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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skene" data-source="post: 544066" data-attributes="member: 13155">What I would also look into are refurb deals on cameras as you can usually pick up a good deal on those as well.  IF you are not too hung up on a touch screen, and you are looking for a newish camera, you may also want to look into the D7100 as it will allow for greater flexibility.  The 7100 does have a focus motor so you would not have to rely on lenses that have the focus motor built in (ie AF-S) and you are open to all of Nikon's AF lenses.  Stepping up to the 7100 also allows for greater control on the images you take as common camera controls are at your fingertips vs menu based changes.  This also does have the same 24mp sensor, so there is not much sacrificing there.</blockquote>