good pick. I believe that Sony will be coming out with a new NEX3n model in the next month or two which should solve some of the video overheating issues that the past models have been having.

The NEX line uses Sony's newest sensors that produce vivid true colors, high fps bursts and easy to use navigation.

The NEX3n is also quite a good investment because it has a removable lens. Even though the Sony E-Mount (those are the lenses for the NEX lline) lenses don't have THAT many options, it would be more than enough for what you are looking for.

Keri
Keri

I'm a teenager myself and have the Canon Rebel T3i with an 18-200mm Tamron lens. This camera is the best! I'm not sure how knowledgable you are with photography but it's easy to use if you choose the automatic settings but, once you get more comfortable, you can easily switch over to manual. It depends how close you need to get at the concert. I saw Justin bieber recently and 200mm was perfect but if your super far away you could always go with a 70-300mm lens or something around there. Now for vinatge-y cute tumblr/Instagram pics, you can basically achieve that with any camera but digital is what I recommend. Film, though it looks more artsy, is far harder to use. The canon rebel t3i is known for its amazing video options. I've personally never used them but it has 10pixels which is a fairly clear resolution. If you want like a super clear super perfect YouTube video (such as MacBarbie07) then you should buy a video specific camera. The canon with the 18-200mm lens cost about $800 which is relatively cheap when your talking cameras. Be prepared to also buy add on flashes, tripod, and other lens' too though. Hope this helped!