I have purchased the Nikon Coolpix 4300 and the S5. I loved the 4300, but the pictures that I have taken with the S5 leave a lot to be desired. I have never used an SLR before but would love to learn and in the mean time I can use the automatic mode. Tell me, is this camera right for me? Is it worth the money?
8:05 pm on September 24th, 2009 1
Sure it is worth the money if you want to learn how to use an adjustable camera.
Before you spend the money for the latest and greatest technology, buy the little brother, the D40 with a 18-55 mm lens for under $470. It has a sensor at least 15 times larger than the S5, so the resolution will be much higher.
If you do move into the DSLR system, spend your money on lenses because as you know, you will want to change your camera body about every four or five years, but you will keep your lenses for decades.
8:30 pm on September 24th, 2009 2
You have already made a great choice with a Nikon
However I would go with the D 40 it is just a great camera overall.
It get fantastic user reviews as well. It sells for about 170 dollars less too!