help - Costco black friday camera deal

[KFhunter]

http://www.costco.com/.product.100007777.html?

Hey camera people, is this a good camera for the cost?




$599.99 After $280 OFF & Free Shipping

Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera 2 Lens BundleNikon D3200 DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle

[KFhunter]

Specifications:


•Image Sensor: 23.2 mm x 15.4 mm CMOS Sensor     
•Lens Specifications: 18-55 mm & 55-200 mm Nikkor AF-S DX VR Lenses
•LCD Monitor: 3.0” TFT LCD (921,000 dot)     
•Motion Video Quality: 1080p Full Video at 30 fps / 720p HD Video at 60 fps     
•Image Stabilization: Vibration Reduction in included lenses
•ISO Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 100-6400, Hi-1 12800
•Images Per Battery Charge: Approx. 540 shots     
•Dimensions: W 5.0” x H 3.8” x D 3.1” (camera body only)
•Weight: Approx. 16 oz. (camera body only)
•Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC


What's Included:

•Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera
•18-55 mm Nikkor AF-S DX VR Lens
•55-200 mm Nikkor AF-S DX VR Lens
•Rugged Nylon Camera Bag
•16 GB SD Card
•WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
•Nikon School Instructional DVDs and Photo Guide

[KFhunter]

I haven't bought a camera in 15 years - some of these features and stuff is greek to me 

[Whitpirate]

Pretty solid Nikon at 600.00 I'd probably get it.  I have older Nikon glass and spent more than that for my D80 body when it came out.   If you haven't had a new camera in 15 years you'll be happy with the upgrade.

I'll leave those that run Canon to tell you why I'm wrong but for me it was a "i have a bunch of old nikon glass" so I didn't consider a Canon.

[grandpawrichard]

That sure looks like a great price to me! But then I don't know much about Nikon equipment because I use Canon gear.

The specs on the camera look pretty darned good, the lenses should fit just about any application you will need unless you want to shoot a photo of an animal from a long distance. (you can always buy an extender or a longer telephoto lens later).

An extra card and an extra battery would be a couple of good things to have on hand.

I say "GO For it!" You won't be sorry for purchasing a Nikon camera! They are superb pieces of camera gear made by a well known and respected company!

Dick

[Netminder01]

You can buy the 7100 for a few hundo more.  I got mine from Glaziers just this week and love it so far.... still figuring it out.