Want to buy a digital SLR camera to get into photography

[Darkhunter139]

Cool think thats the best price ill be able to get? And thanks for the link philly101 ill check them out.

 

[percent20]

Cool think thats the best price ill be able to get? And thanks for the link philly101 ill check them out.

yeah best price you are going to get unless you go used. I watched price compared for about 2 months while selling stuff and saving money to buy the camera. I have no idea how I am going to buy anything else like a tripod or bounce flash.

 

[KmH]

Think 90 days is long enough warranty?

You'll find out in 91 days.

 

[Darkhunter139]

Walmart.com: Nikon D3000 or D5000 Digital SLR kit with *Bonus* Nikon DSLR Case & Nikon School DVD Bundle: Digital Cameras

Do you think that would be worth the extra money? I can get $75 cashback through bing too.

So that would make it $415 after the cash back. I dont think ill be able to get that kind of deal again but I am not really ready to order one right now ughh

 

[KmH]

Walmart.com: Nikon D3000 or D5000 Digital SLR kit with *Bonus* Nikon DSLR Case & Nikon School DVD Bundle: Digital Cameras

Do you think that would be worth the extra money? I can get $75 cashback through bing too.

So that would make it $415 after the cash back. I dont think ill be able to get that kind of deal again but I am not really ready to order one right now ughh

Yes, it's worth the extra because the D5000 has a much better image quality because it has a better image sensor in it, the D3000 sensor is just a CCD. And you're right, STRIKE WHILE THE IRONS HOT!

 

[Darkhunter139]

I was thinking about getting the D3000 from that actually. Is that worth it over the D40?

 

[Darkhunter139]

Right now it's between the d40 or d3000 I can spend about 100 dollars leas on the d40 which is nice so I am kind of leaning towards that. If I get a d40 then get a lens or two for it will I be able to use those lenses on a new body if I decided to upgrade in the future?

 

[KmH]

Yep!

 

[fiveoboy01]

I'd choose the D40 over the D3000.

 

[Darkhunter139]

Cool thats what I am going to do I think. Ill get a refurbished D40 off that site and ill put the money I save towards a lens and a book or two.

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

[fiveoboy01]

If you're going to get a book, Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson is a must have especially if you're just learning.

 

[Eco]

a book or two.

A better investment than any camera or lens in my opinion.

 

[Darkhunter139]

Thats the one I was planning on getting

 

[chip]

D40 with the 18-55mm kit lens $435 - that is the best choice

 

[Darkhunter139]

EDIT: Nvm this is kind of a no brainier.

Here is a brand new one for $399 and it comes with the full 1 year Nikon warranty

25420 Nikon D40 6.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera 3X Zoom Kit Outfit, with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor Lens - USA Warranty

Do you think I would be better off getting that for $399 or the refurbished one for $350 after cashback from bing? How important is the warranty with these cameras?