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<blockquote data-quote="GaFFLe" data-source="post: 280626" data-attributes="member: 22933">I'm new to photography and hope to learn a lot.&nbsp; I've recently purchase my first DSLR, the Nikon D5300 w/ 18-55mm kit lens.&nbsp; I debated and am still debating whether or not to return it for the D7100 but these pros are putting me in favor of staying with it:Pros<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Price... It's a lot less expen$ive.&nbsp; I DJ on the side and just wanted a camera that would take great low-light pics of my setups in venues and clubs.&nbsp; Point-n-shoots always disappointed me in this regard.&nbsp; I don't think I'll ever be a true photographer and just barely a hobbyist, so a higher-end camera might be overkill. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">The articulating viewfinder.&nbsp; I always find myself taking shots of something in awkward positions and love this camera's feature.&nbsp; I first experienced the movable view finder in my old Coolpix 87xx and found it very convenient.&nbsp; I'm not one to do selfies but this viewfinder should make those types of shots easy. </li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">The built-in wireless capability.&nbsp; I've already used it with my cell phone.&nbsp; I like being able to get the pics to my cell or laptop w/o keeping track of the USB cable. </li>
</ol>I'm also debating on returning this kit to Best Buy for the 18-140mm kit version.&nbsp; It's a couple of hundred more but I feel the lens will offer more usage.&nbsp; I could stay were I'm at and just get the 140mm lens on Ebay, but I'm wary of grey market stuff.&nbsp; Is that a problem when it comes to lenses (Nikkor)?&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm hoping I can find a 18-140mm or 18-105mm for less than $275 new or in mint condition.&nbsp; I'm also going to get a prime 50 or 85mm lens.&nbsp; I'm researching how to take those baby pics with various poses and backgrounds; it looks like fun.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GaFFLe, post: 280626, member: 22933"] I'm new to photography and hope to learn a lot. I've recently purchase my first DSLR, the Nikon D5300 w/ 18-55mm kit lens. I debated and am still debating whether or not to return it for the D7100 but these pros are putting me in favor of staying with it: [U]Pros [/U] [LIST=1] [*]Price... It's a lot less expen$ive. I DJ on the side and just wanted a camera that would take great low-light pics of my setups in venues and clubs. Point-n-shoots always disappointed me in this regard. I don't think I'll ever be a true photographer and just barely a hobbyist, so a higher-end camera might be overkill. [*]The articulating viewfinder. I always find myself taking shots of something in awkward positions and love this camera's feature. I first experienced the movable view finder in my old Coolpix 87xx and found it very convenient. I'm not one to do selfies but this viewfinder should make those types of shots easy. [*]The built-in wireless capability. I've already used it with my cell phone. I like being able to get the pics to my cell or laptop w/o keeping track of the USB cable. [/LIST] I'm also debating on returning this kit to Best Buy for the 18-140mm kit version. It's a couple of hundred more but I feel the lens will offer more usage. I could stay were I'm at and just get the 140mm lens on Ebay, but I'm wary of grey market stuff. Is that a problem when it comes to lenses (Nikkor)? I'm hoping I can find a 18-140mm or 18-105mm for less than $275 new or in mint condition. I'm also going to get a prime 50 or 85mm lens. I'm researching how to take those baby pics with various poses and backgrounds; it looks like fun. [/QUOTE]

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