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Message: <blockquote data-quote="nickt" data-source="post: 214626" data-attributes="member: 4923">My 2 cents for a great starter kit, like others have recommended... D7100, 18-105, 35mm, sb-700 flash. She can do a lot with that. Great versatile tools. If you don't want that all at once, then just the camera and 18-105. Definitely get your wife some books or training. I would recommend studying a book like 'Understanding Exposure' BEFORE even reading the camera manual. The manual will make much more sense if she understands exposure. Much of the camera user manual is devoted to explaining the tools in the camera to control exposure. If you don't fully fully understand the concepts of exposure, its hard to get an appreciation for the great controls available in the camera. This is where most people get lost and feel like they bought too much camera. The manual does not teach you about exposure or photography, it just explains the camera features in detail. In lieu of an exposure book:<a href="http://www.exposureguide.com/exposure.htm" target="_blank">Exposure | Understanding Exposure - ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed Explained</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8T94sdiNjc" target="_blank">Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, & Light Explained-Understanding Exposure & Camera Settings - YouTube</a>If these links interest your wife and she understands these concepts, then the d7100 is not 'too much' camera. Not understanding these basics could lead to frustration with the camera. This is not to say you can't take great pictures without knowing this stuff, but if you buy a great set of tools, you should use them. Even if you go with a d5x00, it will still pay to spend a few hours learning about exposure.</blockquote>

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