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Sorry for adding more confusion but I would go for the D5100 and the new Sigma 17-50 F2.8 HSM. If you do that you wil be able to blur the background and still have some zoom options. If you need more zoom then use your feets and move closer. I am using the nikon 17-55 F2.8 and love except for the weight and size the sigma is a lot lighter
 
Dom33, I disagree. After my son wasted $$$ on PS cameras trying to get pictures of his young boys, but kept missing the moment because of shutter delay. I got him a D60 with the 18-70mm lens and it stays on "Auto" and he now gets the pictures he likes.
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Canon A2E, Sony R1, Panny TZ5, & Nikon D5000.
 
The larger the aperture the creamier is the blur the AFS 50mm 1.4 is a blur machine the 85 would be better on an FX camera but is too limited with DX in the average room. The 50mm cost less than the zoom lenses limited to 2.8. pair this with a 24mm f2.8 and you now have wide angle capability.

Now you can afford the D7000 Better built more future proof and state of the art.

John
 
No disrespect, based on your responses so far...you would do well to get the $15 book I suggested earlier and read the first half before deciding on which camera to buy. That may save you great frustration and money down the road. Good Luck
 
based on what you say, I'd go d5100

i'm a happy d7k owner, together w the already legendary 85mm f1.4 G, as well as the humble but very nice 35mm f1.8, and the 18-200 f3.5-5.6

the 18-200mm is not without flaws but it's a good deal better than the 18-105mm on optical quality and mechanical quality and AF speed - ie would serve you quite well for sports

once you have that, the 35mm provides better low light but due to its also rather slow AF, becomes bit redundant

and then if your budget allows, add the 85mm f1.4

hopefully, buying a d5100 vs a d7000, will help

if I did it all over again, I'd buy just this, the 18-200 and the 85mm f1.4. I'd skip the 35mm f1.8 which is nice but not that useful once you own the 18-200mm (or course if you don't have the 18-200mm then it's different but you can't shoot much sports at all)
 
sweetbutterfy1973 said:
Here are the prices broken down (although price isnt EVERYTHING...ultimately I want to LOVE my new camera!!)

Here in Canada I can get these prices from Future Shop

D90 body = 699

D7000 = 1140
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The D7000 may be newer and better, but is it $440 better?
Speaking for myself only, I think not ;-)

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Patco
A photograph is more than a bunch of pixels
 
...so let me throw another few words into the mix. You can get great images with any of these cameras. Really great. Phenomenally great. From each of these choices. Compare the real differences at IR image compare web site:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM

Take a lot of time with these. It is pretty hard to find a difference. It's easy to miss them.

If the D90 is less than the D5100 (in Canada) then that must be a stronger choice still in light of other compelling reasons. The D90 is more flexible and easier to use do to greater number of dials and controls than the D5100. The D90 is more beginner friendly due to the numerous posts here at DPR from first time and experienced photographers and their frustrations at trying to get good images.
Good luck sir,
Tony
 
Congrats, I got the 50mm 1.8 in the mail myself, I have to say, for the week that I have the d7k, I've never taken better, crispier, clearer picture, than before this week.
 
sweetbutterfy1973 said:
got the D7000, kit lens 18-105 and 50 1.4

Excited!!!!
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...big learning curve. Lots of cool images to capture. Your kids will be doing cool stuff for years to come and you'll have the tool to capture it. Have fun.
Kind regards,
Tony
 
sweetbutterfy1973 said:
got the D7000, kit lens 18-105 and 50 1.4

Excited!!!!
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Congratulations you will enjoy the D7000 and the 50 1.4, at first you will be amazed at the narrow depth of field and it will take a while to get it right, you can use an online DOF calculator to see what happens with the variables of distance and aperture or just experiment (focus on subjects eye). Please post some photos when ready.

John
 
Congratulations, since you are new to DSLR's I would suggest the Thom Hogan guide for the D7000. It will be way more helpful than the included manual and go far in answering the many questions you are about to ask :) Good Luck
 
Thank you everyone for all your advice! I will take a look at Thom's guide. It is funny because I never thought I was going to get the D7000 in the end...but I did! It is way over my head. But since I dont know a whole lot....I dont even know what I dont know...if that makes sense!! Guess I will learn :)

Any other suggestions on where to start with learning?

I already have Understanding Exposure...just have to finish readin it...kinda boring but helpful. Anything else I should be doing (other than taking pictures)

Thx a bunch!!!!!!
 
Do some reading, and find out what you really need.

It does not make sense to buy a D7000 with 50 1.4 and other highly expensive lenses. It would be overkill. Semi-pro DSRL cameras take long months to get used to (if you are unexperienced with DSR photography).

I would start with a simpler body (e.g. D5000, excellent colors, very good price, discontinued model), a kit lens and a 35 1.8. That is a very efficient yet cheap package.
Good luck, and do not rush your decision. Take your time.
 
sweetbutterfy1973 said:
Are you saying this because I just made up my mind? What is your reasoning? Did you read the whole post about what I want to use the camera for? Mostly portraits, close up of newborns and babies? Can you explain to me why you say I should get that lens and the D7000 instead of what I was going to go with??
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I usually read every post before commenting; in this case I did not. I recommended the 16-85 because no matter what your primary purpose is, there are exceptions. For instance, you have a 50mm lens, and from across the room you spot a "Kodak Moment". The 50mm will not capture it adequately, but the zoom would.
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'A man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of the time he will pick himself up and continue on.'
Winston Churchill
 
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