Guide me Guys.

CeenSheen · Apr 7, 2013

I m a newbie here.
I want to purchase a dslr camera for me.
Due to strict budget i already shortlisted the items, need you help

cameras are ;
nikon d3000 18-5mm ( price in my city is 350usd )
nikon 1 j1 30-110mm ( price 600 usd )
nikon 1 j2 10-30mm ( price 530 usd )
canon eos 1100 d 18-55mm ( price 470 usd )
sony nex c3k 18-55mm ( price 560 usd )

now please guide me, what to buy and why to buy ?
value for money and and i want to keep atleast for 3 or 4 yera

my main purpose is to become a good photographer thTs y need a good camera.

Thanks in advance.

Designer · Apr 7, 2013

I'm partial to the Nikon D3000 myself. And it is cheaper. You can grow in the hobby with a DSLR and learn quite a bit with it before you "outgrow" it.

CeenSheen · Apr 7, 2013

Designer said:
I'm partial to the Nikon D3000 myself. And it is cheaper. You can grow in the hobby with a DSLR and learn quite a bit with it before you "outgrow" it.

Thanks for the reply, what about performance of Nikon1 J1 30-110mm ?

Heitz · Apr 7, 2013

part of your thought process should be lenses. Nikon's "J" series of mirrorless cameras is newer, and uses a different type of lens. Thus, the market for used J lenses is less developed than it is for something like the D3000, which can use just about any lens Nikon has produced in the last 50 years. In other words, there is a huge market for used lenses that you might find useful, economical, and fun.