(09 Feb 2014, 2:28 pm)northern156 wrote I've spent around £270 on my Nikon D3100 and it is simply brilliant. You get what you pay for in my eyes - better photos generally come with better cameras. Sometimes it is just the lack of knowledge on how to use that can give cr*p shots. I'm still learning about mine after around 7 or 8 months
The D3100 is worth every penny, and you're right, you get exactly what you're paying for. I always told myself I wouldn't go the DSLR route as I couldn't justify one, but I worked with a lot of folk really into photography. I was quickly convinced. Ended up waiting for the release of the Nikon D5100 a couple of years ago, and shelled out best part of £650 for that and the 18-55mm kit lens. I've since invested in a 55-300mm Nikon lens, tripod, filters, hoods, and kit bags. Would recommend DSLR to any one any day.