Opinion of the Nikon D5100???

I have a Canon… now don’t stop reading cause Im not gonna try tell you to buy one! But just a couple things that may be comparable:

Kit lens: They were fantastic! I still do use them to this day, as I did for about the 3-4 years since I bought the camera. I only upgraded last year for shooting Gridiron.

UV filter: Got one straight away for same reasons Gamblor stated.

Flash: The flash is ok… but definitely not great. It would have been the first thing I upgraded but I am mosting shooting sport in the middle of the day, so that is still on hold.

Hope it helps

Thanks blizz!!!!! Any and All info helps my plight!!!!!! 

Just to let you guys know!!!!! Got the Nikon D5100!!!!!

Mizu’s got a new toy, Mizu’s got a new toy, Mizu’s got a new toy…................... 

Nooiiiiiiice

The list for under $1400

Nikon D5100
18-55mm VR
55-300mm VR
Lowepro Bag
8 GB Sandisk Extreme Pro Card
2 UV Lens Filters
Cleaning Kit + Blower/Brush
Lens Pen

Could have gone ebay and probably saved up to $200, but I got peice of mind and have already paid any taxes already!!!!

And if I was only goin OS I coulda claimed some tax back!!!!!

good work!! have fun

Take some pics and show us how good it is, or how bad your skills are lol

Thanks Cupid!!!!

Can’t wait to take it down to Falls and learn a little with it!!!!!

Oh, you’ll get to see how bad I am blizz!!!!! Just don’t let me completely embarrass myself just yet!!!!

yeah Mizu!
Now you’ve got a kick-ass board AND a kick-ass camera -> looking forward to seeing some ace shots from you

I dont know about Nikon, but when I got my Canon it came with a little pocket sized quick reference guide on the settings etc. Absolute lifesaver when learning!

Don’t be afraid to RTFM with the DSLR!

And I need plenty of practice on both Gamblor!!!!!

blizz, the Nikon only came with a disk, so I’m gonna print out the 120 page manual when I get to work!!!!!

Ouch 120 pages! I never used the full manual. You could probably just print the pages you need for settings etc. Can’t wait to see some shots!