Nikon D3200/D3100 and beyond.

Hi Everyone
I’m often asked by people what type of camera they should purchase, and am confronted with the fact that there are really quite a bit of unrealistic expectations when it comes to Point-and-Shoot cameras. It’s not the Point-and-Shoot cameras don’t do a very good job at capturing images, but for some shooting scenarios they will just never meet the user’s expectations.
I hear I need the camera to shoot my son’s soccer games, or I need the camera to be able to capture concert footage/still images. When it comes to sports and low-light photography the only real option is a DSLR. Yes they cost substantially more, and are definitely not portable, but when properly used really do get you results.
One of my favorite entry level DSLRs on the market is the Nikon D3200, and I think the Nikon D3100 still offers a very strong feature set. The D3200 does have a much higher pixel count than the D3100, and the D3200 runs a faster processor than the D3100. If you really  want to go all out, or you currently have an entry level DSLR, you might want to look at much more advanced model like the Canon 5D Mark III or the Nikon D800.
Happy Shooting!
Allan|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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The main thing I discovered with DSLR is how adaptable the camera can be in challenging conditions by changing a lens and/or bolting on an appropriately powered flash.
Between the D3200 and D800, Nikon offers several models to meet a consumer's budget or needs.
D3200... or the older D3100 are the most affordable entry Nikon's.
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEZy4flgO8A
D5200... or the older D5100 is basically the same as the D3%00, but offers a flip out panel
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xevuZBc_vg8
D7100... is the best all around DSLR
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXTD-1EHW7c
D600... is the cheapest and smallest full frame DSLR
         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1-BD9S08UQ
D800... for those pixel peepers who demands megapixels
         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbkcsaDMekw
D4... for those who demand more from their Nikon's
         http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeYArJ7K-io
There is also the mythical D400 to update the D300s, but some say it's been merged with the D7100

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