Need help with getting my first camera

[ToastedPotato]

I'm getting my first digital camera and I'm just completely stuck at these three. I'd like to take photos on city streets as well as close ups of flowers or birds in nature. I also was planning on using the camera for small amateur short films or cinematic videos. Which camera do you guys think is the best for my purposes? The last one is kinda pricey so I'd probably have to get that one used/refurbished.




https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digita...016VOV714/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8



https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-COOLPI...00U2W4JEY/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Megapi...F8&qid=1481844995&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+D7000


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KOUIBZW/ref=psdc_330405011_t3_B00U2W4JEY

 

[chuasam]

the FZ1000 is a great camera.
It's Panasonic's entry level 1" sensor camera.
Go for it

 

[goodguy]

For your needs get the Nikon D3300 with basic kit lens 18-55mm and if you want to add macro then get the Nikon 40mm 2.8 Macro lens.
Excellent camera, top notch sensor and very affordable.

 

[zombiesniper115 14]

Pretty wide array of things you wish to shoot. Street, any camera lens combo can do that. Close up of flowers, you'll eventually want a macro lens. Birds in nature, this gets expensive quick so try this one last or you'll have no funds for the rest.

Having said that, out of the camera's provided the D3200 with the two lenses would be a good start. 200mm is kind of short for birds but if you keep at it there are some birds that'll let you within range of that lens.

 

[PropilotBW]

Pretty wide array of things you wish to shoot. Street, any camera lens combo can do that. Close up of flowers, you'll eventually want a macro lens. Birds in nature, this gets expensive quick so try this one last or you'll have no funds for the rest.

Having said that, out of the camera's provided the D3200 with the two lenses would be a good start. 200mm is kind of short for birds but if you keep at it there are some birds that'll let you within range of that lens.

I agree. Nikon 3200 gives you a good option to start.

I had some good luck with my Nikon 55-200 kit lens at the bird feeder.

@ToastedPotato, Nikon has a D3400 Bundle for $600, including the 18-55 and 70-300. Might be worth your time to look into that.

 

[JoeW28]

The Nikon is a good option. Let me discuss a few more details.
1. If you want to shoot birds, the longer the focal length the better. You are ultimately going to want a lens that is 200mm in order to get some good bird shots.
2. A lens I strongly suggest you look at is the Nikon 35mm f1.8 DX. It is light, small, inexpensive, sharp as a tack, and good for macro and wide angle and bokeh (narrow depth of field) shots. It will work very well for your flower shots.