KKH
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I'm a complete beginner looking to get my first dSLR. I'm considering between the Canon T3i and the Nikon D5100. From the reviews I've read it's clear that I can't go wrong either way, which is nice. Suggestions on which is easier for a first-time user? One review I read said Canons are more user friendly but less configurable while Nikons have more configurability but a less user friendly interface. Another review said Nikons are easier for a newbie. Due to medical reasons I can't go into a store and try them out, so I'm limited to doing all of my research online. Right now, the Canon is $610 body only and $750 with 18-55 lens, and the Nikon is $550/650. The Nikon price is a promo good through the end of the month, after which it goes up $200.
I take pictures for my own enjoyment, more to preserve a moment than to create a work of art. My usage would be almost exclusively of my cat being adorable (indoors and out) and my garden (exclusively outdoors). I would like one all purpose lens if that's reasonable, certainly no more than 2 lenses. Is the 18-55 kit lens good enough for my purposes? Suggestions for a better choice, or a second lens?
As a complete newbie my plan is to use full auto mode initially while I learn about how to be a *real* photographer. I've got my eye on a couple of photography how-to ebooks - the For Dummies book, for example. Would love suggestions for videos, ebooks, etc. aimed at a complete beginner.
Thanks for your help.
I take pictures for my own enjoyment, more to preserve a moment than to create a work of art. My usage would be almost exclusively of my cat being adorable (indoors and out) and my garden (exclusively outdoors). I would like one all purpose lens if that's reasonable, certainly no more than 2 lenses. Is the 18-55 kit lens good enough for my purposes? Suggestions for a better choice, or a second lens?
As a complete newbie my plan is to use full auto mode initially while I learn about how to be a *real* photographer. I've got my eye on a couple of photography how-to ebooks - the For Dummies book, for example. Would love suggestions for videos, ebooks, etc. aimed at a complete beginner.
Thanks for your help.