Is the sensor on DSLR scratched?

Please be mature on this post! Ok, so, I'm on vacation and I was taking some very good landscape photos. Then all of a sudden I see a spec in the sky that shouldn't be there. I cleaned the lens to make sure that wasn't the problem then I checked again, still there. I figured it was on the sensor. I have a dslr cleaning kit with the rocket blower. I used that to see if the spec could be removed that way. Nope, and it seemed like it got worse. Before I used the blower it was one somewhat dark spec, afterwards, it looked like the spec split in two and there was a slight smear. So I took it a local camera shop. The salesperson told me the sensor was scratched and needed to be sent to Nikon for repair. I looked at the photos he took and you can barely see the specs. Did he fix it or what? I took it to another camera shop for a second opinion and he told me that the sensor is just dusty. Should I be worried?

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How to get rid of black borders on your YouTube videos?

I have the the Nikon cool pix l820 and when I put the video to HD it makes black borders around the video how so I get rid of those

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Which of these camera deals are better?

Hi, im NEW to DSLR and I need some advice.

I am planning on using the camera for landscape shots, semi close shots (2ft in front of me) and also Wildlife shots. In my mind (correct me if im wrong) I'd need a telescopic lens, (56-200ish) and standard (18-100ishmm).
My budget is £420 (£450 at a push)

I have set my mind of a D3200 which is £250 body and £350 lens kit. Which of these would be best suited for me in the long run…

1: This was my original plan; Buy a body for £250 then get this lens http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-18-105-Lens-Nikkor-18-105mm-DX-ED-AF-S-VR-New-IN-UK-3-YEAR-WARRANTY-/151322702506?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item233b8932aa . This would give me a good starting point to learn the camera with a good lens. After a few months I would then buy a telescopic lens (56-200ish).

2:I went onto Jessops website and saw this deal. http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/products/nikon/d3200-18-55mm-vr-lens-tamron-70-300mm-lens-89152/show.html The only problem is from what I see is they are both kit lens and not that amazing which is represented in the price. My friend who knows a tiny bit about cameras said Option 1 would be the best as you will end up with two good lens for around £550 (Body+Standard+telescopic) compared to paying £400 for two semi decent lens. And then having to pay £300 ish for better lens in the near future.

Would you say that my friend is right and Option two is a point pointless?
Added (1). Also, is that a good price for that lens? Its the cheapest I can find and it looks like a very good seller with a v.high rating.

Also, sorry for typos. I am typing on my friends tablet. I hate the things hehe.
Added (2). *face palm* Nvm, I've just found that 'telescopic' lens review… And turns out its a macro lens. As i said.I'm a n00b lol
Added (3). Thanks for replying Andrew. When you say "Both lens" Do you mean the one in option 1 or the two in option 2?

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Nikon D3200 opinions?

Probably going to get one:P if anyone has any other suggestions that are close to that price range that would be awesome:)

Thanks! :3

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Comparison of Nikon D3200 and D5200?

Which is better? Regardless of the point that D5200 has articulated screen and more focus points.
What are Fps? And Which lenses are good for shooting sports activities and faces?

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How to convert large.NEF pictures to.JPEG on a Macbook Air?

Dear readers and potential helpers:)

Recently my art-student friend had made some pictures of me for a school project. She made these pictures with a Nikon of her uncle, since her own Nikon broke a few days before.
The pictures she made are truly gorgeous, and I would like to have them for myself in a.jpeg format. However, the Nikon made all pictures with a.NEF format.
I have tried to just change the extension from.nef to.jpeg, but then the pictures become Really small and they lose all their quality!

Since there are about 350 pictures, I was wondering if someone has a good solution for converting a large amount of pictures from NEF to JPEG without losing the quality.

I have a Macbook Air by the way.

Thank you!

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Is the Canon Rebel T5i a good buy?

I have been researching this camera a lot and there is a lot of mixed reviews about it but the general conclusion seems to be that it is a very good entry level dslr. I am just getting serious in photography and I would like to buy a camera that I can use to minor or major in photography. I want to buy a good body at the moment but put a lot more money into the lenses. The t5i seems like a very good body to start out and is something that could last quite a while before upgrading. I have also been looking at the d5300. A lot of people say that the d5300 takes better images but the t5i images look just as good if not better to me most of the time. Do you think getting this camera is a smart decision? Any recommendations? I have looked at the mirorless cameras and I am not a big fan of the viewfinder, it makes me kind of sick. People have also recommended Pentax but I have always been a big Canon and Nikon fan. Please don't be mean. I am just genuinely curious, and would love some good advice. Thank you!

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How to record video on a Nikon D5200 camera?

How to record video on a Nikon D5200 camera?

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Good starter lens for macro images?

I have a nikon D3100 and I love to take picture of plants, the lens I currently use doesn't get good close ups and I'd like to see if there are any (relatively) cheap starter level lenses for me.
Thanks for your time, James

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Shooting on manual mode with Nikon?

I seem to be having troubles getting crisp clear photos while shooting on manual mode with my Nikon D5100. I get good lighting for the most part, I just can't seem to get really clear crisp photos. I do most of my photography outdoors in the late evening. Does anyone have any suggestions or advice they can give me? What should I have my exposure, aperture, shutter speeds and iso settings on? Sometimes when I have families with children I occasionally get the kids movements blurry considering they move around so much. However overall my issue is just blurred photos… And I've played around with my settings and read up on manual photography but something still isn't right.

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