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**Davez**
Hi! I did some research and am ready for your advice regarding a DSLR.
I narrowed it down to the Nikon D3100, D5000 and D5100. I ruled out the D3000 since it doesn't have movie capability. DH did some research and decided he'd like Nikon over Canon. But, if you think there is a Canon worth looking at (I was thinking of the Canon Rebel Xsi or maybe the T1i) please let me know.
There are other differences among these as well. The pixels, frames per second and ISO are also different. I'm just not sure how much those "matter". Also, the 5100 & 5000 have a variable angle LCD and a lot more scene modes than the 3100.
I need to go try them out in person. I only got a chance to see the 5100 yesterday so I didn't get to compare the feel/weight of them.
Are these too much camera for a novice? We plan to take a class on how to use our DSLR so we'll have that but, it will be a huge difference between our point and shoot Nikon S8100 that we got for Christmas last year and one of these. I'm nervous since they are so pricey (but, admittedly, I don't like to spend money)!
Thanks so much for any help you can give.
Erin
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Re: **Davez**
ok, I shoot Canon so I won't be a huge help as to what Nikon is best. Reasons for Canon? basically I was worried about the whole "Nikon doesn't have motors in their lenses" thing, making the costs of entry-level glass an issue for me.
I'll tell you a huge thing about video - it's not all it's cracked up to be. I told my brother this before he got his 5000, and he didn't listen. And later confessed he wished he would have listened to me. The thing is, your lens will not autofocus with the movie feature. (at least I believe this is true for most if not all models?) So taking movies of your kids will be out of focus a lot. So I've heard. A LOT.
My brother says he never grabs for his big heavy "well packed away in it's bag" DSLR when his kid does something cute, he grabs his Flip. All the time.
I'm about to buy a Flip (or the like, I guess Flip is going out of biz?) because I want to incorperate video more into my client's slideshows, but again, I don't want to deal with focus when I'm just trying to chase crazy kids around and get "the shot."
It also takes up a lot of memory, and battery.
Bottom line - I don't think you'd REGRET getting the video feature, just don't use it if you don't want to, but I don't think you'll like it as much as you think you would.
As for pixels - when's the last time you blew something up past 16x20? ISO - you have to have really good knowledge of your camera to even utilize those upper bracket numbers (I have a 5D and I RARELY go over 1000 for ISO).
As for an expensive point and shoot? Only you guys can decide if you're going to take the time and energy to shoot out of auto mode. If you're just looking to take better piks, and expect the sheer expense of the camera to DO IT FOR YOU... you're wasting your money. It's a super fun hobby, and it can grow with you if you want. Resale is nice with them, so you won't be out of ton of money, but yeh, take the time to "get into it" if you can!
GL !
Thanks for the information on the pixels and ISO. I wasn't sure if that mattered. Your opinion on the movie thing is great too as I may be more inclined to not get the movie capability and thereby spend less $ on the camera. I think we still need to think about this a bit. I know we'll enjoy a new camera, I just want to make sure we'll really use it a ton!