Should I purchase the Nikon 55-200mm VR lens?

I recently purchased the Nikon d3200 with the 18-55mm kit lens. I am now looking into getting another lens. For action shots (sports) and portraits, would the 55-200mm VR lens be a good choice, or is there another one that is better? Also, for shooting video would it be a good choice? I have done lots of research on DSLRs but there's still a lot about lenses to know. Thanks so much!

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Not too expensive, good quality professional cameras?

I've needed a professional camera for a while now but I'm not sure which is the best to get. I know brands like canon and Nikon are good but which type? (Like canon t3i or canon 1000d?) also, I'm not loaded with cash so cameras that are like 1000 pounds are way out of my price range. Any suggestions? Any good brands?

Thank you (:

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Need to find aperture blades parts for my Nikkor damaged lens to replace, help?

So my Nikon 18-105mm lens have fallen down and the aperture ring and blades need replacement. Nikon service is asking too much money and id rather watch 100.000 videos on youtube of lens fixing and do it myself than pay much money! What i need is the aperture part from another faulty Nikon lens that im gonna find at ebay to have them replace my current damaged aperture blades. Im wondering what are the models that have the same aperture ring and blades part with Nikkor 18-105? My lens have 7 blades, so does the 18-55, but still im not sure if theyre having the same part installed as theyre different models. Any help?

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Is the Nikon D5300 worth it?

Hello there!

I've been thinking about upgrading from the D5100 to a better camera, and I was looking at the Canon 60D for awhile but realized it would be more of a downgrade. Now my eyes are turned to the D5300, plus I have Nikon lens already so that saves me some money by buying just the body, and I was wondering if it was worth the upgrade. I am not professional and by no means am trying to be, however I do like taking great photos(I sell cameras for a living so I strive for quality) and I love taking videos for fun(Just with the family or something, nothing serious, but do like nice quality none the less).

The things I don't like about my camera that the D5300 improves…
-Poor video quality, and I understand that was one big upgrade to the D5200/D5300 from the D5100
-Can't crop my photos that much without causing grainy images(Due to only 16 megapixels I imagine).

Things I love about my D5100 that the D5300 kept…
-Tilt LCD Screen
-No lock on the Camera's Mode Dial

I haven't played with the D5300 that much at work, though I plan to go into the store and make sure it feels good in my hands.

Basically I am just wondering if the differences in quality are over exaggerated from the reviews I've read, or if they have improved significantly(Video, Ability to crop more thanks to the 24 megapixels, etc.).

Also if anyone has any other suggestions for a camera, please recommend no matter the brand! I love taking action shots, up close shots, inside with dim lighting normally, and outside ranging anywhere from the bright afternoon to dusk, so anything that fits that criteria! I normally use manual mode and manual focus and adjust my settings as I see fit.

Again, I'm willing to pay for quality, but nothing over $1000, and just want to know if this would be a good upgrade, or if there is something else I should be looking at.

Thank you for reading this question and thank you for the answers!

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How durable are DSLR SD card slots? - 1

one of the reasons i am considering buying an eye fi card is not having to keep taking it out over and over again from my D7100 and wear it down

is that a legit concern? How durable are sd slots in Nikon dslr's?

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