Choosing My First DSLR Camera?
In the last year or so I've took an interest in photography, and now I can invest in a camera. I'm only 16 and have been saving for what feels like forever (maybe because it has been, lol). I'm not sure which camera to get. Of course I've been doing some research, but those reviews are annoying. I'd rather hear from people who are not just discussing features of the camera but are actually comparing, giving strengths and weaknesses and honestly saying which one they think is better.
I've been mostly looking at entry-level Nikons. I honestly think I'm just Nikon-struck. I need to open my mind to other brands as well. Anyway, the one that has caught my eye the most is the D3200, but overall, I've been looking at the D3100 and D5100 also. For the most part, I'll only be taking stills. I don't plan on videoing much, if at all. I want a camera that I can have for a while and won't get bored with as I advance in photography. I'm a fast learner and am not intimidated by complexity. Although, of course it should be an entry-level camera.
Would you say that it's a good choice to get the D3200 or go cheaper with one of the others? Keep in mind, however, that I won't NOT get the D3200 just because of price. I'm just wondering is it really worth the price or could I go with one of the others and get photos just as good. I don't want to miss out on any GOOD features by choosing any one camera over the other. Honest opinions?
The D3200 will give you the most camera for your money.
It does deppend on what you want to do, it is not the camera it is the (mg) of the camera. You haveto understand that useing a DSLR camera is a lot of work, to know the Fstop timer, you are still young start off small, save some money and enjoy just shotting stills till you get use to the potos and how they look. Then get a good camera and start shoting better photos.
Go to a local camera shop and try out the D3100, 3200 & 5100 and the Rebel T3i & T4i.
Buy whichever one feels more comfortable in your hands.
Regardless of which camera you buy, you'll also need a genuine spare battery, 2 or 3 8GB Class 10 SDHC cards, a card reader, a case and several basic photography books.