jmarie26
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Hello
I am about to purchase my first DSLR camera and I have a few questions.
I've pretty much settled on a Nikon D5300. I've had Nikon cameras before, and I've also played with a Canon Rebel T6 a few times, so settling on Nikon wasn't too difficult. As for the 5300, I eliminated the 5500 because of the price jump and the 3300 because it was lacking a few features. Out of the 3400 and 5300, they are similar in price, and from my research, the 5300 is the better buy. If I am wrong with my conclusion, feel free to correct me!
I plan on mostly taking pictures of family and maybe some landscapes when traveling. So my needs are pretty basic.
So, now for my question...
Where should I purchase my camera? I'd obviously like to get the best deal, but purchasing online makes me question authenticity at times. My aunt just picked up a Rebel T6 bundle from QVC a few months ago and it was a good deal, but I really don't like the Canon as well. I've been looking on Amazon, but a lot are sold by third party sellers. I didn't know if there was some secret place to buy cameras from, lol. Bundles are a plus, since they tend to be a great value, but I'm open to anything.
On Amazon, the body sells for just under $700 with the 18-55 mm lens. But a third party vendor (Digital Universe) on Amazon sells it for $509 and it comes with a tripod and SD card. Obviously, this is a better deal as long at it can be trusted. Also on Amazon from a third party vendor are bundles, like this one from Green's Camera World that comes with a whole bunch of stuff for about $700. I just worry that the quality of that extra stuff is junk and it would be a waste of money.
Can someone steer me in the right direction? I've been doing so much research, but I just don't know what to trust. Thank you!
I am about to purchase my first DSLR camera and I have a few questions.
I've pretty much settled on a Nikon D5300. I've had Nikon cameras before, and I've also played with a Canon Rebel T6 a few times, so settling on Nikon wasn't too difficult. As for the 5300, I eliminated the 5500 because of the price jump and the 3300 because it was lacking a few features. Out of the 3400 and 5300, they are similar in price, and from my research, the 5300 is the better buy. If I am wrong with my conclusion, feel free to correct me!
I plan on mostly taking pictures of family and maybe some landscapes when traveling. So my needs are pretty basic.
So, now for my question...
Where should I purchase my camera? I'd obviously like to get the best deal, but purchasing online makes me question authenticity at times. My aunt just picked up a Rebel T6 bundle from QVC a few months ago and it was a good deal, but I really don't like the Canon as well. I've been looking on Amazon, but a lot are sold by third party sellers. I didn't know if there was some secret place to buy cameras from, lol. Bundles are a plus, since they tend to be a great value, but I'm open to anything.
On Amazon, the body sells for just under $700 with the 18-55 mm lens. But a third party vendor (Digital Universe) on Amazon sells it for $509 and it comes with a tripod and SD card. Obviously, this is a better deal as long at it can be trusted. Also on Amazon from a third party vendor are bundles, like this one from Green's Camera World that comes with a whole bunch of stuff for about $700. I just worry that the quality of that extra stuff is junk and it would be a waste of money.
Can someone steer me in the right direction? I've been doing so much research, but I just don't know what to trust. Thank you!
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