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Entry Level DLSR Suggestion, Nikon D3400 or Nikon D5300
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TSMahathirM7
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 Jul 28 2017, 02:01 AM, updated 9y ago
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Hello, I'm planning to buy my first DSLR camera. My budget is somewhere around RM2,600. I want to buy a camera that I can use for a long time. It will be very helpful if you can help to give suggestion on which camera to buy under my budget. Currently I'm looking on Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5300 since the price point almost the same. If anyone have been using either of this camera can you suggest me please? I also afraid if warranty of the older model is not covered by Nikon. Hope this forum can help me with my new passion. Thanks in advance.  |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 28 2017, 02:36 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jul 28 2017, 02:19 AM) Good choices but note that the D5300 is very old since the latest is D5600. The D3400, though lower is of the latest. They are generally very similar, only the D3400 being smaller in size and does not have certain features. The generation gap is the one make me confuse actually. But they have almost the same feature and D5300 have higher based on what I "Googled". If you given the choice to choose between this 2, which one you will pick? hehe  |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 28 2017, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(jason18689 @ Jul 28 2017, 10:20 AM) Wah.....  This also consider as reply ah? Anyway back to TS, No love for mirrorless? Hehe just thoughts. My budget is low currently. The max I can go now is rm3000. Decent mirrorless seems like exceed my budget limit. |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 28 2017, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE(asdasd @ Jul 28 2017, 04:16 PM) why not get a used D7000 or D7100? it has advanced mid range features that you will come to appreciate once you have the knowledge and experience.. I dont have experience in photography yet, so I worry to buy 2nd hand camera if they might have any problem with it. |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 28 2017, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(Atsumori @ Jul 28 2017, 05:39 PM) why not D5500 (i own this) also considering mirrorless Olympus OM D E M10 Mark II Fujifilm X-A3 Panasonic DC GF9k The price of D5500 is beyong my budget value. The max I can go now is RM3000 |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 28 2017, 11:47 PM
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QUOTE(lwliam @ Jul 28 2017, 04:12 PM) *sorry, 2.6k with a max of 3k Is it safe and reliable to buy camera from shop such as "Miyamondo'? They offer way more cheaper price for D5300 and D5500. Iworry the unit might be fake or faulty, |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 29 2017, 02:33 AM
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QUOTE(lwliam @ Jul 29 2017, 12:54 AM) Technically, there's no 'fake' camera (not including the likes of GoPro of course). Go to the shop to shop for yourself. There should be a warranty card for you to fill and if you're doubtful, call the company hotline to verify the serial number (Nikon, Canon, Sony etc.) Test the camera on site (bring a friend who knows about camera gear along with you to test for you if you're worried about it being faulty). But the unit that those shop sell with lower price dont have Nikon Malaysia warranty. Those shop only provide 1 year shop's warrant. (Confused) |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 29 2017, 05:26 AM
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QUOTE(goldfries @ Jul 29 2017, 03:15 AM) A6000 is nice ......... .until you look at the lenses. Price quite high. Actually la if you have problem with low light on D3xxx series then D5xxx series also not any much better. Is it a wise decision for me to choose d3400 and get a good tripod, extra battery, and remote rather then spend more money on d5300? |
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TSMahathirM7
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Jul 31 2017, 08:12 PM
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Thank you sifus for all you opinion and advice. After a week of thinking I have decided to buy Nikon D5300 although it is a older model. Actually I already bought it yesterday. hehe.. Thanks a lot.
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TSMahathirM7
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Aug 1 2017, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(Loseeker @ Aug 1 2017, 12:00 PM) Congrat! I think the D5XXX series are good bang for buck camera. Hope you enjoy it. And don't forget to post and share your photos here.  p/s: If you have some spare money, perhaps invest in a Nikkor AF-S 50mm f1.8G if you're into photography. Recently I had the change to play with this lens attached to Nikon D90 of my cousin. I've to admit, viewing from my tablet, I can't really tell the different between D90 from my a6000 (attached Sigma 30 f1.4) despite the year different in age of the 2 cams. Yes, I'm planning to get a prime lens also, and 50mm is my first choice. Have to wait few months maybe to get the money for that. hehe |
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