Hey guys,

I am new to these forums, and by initial looks, it seems very helpful. I am looking to get into some DSLR photography, but I'm deciding what camera to buy.

I currently own the Olympus PEN epl 3, but I'm looking to get to the next level, dslrs.

I wouldn't call myself a beginner as I have sufficient knowledge about how cameras work and how to get the maximum out of the camera, e.g. ISO, aperture, etc. It's not like I'll be using the Auto mode for all my shots. I like to shoot a variety of pictures, from wildlife to sports to landscapes when traveling.

Ive narrowed my options down to 3 cameras, the D5200, D5300 and the D7100. I know the d5300 comes out in a few weeks and I can wait for that but should I buy that, or go straight into the D7100?

My budget is roughly $1800 and I would like to buy the camera with a kit, I was thinking of getting the 18-55 and 55-300 kit. So what are your thoughts, will the D5300 be enough for me, or will I be overwhelmed with the D7100?

Thanks guys,

Mitchy8777