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<blockquote data-quote="sonicbuffalo_RIP" data-source="post: 321853" data-attributes="member: 21543">Howdy and welcome!&nbsp; I started out with a D5100 and regret not buying the D7100 first.&nbsp; For example, if you decide after 6 months that you'd like to upgrade, you won't get much for your old camera.&nbsp; Then, you're stuck with a D3300.&nbsp; On the other hand, if you buy a D7100 or a full frame D610, you will save yourself a lot of buying camera bodies to have one that does all you want it too.A D610 is a consumer full frame camera body that shoots at 24 mp's.&nbsp; It has 2 card slots, like the D7100, and has 39 focus points vs. the 51 for a D7100.&nbsp; The D7100 is not a full frame body but you have a built in motor for using old lenses that don't have the motors built in.&nbsp; The D610 is more for photographers that aspire to go semi or pro eventually.&nbsp; You can shoot with FX lenses, or DX with either, but the D610 will significantly reduce your megapixel count when using a DX lens (cropped sensor).&nbsp; A cropped sensor, like on the 3300 up to the 7100 is a smaller sensor than the 610 or 800(e), which are larger full frame bodies.My overall recommendation (and I'm no pro), is to buy what you can afford as you will, if you love photography, grow into any of the models I mentioned.&nbsp; I love my D7100 and it isn't that difficult to use, and I love my D610.&nbsp; I highly recommend you buy a good book for the model you choose.&nbsp; I read David Busch's guide to the D5100, and his book on the D7100.&nbsp; Both taught me what to expect from the cameras and teach you the menus, etc.In the long run, any great or good photographer will tell you that it's what's between your ears that will make you a good photographer.&nbsp; I agree with that, and hope I didn't confuse you too much.&nbsp; I am just trying to save you some money by buying a very good camera from the beginning, eliminating the need to upgrade real soon.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="sonicbuffalo_RIP, post: 321853, member: 21543"] Howdy and welcome! I started out with a D5100 and regret not buying the D7100 first. For example, if you decide after 6 months that you'd like to upgrade, you won't get much for your old camera. Then, you're stuck with a D3300. On the other hand, if you buy a D7100 or a full frame D610, you will save yourself a lot of buying camera bodies to have one that does all you want it too. A D610 is a consumer full frame camera body that shoots at 24 mp's. It has 2 card slots, like the D7100, and has 39 focus points vs. the 51 for a D7100. The D7100 is not a full frame body but you have a built in motor for using old lenses that don't have the motors built in. The D610 is more for photographers that aspire to go semi or pro eventually. You can shoot with FX lenses, or DX with either, but the D610 will significantly reduce your megapixel count when using a DX lens (cropped sensor). A cropped sensor, like on the 3300 up to the 7100 is a smaller sensor than the 610 or 800(e), which are larger full frame bodies. My overall recommendation (and I'm no pro), is to buy what you can afford as you will, if you love photography, grow into any of the models I mentioned. I love my D7100 and it isn't that difficult to use, and I love my D610. I highly recommend you buy a good book for the model you choose. I read David Busch's guide to the D5100, and his book on the D7100. Both taught me what to expect from the cameras and teach you the menus, etc. In the long run, any great or good photographer will tell you that it's what's between your ears that will make you a good photographer. I agree with that, and hope I didn't confuse you too much. I am just trying to save you some money by buying a very good camera from the beginning, eliminating the need to upgrade real soon. [/QUOTE]

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