Thank you, it's been a while since I've taken my DSLR on a hike, been mainly trail running in places similar as this but there is too much shock while running so I can't take the DSLR :/
Have you looked in the option of the scanner if it is not set to auto? That would mean the auto option is bad and I would contact the brand service. Have you tried setting the options yourself?
Turning off your computer allows it to kill all processes that will slow your computer. Also, you'll need to at least restart it in order to install updates.
It's also an energy saver to turn it off when you're not using it. A SSD boots very fast, so it's not a hassle to turn it back on :)
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I don't plan on staying here, I'm at my parent's right now, this is just for a year to end my studies. In fact it might be even quicker so I really just want to connect internet to my desktop, no need to transfer data over the network.
The quality of the lens doesn't justify adding MPs, I would get the D5100 with those lenses (unless you plan on buying high end lenses but that's twice the price you're willing to spend on your camera).
IS is for Canon, VR is for Nikon.
That being said, VR is enough for me.
I'll be honest, the Rebel is the breakthrough for DSLR into the commerial World. It is meant to sell to amateurs and I would stay away from it. I'm very pleased with my Nikon and am still far from using at its 100%...
I see in your list you have the D5100, that's the one I have right now. Bought it new for about 700€ with the 18-55 VR and 70-300 Tamron Telezoom. It is a very decent camera, has the ability to shoot videos in 1080p although you can't shoot for more than 3 min and I haven't looked into the video...