is it okay if i get this as my first DSLR camera or sholud i get smothing else?

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sumitpolra August 27, 2011

is it okay if i get this as my first DSLR camera or sholud i get smothing else?

i was thinking of CANNON EOS 60D....i need ur suggestions.

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NotHotWater 8 months ago

The D5100 is a very suitable first dSLR. I had a Nikon D60 before I got my Canon 60D recently. The D5100 will be a little more user friendly than the Canon 60D, but honestly, they are both not really meant for beginners. The D3100 is a more entry level dSLR on the Nikon side, and the T2i (or T3i) is Canon's beginner dSLR. But, if you take the time to read the manual of either the D5100 or the 60D, and watch videos and maybe even take a class, you can become proficient in no time.

The Canon 60D is a little "better" (in terms of tech specs) - hence why it's more expensive, but they'll both be amazing cameras.

Good luck!

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andrewkalies 2011-08-27 15:29:25

Actually, now that Canon has released it's new line of DSLRs their beginner model is the T3. ;)

NotHotWater 2011-08-27 16:24:37

I just think that the T3i is too similar to the 60D to be called a beginner camera. I'm biased. :P Edited for clarity.

sumitpolra 2011-09-03 07:25:27

thnx ......this could be helpful.................

N3SSQwiK 2011-09-03 07:28:13

Not sure if they are announcing any new DSLRs soon, but its expected and it may be your opportunity to save some money on previous models.

Avengelist 2011-09-04 11:22:41

I got a side by side comparison with the T3i before I bought my 5100. Once I handled them both, I went with the 5100. I highly recommend seeing them in person. the 5100 just "felt" better, and I have not regretted my jump into DSLRs with this camera.

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JeanClaude 2011-09-13 15:37:58

I was going to buy the D3100 but I finally bought the D5100, it has a lot more functions and effects for just a little bit more money...

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N3SSQwiK 2011-08-28 19:43:37

Looking back on my first purchase of a DSLR (Canon XSI), I wish I would of bought something with a little more "umph." Get the Canon 60D with a good wide lens. My Canon XSI left me wanting more features out of my camera especially since I've mastered it pretty quickly since buying my camera in January of last year. If you are very serious about getting into photography, you will benefit more from the Canon 60D. (Not that you can't get great shots from a beginner camera, the most important aspect is the person behind the camera.)

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