Which camera of the following would you suggest?
For the longest time I have always envisioned myself as a photographer, however, I never didn't ever get around to it. I've been looking online to buy my first gently used SLR digital camera (I've only ever used basic digital cameras that don't have an exchangeable lens, and film camera) and I've stumbled across the following…
1. Nikon D3100- includes 18-55mm lens
2. Canon T2i- includes 18-55mm lens and UV filter
3. Nikon D5100- includes 18-55mm lens
I'm hoping to use this camera for day to day photography (basic portraits, horse portraits, etc) as well as music covers (video) and tutorials (video)
Please provide pros/cons or why you suggest the particular camera.
1. Nikon D3100- includes 18-55mm lens - an excellent camera with a kit lens; will do everything you have requested.
2. Canon T2i- includes 18-55mm lens and UV filter - an excellent camera with a kit lens; will do everything you requested. Note: a better buy is the T3i. More note; all of these lenses should have a UV filter.
3. Nikon D5100- includes 18-55mm lens - an excellent camera with a kit lens; will do everything you requested. Note: pretty serious upgrade from the D3100, but only if you are into geeky photography stuff.
These cameras will do basic portraits, and all could and can be upgraded to a better portrait lens.
Horse portraits: much like human portraits, so see above. However, most horse pix are action pix and will require a better lens. All these cameras have them. At $ mind your, but the have them.
Video is best done with a camcorder. Any of the cameras will do an OK job.
Tutorials: Any of these will do the job, but really, get a camcorder for videos.
You might find the following link helpful in comparing cameras.
http://snapsort.com/...om/compare
Nicon d3 100 is a good choice
Considering you need to record video, go for Canon. I have a T3i. Both nice in photography and video shooting.
The Nikon D5100 will cope with your interests…
My main reason is that it has the 'articulated screen' which is really handy for 'video'… It also has an 'input' for an external microphone which I reckon is a must for anyone considering serious video work… I use the D5100 most of the time and it spits out some pretty amazing results… It isn't the most serious camera out there. It gives great value for your money and punches well above its weight… Just buy it.
A camcorder is much better for video… You can have fun with DSLRs in video mode though… And the quality isn't that bad.