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<blockquote data-quote="RoryP84" data-source="post: 792546" data-attributes="member: 51212"><p>Hi all , I hope you're enjoying what for me has to be one of the best times of year for landscape photography! I'm looking for advice on upgrading my D3100 please. Now, I'm only doing so as it's developed a fault - although after 10 years of use and acquiring some half decent lenses (35mm f1.8, 55-300mm f4.5 and Sigma 8-16mm f4.5) I'd like to think I've pushed it to 85% of my / it's capabilities. Id consider myself an experienced amateur, I don't like editing software and don't shoot in RAW - preferring to let the light work it's magic and just point and click (only using basic enhancements where needed). My reel is mostly full up with sunsets, ocean scenes and wildlife. I've read up regarding potential D3100 replacements and of course, the "whys" and budget are the leading factors. So, if my camera wasn't broken - the main reason for an upgrade would be for more focus points, faster autofocus and an increase of FPS. Then there's the Budget, cost of living crisis and fact I've now become a father - the reality is if £200 (second hand) can see me get a better body that ticks at least one of the performance improvements I need then that's good enough. I'd like opinions and a bit of user oversight on the 3*** series vs the 5*** series - as other than the retractable LCD im not sure what major differences are? Obviously for a bit more money there's the D7100 which ticks ALL the boxes (plus opens up lens options) but it's a completely different body and one I'm not sure I'm ready for. In a similar vein there's then the D610 full frame option. Given what I've been used to, my requirements and my budget - should I see a noticeable improvement by upgrading to a newer 3***/5*** and working at maximising my skills, body's potential- hell even shooting in RAW and learning a bit more of the editing side - or am I in essence wasting my time for the sake of stretching my budget a bit further? Many thanks all! Ps apologies if wrong forum - Mods feel free to move</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RoryP84, post: 792546, member: 51212"] Hi all , I hope you're enjoying what for me has to be one of the best times of year for landscape photography! I'm looking for advice on upgrading my D3100 please. Now, I'm only doing so as it's developed a fault - although after 10 years of use and acquiring some half decent lenses (35mm f1.8, 55-300mm f4.5 and Sigma 8-16mm f4.5) I'd like to think I've pushed it to 85% of my / it's capabilities. Id consider myself an experienced amateur, I don't like editing software and don't shoot in RAW - preferring to let the light work it's magic and just point and click (only using basic enhancements where needed). My reel is mostly full up with sunsets, ocean scenes and wildlife. I've read up regarding potential D3100 replacements and of course, the "whys" and budget are the leading factors. So, if my camera wasn't broken - the main reason for an upgrade would be for more focus points, faster autofocus and an increase of FPS. Then there's the Budget, cost of living crisis and fact I've now become a father - the reality is if £200 (second hand) can see me get a better body that ticks at least one of the performance improvements I need then that's good enough. I'd like opinions and a bit of user oversight on the 3*** series vs the 5*** series - as other than the retractable LCD im not sure what major differences are? Obviously for a bit more money there's the D7100 which ticks ALL the boxes (plus opens up lens options) but it's a completely different body and one I'm not sure I'm ready for. In a similar vein there's then the D610 full frame option. Given what I've been used to, my requirements and my budget - should I see a noticeable improvement by upgrading to a newer 3***/5*** and working at maximising my skills, body's potential- hell even shooting in RAW and learning a bit more of the editing side - or am I in essence wasting my time for the sake of stretching my budget a bit further? Many thanks all! Ps apologies if wrong forum - Mods feel free to move [/QUOTE]
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