Nikon D3200

Hi everyone,

I'm just getting in photography and was curious if this was a god entry level DSLR? A guy is selling it brand new w/ 18-55 lens for $490.

Thanks.

Gary86 said:

Hi everyone,

I'm just getting in photography and was curious if this was a god entry level DSLR? A guy is selling it brand new w/ 18-55 lens for $490.

Thanks.

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It is a very good entry level DSLR, and that is about $100 less than new from Amazon or B&H.

RavingMac said:

It is a very good entry level DSLR, and that is about $100 less than new from Amazon or B&H.

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Thank you. I'll pick it up. I have a 19 month old and 7 week old, so I want a good camera. I also need a camera that is good with action shots...my 19 month old is always on the move.

You should probably pick up this too: Amazon.com: Fotodiox HB-33 Lens Hood (Bayonet) for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G-AFS Lens,Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX (replaces CL-45, kit lens for Nikon D3100, D3000, D5000, D5100, D60): Camera & Photo

Gary86 said:

Thank you. I'll pick it up. I have a 19 month old and 7 week old, so I want a good camera. I also need a camera that is good with action shots...my 19 month old is always on the move.

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The camera its self is fine as far as entry DSLR's go.. but to track a toddler is hard work, especially with a slow kit lens such as the one you're getting with it. Do yourself a favor, and get a fast-ish prime lens. Most people would say get a 50mm 1.8, but I'd disagree since you'll be indoors a lot, and unless your house is palatial, 50mm is way too tight. (since technically 50mm on a crop sensor is more like 75mm)

A 28mm would be decent, and better still would be 24mm. Sigma W/A 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF Macro AF Lens 432306

Doug

Could also look at the 35mm f1.8. It isn't quite as wide as the Sigma, but will auto focus with the D3200 and runs around $200.
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