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Nikon DSLR Cameras
Out of Production DSLRs
D3000/D5000
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<blockquote data-quote="Browncoat" data-source="post: 4420" data-attributes="member: 1061"><p>There are some pretty substantial differences between the D3000 and the D90/D3100. As far as specs go, no, there's not a whole lot of difference between the D3000 and the other two models. However, the intangibles can be important too. One being dual control wheels, which make navigating menus and changing settings a whole lot easier. The D3000 also has less available lenses that are compatible, if that's a consideration for you. The larger body is also something to think about...some people just don't like it.</p><p></p><p>The best advice anyone can give you is to go try out a few of the models that interest you. Nearby dedicated camera stores often rent out cameras at an inexpensive price per hour or per day. Take some for a test drive! With a budget like yours, you could easily get outfitted in an upgraded camera, bag, and probably another lens or two!</p><p></p><p>Gear <em>does</em> matter. Having a better camera won't make you a better photographer, but it does open up more possibilities to becoming one. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Browncoat, post: 4420, member: 1061"] There are some pretty substantial differences between the D3000 and the D90/D3100. As far as specs go, no, there's not a whole lot of difference between the D3000 and the other two models. However, the intangibles can be important too. One being dual control wheels, which make navigating menus and changing settings a whole lot easier. The D3000 also has less available lenses that are compatible, if that's a consideration for you. The larger body is also something to think about...some people just don't like it. The best advice anyone can give you is to go try out a few of the models that interest you. Nearby dedicated camera stores often rent out cameras at an inexpensive price per hour or per day. Take some for a test drive! With a budget like yours, you could easily get outfitted in an upgraded camera, bag, and probably another lens or two! Gear [I]does[/I] matter. Having a better camera won't make you a better photographer, but it does open up more possibilities to becoming one. :) [/QUOTE]
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