First DSLR Camera, suggestions on Nikon D3200?
I'm thinking of purchasing a good quality SLR camera, what are people's views and comments on a Nikon D3200? Any similarly priced cameras that are better? Best price I have came across is £380. Would a 18-55mm lense be ok for general photos?
Only the Sony A58 would be better at that price level. That Nikon is popular because people actually like what it does.
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18-55 lenses are fine for general use. It's like 28mm wide angle to 80mm on an old film camera with the 55mm end good for portraits. Most people soon want to add a 70-300 for telephoto though.
Start by getting a camera body on its own and an 18-270mm Tamron lens in the correct mount perhaps?
I'd personally go for the Nikon as sony cameras photos aren't all that good. They are better for videos though.
D3200 is an excellent beginner camera. And 18-55mm lens is good for general photos.