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<blockquote data-quote="Papperclippy" data-source="post: 114043" data-attributes="member: 12920"><p>Thanks again for all the great replies and thanks seapea that is more reassuring.&nbsp; I prefer the iphone over my point and shoot right now because it takes quick pictures but they aren't that sharp when we print them out.&nbsp; I read about the 3200 and it seems beginner friendly, but at its pricepoint, it seems liek the 5100 might be a better deal especially since the 5200 just came out.&nbsp; We aren't concerned about video capabilities, but it looks like the 5k takes better low light photos than the 3k series.&nbsp; I like the 7k because its somewhat weatherproofed and the flash commander function (not sure if that's what its called) seems great and idiotproof in theory.&nbsp; Id rather spend less right now since we are new to it so it looks like the 5100 could be the one for now and upgrade later once we learn how to use it.&nbsp; Once the 5200 comes in, I will try them out side by side and see how I like them.&nbsp; I'd hate to buy another $200 point and shoot and regret not getting a nicer camera for a few hundred more.&nbsp; It seems like they make it so confusing for people getting into these cameras to really compare them and figure out which one fits their needs.&nbsp; Camera store clerks are knowledgeable, but they are also salespersons to its kind of like car buying.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="Papperclippy, post: 114043, member: 12920"] Thanks again for all the great replies and thanks seapea that is more reassuring. I prefer the iphone over my point and shoot right now because it takes quick pictures but they aren't that sharp when we print them out. I read about the 3200 and it seems beginner friendly, but at its pricepoint, it seems liek the 5100 might be a better deal especially since the 5200 just came out. We aren't concerned about video capabilities, but it looks like the 5k takes better low light photos than the 3k series. I like the 7k because its somewhat weatherproofed and the flash commander function (not sure if that's what its called) seems great and idiotproof in theory. Id rather spend less right now since we are new to it so it looks like the 5100 could be the one for now and upgrade later once we learn how to use it. Once the 5200 comes in, I will try them out side by side and see how I like them. I'd hate to buy another $200 point and shoot and regret not getting a nicer camera for a few hundred more. It seems like they make it so confusing for people getting into these cameras to really compare them and figure out which one fits their needs. Camera store clerks are knowledgeable, but they are also salespersons to its kind of like car buying. [/QUOTE]

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