Camera advice please
- Thread starter weebee
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You can't. No one can!
What if you see something that is 800.00 and a great deal. Then you see something that is 900.00 and even a better deal.
Then you start thinking, and agonizing, then looking at countless reviews on countless websites for months.
It's vicious circle that can never be broken.
Uh what kind of upgrade are you looking for buddy? Just a tech upgrade? If your just looking for a tech upgrade and you like the feel of your D3100, then I would recommend the D3300. The 5xxx series feels smaller to me, when I had the D5100. It wasn't as comfortable in my hands as the D3100 was. But if your wanting that flip out screen, then the D5300 would be what I would recommend.
But if your looking for a more pro feel and abilities, then I'd suggest a D300 for full pro, or a D90 for great simi-pro feel! But these two choices are only if MPs aren't the priority, but great quality build,feel, and versatility of lens choices since they have a built in focus motor you can use both AF-D and AF-S using auto focus!
And if your really after the tech, but would really like the abilities of the pro like models, then I would suggest waiting and saving up for the D7100 which covers both bases pretty well from what I hear!
But if your looking for a more pro feel and abilities, then I'd suggest a D300 for full pro, or a D90 for great simi-pro feel! But these two choices are only if MPs aren't the priority, but great quality build,feel, and versatility of lens choices since they have a built in focus motor you can use both AF-D and AF-S using auto focus!
And if your really after the tech, but would really like the abilities of the pro like models, then I would suggest waiting and saving up for the D7100 which covers both bases pretty well from what I hear!
I'm the worst example for someone with patience! Lol But if I did have some patience, then I wouldn't let the lack of $50.00-$400.00 keep me from getting a much better camera model if I already saved up $700.00.
But for me personally, I didn't and still don't need the higher MPs since I'm not printing large photos, or any photos for that matter. I much prefer the small files though, and love the pro quality and abilities of my D300! The only hard thing is I want the D700 to go with it, as they would complement each other. So saving up for that will be a really huge challenge for me with no patience to speak of! Lol But someday I'll find a way to get it, somehow! Lol
But for me personally, I didn't and still don't need the higher MPs since I'm not printing large photos, or any photos for that matter. I much prefer the small files though, and love the pro quality and abilities of my D300! The only hard thing is I want the D700 to go with it, as they would complement each other. So saving up for that will be a really huge challenge for me with no patience to speak of! Lol But someday I'll find a way to get it, somehow! Lol
I'm not sure what that means, but it must be a great plus if your recommending it my friend!
Thats the Low pass filter removed from the D5300. Spose to take sharper pics. You should scrape it off the D300's sensor and let me know how it turns out.:frog:I'm not sure what that means, but it must be a great plus if your recommending it my friend!
Hmmm........ Since your smarter than I am, I think it would be best if you scrape it off of your D300's sensor and then post all about how it turns out for ya buddy! Lol
For some reason, I doubt it would turn out well if I try to myself. But like I said your smarter than I am, so you should be able to handle it no problem! Lol
For some reason, I doubt it would turn out well if I try to myself. But like I said your smarter than I am, so you should be able to handle it no problem! Lol
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
At this point in time, I would say the D5300 pretty much hits the "sweet spot" in the Nikon DX lineup. Highly recommended.
Beach Camera is bundling the D5300 with the 18-55mm VRII and a 55-200mmm for $996 with free shipping. That's pretty sweet deal.
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Beach Camera is bundling the D5300 with the 18-55mm VRII and a 55-200mmm for $996 with free shipping. That's pretty sweet deal.
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PaulPosition
Senior Member
Nope, they don't reset it.
I didn't think so. Thanks for confirming that. I believing that waiting for the 7100 would be the better way to go. I'm at times like Bill. Very impatient, But I just figured out how to increase my budget to 800.00 I'll need to research to see how much I can get for my D3100
D3100
IR battery grip with remote
two batteries one non-OEM with factory charger
55-200 Nikon non VR lenses
That should net around 225.00-250.00 I would think
Which would give me around 1100.00 towards the D7100 body I found them refurbed for 975.00
That is awesome my friend! All my best wishes for ya buddy! It sounds like a great choice of upgrade for you! I think you'll love it, since it has a ton of great features! I'm real happy for ya Steve!
That is awesome my friend! All my best wishes for ya buddy! It sounds like a great choice of upgrade for you! I think you'll love it, since it has a ton of great features! I'm real happy for ya Steve!
Thanks Bill. I should have my new camera in a few weeks.