Looking to buy a DSLR for a beginner and need HELP!!!

[danielstrohmeyer]

Good morning, afternoon, or evening.

I am have been doing some research on DLSR and I am on the verge of getting on but I am on the fence to which. Currently I am down to three choices for different levels.

1) Nikon D3200 Bundle Kit (from Sam's) with two lenses.($679)
http/www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d3200-2-lens-bundle-w-case-sd/prod9580148.ip?origin=category_page.shelf_rr1&campaign=rr&sn=MultiItemPersonalizedViewCP&

2) Nikon D5200 Bundle kit (From Sam's) with same two lenses. ($929)
http/www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d5200-2-lens/prod9070322.ip?navAction=push

3) Nikon D7100 Body Only from work friend.

Each at three different levels and I have a budget of $1000, but I want to get the most bang for my buck and not get something that I wont use most of the features.

Any help, advice, opinions, comments etc would be awesome.

Thanks!!!!

 

[danielstrohmeyer]

Sorry meant to put that in there. He has it for $950 which by the time get some added accessories I will be way over budget, main reason I am hesitant with that deal.

Thanks!

Good morning, afternoon, or evening.

I am have been doing some research on DLSR and I am on the verge of getting on but I am on the fence to which. Currently I am down to three choices for different levels.

1) Nikon D3200 Bundle Kit (from Sam's) with two lenses.($679)
http/www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d3200-2-lens-bundle-w-case-sd/prod9580148.ip?origin=category_page.shelf_rr1&campaign=rr&sn=MultiItemPersonalizedViewCP&

2) Nikon D5200 Bundle kit (From Sam's) with same two lenses. ($929)
http/www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d5200-2-lens/prod9070322.ip?navAction=push

3) Nikon D7100 Body Only from work friend.

Each at three different levels and I have a budget of $1000, but I want to get the most bang for my buck and not get something that I wont use most of the features.

Any help, advice, opinions, comments etc would be awesome.

Thanks!!!!

Hi daniel - if your work friend is someone you trust, I would take the D7100 deal (if the price is right). Even as a beginner, the D7100 will be a smarter investment than buying a lower end camera and upgrading later.

Good luck and best of the holidays!

Bill