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I like the look of this camera, Nikon D3000. I can get it for £265 second hand with 18-55 lens, batery, neck strap and charger. I would like the D3100 but dont think i can stretch that far yet.
So what do you think of the D3000, is a good camera for me to learn on.
Thanks Dave.
 
Yeah its a good camera for any beginner to learn on, It has all the nessesary modes you would find on a modern dslr and i'm sure it gives very decent picture quality. If Nikon is the way you wanna go thats fine but remember its the lenses and accesorries system that your buying into.
 
He's just pointing out that you need to consider the cost of extra lenses etc before buying a particular brand. If you just want a personal camera with one lens for general use then it doesn't matter but if you want to do different kinds of photos or specialist stuff you need to know that each manufacturer provides a system of cameras, lenses, flash guns etc.
 
I think he means that once you start with a brand, and start accumulating lenses, flashes, etc, you tend not to change brands. Nothing wrong with the Nikon path IMO. I loved my D3000, it's an excellent bit of kit, very well laid out to make things easy for a beginner. Good kit lens too.
 
Although you'll be 'buying into Nikon', you won't be limited to Nikon products. Many third party manufacturers make lenses, flashes and other gadgets which will fit Nikon cameras, as they do for Canon, Sony and indeed all the major camera makers.
 
The Canon equivalent will be the EOS 1000D, so maybe you want to check that one out too. If you are getting it from a friend or relative, is worthy checking the prices on amazon and ebay and trying to get a discount. You are missing on the leads to connect to the computer, memory card, software and manual. Someone can show you how to find how many "clicks" the camera has too.
Both cameras are really good to start with, plenty of scope to learn without being too overly complicated.
 
Just check used prices on the D3000, a bodies going for £199 from a dealer, think he's asking abit much for it. Dealers price for body and 18-55mm lens comes to £258, so perhaps beat him down on the price.

I'm not a big fan of the the 3000/3100/5000/5100 series of camera's (no inbuilt focus motor, so you limited to nikon's newer lenses and miss out on nikon's great range of older lenses), you would be better off getting a D80 for around the same price (£270), it'll be without a lens, but you can get a 18-55mm for £59. The D80 a far better camera.

Or for the same money a canon 30D (same setup).
 
I recently sold my d3100 with lens for £320, so for not a lot more, you could get that instead. I'm sure there are similar deals around if you have some patience.
 
well sort of come to the conclusion that im after a Nikon D80 or D90.
If anyone knows of one for sale can you give me the nod.
Thanks Dave.;)
 
L05tB0y said:
well sort of come to the conclusion that im after a Nikon D80 or D90.
If anyone knows of one for sale can you give me the nod.
Thanks Dave.;)
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Worth looking at Canon also, if only that the second hand market is alot more lively than Nikon!
 
Have you actually handled any of the cameras mentioned ? that could well be and very often is the deciding factor when buying. I prefer Canon as not only does it feel better but the lenses in my interested areas of photography i believe are better in the canon stable. this said, there is little difference from Nikon and Canon and i wouldn't say buy Canon, i'd say buy what suits YOU, just take the time to handle the relevant cameras,
Good luck with the purchase
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Cliff
 
Yes ive handled the D90 ind i like the feel of the Nikon cameras.
 
You could do a lot worse than taking a look at what MPB Photographic have to offer.

Many regulars on here have been very satisfied with their service and quality. I'm a repeat customer and would definitely use them again.
 
When I bought my first DSLR years ago I asked the same question, but this was of the Nikon D60. Someone advised me to get a cheaper basic camera, as they said it would be great for a newbie to learn on. For me that was bad advice as I soon wished I had of gone for a second hand D90 instead. Yes the camera was more dearer, but I would have saved money in the long run, as you end up buying two cameras!

There are so many good older lenses about at decent prices, don't limit yourself like I did, get yourself an older body with a motor. I wished my stupid mate told me this years ago!
 
jonbeeza said:
When I bought my first DSLR years ago I asked the same question, but this was of the Nikon D60. Someone advised me to get a cheaper basic camera, as they said it would be great for a newbie to learn on. For me that was bad advice as I soon wished I had of gone for a second hand D90 instead. Yes the camera was more dearer, but I would have saved money in the long run, as you end up buying two cameras!

There are so many good older lenses about at decent prices, don't limit yourself like I did, get yourself an older body with a motor. I wished my stupid mate told me this years ago!
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I nearly bought a d5000 when I bought my first camera. A friend advised me to beg steal and borrow to get a d90, so that I would grow into it. Turned out to be great advice. IMHO.
 
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