Which camera should I buy?

Inquisitiv

I'm trying to go pro. But, I want to make sure my first d-SLR camera is the best. I have four options in budget range (under 900) I can handle any settings thrown at me but I want to make sure it is the best of what I can afford. If you know of a better one (preferably bundle) that is under 900 let me know. Otherwise< which of these has the best image quality, fastest shooting speed, fastest startup delay, fastest shot-to-shot delay, and fastest shutter lag. I don't care if it's easy to use or hard I'm smart and tech-savvy and also mechanically inclined. So just help me know the best one available.

My Options I've Found:
Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle (Cnet says it's a bit slow?)
Pentax K-50 2 Lens Weatherproof DLSR Bundle
Pentax K-30 2 Lens Weatherproof DSLR Bundle

Answer
Here are some reviews. http://reviews.costco.com/2070/100007777/nikon-incorporated-nikon-d3200-dslr-camera-2-lens-bundle-reviews/reviews.htm?sort=helpfulness

Need quick answers! Is 544 a good deal for a brand new Nikon D3200 bundle?

Zora N.

In the bundle is:

Nikon D3200 Digital SLR Camera Body
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
52mm 2X Professional Telephoto Lens
High Definition 52mm Wide Angle Lens
Transcend 16GB Class 10 SDHC Card (TS16GSDHC10)
Transcend 8 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC10
Digital DSLR Auto Power Slave Flash
50" Photo Video Quality Tripod
52mm Ultraviolet UV Protector Filter
Water Resistant Shock Proof Camcorder & SLR Camera Case
Lens Cap Holder
Camera & Lens 3 Piece Cleaning Kit
Tri-fold Memory Card Wallet
ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control
Hi-Speed SD USB Card Reader
LCD Screen Protectors (Clear)
Table Top Tripod
Vivitar SLR/DSLR Pro Hand Camera Grip
$544*

Answer
I guess, but be warned.

These are NOT lenses but filters which do a poor job at what they purport to do.

A professional photographer uses actual telelphoto lenses like the Nikkor 70-200 mm, not a 52mm 2X Professional Telephoto Lens or High Definition 52mm Wide Angle Lens add-on filter

The marketing people try to fool otherwise intelligent people with buzz words like "Professional" and High Definition" to sell more cheap (low quality) products. A professional lens will cost you upwards of $2,000 and will not have professional anywhere on the lens. HD only refers to video that uses only about 1 mp of the cameras sensor

It is really impossible to tell you if you are getting a good deal without a link to the seller. Usually only sellers that are trying to hawk grey market cameras add all these added "accessories" to make them look like a good deal.

I do not see any mention of a battery and battery charger, nor is the the CD package that comes with each Nikon camera.

This is what comes with the Nikon D3200 kit.

D3200 - Black with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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* AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction; silent Wave motor ensures fast, quiet AF operation.
* EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
* MH-24 Quick Charger
* EG-CP14 Audio/Video Cable
* UC-E17 USB Cable
* DK-20 Rubber Eyecup
* AN-DC3 Camera Strap
* DK-5 Eyepiece Cap
* BF-1B Body Cap
* BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover
* NikonView NX CD-ROM

Here is a link to that camera and what it really costs.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/25492/D3200.html

NOTE: Those listed tripods are also junk. You need to have the camera a while before you need to do some more research to see what tripod you really need. A good tripod should cost you around $100 and should last you a lifetime.

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Nikon D700 dslr.. which is a better deal?

Annika

So I'm camera shopping and came across these two deals:

Option 1:http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nikon-D7000-SLR-5-Lens-Kit-18-55mm-70-300mm-50mm-8GB-Much-More-/150835837712?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item231e843b10#ht_19179wt_1396

Option 2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nikon-D7000-Body-6-Lens-28-80-75-300-500mm-16GB-Loaded-Accessories-Kit-/170859759997?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item27c809097d#ht_19669wt_1396

Currently I am leaning more towards option one because I've read that Nikon lenses are much better built than Tamron. However, I like Option 2's actual lens because they cover each others mm sizes, and do not leave out some mm like in Option 1, if that makes sense.

For example, Option Two has 28-80mm, and 75-300mm lens.
Option One has 18-55mm lens and 75-300mm. This leaves out 56-74mm of lens.
I am an amateur photographer and not sure if it makes a difference.

