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<blockquote data-quote="aroy" data-source="post: 571814" data-attributes="member: 16090"><p>In my opinion for somebody who is starting out in photography, the entry level cameras are the best. I have now had the D3300 for two and a half years, and after nearly 65,000 clicks find that it does all I want and when I upgrade it will to an FX body. The basic difference between D3300, d5500 and D7200 is additional controls and in case of later a built in motor. The D3300 with its kit lens is an extremely inexpensive acquisition at around $500 so selling it off at even $200 at a later stage does not hit you much financially. Add to that light weight, small size and good battery life you have an excellent package.</p><p></p><p>My suggestion would be to get the D3300 with the 18-55 kit lens; even if it is discontinued; at a good discount, and later on invest in good lenses</p><p>. 35mm F1.8 DX for low light and portrait</p><p>. 105mm F2.8 Macro</p><p>. 200-500 F5.6 for wild life</p><p>For landscape you can use the kit lens. It is surprisingly sharp at F8 onwards.</p><p>Once you have used the camera for around five to six months, you will have firmed up on what you want next and upgrade accordingly. Bodies change every few years, but lenses last decades.</p><p></p><p>When you want to upgrade you have two paths</p><p>. In case you gravitate towards Macro or Landscapes an FX body - D750 or D810, or their current versions</p><p>. In case you gravitate towards wild life - D7200 or D500, or their current versions</p><p></p><p>Apart from the camera and lenses you will also need the following</p><p>. At least one preferrably two SD cards of 32GB or more</p><p>. A good computer with at least a reasonably large monitor</p><p>. RAW processing software</p><p>. A sturdy tripod with a good head</p><p>. At least one External flash, If you gravitate towards macro photography then a couple of macro flash.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aroy, post: 571814, member: 16090"] In my opinion for somebody who is starting out in photography, the entry level cameras are the best. I have now had the D3300 for two and a half years, and after nearly 65,000 clicks find that it does all I want and when I upgrade it will to an FX body. The basic difference between D3300, d5500 and D7200 is additional controls and in case of later a built in motor. The D3300 with its kit lens is an extremely inexpensive acquisition at around $500 so selling it off at even $200 at a later stage does not hit you much financially. Add to that light weight, small size and good battery life you have an excellent package. My suggestion would be to get the D3300 with the 18-55 kit lens; even if it is discontinued; at a good discount, and later on invest in good lenses . 35mm F1.8 DX for low light and portrait . 105mm F2.8 Macro . 200-500 F5.6 for wild life For landscape you can use the kit lens. It is surprisingly sharp at F8 onwards. Once you have used the camera for around five to six months, you will have firmed up on what you want next and upgrade accordingly. Bodies change every few years, but lenses last decades. When you want to upgrade you have two paths . In case you gravitate towards Macro or Landscapes an FX body - D750 or D810, or their current versions . In case you gravitate towards wild life - D7200 or D500, or their current versions Apart from the camera and lenses you will also need the following . At least one preferrably two SD cards of 32GB or more . A good computer with at least a reasonably large monitor . RAW processing software . A sturdy tripod with a good head . At least one External flash, If you gravitate towards macro photography then a couple of macro flash. [/QUOTE]
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