c57
TPF Noob!
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So after a too-long absence from photography, I'm jumping back in. I previously owned a Nikon D3100, and I loved it. I really don't have any complaints about it, but my technical ability and knowledge is still growing. This summer I'm going to England, and naturally I want a camera again! So yes, I'll be using it overseas for the usual touristy stuff, but I do want a camera that I can have for a while as my skills improve.
My options are as follows:
D3100 with 18-55 lens - $450
D3100 with 18-55 and 55-200 lenses - $500
D3200 with 18-55 lens - $500
D5100 with 18-55 lens - $600
I don't care about the articulating screen on the D5100. All things being the same, I'm looking for the best value in terms of image quality. For a poor college student does the increased image quality on the D5100 truly justify its $150 price difference compared to the D3100?
My options are as follows:
D3100 with 18-55 lens - $450
D3100 with 18-55 and 55-200 lenses - $500
D3200 with 18-55 lens - $500
D5100 with 18-55 lens - $600
I don't care about the articulating screen on the D5100. All things being the same, I'm looking for the best value in terms of image quality. For a poor college student does the increased image quality on the D5100 truly justify its $150 price difference compared to the D3100?