Nikon D3000?

[mseepman]

I'm not really into cameras,but my understanding is that the D3000 didn't do any video. This may be important to you. Was it just the body that they had for sale or did it include the lens kit? Check out memory express for the D3100 which has HD video. Body is only $399 or body and lenses, $499. 14.4 megapixels too.

Just my two cents though.

[Nano]

Originally Posted by mseepman

I'm not really into cameras,but my understanding is that the D3000 didn't do any video. This may be important to you. Was it just the body that they had for sale or did it include the lens kit? Check out memory express for the D3100 which has HD video. Body is only $399 or body and lenses, $499. 14.4 megapixels too.

Just my two cents though.

No video isnt necessary for this camera as my p500 takes great video this would be a strictly picture only camera, also from what I understand high mega pixels can lead to lower quality pictures if your micro processor isn't powerful enough to handle it. Just what I read anyway, could be wrong.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Have a D3000 and really like it. Great pics and solid camera choice. But yeah, if you want to do video, look at the D3100.

[Nano]

Thanks Seahorse Fanatic
Like I said The Nikon P500 I have isn't fully DSLR but takes full 1080p Video so this is more for shooting. I need something thats has a faster frame rate/shutter speed then my current camera as well as something that I can get better macro shots with, so I saw this and figured it may be a good "1st" DSLR for the photography noob on the go. lol

Now If I can sell my 75g I might actually be able to get it! Lots of offers for it on kijiji mostly around $200 for the whole system... I think I can do better

[Nano]

I have also been looking at the Canon EOS Rebel XSIbut I have no prior experience with canons

[Nano]

Another question, I found a
Canon Rebel used for $375 with only 3854 pictures taking with it, according to the owner.
good deal? or do I haggle? anyone have any experience with Canons?

[NU-2reef]

Canons are good cameras. I have a eos rebel and am pleased with it. I got it as a gift but if I had my choice it would be Nikon. My background is in lens manufacturing and Nikon is one of my top two choices for lens quality. The other is Carl zeiss.

Either way both take great shots but I find canon more user friendly. I guess it's just what I got used to working with.

[Nano]

thanks for the reply, I'm more familiar with nikon as I have had 2 so I may stick to what I know, I am considering having a look at the used Canon rebel XSI but if its used it may need a new shutter in the future