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rr-nyc · 8 October 2011, 09:39 PM

As a Nikon user (currently D700), I'd be quick to suggest anything Nikon but I bought a Canon T2i for my dad and really liked the camera. I find Canon menus to be more user friendly, especially for a beginner. Either way, you can't go wrong.

On a side note, a 105mm macro on your D3100 will shoot much longer than the stated size. The D3100 has a 1.56 crop factor so that 105mm is effectively a 163.5mm. I would suggest the Nikon 60mm macro 2.8 which runs 1/2 the price of the 105mm.

TheDude · 8 October 2011, 10:03 PM

Go mirrorless. I have a 5D that I have been shooting for 5+ years and this was the first camera that could let me carry less and achieve the same or better results. This new Sony NEX-5N is unreal. It destroys anything in the APS-C camp, DSLR and mirrorless. Check out the review at dpreview.com

Pic of the Sony next to my 5D.

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TimmerSuds · 10 October 2011, 01:39 AM

I'm starting to get the hang of it...

Dilemma · 10 October 2011, 01:41 AM

Nice. The glare is a little distracting. Honestly, try soft window light.

Runnin' Rebel · 12 October 2011, 05:40 PM

Nikon CoolPix P500, been doing lots of reading/research. might be the one

12 October 2011, 05:40 PM	#5
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8 October 2011, 09:39 PM	#1
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	As a Nikon user (currently D700), I'd be quick to suggest anything Nikon but I bought a Canon T2i for my dad and really liked the camera. I find Canon menus to be more user friendly, especially for a beginner. Either way, you can't go wrong. On a side note, a 105mm macro on your D3100 will shoot much longer than the stated size. The D3100 has a 1.56 crop factor so that 105mm is effectively a 163.5mm. I would suggest the Nikon 60mm macro 2.8 which runs 1/2 the price of the 105mm.

8 October 2011, 10:03 PM	#2
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Go mirrorless. I have a 5D that I have been shooting for 5+ years and this was the first camera that could let me carry less and achieve the same or better results. This new Sony NEX-5N is unreal. It destroys anything in the APS-C camp, DSLR and mirrorless. Check out the review at dpreview.com Pic of the Sony next to my 5D. uploadfromtaptalk1318075317023.jpg Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

10 October 2011, 01:39 AM	#3
TimmerSuds Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 44	I'm starting to get the hang of it...

10 October 2011, 01:41 AM	#4
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	Nice. The glare is a little distracting. Honestly, try soft window light.

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