Input would be helpful, thanks!

Answer
Those bundle deals are filled with over-priced JUNK!

Just get a D7000 w/ an 18-105 or (better yet) buy a D3200 w/ an 18-55.

What camera to get my Girlfriend? Please help?

Magic

My girlfriend is a beginner this will be her first camera and i know for a fact she wants a DSLR not a digital compact camera. She really likes Nikon. A few months ago she we were looking at the cameras in bestbuy and she seemed to like the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D5100....

I have no knowledge of cameras.. I have three questions...

1.Which one of these would be best to get her the Nikon D3200 or the Nikon D5100??

2. do all Nikon lens fit those or how do i know what lens to get?

3. Should i buy it from a store like best buy or see if i could find it on craigslist or ebay somthing like that??

Answer
I think The Nikon D3200 would be the best. The price is Good And it will be an easy camera to Learn with.
The Nikon D3200 Is a DX format camera. so it will take DX format lenses. Simple enough. Film lenses will also fit the D3200. If you are not up to paying for digital lenses. But the only downside to film lenses is that they are manual not auto.

I would buy brand new from either bestbuy or another store that sells cameras.
You should get a bundle with the camera. camera, lens, and some accessories. great deals.. Just look on best buy.com

Good luck.

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What camera to get my Girlfriend? Please help?

Magic

My girlfriend is a beginner this will be her first camera and i know for a fact she wants a DSLR not a digital compact camera. She really likes Nikon. A few months ago she we were looking at the cameras in bestbuy and she seemed to like the Nikon D3200 and the Nikon D5100....

I have no knowledge of cameras.. I have three questions...

1.Which one of these would be best to get her the Nikon D3200 or the Nikon D5100??

2. do all Nikon lens fit those or how do i know what lens to get?

3. Should i buy it from a store like best buy or see if i could find it on craigslist or ebay somthing like that??

Answer
I think The Nikon D3200 would be the best. The price is Good And it will be an easy camera to Learn with.
The Nikon D3200 Is a DX format camera. so it will take DX format lenses. Simple enough. Film lenses will also fit the D3200. If you are not up to paying for digital lenses. But the only downside to film lenses is that they are manual not auto.

I would buy brand new from either bestbuy or another store that sells cameras.
You should get a bundle with the camera. camera, lens, and some accessories. great deals.. Just look on best buy.com

Good luck.

Nikon d5200 vs Nikon d3200?

Jake

I am a 14 year old beginner photographer looking for a new DSLR. I've been looking at lots of them, but I narrowed it down to two. The Nikon d5200 and the Nikon d3200. My budget is about $1000 (I can go a little over) and I want to get it with two starter lenses from Costco. Can y'all look at the links and give me some input? Thanks (:

Nikon d5200- http://www.costco.com/Nikon-D5200-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100032348.html?MobileOptOut=1
Nikon d3200- http://www.costco.com/Nikon-D3200-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100007777.html?MobileOptOut=1

Also find me on instagram @hi_im_jake!

Answer
The difference it that the D5200 has an articulated LCD

Go back to Costco and look closely at each camera and see which of them you like.

Both cameras perform very well.

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Which of these cameras is best?

AnkA

I know nothing of cameras. I need a camera for high resolution, something that can record videos (with good sound), and it needs zoom that is decent. I have about $1500. I need the answer fast because Costco is having some rebates before this Saturday. Some of my friends have the Canon T3i and the pictures come out really high resolution. That's what I really want. Is there a huge difference between 24 and 18? Which of these is the best?

Canon:
http://www.costco.com/Canon-Rebel-T3i-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.11760020.html

http://www.costco.com/Canon-T4i-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100025018.html

http://www.costco.com/Canon-EOS-60D-DSLR-Camera-with-18-200mm-Lens-Bundle.product.11680756.html

http://www.costco.com/Canon-EOS-7D-DSLR-Camera-with-28-135mm-Lens-Bundle.product.100014084.html

Nikon:
http://www.costco.com/Nikon-D600-Full-Frame-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100012382.html

http://www.costco.com/Nikon-D3200-DSLR-Camera-2-Lens-Bundle.product.100007777.html

Answer
Best is subjective.
Check out the functions and features of each and buy the one that ticks the most boxes.

