Looking to buy a camera, which would you get - $500-$800 range?

[Dan F]

http://mansurovs.com/nikon-d3100-vs-d5000. Here is another comparison between the 2 cameras. Just google Nikon D5000 vs D3100 and you will get several options. I recently upgraded from the D5000 to the D7000. My suggestion is to purchase as much camera as you can afford. If you can get the D7000, go for it.

Thanks for the link!

It looks like the D3100 was a good choice (between the D3100 and D500 at least). At $539 I think I got a really good deal. I ended up with a brand-new unopened camera in the end, too - the "open box" camera turned out to be missing stuff, so I complained a bit and they traded me straight across for an unopened camera.

I am definitely planning on getting a flash (most likely the SB-700, as it is available locally at Best Buy and they price-match) and an SU-800 flash commander as soon as I can afford it. Then I will finally be ready for some serious aquarium photography!

 

[phillydog1958]

Thanks for the link!

It looks like the D3100 was a good choice (between the D3100 and D500 at least). At $539 I think I got a really good deal. I ended up with a brand-new unopened camera in the end, too - the "open box" camera turned out to be missing stuff, so I complained a bit and they traded me straight across for an unopened camera.

I am definitely planning on getting a flash (most likely the SB-700, as it is available locally at Best Buy and they price-match) and an SU-800 flash commander as soon as I can afford it. Then I will finally be ready for some serious aquarium photography!

Looking forward to you posting pics

 

[nfored]

I am so glad I saw this randomly I was looking into entry level DSLR and just assumed all of them let you use remote flashes.