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<blockquote data-quote="TeddyBear" data-source="post: 26111" data-attributes="member: 6959">Hello all, first timer here and I'm seeking some professional advice/opinions.I've&nbsp; been Point and Shoot user because of its convenience but always wanted&nbsp; to own a DSLR.&nbsp; Once I purchase DSLR, I would like to use it at least 7&nbsp; years without&nbsp; upgrading so I was debating between D3100, D5100 and D7000, and I narrowed&nbsp; it down to D7000.&nbsp; However, here is where my dilemma starts.Question 1: Not sure if choosing D7000 is good choice since I've never owned a DSLR. After&nbsp; reading many reviews, seems like KIT lense, 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX&nbsp; VR ED Nikkor Lense has major problem with its Plastic mounting and even under waranty, Nikon refuses to repair it for free because it's not manufacture fault.Question 2: Should I just purchase D7000 with KIT knowing above issue and perhaps purchase zoom lens down the road (70-300)?Question&nbsp; 3: D7000 body only with 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor (according to&nbsp; some reviews, this lens has some focus issue?).&nbsp; This option is&nbsp; appealing since I dont have to switch to different lens. I know this&nbsp; option defeats the purpose of owning DSLR...Choice 4: D7000 body only with 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikor + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor? <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B000ZMCILW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1309145232&amp;sr=8-11" target="_blank"> </a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Or your suggestion?I love going on cruises and take many&nbsp; pictures by sea/beach, indoor, mountain.&nbsp; For my needs, which one would&nbsp; you recommend?&nbsp; Thank you for all your help.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TeddyBear, post: 26111, member: 6959"] Hello all, first timer here and I'm seeking some professional advice/opinions. I've been Point and Shoot user because of its convenience but always wanted to own a DSLR. Once I purchase DSLR, I would like to use it at least 7 years without upgrading so I was debating between D3100, D5100 and D7000, and I narrowed it down to D7000. However, here is where my dilemma starts. Question 1: Not sure if choosing D7000 is good choice since I've never owned a DSLR. After reading many reviews, seems like KIT lense, 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lense has major problem with its Plastic mounting and even under waranty, Nikon refuses to repair it for free because it's not manufacture fault. Question 2: Should I just purchase D7000 with KIT knowing above issue and perhaps purchase zoom lens down the road (70-300)? Question 3: D7000 body only with 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II Nikkor (according to some reviews, this lens has some focus issue?). This option is appealing since I dont have to switch to different lens. I know this option defeats the purpose of owning DSLR... Choice 4: D7000 body only with 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikor + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor? [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-Nikkor/dp/B000ZMCILW/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1309145232&sr=8-11"] [/URL] Or your suggestion? I love going on cruises and take many pictures by sea/beach, indoor, mountain. For my needs, which one would you recommend? Thank you for all your help. [/QUOTE]

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