I'm moving from my D5100 to the D3300

My D5100 has been a great camera. I'll be selling it to a close friend with the 18-55 and 55-200 lenses, plus other extras. He got a good deal. I'm keeping my 35/1.8 and my Tokina 12-24/4.

I've been researching for a DX replacement.

Obviously, the D5300 was the first to come to mind. But, the more research I did, the more I kept being drawn to the D3300. The bells & whistles the D5300 has over the the D3300 are options I don't really need. The things that count (the actual parts that process a photo) are the same in both cameras.

The price difference of a couple hundred bucks makes the D3300 my choice.

Now, to find the best deal on a D3300.

good luck with your purchase!

Only big loss is in the number of focus/cross-focus points, really. That and the fold out screen. Especially when it's just a backup to the D800.

I hope you'll have a blast with your new D3300!

Only big loss is in the number of focus/cross-focus points, really. That and the fold out screen. Especially when it's just a backup to the D800.



Exactly. I use single point of focus 95% of the time. Nine points are plenty for me. The folding screen is just another thing to break. This camera is intended as a lightweight (Nikon's lightest DSLR), go everywhere, quality-pic-taking camera. As I said, the D5100 was super, but it's time for me to move on.

I really liked the swing out screen on my D5100 but I knew it was only a matter of time before I broke it. There has been a couple times I would have still liked to have it but I now worry far less.

In certain situations, like being in a need to shoot over the fence, or a crowd, or a macro that has to be taken from the "frog's perspective"... the flipping screen could make a world of difference... I would not go for D3xxx over ANY D5xxx...

From what I've seen and heard... The 3300 has a little better image quality and a little more accurate focus and exposure


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I would miss auto-bracketing, sold my D3100 for that reason. I'm surprised with your HDR work that you are stepping back.

Rick M said:

I would miss auto-bracketing, sold my D3100 for that reason. I'm surprised with your HDR work that you are stepping back.

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I still have a D800 with a 9-frame bracket capability. And, in actuality, I've been using a single-frame approach anyway. I don't see any real differences.

DraganDL said:

... I would not go for D3xxx over ANY D5xxx...

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Then don't.

TedG954 said:

I still have a D800 with a 9-frame bracket capability. And, in actuality, I've been using a single-frame approach anyway. I don't see any real differences.

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Figured that, just threw it out there just in case

I just read a review and have to say, the D3300 is for sure a great cam as I can only tell from reading



Nikon D3300 Review: Digital Photography Review

I can't wait seeing your pics my dear friend Ted.

Micheal, your wisdom always shines through.......

The Four Reliances

First, rely on the spirit and meaning of the teachings,
not on the words;

Second, rely on the teachings,
not on the personality of the teacher;

Third, rely on real wisdom,
not superficial interpretation;

And fourth, rely on the essence of your pure Wisdom Mind,
not on judgmental perceptions.


Traditional Buddhist teaching

If I was to stick my nose where it doesn't belong (and I'm not going to do that) I would say, (but I'm really not saying) that I don't see the logic behind this whole thing.
But since I mind my own business and I would never stick my nose in places where it doesn't belong, I'm not going to say that.....Just sayin'

Blacktop said:

If I was to stick my nose where it doesn't belong (and I'm not going to do that) I would say, (but I'm really not saying) that I don't see the logic behind this whole thing.
But since I mind my own business and I would never stick my nose in places where it doesn't belong, I'm not going to say that.....Just sayin'

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You have to actually understand the subject if you expect to "see the logic". Just sayin' .

Simple logic. Dude wants a second body with newish sensor, doesn't need wifi/gps gadgetry hence goes for the one that's lighter on both his neck and his wallet. I'm sure there's a flow chart for this, somewhere.

PaulPosition said:

Simple logic. Dude wants a second body with newish sensor, doesn't need wifi/gps gadgetry hence goes for the one that's lighter on both his neck and his wallet. I'm sure there's a flow chart for this, somewhere.

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Merci.

TedG954 said:

You have to actually understand the subject if you expect to "see the logic". Just sayin' .

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I didn't say anything. I think I made that clear!

Blacktop said:

I didn't say anything. I think I made that clear!

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You "said" a whole lot more than you probably realize.