Nikon SLR Cameras

Shoud i buy this for my 2nd DSLR?

Hristijan
Hristijan

I have Nikon D60 a half year and i learn everything about how to understand my DSLR and shooting in Manual mode. And now i whant new DSLR with more AF points, more Mega pixels etc. With the budget that i have, the most expensive that i can to buy is Nikon D3200 with 18-55mm VR and 55-200mm VR lens. Shoud i buy that one or something else?

nikhil
nikhil

Yep BEST!

AWBoater
AWBoater

If you are looking at UPDATING your camera - yes the D3200 would be fine. If you are looking at UPGRADING, then look to a D7000/D7100.

However, the best bang-for-the-buck is to upgrade your lenses first before buying another body.

Highly consider the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 to replace your D60's kit lens. You will perhaps get more of an improvement out of a new lens than a new camera.

Another option is since you already have the lens, consider a refurbished camera without a lens, such as this D5200, which is less than $500.

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-D5200-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-Black-Factory-Refurbished-76316.cfm

Also, if you need the 55-200mm VR, then you can buy it refurbished for $115.

http://robertscamera.com/refurbs/af-s-dx-vr-zoom-nikkor-55-200mm-f-4-5-6g-if-ed-refurbished.html

I have several Nikon refurbished lenses, and they all looked new when I got them. As long as you buy Nikon Factory refurbished, you will get a 90 day warranty and a nice lens (avoid store or owner refurbished - you don't know what you will get).

When I buy Factory Refurbished gear, I buy it from:

www.adorama.com
www.bhphotovideo.com
www.robertscamera.com
www.cameta.com

Also, the Nikon store sometimes has refurbished gear:

http://www.nikonusa.com/...meras.page

Vinegar Taster
Vinegar Taster

You can't master a camera in six months!
If you can afford the D3200, go for it. It's far more updated than the D60.

Andrew
Andrew

You'd be better off paying for lessons in English and Photography.

NickP
NickP

I would invest in more lenses to cover areas such bringing in distance objects use a 50-200 (or 300)mm lens.
A Macro lens for close-ups flowers, coins, other small objects. A 50mm or 100mm for portraits. Why the extra camera body? You don't mention the specific need. It makes me wonder if the new camera has a " paint job and slick hub caps" that is drawing your attention rather than the lenses your need to own a DSLR camera for all occasions.

BriaR
BriaR

Why do you need more autofocus points? They just get in the way. I use just the central point, focus with that, lock focus, reframe and shoot. Too many points just get in the way and while you faff around deciding which point(s) to use for a particular shot it is quicker to use my method.

More megapixels? You are a big boy now with a big boy's camera and should understand that the quest for more megapixels is pointless. My DSLR has 12MP. More than enough!

Spend your money on upgrading your lenses.

Evgeny
Evgeny

The D3200 has much more advanced sensor than D60. But in contrast with D60 I recommend you to buy… YOUR FIRST FULL-FRAME CAMERA. Think of D700. It will be a great experience but you'll have to get fullframe lenses for it somewhere.

You could find out what lenses are suitable for different genres of photography with you camera with Photo Lens Finder: https://itunes.apple.com/...d828348957

Christina
Christina

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-D5200-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-Black-Factory-Refurbished-76316.cfm

Lizzie
Lizzie

Too many points just get in the way and while you faff around deciding which point(s) to use for a particular shot it is quicker to use my method.