I feel like selling off my D3100+kit lens (keeping 50mm f1.8) and maybe upgrade to D7100. Just a random thought that came to me this morning >.>

Yea, it's much heavier, I tried D5100 before and d3100 really feels so light and small compared to the bros! D7100 will feel ginormous in my hands, I guess, best way to go shop and hands-on. The kit lens for D7100 worth getting or should I just keep 18-55mm (more lightweight)?

Out of topic, anyone can recommend any neoprene kind of strap which you sling over shoulder?

really?
thanks for the info, will look it up D7000 vs D71000.

Price wise, D7000 is definitely tempting at the moment, especially those used (but only few months selling around 2k for body only). Kit lens not necessary i guess.
Budget bit tight atm. Hmmm...

This post has been edited by avanpiper: Sep 25 2013, 11:21 AM

yea, thinking of saving that $ for better lens too in the future. There's someone selling at RM1.8k (body only), YN465, strap, charger, box, battery, Bag. And he'she staying at kajang (which is super convenient for me). Shutter count less than 6k. The only thing is, it's bought back in 2011. So age-wise, older than the other ones selling at 2k. But shutter count matters more?

I'm still contemplating between changing body to D7000 from my current D3100 or get a new lens instead with speedlight (prob nikon sb700).

As for lens maybe sigma 17-70mm because I like to shoot figures. And kit lens currently is not good for close-up shots. So now, body change or new lens? *headache*

That's what my friend suggested too, he said body doesn't make much difference.

I'm only having kit 18-55mm and 50mm f/1.8G at the moment.

like many other forumers have mentioned, just trust ur instincts and get one for a starter. I used compacts before too, grew tired of it then decided to try venture into dslr world. compacts have their advantages too - small, can fit into pockets, and much lighter while dslr will need probably a bag to store it and of course, much heavier and more obvious when ur capturing pictures (street photography). But ever since I got into dslr, I don't feel like returning to compacts anymore. Idk why either.

Anyways, just get one and start shooting!

yea, agreed. Get body only.
I kinda regretted getting both body+kit lens last time, after few months shooting, felt the limitations with 18-55mm (although it's a good lens for beginner) but sooner or later, you'll want to upgrade. I'm planning budget for new lens, flash and strap now. Friend said pudu plaza is camera heaven? So next week, we'll be heading over to survey and hopefully, I can get good deal for some new purchases.

nah, i'm not rich, still a student here (under scholarship) but I try to save & consider properly before buying. 2nd hand should be much much cheaper. so maybe no need for new kit lens at all.

can u list the price for body+kit lens and body only? If not much difference, then maybe kit lens will do for now since you're just beginning. I was like you too anyway. So if ur on tight budget, then just get the whole package with kit lens. Then as you go along, you can see what type of photography you enjoy more and like to venture deeper into.

Huge!

I'm so hopeless, eyeing wide angle lens now. Anyone tried Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 before?

Some food photos taken with 50mm f1.8G

Not pro here but what I know is kit lens like mine only has till f/5.6 and so the 'bokeh' shots are not as nice as those dedicated for it. You can still get blurred background with kit lens, just not as good. Also this 50mm f/1.8 is prime lens, unlike kit lens which you can zoom, with prime, you need to move with your feet backward or forward to shoot. Prime lens are good for portrait and of course bokeh shots if you like it, and sharper I think as well as works better in low light conditions because of its wider aperture (which allows more light inside). May I know what model you're using and your kit lens?

I wanted to change to D7000 few days ago...still thinking. I'm just currently using D3100. You can play around with your kit lens first Happy shooting!

I didn't get extended warranty too. You're planning to get D5100 or D5200?

Yes, I agree about the UV filter and screen protector, best to have them. I already had some scratches on the UV filter on kit lens (thank goodness not the lens itself).

You seem to really love D7000

UV filter to protect lens, yes. Normally they'll ask whether you wanna include in your purchase or not (not sure if this is considered selling technique) the UV filter they sold me last time cost 100+ but since i noob that time, I just agreed to include it. Maybe you can get cheaper ones. If not, just get it straight at the shop. You may ask the sifus here for more options. Anyways, it did protect my lens so no more complains. Although 'pure' enthusiasts insist that any extra glass you put in front of your lens will affect the photos. Honestly, for me, I don't see any difference maybe because I'm not that particular. Well it's up to you. Better just put it to protect your expensive lens rather than scratching it.

my kit lens using neutral colour while my 50mm the seller gave me UV. I think either one of these is fine.