Nikon SLR Cameras

Beginner digital SLR, which one?

Nicklas
Nicklas

I'm going to Canada for a whole year in 2013 to visit my family and go to school there. As everybody knows, most parts of Canada are very scenic and have amazingly beautiful nature. I'm going to be outside in nature a lot, and I'd love to take nice quality photos. That's why I'm getting myself a digital SLR, I just don't know which one. I'm going to take (mainly) landscape photos. Mountains, forests, lakes, beaches and so on. Maybe the occasional flower. I was thinking about getting the Nikon D3200, but it's a little expensive.
I wanna get something that won't be outdated within the next 6 months, but not anything that is super expensive either.
As for the price, I'm willing to spend up to around:
700-750$ (536€ or 435£)

fhotoace
fhotoace

If you save your pennies a little longer, the D3200 may still be your best choice.

In reality there are no beginner dSLR cameras since whether you spend $650 or $43, 000 for a digital camera, they all work the same. You have to learn how to balance ISO, shutter speed and lens aperture.

http://camerasim.com/camera-simulator/

NOTE: NO dSLR will be out of date in six months. Many of us who shoot professionally use cameras that are over 5 years old and still produce marketable images.

hamel5
hamel5

I've always been a fan of the Canon Rebel. You can get the T3i for about $550. Look for a package deal that includes an extra lens, case, memory card etc.
Best Buy has a deal for the less glamorous Nikon D3000 that includes two lenses a bag, memory card for $460. I'm not sure if it has image stabilization though.

Vinegar Taster
Vinegar Taster

Everything is outdated in six months… The D3200 is a great camera. But for $500 or less, you can get a Nikon D3100, or Canon Rebel T3. Both nice cameras.

Michael
Michael

Nikon D3200 or D3100

Andrew
Andrew

Find a dealer and handle a couple of candidates, don't be afraid to go used if they're willing to throw in a warranty.

The best DSLR is the one that feels right in your hands - outdated or not - and the 18-55mm, included with most, makes excellent landscapes.