Looking for first camera

[through my eyes]

I was able to find a bundle including all of this for $649. Is this a good deal? Would it be better to invest a little and buy the D5300 or should I start off with this bundle instead?

• D5200 Digital SLR Camera (Body Only, Red)
• 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens
• 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Autofocus Lens
• 2.5X Telephoto and 0.45X Super Wide Angle High Definition Lens Set
• JumpStart Training Guide on DVD for Digital SLR Photography
• 16GB SDHC/SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 R40 Memory Card
• EN-EL14A Rechargable Li-ion Battery
• 52mm UV, Polarizer & FLD Deluxe Filter kit (set of 3 + carrying case)
• High Speed mini-HDMI to HDMI A/V Cable 6 Feet
• Hi-Speed SD USB 2.0 Card Reader

Be careful I've heard of those cameras in those bundles being "grey products " I think is the term. Google it. It's not good quality or something.

 

[ruifo]

^^
Here (an open box bundle in black color):
Used Nikon D5200 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm and 13461

But I'd this a grey item? The term I think they use for cameras that are not up to the same standards? I heard something about that.

Grey market means imported without guarantee. This one is said to be used with guarantee. Buying used at B&H is safe. Forget Amazon. Buy either B&H or Adorama. Before buying, call the store and ask them whether it's grey or not, they'll tell you.

 

[James Baranski]

If you live in Chicago, I am selling my Canon 60D with 17-40mm F4 L lens. Give me a PM if you are interested

 

[mcap1972]

How about Fuji X100(s). It's a great starter camera.

 

[yellow ant]

I really like the Nikons I have had, I find the controls easy and very quick to use. The starter lens appears to be a decent utility one but I am no expert so others might disagree on that.

I guess I might have said the same with other makes if I had used them as much though, but you can not really go wrong with a Nikon.

 

[through my eyes]

If you live in Chicago, I am selling my Canon 60D with 17-40mm F4 L lens. Give me a PM if you are interested

I do live in Chicago. I'm new to this site how do I pm you?

 

[through my eyes]

^^
Here (an open box bundle in black color):
Used Nikon D5200 Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm and 13461

But I'd this a grey item? The term I think they use for cameras that are not up to the same standards? I heard something about that.

Grey market means imported without guarantee. This one is said to be used with guarantee. Buying used at B&H is safe. Forget Amazon. Buy either B&H or Adorama. Before buying, call the store and ask them whether it's grey or not, they'll tell you.

So do you agree to stay away from grey?

 

[Droxium]

If you live in Chicago, I am selling my Canon 60D with 17-40mm F4 L lens. Give me a PM if you are interested

I do live in Chicago. I'm new to this site how do I pm you?

I actually purchased a black D5300.

 

[through my eyes]

If you live in Chicago, I am selling my Canon 60D with 17-40mm F4 L lens. Give me a PM if you are interested

I do live in Chicago. I'm new to this site how do I pm you?

I actually purchased a black D5300.

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