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khalidzia00 · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 255

I am planning to buy a new camera. I find Nikon D3200 good for my budget. Any other recommendations?

Thanks for your help.

rinder99 · Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:34 pm

It looks OK for entry Level. BUT..........Glass is far more important, Far more. Glass is King, Cameras come and go like Busses, By the time you buy it and get to your car it's outdated. Glass is what makes a good Image and you.Invest in glass. Kit Lenses pretty much suck and have zero resell value.Buy body Only and start with a $100 50MM 1.8D. and learn.

khalidzia00 · Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 255

I am just a beginner in photography and in the learning process so I am not familiar with the technical side of things. I have been reading lots of articles about it, going to buy some books too. Thanks, Rinder.

Any kind of help is more than welcome.

aquafish · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 86

There are some great used bargains about - I had a Nikon d5000 plus a 35mm f1.8 prime lens for a while last year and the results were fantastic. (Cost used now around £250 for d5000 body and £110-£130 for 35mm f1.8). New is not always best in my experience.