On the fence: I haven't used an slr for many years, have used pns or bridge cameras. Would like to start using dslr but don't want to break the bank. Have been looking at refurb nikon...

eesileon1

I haven't used an slr for many years, have used pns or bridge cameras. Would like to start using dslr but don't want to break the bank. Have been looking at refurb nikon 53 $ 5500 or canon t5 or new t6. Thoughts or suggestions.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Refurb Nikon D7100.

Jim Bob

eesileon1 wrote:

I haven't used an slr for many years, have used pns or bridge cameras. Would like to start using dslr but don't want to break the bank. Have been looking at refurb nikon 53 $ 5500 or canon t5 or new t6. Thoughts or suggestions.

Refurbished Nikon D5300 from Cameta Camera.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

eesileon1 wrote:

I haven't used an slr for many years, have used pns or bridge cameras. Would like to start using dslr but don't want to break the bank. Have been looking at refurb nikon 53 $ 5500 or canon t5 or new t6. Thoughts or suggestions.

You will find vocal proponents of any of the big-name dslr's and many of the "lesser." Try them out; see how they feel in your hands and if the menus and buttons are comfortable. If you liked your bridge camera, a good place to start might be with an slr of that brand.

Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA

I recently bought a used Nikon D7000 on ebay for $330. It's a professional level camera at a very low price. My previous camera was a used Nikon D3100 that I bought on ebay for $160. Either one would be a good entry into dslr's without breaking the bank. Remember you need to buy lenses too. I found the Nikkor AFS VR 55-300mm zoom far exceeded my expectations for a $250 lens.

MarkD Loc: NYC

Any of the cameras you mentioned would be good. If possible you should handle them. Don't put so much money into the camera that you have to skimp on the lenses. Check out keh.com. They are the best for used gear. They have a good return policy and they give a warranty. Their grading is very conservative so even an EX camera or lens is in great shape.

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

As said before they all do a great job and some people chase new models or 'the biggest' just because its there or they can. Nikon or Canon have the bigger choice of kit so go with a 3..4 year old model so that you can buy some of the rest of the kit you will also need. Some of the older full frame Canons are now as little as £200. Not all the whistles and bells but at one time they 'were the best'. Semi pro versions newer but still in that same price band. Find a shop and talk to the person about what you want to do and what 'packages' they will put together .
have fun

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

I have a D5300 and rarely use it. No because I don't like it. Perferr to use my Old D40X and the D3200.

My daughter was just here and she uses the T5, I find her photos, straight out the camera are even or perhaps a step ahead of the D3200 but still not as good as the D5300. When I say not as good, I'm splitting hairs so to say. She had a T1 and it didn't impress me at all. Go to Costco and try them both, which ever you more comfortable with get it. Just my Two Cents.

Bret Loc: Dayton Ohio

DaveO wrote:

Refurb Nikon D7100.

Yes I'd second that...heck I mite even get another one just for me...lol

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

mn7536?

Jcmarino

Go with what feel good in your hands, gives you the results you want (full frame or crop). Is video important? Dont forget to check on Mirroless.

waegwan Loc: Mae Won Li

eesileon1 wrote:

I haven't used an slr for many years, have used pns or bridge cameras. Would like to start using dslr but don't want to break the bank. Have been looking at refurb nikon 53 $ 5500 or canon t5 or new t6. Thoughts or suggestions.

Be sure to consider the lenses. :)

ralphc4176 Loc: Conyers, GA

I suggest you consider Sony crop-sensor mirrorless cameras. The bodies are reasonably priced, and the Sony lenses for its crop-sensor cameras are reasonably priced. You can get a Sony a6000 with 16-50 mm kit lens for about $650, or get the body for about $500 and get a different lens. For that body, you need an E-mount lens and Sony's newer hot-shoe flash, if you want more power than the built-in flash. Two prime lenses you might want to consider are the 50 mm f/1.8 and the 30 mm f/3.5 Macro lens. If you want a very good general-purpose zoom lens, consider the 16-70 mm f/4 lens. Expensive, but I have found that constant aperture zoom lenses take better photos than those whose aperture depends on the focal length.

ole sarg Loc: south florida

buy the cheapest one. you may not like the new dslr experience and if you get the cheapest you are not in for much.

davyboy Loc: Anoka Mn.

My suggestion is to give in to your anger! And come over to the dark side.Mirrorless Panasonic G7,Gx8 or Sony a6000 do not check out anything else do not pass go and do not collect $200