Digital SLR Camera Help needed

[BangBang]

Hey All

Okay so it's Curlys birthday on Friday and I've decided to buy her an SLR and send her on a photography course as a Gift.. Thinking she'll appreciate it as she's constantly taking pictures on her Iphone and telling me she should give up being a lady that lunches teaching and become a professional photographer..

Now buying an DSLR camera is not as easy as it looks I'm torn between two, one because of price but the other because I'm an amateur and think bigger number mean better and Kit...

So It's the
Nikon D3100 - £264 from Currys/PC world

    14.2 megapixels
    Sensor size and type: 23.1 x 15.4mm CMOS
    HD video: Full HD 1080p
    ISO Speed Range: 100-3200
    Screen type: 3” LCD screen

Nikon D3200 - £443 from Currys/PC world

    24.2 megapixel CMOS image sensor
    11-point autofocus system
    Lightweight body
    Guide Mode
    Scene Recognition System
 
I've been reading some reviews online but really require some guidance here.. Please help....

Thanks a million in advance

[tikay]

Hi Bangx2,

I'm a little busy right now, but I'll reply to this later, as I have considerable experience in this field.

[Skippy]

Hi Bangx2,

I'm a little busy right now, but I'll reply to this later, as I have considerable experience in this field.

To save Tikay replying, you should definitely buy it in Argos, and you can save money by buying one that can only take high resolution shots on the left hand side of the picture or right hand side of the picture, as that is all of the target object you will have in the frame.

[tikay]

FML......

[BangBang]

Hi Bangx2,

I'm a little busy right now, but I'll reply to this later, as I have considerable experience in this field.

 

[Graham C]

The D3200 is the newer version of the D3100, if you're torn between the two and money isn't an issue (well the difference between the two) get the newer one.    Here's a guide http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/534243/differences-between-the-nikon-d3100-and-d3200.html

[BangBang]

The D3200 is the newer version of the D3100, if you're torn between the two and money isn't an issue (well the difference between the two) get the newer one.    Here's a guide http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice/534243/differences-between-the-nikon-d3100-and-d3200.html

Thanks Graham, I'm going for the Nikon D3200, spoken to a few people who all advised it's a better buy... I was thinking about going for a Canon 600d becuase of it's Superior video recording capabilities but decided against it...

Thanks again

[BangBang]

Got a great deal from Currys, the Nikon D3200 with a 18-55 VR lens for £385, Nikon also give you a £45 cash back, so the camera will have cost me £340 total.. Great deal for this piece of kit...

[Graham C]

Nice one, enjoy your new camera

[BangBang]

Nice one, enjoy your new camera

Thanks Graham...