Newbie wanting to start with Nikon D-SLR's

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StillJam

New member
Hello everyone,Thank you for coming to read this.
For while now I have been thinking of taking up photography. I feel that I have a keen eye for landscape photos and have a very big appreciation for photography.
I have a tiny bit of money to get my self started (£250 right now), I know it is not a lot but I wanted to see what I could and should get to start out with. I was looking at the D90 body witch I could pick up for £225 right now.
I am very new to all this and I have been doing some reading and watching youtube videos for beginners. Once I buy a camera I will do some courses in my local area to help me get started.
As I said I know I don't have too much to spend right now, but wanted to get a camera body that will last me for a fair bit.
Could anyone out there lend this newbie a hand and help make his first of many Nikon purchases.
 
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SteveH

Senior Member
StillJam said:
Hello everyone,Thank you for coming to read this.
For while now I have been thinking of taking up photography. I feel that I have a keen eye for landscape photos and have a very big appreciation for photography.
I have a tiny bit of money to get my self started (£250 right now), I know it is not a lot but I wanted to see what I could and should get to start out with. I was looking at the D90 body witch I could pick up for £225 right now.
I am very new to all this and I have been doing some reading and watching youtube videos for beginners. Once I buy a camera I will do some courses in my local area to help me get started.
As I said I know I don't have too much to spend right now, but wanted to get a camera body that will last me for a fair bit.
Could anyone out there lend this newbie a hand and help make his first of many Nikon purchases.
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Firstly, welcome to the forum!
The D90 is a good camera, but it is quite an old model. The main advantage to you of the 90 would be the inbuilt focus motor, which will let you use older lenses.

I would also suggest looking at the D3xxx series, and if possible in your budget, the D5xxx series - They are newer and may well serve you better than a used D90.
 
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SteveH

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Basically, the newest you can afford, but bear in mind that you can do well by leaving a bit of budget, and getting a good sharp prime lens (Prime lenses are fixed length, not zoom) like the 50 or 35mm AFS... These come in at £150-ish new and are VERY good.

The D3100 upwards are excellent for their second hand price. I recently sold a D3100 (Body only, no lens) for £160, so they are out there to be had.

You will get lots of ideas on this forum, so you are in the right place!
 
Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
StillJam said:
Thank you Steve! I will take a look at them now :) Any models I should look at in the D3XXX series?
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I would suggest the D3300, personally, if you can swing it. It would serve you well for a long time and is a big improvement over the D3200 without a big increase in price.

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SteveH

Senior Member
You are buying today? Wow!
There are a lot of options, so make sure you have a good think and come away with something that will keep you happy for a long time!
 
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StillJam

New member
Yeah I do plan on buying one today, Any suggestions on where the best place to go? I have the day off so I will be spending the day looking to buy one and do it tonight :)
 
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wornish

Senior Member
StillJam said:
Yeah I do plan on buying one today, Any suggestions on where the best place to go? I have the day off so I will be spending the day looking to buy one and do it tonight :)
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Have look on eBay but only buy from people who have high positive feedback ratings.
If you can find someone selling near where you live then I would go there and check it out personally.
 
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mikew_RIP

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Horoscope Fish

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
StillJam said:
How about this one?
Nikon D3100 14.2 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ VR 18-55mm Lens) Warranty 0074101017168 | eBay
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It's up to you of course but I'm going to point out the difference in price between the D3100 shown above and a D3300 on Amazon (dot) co.uk is only about £120.

For that price increase you're getting a camera body without an OLPF, which will give you significantly better image quality. The '3300 is has much better resolution, better color depth, more dynamic range, better battery life, a much higher resolution rear LCD, higher maximum ISO, shoots faster and it's lighter. And that's just off the top of my head... I say all this without taking anything away from the D3100; it's just that the D3300 offers you a hell of a lot more for that paltry £120 or so.

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