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Portraits, pets, kids
Kate-Hughes | Asked  a year ago | Last response was a year ago

I am a beginner is DSLR photography & have been researching entry level models. I kep coming back to the Nikon 3100 and as it seem the features are great for a camera in my price range. I found a store that has a  Nikon D90 twin lens kit on special though for only $699 AUD & now I don't know whether to spend a bit more and get the D3100 or buy the D90 special! If anyone can offer some assistance, I have pets I want to photograph & we will be expecting our first baby in October so I want to have a camera before then to take heaps of photos

Which camera do you recommend for Kate-Hughes?

Nikon D3100 - $447
14.2 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Nikon D90 - $599
12.2 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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    a year ago Brandyn-Federico recommends the Nikon D3100

    Hi Kate,

    Since you are a beginner in DSLR photography and it seems you have a budget, I would recommend the D3100.  I purchased the D3100 over a year ago for basic photographs but have noticed that the camera is more powerful than you might think.  The D3100 is a great first DSLR and has the speed and autofocus capability that you need to capture those special moments.  The size of the camera would be perfect for you as well.  You could be holding the camera with one hand and have control of all the necessary functions.  Overall, this camera would not disappoint you with what you expect to do with it.  

    Here are some quality examples of what the D3100 is capable of:

    razzi.me/brandynfederico 

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      a year ago Jette-Rgck
      brandyn what is the best lens on d3100,
    2. Visitor
      a year ago Jette-Rgck
      50mm 1.8g or 35mm 1.8g?? whats the different. info? tnx
    3. Beginner I
      a year ago Brandyn-Federico
      Hi Jette, Personally I would invest in the 50mm f/1.8G lens for your camera. I don't own the lens myself so I wouldn't be able to personally tell you my experience, but one thing that pops out at me is that the 50mm lens is an FX lens which means if you were to upgrade to a larger sensor camera, you could use its full functionality. Here is a link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2199/AF-S-NIKKOR-50mm-f%252F1.8G.html
    4. Intermediate II
      a year ago Chaotic-Light
      The 50mm will be very nice for portraits and works for both full and cropped sensors, but I have found that I get much more use from the 35mm on the APS-C body. If you have the budget, get both!
    5. Expert III
      a year ago Philip-Davis
      I agree. The 50mm gives a good field of view for general photography on a full frame... but often feels too close on a cropped body (unless you're doing portraits). So 35mm on a crop body would be just about perfect.
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