"Zoom" is a function of the lens(es) not the camera. Lenses are available for DSLRs from 6mm to 1200mm focal length giving a zoom of 200x - just not in the same lens!

Without wishing to be too condescending, because of the way you have asked the question I would recommend the Nikon D3200 or Canon T4i. Use the rest of your budget to buy additional lenses after you have had the camera for a month or 2 and worked out which extra lens(es) are best for your particular useage pattern.

Switching from Nikon to Canon. Should I get the kit lens?

Alex

I have a few questions to be answered, if you can help me, please do.

I own a Nikon D3000 and I feel really left out because it doesn't have any type of movie mode. I really like DSLR video and know a lot about film making and wish to put into play some of my knowledge. But I still want to use this camera for photography. Pretty much everyone prefers Canon for videos and Nikon for photos. I was thinking of getting a D7000 for video because I am already acquainted with Nikon's workflow/menus and such while still maintaining that nice Nikon photo quality.

Question 1: Should I get a Canon or Nikon?

I own an 18-55mm kit lens and a 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Nikon lenses, which obviously aren't too great. I am already moderately experienced and am not really at an 'entry level'.

Question 2: Should I get the camera body only and buy a nice prime or wide angle zoom or buy the camera bundled with the 18-55mm kit lens?

What I will be using the camera for -
-Short films
-Elaborate vacation videos (i.e. NOT just walking around "so here's the pizza place" kind of stuff. Full-blown, brilliant quality travel videos.)
-Shooting at night-time/at fairs and boardwalks at night and what-not.
-Travel photography

Question 3: What lens should I pick with my camera body (if suggested)?

I am on about a $700 budget for one camera body and 1 or 2 lenses. I already have about $600+ worth of gear collected throughout the past 3 years. I'm only 14, so I don't have all the money at my disposal. I work my butt off doing manual labor so I can get this camera bundle for as inexpensive as possible. I'm going on vacation in June, so I need to have it by then and have no birthdays or special occasions coming up besides my 8th grade graduation.

Any help or suggestions would be appreciated greatly. Have a nice day, everyone.

Answer
I NEVER suggest that someone with one camera system switch

Why?

Two things

* the cost of replacing the lenses you have already
* the time it will take to learn the new operation system of the new camera system

I am surprise you are not just updating to the very high quality D3200

Your only choice in your budget of $700 is the Canon T3i/600D

Here is how the Nikon D3200 and T3i/600D sensors compare

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/801%7C0/(brand)/Nikon/(appareil2)/692%7C0/(brand2)/Canon

My guess is that you are relying on anecdotal conversations on this and other sites, but have not done the independent research to see if upgrading your D3000 with a Nikon D3200 will give you what you want and you can use the lenses you have without spending the money necessary to buy similar Canon lenses

You do know that you are going against the tide moving from Nikon to Canon.

My colleagues who shoot professionally have been slowly moving from Canon to Nikon due to the better sensor performance and other things.

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Nikon D700 dslr.. which is a better deal?

nikon d3200 dslr camera and lens bundle image

Annika

So I'm camera shopping and came across these two deals:

Option 1:http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nikon-D7000-SLR-5-Lens-Kit-18-55mm-70-300mm-50mm-8GB-Much-More-/150835837712?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item231e843b10#ht_19179wt_1396

Option 2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Nikon-D7000-Body-6-Lens-28-80-75-300-500mm-16GB-Loaded-Accessories-Kit-/170859759997?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item27c809097d#ht_19669wt_1396

Currently I am leaning more towards option one because I've read that Nikon lenses are much better built than Tamron. However, I like Option 2's actual lens because they cover each others mm sizes, and do not leave out some mm like in Option 1, if that makes sense.

For example, Option Two has 28-80mm, and 75-300mm lens.
Option One has 18-55mm lens and 75-300mm. This leaves out 56-74mm of lens.
I am an amateur photographer and not sure if it makes a difference.

Input would be helpful, thanks!

Answer
Those bundle deals are filled with over-priced JUNK!

Just get a D7000 w/ an 18-105 or (better yet) buy a D3200 w/ an 18-55.

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