Nikon SLR Cameras

DSLR Camera for beginner?

Matas Dedela
Matas Dedela

I'm a beginner photographer, and i'm looking forward to do some filming, video montages etc. So i'm looking for a inexpensive, easy to use DSLR camera, i'm thinking of buying the Nikon D3200, what do you think of this camera for a beginner filmmaker? Also i was thinking of getting the Canon 650D ( rebel T4i ) but that camera is definitely out of my price range.So, could you help me deciding what camera should i get?

FreeKnowledge
FreeKnowledge

The biggest deciding factor is going to be your budget! Keep in mind that you can get expensive camera's pretty cheap by going through amazon or a third party retailer such as Henry's. My first DSLR was a Canon Rebel T3, so i'd say that either The Canon Rebel T3 and T3i series, or Nikon 3000 series are good beginner camera's!

fhotoace
fhotoace

Any, really.

They all require you to learn how to use the cameras light meter to control the exposure of you images, whether you spend under $700 or over $43, 000.

The D3200 is a fine camera with one of the best sensor performance of all but two APS-C cameras (the Nikon D5200 and D71000).

What you need to know if you really decide to use a dSLR to shoot video

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/camcorders/cam-cam.shtml

And

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/techniques/3_years_later_dslr_video_one_mans_perspective.shtml

What you have to do is decide which system you want to build, realizing that you will be "married" to it for decades.

Spend some time in a proper camera shop, "speed dating" both brands of cameras before you spend a dime

Philosph-K
Philosph-K

As an owner of 2 Canon T3i and 1 Canon 5D I would definitely recommend the T3i for its video capabilities. It's not terribly expensive. Don't go cheap on your first camera, you'll want the functions of a good amateur camera such as T3i as you get deeper into photography.
The Canon system is excellent, and if you really get into it, you'll be glad you have either a Canon or Nikon, as most photography books are written for these 2 brands, and all camera accessory companies make items for these cameras.

Vinegar Taster
Vinegar Taster

It's video, not film… A D-SLR is mainly for shooting stills, not videos. In HD the Nikon's are limited to 5 minute videos. Maybe 25 minutes in non HD.
If you want to mainly shooting videos, buy a video camera. Many of them can shoot stills as well.

Andrew
Andrew

The Sony A-37 will do better video.