Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 23, 2014, 01:02:12 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 23, 2014, 01:11:47 PM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 23, 2014, 01:13:35 PM
Very easy to use and nikon makes great glass.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 23, 2014, 01:55:36 PM
Post by: Brute on February 23, 2014, 08:38:29 PM
Started out with a Nikon D90 and 2 kit lens's the 18 -105 and the 70 -300. Hardly ever use the 70- 300 anymore.
I wanted to shoot wildlife at longer ranges. Got a used Nikon D300 and a used 80-400.
I use the D90 with the 18-105 for mostly family and closer shots now.
It can become a expensive hobby. The lens is where you want to spend your money.
Then learn some editing.
Good Luck on what you decide to get.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 23, 2014, 08:50:37 PM
Post by: Brute on February 24, 2014, 02:30:15 PM
Learn what the settings are for . Take it off of Auto.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 24, 2014, 03:01:38 PM
Used a friends D3100 with a 18 -55 lens for some indoor photos. It took nice photos.
Learn what the settings are for . Take it off of Auto.
That's why she wants to take a class...no idea what the settings are for
Post by: LndShrk on February 25, 2014, 08:00:40 PM
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Post by: deerslyr on February 25, 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on February 25, 2014, 08:28:55 PM
If you ever want to blow up you pictures and get them printed you will be happy you went with the 3200
Post by: Bean Counter on February 25, 2014, 09:56:56 PM
As others have said, learn what kind of photos you want to take and learn how all the settings work. In 9 months, put the D70 in your fireplace along with the countless magazines you'll read from now till then. Christmas sales will be going and go buy what you know you want.The money you'll save on Christmas sales will more than make up for the "wasted" money buying a D70 from now till then. Keep the lens as it is a lifetime investment.
Last Christmas shopping season I upgraded my Canon 400D to the full frame Canon 6d. I got it for $1,500 with $200 of free stuff (camera bag, monopod, extra battery, etc) in the Christmas sales and right now its selling for $1,750 after the holidays. I realized that what I really like are landscapes and low light. I love hunting and a nice wildlife photo as much as anyone else on here but I don't want to take my camera in pursuit of wildlife, for now. If I decide to later, I'll probably pick up a used 7D or 70D.
My order of quality must haves is:
1. Filters
2. Lenses
3. Camera
Filters are like binoculars. Buy a good one and it will last you your lifetime Buy cheap, buy twice. If you want to shoot landscapes, you'll want a nice circular polarizer and maybe a neutral density filter. You can skip the grads (graduated neutral density filter) as you can shoot HDR and get similar results. You can forget UV filters all together. I have a couple of $1,000+ lenses and I use a clear filter for protection but putting a protection filter on a $100-300 lens is silly. :two cents:
If your wife is a good study, you can self teach yourself without a class. http://www.magbooks.com/mag-books/digital-photography/getting-started-in-digital-photography-2nd-edition (http://www.magbooks.com/mag-books/digital-photography/getting-started-in-digital-photography-2nd-edition) This is an AWESOME magazine. Very little junk ad and page after page of kick ass how-to's. Between this magazine and the plethora of great stuff on YouTube you don't need to go to an expensive college class.
look into getting the 3200 its not much more expensive and the megapixels go from 14 with the 3100 and 24 with the 3200.
If you ever want to blow up you pictures and get them printed you will be happy you went with the 3200
I disagree with the above. If you want to print big, you're better off getting a large frame sensor camera. i believe this means "FX" for Nikon instead of "DX" which is their drop (i.e., the 3100, 3200, ec). Megapixels are a marketing gimmick once you get past 8-10 on a camera. You will get far better quality prints with a 13 megapixel full frame camera than you will with a 22 megapixel crop sensor. My 6d is a 20 megapixel camera and I usually only set it to 1/2 (10 megapixel photos) for most photos (casual shots, chasing the kids, etc). Shooting 20 megapixel RAW files fills up a hard drive in a hurry.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 26, 2014, 08:30:40 PM
http://mobile.walmart.com/#ip/Nikon-D3100-14.2MP-DSLR-Camera-with-18-55mm-VR-Lens-3-LCD-HD-Video/15222286?type=search (http://mobile.walmart.com/#ip/Nikon-D3100-14.2MP-DSLR-Camera-with-18-55mm-VR-Lens-3-LCD-HD-Video/15222286?type=search)
Post by: Brute on February 26, 2014, 09:05:10 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 26, 2014, 09:18:08 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on February 26, 2014, 09:45:27 PM
If she really wants to look at an EVF she should consider a mirror less camera like the Canon EOS M, the Nikon 1, or the Fuji x100S, which has a cult like following.
