Nikon SLR Cameras

I want to buy a camera perfect for entry level users I have $1200 to $1500 to spend?

Daveion
07.02.2016
Daveion

I want to buy a camera perfect for entry level users I have $1200 to $1500 to spend?

Phil
15.02.2016
Phil

Really depends on the types of features you're looking for. What are you shooting mostly? Portrait, landscape, sports action, all purpose, video? Also will you need features like built in GPS, Wi-Fi, Flash? Any brand preferences?

Based on your question however, at this price range you'd be looking at higher end Micro Four Thirds, Compact System, or entry to mid-range DSLR.

Micro Four Thirds or Compact System because although they have smaller digital sensors, they can perform great for entry level users, and produce very good quality images. In this category I'd consider an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, an Olympus PEN-F Micro Four Thirds, a Fujifilm X-T1, or even a Sony Alpha α6000.

But you can easily purchase an entry level to mid-range DSLR with a couple of lenses too. I say a couple of lenses to cover a wider range of scenes, like maybe a 50mm prime lens with a mid-telephoto lens such as an 18-135mm or 55-200mm. You can even consider wide angle lenses like a 12-20mm for great landscape shots. Keep in mind there are many lens manufacturers that produce quality lenses which cost less than Canon or Nikkor lenses. And also, depending on the type of DSLR and sensor size, the lens can easily be the most expensive component of your camera.

Some suggested DSLRs to review would be Canon 760D, Nikon D610 (Full Frame), Nikon D7200, Canon 70D.

There are also obviously a wide range of cameras with accompanying lenses well under your price range, but since you specified the amount you're willing to spend, and the word "perfect", these are the ones I'd consider Entry-level refers to budget not skill. Buy the most expensive you can afford. It's not against the law. There are dozens of good cameras that fit your requirements. I'll suggest a Nikon D3300 or Canon T6i as two popular models to consider. If you want to save some money, go for earlier versions such as the Nikon D3200 or Canon T5i, or even earlier models if you can find them. $1200 is about twice what you need for an entry-level camera.

Look at Pentax first.
Very good value for the money.

keerok
15.02.2016
keerok

Entry-level refers to budget not skill. Buy the most expensive you can afford. It's not against the law.

AlCapone
15.02.2016
AlCapone

There are dozens of good cameras that fit your requirements. I'll suggest a Nikon D3300 or Canon T6i as two popular models to consider. If you want to save some money, go for earlier versions such as the Nikon D3200 or Canon T5i, or even earlier models if you can find them.

spacemissing
15.02.2016
spacemissing

$1200 is about twice what you need for an entry-level camera.

Look at Pentax first.
Very good value for the money.