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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Papperclippy" data-source="post: 114538" data-attributes="member: 12920">I'm hoping to get some valuable insight from the current owners of the d5100. After researching the Internet and forums, I feel like I'm ready to finally purchase our first sale camera. My two options are the 5100 or newer 5200. It seems like the 5200 is not that much of an upgrade where current 5100 owners are trying to get the new one. But for a beginner, would you guys recommend spending the extra money for the newer version or buy the nicely priced tried and true 5100?  Background, extremely new to photography but eager to learn this as a new hobby. Currently use a canon sd1400 point and shoot but hate it so my iPhone captures more pictures. Mostly gonna be using it for baby pictures but will hopefully expand to other areas. At first, wasn't concerned about video, but the idea of not having to take a camera and camcorder sounds appealing. The 5100 is nicely priced and seems rock solid performing. The 5200 seems a little nicer, but not sure if my skill level would benefit from it. I read one review about how the 5200 has an issue focusing like the 7000, but haven't seen any other posts about it. The 5200 options display seems a likes its displayed more user friendly. Random question, is it an issue that its not weatherproof. I don't plan on using it in a downpour, but does humidity affect these cameras?  Thanks for reading and replying</blockquote>