The price can only go so low from a "legit" retailer. If you decide to go with the D5100 buy just the body only and pick up a good lens. The kit lens is alright but for a short focal length you are better off with something like a 35mm F/1.8 prime lens for landscapes ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...mm_f_1_8G.html ) and a 55-200mm for telephoto ( http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...om_Nikkor.html ). I got the D3100 two weeks ago with the 18-55mm kit lens and also picked up a refurb 55-200mm. My next lens will be the 35mm prime (35X1.5 = 52.5mm on a crop body camera like the 3100 and 5100). Dont expect to take indoor sports photos with the 55-200. For stuff like that you really need the 70-200 F/2.8 but that lens is $2100.