Reddit mentions of Nikon D3400 w/ AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (Black)

Phones are still a good starting place unless you need the advantages of a stand-alone camera. Do you need anything that your phone photos are currently lacking?

What's your budget?

I would look into something like the Nikon D3400 with the kit zoom lens and maybe an optional 50mm f/1.8 lens for product shots.

If I'm correct (I'm a Canon guy), I believe the D3400 just came out recently, so that is why you haven't seen any sales.
On Amazon, the price of the D3400 with a kit lens is $500, which is a pretty decent sale from the $649 it came out with a few months ago.
As to whether to get the D3400 or the D5200, I wouldn't know as I am not very familiar with Nikon.

The Nikon D3400 has Bluetooth, and would be a fantastic entry level camera. As this is a current model, you probably won't find many used, but it's relatively inexpensive ($400 for basic kit on Amazon).

I started with the D3100 and moved up to a higher model body. It'll do all of the core DSLR type photos you want, then you can decide to upgrade when the time is right. I'm sure there is a comparable Canon model as well.

Amazon(+ grip)has them for cheaper, but if you know this one is of superior quality and has been taken care it may be worth it. Seems a slightly overpriced for a camera made in 2008, unless they throw in a lens. (and TBH the 4gb card is not worth much and sync cables, charger, battery are standard).

Unless you need the weather sealing of the 50D (i.e. heavy rain/snow/sand) you can go with something like a NEW T6 and get a lens or a NEW Nikon D3400 with lens

edit: I also want to point out while the stock lenses are good for most environments you might also want to save/get some additional lenses (used lenses are a great option).

At a 300 price point you're basically working with higher-end point and shoot cameras. If your limit isn't a hard one, consider purchasing this. Mine has performed admirably down here through summer and winter.

I would probably suggest the Nikon D3400 for ~$500, you can save some cash and buy used through Amazon though. Eventually you'll want to get a better lens for low light photos, but it will still blow you iPhone away because of the larger sensor.

If you end up going with the D3400, Tony Northrup has a one hour YouTube tutorial. If you go with something else, he has tutorials for most cameras on his channel.

Once you have a camera with manual controls, for a good general overview of how to control exposure using light, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; take a gander at this 14 minute YouTube tutorial.

I also wholeheartedly recommend Tony Northrup's book, Stunning Digital Photography. Starting at $10 for the ebook, available on his website or Amazon. Some of the videos from the book are available for free on their YouTube channel, such as the ones I posted above.

The book eases into the technical knowledge while teaching about composition and lighting, which apply to all types of photography. Then they have genre specific chapters for landscapes, night, portraits, and more.

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Is this camera good if I want to take nature shots? Will be used for hiking and backpacking(longer battery life needed).

I've been reading reviews and guides and I'm clueless. I would love to get a quality camera, but am hesitant to buy because I know so little. Other recommendations are welcome. Thanks so much!

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZKDE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

I've been looking to buy a new one. It has great reviews and it Nikon (IMO) is a solid brand.

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZKDE

You need a fast prime lens for selective focus and low light as well as a stepper-motor kit lens for videography and general work. A Sony a6000 with those lenses would not be easy to find anywhere near your budget. Otherwise a good choice. A good alternative would be the Nikon D3400 bundled with the AF-P kit lens (=silent focusing during video), which is on a fire sale now for $400, and then shop for a used Nikon 35mm f1.8G DX prime lens when you have a bit more cash ($150 or less). That combo would give you both 1080/60 and great low-light performance. Pass on Canons. The Canon T5i on up would be better for video (better focusing tech), but any Canon in your price range will be a much worse performer in low light. The Sony sensors in the Nikons are simply much better.

Well, there are three cameras I am looking at

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZKDE/

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera-16-50mm/dp/B00I8BICB2/

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5500-DX-format-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B00RUBJKU8/

They all look about the same, but are each $100 more than the other. I'm just wondering if the $700 is actually worth it over the $500 one. Right now I am using an older point and shoot.

This is what I'll be using the camera for, day light shots of costume stuff I make and sale, low light rave pictures of the tails, and my bunny. Examples https://img1.etsystatic.com/152/1/6870300/il_fullxfull.1179064823_t44d.jpg https://img1.etsystatic.com/149/0/6870300/isbl_3360x840.23609857_pgsttcxz.jpg http://i.imgur.com/d8AaqGE.jpg

Hey /r/Nikon,
I am getting ready to start photography, Ive been experimenting with friends/families gear for a bit and I have been looking at this deal :https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KITZKDE/ref=twister_B01MZXMN6T?_encoding=UTF8&th=1


However, it looks like the lense that comes in the two lenses version of this deal for 100 bucks more is actually almost 400 dollars by itself. Would it be a good idea to just pick it up now for the extra 100?

Thanks!

If you're looking to buy new, you can take long exposure photos with any entry level DSLR. The Nikon D3400 or Canon EOS Rebel T6 are both great starting points (I pesonally like the Nikon a bit more). They usually run $450 - $600 dollars depending on the lenses they come with. They both have good ISO ranges (ISO is the sensitivity of the sensor to light) which means you would be able to take long exposures of things like stars or see detail in very dark places.

If those are out of your price range than I would look at used DSLR's like the Nikon D3300 or D3200. They aren't gonna handle low light quite as well as the newer cameras, and high ISO images will be noisier, but they will still easily take long exposures. And really any DSLR made in the last 8 years will be able to take long exposures. If you are trying to take long exposures of things like car trails one of those would work fine. If you are trying to take photos of things like stars I would try to get a newer DSLR.

Nikon D3400 with a 18-55 kit lens. Really decent for the very entry level photography https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZKDE