I only know about the Nikon. You could probably pick that up for £50 less as s/h and if it were the black model then maybe a shade less than that?
As to the question is it good? Depends on use and your experience but I don't think it is a bad camera. Lens might be a bit limiting but upgrading later as money allows should be fine. (17-55mm is streets ahead but so is the price). Don't forget it is the lens as much as the camera that you should consider when buying new kit.
Nikon D3200. At that price point, it's better than the Canon I think. Can't really argue for under £280 brand new!
Nikon D300 & 50mm f/1.8?
Also available in black,It looks a good deal.....apart from the colour!!
Obviously don't know of Shaheeds shots...
Assuming this is for a friend, Shaheed?
I'd got with the 3200 if it had to be new. The kit lens is just that, but plenty good enough to start with. They can then add the 35/50 if they feel the need.
Where have you been???
Also available in black,
http://www.jessops.com/online.store...-in-black-18-55mm-vr-ii-lens--84946/show.html
I believe they are, but they're all of a muchness. Especially if they're beginner p&s kind of people. Don't go looking at specs, you have a d800 so you will want the one with most features...
A couple of years ago I brought a D3200 because the image quality to me was substantially better than the D300 I had been using. I replaced it with a D600 mostly because of the lack of things like the motor in the body.
Well you see plenty of people still using the D300 and preferring them apparently and I can see they have a point with regard to controls etc
Nah.....I want a d750!!
If they get the nikon I'll be more able to help them out with it.......so I've told them to get the canon [emoji6]. Only kidding. I've just passed those two onto my mate and he can choose between them!