aaron_lucas

<p>I would be composing images only using the viewfinder, no manual focus for me. </p>

<p>Hi!<br> I am looking to buy my first DSLR and have decided to go with D5500/D5300. It meets all my requirements but there is one concern. I have heard that it's viewfinder is painfully small and not bright enough. Is it really the case? If so, how to manage with it? Should I go one level up and buy D7200 instead? Since this is my first DSLR I don't wish to spend too much. Please guide.<br> Thanks</p>

<p>Hi!<br /><br />I am interested in learning Photoshop, Lightroom and some other photo manipulating softwares. Right now, I dont have the money to buy a camera. Can I learn those softwares and to enhance photos without a camera? If so, where do I get sample images to work with?<br /><br />Thanks</p>

<p>Hi!<br> Is it possible to get the same amount and quality of bokeh as FX cameras on DX cameras? What prime lenses should I use to get the maximum bokeh? Can it be done using image editing softwares?<br> Thanks</p>

Hello! I am on a very tight budget. My budget is around $175 - $200 for CPU and montherboard combo. I wont be creating a workflow. I would pick a single picture in RAW and edit using either Photoshop or Lightroom or similar software. Is i3 processor enough for my need? I know it won't be super fast, but I dont want it to be sluggish so that I have to wait after every command. Please help. Thanks

<p>I totally agree with you JC Uknz. DSLRs, indeed are a costly affair.</p>

Thanks guys. I think D5300 would be a nice one. Now, please suggest a good normal zoom lens that is sharp and has less chromatic aberration so that I dont have to post process much later. I was looking for 18-140, but some say it is soft. 16-85 is expensive. Please help.

So, is D5500's AF system any better than D3300's AF system? Will D5500 perform better in low light? Should I increase my budget and get D5500 instead. It will be very difficult for me to extend my budget just for the autofocus system. I will need to increase my budget by around $400.

Thanks to all of you for helping me. I have one more question. How is autofocus of D3300? As I said I have become interested in taking photos children playing and jumping (not serious action, just jumping here and there) and night photography. Will it limit those styles?

<p>Hi BeBu!<br> What do mean by one wheel? Is this camera not suitable for using manually?</p>

Thanks Craig. Is 8GB RAM and i3 processor combo good enough for photoshop, lightroom and other editing?

My PC has a 1 GB RAM and 2 GHz processor. When I tried to open a 10 MB file yesterday, it was struggling to open it.

Thanks Rob. I think my budget is like as cheap as possible. I was also thinking about double kit lens option but it's going slightly above my budget.

Hi! I wish to learn photography and I have finally decided to start my venture with a Nikon D3300. However, I am undecided on the lens selection. I have a tight budget. 1.) Which of these combinations will be a better one? i. D3300 body only with 35mm f1.8G DX lens - $452 ii. D3300 with 18-55 VRII - $536 iii. D3300 with 18-55 VR II + 35mm f1.8G DX lens - $674 2.) Will this camera limit my learning in any way especially in manual mode? I am interested in night photography, capturing street children playing, portaits etc. 3.) Is shooting in live view a challenge with this camera? 4.) I dont have a computer that is capable enough to even open the large files captured from such cameras, forget editing. Is it going to be a waste of money if I buy the camera without upgrading my computer? I hope to get some good advice. Thanks