We still don't know what the uses for the camera will be--do you? If its solely for the prestigious look of carrying a DSLR trust me it will get old in a hurry.
One of the reasons that a DSLR is great is because of the OVF (optical view finder). Ie through the lens. The auto focus points just work better. The EVF is slower to react than what you see optically through the glass. I also happen to like seeing a smaller picture through the OVF. It makes me think less about details and more about composition of lines and shapes, colors and shadows, etc. :twocents:
I just spent over $1000 on a spotting scope so I need to keep her happy :chuckle:
That's good reasoning. I spend a lot on me wife for the same reason. :tup:
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 27, 2014, 05:23:00 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 27, 2014, 06:13:53 AM
A couple of years ago, I got her a Nikon D90 SLR with a Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens. It's about a 1,400.00 package. She's doing some nice stuff with it. About year ago, we got her son one of the Powershots. Then we bought one for her daughter. I got her one for Christmas this year and the D90 is now collecting dust.
I would highly recommend that you look into a refurbished one directly from Cannon. You can get them for around 299.00 or so. Make sure the package you order, no matter from whom you order, includes the battery pack, cords, etc. We had problems with this on the first two purchases, which were not through Cannon.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on February 27, 2014, 09:14:23 AM
Post by: swanny on February 28, 2014, 08:29:33 AM
IMHO its silly to buy a DSLR if you want to look at the EVF to compose a picture. I didn't have it on my 400D, and now that I have it on my 6d, I've tried it out and added it to the list of contemporary junk features that I would happily just take off the camera if possible.
If she really wants to look at an EVF she should consider a mirror less camera like the Canon EOS M, the Nikon 1, or the Fuji x100S, which has a cult like following.
We still don't know what the uses for the camera will be--do you? If its solely for the prestigious look of carrying a DSLR trust me it will get old in a hurry.
One of the reasons that a DSLR is great is because of the OVF (optical view finder). Ie through the lens. The auto focus points just work better. The EVF is slower to react than what you see optically through the glass. I also happen to like seeing a smaller picture through the OVF. It makes me think less about details and more about composition of lines and shapes, colors and shadows, etc. :twocents:I just spent over $1000 on a spotting scope so I need to keep her happy :chuckle:
That's good reasoning. I spend a lot on me wife for the same reason. :tup:
Make her get on here and read this advice. I couldn't agree more. Any DSLR you need to use the view finder to compose the picture. It's part of the camera, learn to use it.
I'd also advise to look at the mirrorless 4/3's camera's as well if she doesn't want to look through the viewfinder. They are producing great photos, play videos, and are much smaller to tote around. Really look in to the type of photos she wants to take and where she will most often use the camera. Buy one that fits those needs, and her hands. Go find a camera shop to play with them, ask questions, etc because it's easy to make a mistake and either let it collect dust or end up costing you more as you buy a 2nd or 3rd camera.
Post by: grade-creek-rd on March 07, 2014, 02:47:31 PM
for a point and shoot I use the Canon G1x (it actualy costs more than the Nikon D5100)...you would be suprised at the photos it takes.
G-C-R
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 12, 2014, 05:39:46 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on March 12, 2014, 07:07:12 PM
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on March 12, 2014, 07:58:52 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on March 12, 2014, 08:30:25 PM
Post by: grade-creek-rd on March 12, 2014, 09:17:48 PM
G-c-r