IS Nikon D3300 BETTER than D3400 -If so WHY? (Page 2): I had a d3200, moved up to the d3300 which is excellent then moved up to the d5300. I'd go used d5300 over a d3400 and they seem...

67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI

I had a d3200, moved up to the d3300 which is excellent then moved up to the d5300.
I'd go used d5300 over a d3400 and they seem to be about the same price. Love my
d5300! The built in wifi works great, I use the artciculating screen alone are
worth a few more buck. I like the extra iso settings, high and low speed
shutter modes and the multi point focusing are nice features.
Quality lenses really help to, I skipped the kit lenses and that
was a good decision.

toxdoc42

I went with the 3400 thinking the unlink was worth the money. I found it worthless feature for me. It was so slow in transferring high resolution photos to my Android phone that it almost never really occurred in real time, it drained both the battery on the phone and camera, and the resolution as transferred was lower on the phone, so I still had to transfer the files to my computer. I do wish therefore, that the transfer provided would have been wifi rather than Bluetooth.

That said, I was an advanced Nikon camera film camera user and am finding the 3400 a delight to use and the quality of the images wonderful. I set the camera on aperture preferred and ISO 100. I use a primary lens more often then the 2 zooms which were packaged n the kit, a 50 mm 1.8, love it! I use back focusing and haven't been disappointed at all.

I don't work for Nikon, but I think there product is wonderful. I do wonder at what time I will "outgrow it."

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

erinjay64 wrote:

I have no experience of the D3400, and can only le... (show quote)

what he said!

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

glyphtrix wrote:

I'm a beginner crossing over from cellphone photog... (show quote)

Go read Ken Rockwell's reviews of both. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3400.htm I bought a D3300 for my daughter and it has made a photographer of her. I don't see much difference with the D3400 beyond the connectivity. I'm not a fan of the EyeFi card. Toshiba's version is a little better. YMMV

therwol Loc: USA

jerryc41 wrote:

Nikon often removes a feature from a camera line as they introduce the new model. I forget what was removed from the D3300, but it was something.

They removed the ultrasonic sensor cleaner. Having never owned a DSLR without one, I don't know how significant this would be in actual use.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-d3400/nikon-d3400A.HTM

glyphtrix

rook2c4 wrote:

It seems the D3300 is somewhat better suited for video recording purposes than the D3400. For some users, video recording is an important issue when selecting a camera.

Thanks for that insight. It's difficult to be aware of everything that I want in a camera in advance. I'm so used to my phone doing everything that I assume the same features would be available in any camera I got. Sadly, no.

glyphtrix

Reinaldokool wrote:

Go read Ken Rockwell's reviews of both. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3400.htm I bought a D3300 for my daughter and it has made a photographer of her. I don't see much difference with the D3400 beyond the connectivity. I'm not a fan of the EyeFi card. Toshiba's version is a little better. YMMV

Another member steered me to rockwell's sites. The information is terrific!!! Thanks it's VERY helpful . He goes on with tips , lens suggestions ,and even a head to head comparison between nikon and canon. A great resource!!!

glyphtrix

rook2c4 wrote:

It seems the D3300 is somewhat better suited for video recording purposes than the D3400. For some users, video recording is an important issue when selecting a camera.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm in the market for a camera..every suggestion helps. THANKS!

glyphtrix

toxdoc42 wrote:

I went with the 3400 thinking the unlink was worth... (show quote)

I was considering the connectivity as THE main selling point for this model. If that's going to be next to useless..then this model isn't going to work for me. That helps me refine my search!
THANKS

glyphtrix

67skylark27 wrote:

I had a d3200, moved up to the d3300 which is excellent then moved up to the d5300.
I'd go used d5300 over a d3400 and they seem to be about the same price. Love my
d5300! The built in wifi works great, I use the artciculating screen alone are
worth a few more buck. I like the extra iso settings, high and low speed
shutter modes and the multi point focusing are nice features.
Quality lenses really help to, I skipped the kit lenses and that
was a good decision.

Hmm. The Wifi was the selling point. D 5300 keeps popping up in this discussion. I'l check it out. Thanks!

glyphtrix

jerryc41 wrote:

Nikon often removes a feature from a camera line a... (show quote)

THANKS for the resources!!

glyphtrix

Jaackil wrote:

I knew it wouldn't take long before people started recommending other cameras. I am surprised Canon Sony and Fuji have not come up yet but I am sure they will before we reach the end of the first !

Wow!! Thanks for the great advice! ( Actually canons sl1. And sl2. Are on my compare list). Money is an issue. The availability of a Wifi adapter for the D3300 makes things interesting.

Ken Rockwell writes that canon's auto focus is superior to nikon's. That might sway me back towards the canon line. thank you for the time and the very informative response.

glyphtrix

camerapapi wrote:

I do not have experience with entry cameras but people seems to be very satisfied with them. Some models require lenses with AF-S because they do not have a motor to drive lenses without AF-S.
Just make sure you know that before you buy.

Thanks. It's difficult for a beginner to be aware of everything one needs to know BEFORE making a purchase. Thanks for the lens heads up. Lenses are the next purchase.

glyphtrix

cthahn wrote:

The two cameras are different, but not better. Read the specification on each and decide for yourself what you want. Reading all the comments on here will only confuse you.

You are correct about using the reviews. I'm tickled pink to have been directed to several great sites by various members . This alone has greatly broadened my knowledge base.
However I am finding many of the users personal experience VERY helpful for things that I wouldn't have thought of: ultrasonic lens cleaners are usefull, slow Wifi uploads are miserable, external mike Jacks are handy especially for shooting video, auto focus is better on one brand than the other, lens suggestions I hadn't thought of..
Daunting yes. More food for thought ...yup. but very usefull ,all of it. Confusing ...well sorta but it's even more cof using starting without any knowledge . Thanks

glyphtrix

DaveC1 wrote:

The general mode of most manufacturers seems to be to move in the direction of disposable hardware.

Just my cynicism showing,

Not cynicism it's the new corporate way of doing business ..so If that's how they play well good luck I'll stick with tried and true surplus from the last decade .