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By *isexmistress OP Woman
over a year ago

Prestwich

Im Thinking of getting a Nikon D3200 24.2 MP Digital SLR Camera + Nikon 18-55mm G VR Lens (mainly because its within my budget)

Does anyone have one?

What have you found the pro`s and cons to be?

Also do you know THE best flashgun for it?

Thank you for any help

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Pros - it's a DSLR, the kit lens is fine on it.

Cons - it's a Nikon

Speedlite? Don't spend a fortune, get a Yongnuo with E-TTL off eBay (not sure what model number they're up to now), about 20% of the price of the equivalent Nikon and you won't notice the difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They're all good.

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By *isexmistress OP Woman
over a year ago

Prestwich

Thanks guys

Whats wrong with the Nikon?

Having all kinds of doubts now

Pity as the Flashes looked great too

lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks guys

Whats wrong with the Nikon?

Having all kinds of doubts now

Pity as the Flashes looked great too

lol x"

Posted by Canon fodder, no doubt!!

Nikon are fine. I've used them from the good old 35mm days, to today's digitals!

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I have an even more basic D3000.

Does what I need it to and that's all I worry about.

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By *enninemarkMan
over a year ago

huddersfield/manchester

A timely post. Im looking to buy myself. After research on the internet the nikon D3300 seems many peoples choice (updated version of d3200 but more expensive) There is always the Nikon vs Canon debate but many reviewers online seem to think you get more for your money with the entry level Nikons than you do with the Canons.

My question is, is it worth pushing for a d5300 or d5500 which are really a bit too much or are these entry level ones ok for all but the most adventurous amateur!,

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

Go and find a shop or club where you can play with each make. I started Nikon but used Canon with work and found the menu and bottom layout more to my liking, so I changed when I bought my second camera.

Canon has a bigger range of lenses available, but it also has more owners, so used prices tend to be higher as more prople want them.

Nikon seem to have very slightly better reviews on image quality (although this depends where you look due to testers preference) Canon seem to be favoured for those who do stills and video- there's not much in it really so go for the hands on preference test if you can.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

Nothing wrong with Nikon, I was joking, hence the smiley

Were I starting out again, I'd probably have a tough decision...but I do love the red ring and white lenses!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

The info about the speedlites was legitimate though, there's really no need to drop a ton of cash on a Nikon one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the D5200, with the same lens, and acquired last year the 35mm F1,8

Great for portrait and low light photography

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a D3200 which I am very happy with and done quite a few semi prof photo-shoots with....

Pros: Good for learners who are starting out on the DSLR scene, compact, very easy to use, decent battery life, VR works well

Cons: Lens kit could be better, video quality questionable and mic too close to the lens causing background noise when autofocusing.

Overall highly recommend it. Good luck!

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

I'm a Nikon man (D700) they are great and I like the feel and ergonomics over a canon, just feels better for me.

The 3200, you get what you pay for, same with the lens. They are ok for starters, but will show their limits once you progress seriously, especially in low light. Always try to get the best you can afford, and lens even more so if you really think you are going to stick with it.

The yongnuo is a great flash, available on ebay you want the speedlight YN560 II upwards. Very easy to use.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the YongNuo YN-560 II too...and it rocks!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm reliably informed that a Canon is a better option as there's more 3rd party lenses. Apparently, it's all about the glass.

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

good glass is important, but not much good on a crap sensor. Sigma lenses are very good also at less price than the two main brands, especially at this level.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wonder how many people on this thread quickly opened a new link in their browser to copy and paste

Nikon D3200 online review comments. ..lol.

I'll be honest and say I have no idea about that model of camera.....used to own an Olympus E400 a while back...did the job !

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

"good glass is important, but not much good on a crap sensor. Sigma lenses are very good also at less price than the two main brands, especially at this level."

Sigma Art lenses blow anything that Canon or Nikon have produced in the last 15 years out of the water. I wouldn't swap my 35mm and 50mm Art primes for the world.

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

"good glass is important, but not much good on a crap sensor. Sigma lenses are very good also at less price than the two main brands, especially at this level.

Sigma Art lenses blow anything that Canon or Nikon have produced in the last 15 years out of the water. I wouldn't swap my 35mm and 50mm Art primes for the world."
I've got a sigma 300mm 2.8. Its a great lens and smaller size, much more managable than the Nikon, and the canons are bigger still.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"good glass is important, but not much good on a crap sensor. Sigma lenses are very good also at less price than the two main brands, especially at this level.

Sigma Art lenses blow anything that Canon or Nikon have produced in the last 15 years out of the water. I wouldn't swap my 35mm and 50mm Art primes for the world."

So, Sigma are now Canon compatible too?

I'm thinking just a little behind the times..........back in the 35mm days.......

I also have 78rpm records!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heard great things about sigma primes....do you know if the sigma zooms fair as well?

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By *avebi48Man
over a year ago

Lordswood

"good glass is important, but not much good on a crap sensor. Sigma lenses are very good also at less price than the two main brands, especially at this level.

Sigma Art lenses blow anything that Canon or Nikon have produced in the last 15 years out of the water. I wouldn't swap my 35mm and 50mm Art primes for the world.

So, Sigma are now Canon compatible too?

I'm thinking just a little behind the times..........back in the 35mm days.......

I also have 78rpm records!!

Sigma and Tamron do lenses for most main camera makes, have done for a looong time

Always ran Minolta systems myself but settled on a fuji bridge with a 14x lens when I moved to digital. No faffing about dust when changing lenses or a load of gear to lug about, plus dSLR's didn't do video then either.

Funny you mention 78's, still have a turntable that can play 'em (& 16rpm too)

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

"Heard great things about sigma primes....do you know if the sigma zooms fair as well?

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depends which one, obviously some perform better than others. The wider the range, the more softer the trade off at the extreme ends as with any brand, but I know people who use the 150-500 and they are good, but will never match a prime.

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

I've had the Nikon lenses, 18-55, 55-200 and 70-300. They can all be bought (relatively) cheaply on ebay and are all very good and have the VR which is very good. I would avoid Tamron to be honest unless you can look at a few together because I've heard a lot of reports about varying quality.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple
over a year ago

Hinckley

"Heard great things about sigma primes....do you know if the sigma zooms fair as well?

The 120-300mm f2.8 Sports is a brilliant lens but a little out of my Student Finance price range at the minute!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Op if like me you are just a happy snapper and this will be your first slr type camera why not buy second hand ? There are some great bargains to be had. Many people seem to spend a fortune on new dslr cameras and find they never really use them so sell them on, or they decide they are catier bresson and upgrade. I recently bought a second hand nikon 5100 with a standard lens and a 55-300. Being a typical bloke i skim through technical manuals and play with buttons and find the nikon a very user friendly thing with great features.

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By *ubicinchMan
over a year ago

Gwynedd

Many newbies shoot jpeg mode which is easier for download but I would consider using RAW mode as you have more scope to edit especially if things go a bit wrong. But you will need a RAW edit software the Nikon ships with software or Lightroom or photoshop elements

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After 10 years of both canon and Nikon (pro level kits) I have ditched them both for a Fuji XT-1 set up.

Best thing I ever did

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