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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 461904" data-attributes="member: 12257">1)&nbsp; Welcome to the forums!2)&nbsp; Any DSLR is going to be good for learning as a starter.&nbsp; Where the controls/options/settings are, whether on a button or in a menu, aren't going to change your efforts in learning the &quot;right way&quot;.&nbsp; Learning the &quot;right way&quot; simply means that you know what all the basics are and how they effect the intended shot.&nbsp; (Basics:&nbsp; ISO, shutter speed, aperture)&nbsp; I remember that my D3100 had all of those on dials or quick button/dial combos, so they're not really all that buried at all, and if the D3100 would work that way, I'm sure the 5200 will as well.&nbsp; It's a very capable camera in the right hands. The D7x00 series will open up your options for lenses down the road, as you can use AF and AF-S, where the 5200 needs the AF-S unless you want to go full manual focus with your shooting...&nbsp; IMO, if you do go for one of the Dx000 series, I'd recommend the D7100 or higher, though.&nbsp; Not a whole lot more, but with less of the back-focus issues that some of the D7000 bodies had.Good luck, whatever you decide, and HAVE FUN with the shooting!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 461904, member: 12257"] 1) Welcome to the forums! 2) Any DSLR is going to be good for learning as a starter. Where the controls/options/settings are, whether on a button or in a menu, aren't going to change your efforts in learning the "right way". Learning the "right way" simply means that you know what all the basics are and how they effect the intended shot. (Basics: ISO, shutter speed, aperture) I remember that my D3100 had all of those on dials or quick button/dial combos, so they're not really all that buried at all, and if the D3100 would work that way, I'm sure the 5200 will as well. It's a very capable camera in the right hands. The D7x00 series will open up your options for lenses down the road, as you can use AF and AF-S, where the 5200 needs the AF-S unless you want to go full manual focus with your shooting... IMO, if you do go for one of the Dx000 series, I'd recommend the D7100 or higher, though. Not a whole lot more, but with less of the back-focus issues that some of the D7000 bodies had. Good luck, whatever you decide, and HAVE FUN with the shooting! [/QUOTE]

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