I would definitely recommend D5100 if you are a beginner. It is A LOT cheaper, smaller to carry, easy to use functions, and many fun in-camera creative functions such HDR. For the difference in price, you could buy a good 1 to 1 macro lenses for great macro shot. D5100 is so light compared to mid-sized DSLR, perfect for traveling!
Which camera do you recommend for Myllyne-Santa-Maria?
Nikon D300S - $1,350
12.2 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon D5100 - $497
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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Beginner II
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Intermediate I
Well this doesnt have anything to do with the camera, for example you can get good portraits with any camera and I think it is more lens dependent issue than camera dependent issue (have you ever heard portrait lens? :D). but if you are willing to pay for D300s I recommend D7000 which provides you with better performance than both D300s and D5100 with a moderate price tag.
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Beginner II
Nikon D5100-
-cheaper
-more MP
-better ISO performance
-lighter
-video
-flip screen
Summary
| 2 |  | Recommendations for Nikon D5100 |
| 1 |  | Recommendation for Nikon D7000 |
| 0 |  | Recommendations for Nikon D300S |
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