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Next step from D5100?

What to upgrade next never leaves our mind I guess. I started with d5000 although I was looking at D90. To save a couple of hundreds, I opt for D5000. It was a great camera and the only excuse then when I change was that the LCD screen resolution is not good enough for me. Being a novice, I depend very much on the screen to determine if the photo is OK. When I went back and display on my computer screen, the result can be very different.

I was then considering the D90 again but the D300 was a interesting option. The D300s would be better because of the video option but then the cost put me off. If I am doing video, I could easily use a compact pns camera.

Not wanting to hold on to too many cameras, my dry cabinet is a small one, I let go the d5000. I fill the camera body is just one part. The lenses are more important. Your D5100 should be good till you find reasons why it cannot achieve what you need. Mine d300 is suppose to be abe to shoot 5 fps, I hardly need that!

Whilst for FX, I heard it is a total new ball game. At this moment, I am not considering FX nor any camera upgrade. I may want to buy a few lenses but I am not sure how often do I use them.

I guess, each time when we want to buy something, hold back for a couple of days and try using whatever you have. Those merchants will be very upset with my statement.
 
"Your D5100 should be good till you find reasons why it cannot achieve what you need"

Yep way too many upgrade as a want then a Need! All the while ignoring upgrading or adding glass or flash tripod,etc?

For me the need going from entry level to next was to eliminate frustrations. As smaller viewfinder no built in motor or flash commander mode. And less in the way of dedicated controls that allow me to make quick changes on the fly without my eye leaving the Bigger Brighter viewfinder of my upgrade. Missed shots to go menu digging is frustrating.

Way too many put way too much significance on Sensor performance and High ISO ability. But truth be told they rarely shoot beyond 200 iso. Seen this many times of not even considering a D90 as an upgrade. And thinking of going from a D40 or older entry D3000 to newer entry like D5100. Personally I just don't get it

As my D90 was an upgrade for me with a lot more built in features and dedicated controls that I use daily. Where higher ISO considerations are needed occasionally. And the D90 is no slouch at 3200 so am content enough for next year not lusting after full frame or D7000,etc..... I Want but Don't Need!
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I guess, each time when we want to buy something, hold back for a couple of days and try using whatever you have. Those merchants will be very upset with my statement.

^ Very True!

Thank you all for your input!
It is very much appreciated!
 

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