Nikon SLR Cameras

I'm between 5 different dslr camera for beginners

Dav
Dav

The nikon d7000, the 3200, the 5100 or the canon t4i, 60d. Which would you choose and be blunt.

durability?
image quality
speed?
light weight
optic quality

one with a good quality video would be a plus, but it can't affect the performance of the camera itself. Is this possible?

Dr. Iblis
Dr. Iblis

Durability: D7000
image quality: The Nikon sensors are more powerful as tested by a third party lab. The difference in image quality to a novice, however, is negligible
speed: I believe the D7000 with max 6fps
light weight: D3200, D5100 or T4i. I'm not going to look at their actual weight
optics: pretty much equal

for video, the D3200 and T4i excel.

ANYWAY

what you need to look at is how you feel when using each of the cameras. Choose based on what feels best.

Jim A
Jim A

Durability: All are durable to a point. If you drop it… Well.
Image Quality: All are good if you know how to operate a dslr camera. The camera is only a tool so unless you know what you're doing you'd might as well buy a pocket toy.
Speed: All are fast at focus and exposure. Dslr cameras are the fastest out there.
Light Weight. Most dslr bodies these days are made of space age plastic but don't be fooled by that word plastic. This stuff is stronger than steel in some cases but is very light. The weight will come in with the lens you choose.
Optic Quality: That depends on the lenses you choose. In many cases the lenses can cost more than the camera so be aware of that. There's no cheap quality.

Video: If it's only video you want choose a camcorder. If it's a combination then I recommend any
Canon Rebel model. I own two of them and one of mine does a very nice job with video - the t1i.

Andrew
Andrew

I'd go for a Pentax. Then again, I know that there are more than two manufacturers.

Sony do better video.

AWBoater
AWBoater

The D7000 is an advanced camera, and has features not found on the entry-level Nikons. You can jump right in and start using the D7000 as a beginner if you wish, as it will last you for a long time. It is a camera you can certainly grow with.

Otherwise, the D3200 is the best "entry-level" camera.

The D5100 is just an overpriced entry-level camera. If the D3200 does not have all the features you need, buy the D7000 and skip the D5100.

The others, they are low-grade DSLRs.

How about that for blunt…

King James v
King James v

The t2i is a very good camera and could do a lot my professional friends have the 7d Amost my pictures and video look the same and you could get it like for 500 the t2i is the baby 7d and as for pedformace great the video are
Awesome 18 MP 1080 full HD

keerok
keerok

I'll choose the Pentax K30…

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...with.html… Because image quality depends on me.

Guest
Guest

D7000

D not buy those cheap D3200 or D5100. You will regret it later

Amy
Amy

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