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Opinions on the Nikon D3000

  • 16-05-2012 04:07PM
    #1
    ektec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 101 ✭✭


    Deciding on to buy the Nikon D3000 with the 18-55mm lens.
    I'm new to photography, and looking for your opinion on the d3000..
    cheers :D


Comments

  • #2
    nager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭nager


    It grand - perfect for a beginner.
    Why not get the D3100 - it also has HD video?

    The 18-55 is a decent lens. You should look at getting a prime lens too (when the funds allow) - the AF-S DX 35mm - is a great little lens.

    Good luck and enjoy...:)


  • #3
    nager
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 129 ✭✭nager


    Also - get a UV filter for the lens - it will protect it from scratches.. A good investment.


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,522 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    It's hardly a good investment on a cheap kit lens, especially as it's the type of lens you may soon grow out of. It's usually something a pushy salesman would suggest.

    Anyhoo the D3000 is a nice, basic, entry level SLR. It has a nice helpful onscreen display showing the aperture which you should find helpful at first.

    As above unless you're getting a good deal consider the newer model. There's also a newer D3200 on the way shortly.

    This review compares the D3000 to the D3100:
    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/


  • #5
    ektec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 101 ✭✭ektec


    Thanks for the replies.. When will the D3200 be out?


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