Hi Friends,

I’m looking for an entry level DSLR camera to have excellent photos.
I may not use videos that much.
My preference is to get excellent and detailed snaps.

From my research i noted that Nikon D3100 is the best entry level DSLR available.
Is this better than Nikon D5100 or any other Canon DSLRs.

As I said, I’m looking for HIGH quality photos not video recording.

Please share your opinion.

Thanks in advance.
In addition, my budget is less than 0.

I’m 13, my budget is £360.00 and I wanted the Canon 1000D but I can’t get one because apparently they’ve finished making them so something similar to that please.

Thanks in advance
For the person who was dissing me…
1) it’s not going to be full time-I do go to school
2) I already have 2 cameras for backup
3) you say I have no experience – I have been on 3 photography courses and I know 2 other proffesional photographers who have been giving me tips.
4) I have natural talent. Don’t insult me

I have been researching DSLR’s lately, and came up with these three options (in my budget):
-Nikon D3000 (0)
-Nikon D5000 (0)
-Nikon D3100 (0)

This would be my first DSLR camera, so I just need some advice on both cameras and lenses. My sister’s friend from college actually gave me some advice. She has a D90 and will be taking my senior pics. She told me that a Nikon D3100 would be the best option. However, this is the most expensive camera I would be willing to buy at this point.

I have been told the D3100 has a lot of nice features, and although it’s more expensive, it would be a great camera for me to grow into as my knowledge of photography and cameras grows as well. The D3000, on the other hand, has been said to be one of the best entry-level "for-beginners" DSLR camera.

So, I am wondering, should I invest in the more expensive camera, or just go with the cheap one? Also, which lens(es) should I be considering. I think at this point, if I were to buy the expensive camera, I would go for a lens under or around 0. If I were to buy the cheaper camera, I could probably spend up to twice that amount on a lens.

So…which camera would be best for me? And which lenses should I pair with it? Thanks in advance!

Hello, I’m thinking of buying a new dSLR. But I been debating on which one to get.
If I get the D3100 Body I will get the 18-55/55-200 kit
and if I get the D90 I will just get the basic kit of 18-105 vr

Price for either is reasonable, so I’m not worrying about that.
I’m thinking more about which one will be better in the long run.
I know the D3100 is only an entry level, but my previous camera was a D60 which was also an entry level, it also lasted me almost 4 years.

So yeaaa. Thanks in advance.

I am looking to upgrade from my current entry level DSLR. I was thinking of maybe the 550D twin lens kit then buying some more glass. However 2 people I know and the salesman told me the 550D is also only really an entry level camera and they all suggested the 7D,

The trouble is the 7D with one lens is over A00 I feel I could get more for my money with the 550D. I don’t want to have to upgrade again in 12mnths but it’s working out pretty expensive for the 7D.

I am a keen photographer and enter comps etc

Can someone please offer their opinion/advice on which way I should go

thanks in advance
Thanks Keerok. only reason I am upgrading is I get a lot of grainieness especially in low light shots even when bumping up the ISO. I have had it back to the shop they tested it aand got the same thing. the older the camera and more shots i take the worse it is. They eventually sent it away for me and when it came back their support guy told me it actually seems that these cameras are like that. both the &d and 550D are good in low light conditions. part of my confusion is being told the 550D is only entry level and not to bother with it

Hi everybody, I intend to buy a Canon 550d. It’s categorized by some as Non Professional entry level DSLR. Could anybody tell me in which respects it differs from its professional counter parts. What can I NOT do with it that I COULD DO with a professional DSLR?

Thanks in advance.

I am thinking of getting a DSLR, my first DSLR. I was thinking of spending around £400 for the body and the lens so I am looking at the entry/intermediate level. What models would you recommend? They dont have to be current models, I am interested in second hand cameras as well.
What models are the best for my fairly low budget.
PS, when i say lens i just mean the standard lense that comes with the camera, so 18mm-55mm or so
thanks in advance

now i realize that the g1 is quite old in comparison to the nikon d3100 but the only thing it seems to missing is the megapixels and the video which isnt a huge deal to me. (havnt looked to much at the g2 cuz it seems to be the same camera with video and alot more expensive) What i am looking for is a camera that is proficient in low light and has nice quick autofocus and is quick to actually take the picture. i have played with both cameras. the g1 seems quicker than the d3100 in the auto setting but maybe if i adjusted the manual settings that would change. i do know that the autofocus on live view is definately better in the g1. i believe it also has a higher resolution lcd screen. what i like about the d3100 is it is an actual dslr with a large selection of lenses.
so to sum it up i am looking for peoples opinions on which way i should go. i realize that there are alot of brand devotees out there. i am looking for an honest answer from people who have played with the cameras and know there pros and cons. if you havnt used a micro four thirds camera please dont be so quick to dis it. I want a camera that is smaller, versatile, quick and expandable. these both seem to fit, but i just dont know which would be better. thanks in advance for your suggestions
i know that the g1 is not a dslr but it does have a viewfinder(a digital one). and i did write in sentences but i guess i could have put in more paragraphs?
i didnt know that nikon d3100 could only use specific lenses. thanks for that info. as for the lenses available for the g1 there are some non kit ones i am interested in such as thier pancake one. i also like that they are lieca. thats one of the reasons i started looking into the panasonic
i know that the g1 is not a dslr but it does have a viewfinder(a digital one). and i did write in sentences but i guess i could have put in more paragraphs?
i didnt know that nikon d3100 could only use specific lenses. thanks for that info. as for the lenses available for the g1 there are some non kit ones i am interested in such as thier pancake one. i also like that they are lieca. thats one of the reasons i started looking into the panasonic
oops. that submitted twice. sorry

I’m purchasing a Canon 550D body and want to choose a few lenses myself rather than the kit.
Any suggestions for lense/s that fit the following criteria would be helpful:
1. A lens good for shooting in very low light without flash, such as at concerts or parties
2. A lens good for a low depth of field to create some nice bokeh
and also ideas for an all-rounder lens that I could keep on the camera for most of the time.

Also, please suggest anything not just ‘beginner’ lenses. I know because I’m buying an entry level camera it seems I’m a beginner, but I’m actually not – I have a couple of years of DSLR experience, but want some advice from those with more. So please keep that in mind.

Thanks in advance~

I am thinking of buying an entry-level DSLR (Canon 40D). What are your impressions? How is it compared to other cameras in its range?

Thanks in advance!
P&L