nikon d3100 v nikon d5100

youmightlikethis (e2 Member)

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9 Feb 2012 - 7:43 PM

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on iq alone would the nikon d3100 with good glass be a better buy than d5100 with kit lens

youmightlikethis (e2 Member)

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9 Feb 2012 - 8:25 PM

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thanks for that. looking to replace g10 had a look at csc market but do not want evf [wear bifocals] main camera system is canon but want something to use as fun camera one body one lens bought d80 a few years ago which i still use are csc cameras more prone to dust the way i look it is if spending more than £450 you just have to go for dslr

LenShepherd

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11 Feb 2012 - 12:18 PM

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On a perhaps important detail, following the Thailand floods either model is coming back in stock at many retailers.
The 5100 is the better specified body - at a higher price.

Focus_Man

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11 Feb 2012 - 3:04 PM

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I have both the Nikon D5000 & D5100. I saw the D3100 advertised with additional lenses at super (crazy) prices, but still opted to add the D5100 to the D5000 because of the extras loaded into the kit. You can of course use the same lenses so there is no difference there, just consider the camera bodies.

However, reading reviews with professional comparisons, in a photo journal showed the D5100 to be far better in terms of specification, but the D3100 to be better value for money. I suppose you have to decide what you really want - you spends your money you takes your chances as they say.

Frank