Nikon D3000

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So all in all, the D 3000 is ideal for beginners something used buying their very first dears alarm, but while it can delight these users, it can also...

The difference in image quality is small or non- existent, but the 3000 series is really lacking in controls and sturdy construction. This is important if you're shooting fast at events, but the D3000 series is fine for a studio shooter- if it is not too small for your hand. The D5600 would be a great compromise.

I'm surprised you can't get SD cards for the D3000. Look for the slower, smaller, and cheaper ones and you should be able to.get what you need. Anything up to, and including, a 32GB SDHC will be fine, although you won't get the fastest read and write speeds they can offer.

The D3000 is easily a 12 year old camera that may have been $400 brand new in 2009. It is true that you can learn on something at this level (I learned on its predecessor the D40) but please don't pay over $150 for it WITH the kit lens included. If you want Sony, Canon, Nikon etc, I would try them out from friends or camera shops and go from there. Even if its used, each brand has their way of doing things that you may like or not.