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<blockquote data-quote="Marcel" data-source="post: 14254" data-attributes="member: 3903"><p>This is a little difficult to answer. What you have to figure out first is what do you like to photograph. This will help you make a decision. If you just like to take a camera with you as often as possible, I'd go with the 5000. If you like to work in a studio on a tripod, the 200 would be better. Now I don't know you, but I suspect from your username that you are female. I don't know if you're strong and enjoy carrying heavy stuff. This will become important if you start to carry all your lenses with you. Yes, "kit lenses" are light, but this can be a + too.</p><p>What is going to be the output for your images? If it is just going to be to post on the net, the quality of lenses will be less important since the photos are going to be small. If you want to earn a living with a camera, then this will be another factor.</p><p></p><p>So, to resume my thoughts, D5000 if you want to take a lot of pictures with a camera that will be easy to take with you, D200 if you plan on working on a tripod in a studio or to set up shots.</p><p>And don't forget that it is real easy to get caught in the "I need this lens" kind of attitude. I suggest you do as many shots as you can with what you will get BEFORE focusing mainly on what camera or lens is better. The equipment although important will not push the shutter. You have to be in charge of that aspect.</p><p>Welcome to this forum and happy shooting.</p><p></p><p>Marcel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marcel, post: 14254, member: 3903"] This is a little difficult to answer. What you have to figure out first is what do you like to photograph. This will help you make a decision. If you just like to take a camera with you as often as possible, I'd go with the 5000. If you like to work in a studio on a tripod, the 200 would be better. Now I don't know you, but I suspect from your username that you are female. I don't know if you're strong and enjoy carrying heavy stuff. This will become important if you start to carry all your lenses with you. Yes, "kit lenses" are light, but this can be a + too. What is going to be the output for your images? If it is just going to be to post on the net, the quality of lenses will be less important since the photos are going to be small. If you want to earn a living with a camera, then this will be another factor. So, to resume my thoughts, D5000 if you want to take a lot of pictures with a camera that will be easy to take with you, D200 if you plan on working on a tripod in a studio or to set up shots. And don't forget that it is real easy to get caught in the "I need this lens" kind of attitude. I suggest you do as many shots as you can with what you will get BEFORE focusing mainly on what camera or lens is better. The equipment although important will not push the shutter. You have to be in charge of that aspect. Welcome to this forum and happy shooting. Marcel [/QUOTE]
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