Electronics Camera Suggestions? - Page 7

Dayze · 05-24-2013, 11:12 AM

so I went to a small camera shop over lunch.
they didn't have any DSLRs, but they did have the mirrorless cameras. ?

Any pros or cons on this. The particular one I was looking at (they didn't have a large selection at all) was the same price as the Nikon 3200 etc. only mirrorless....and "Panasonic" (not sure if that should concern me or not).

Dayze · 05-26-2013, 11:37 PM

Ended up buying the Nikon D3100 yesterday, $449. A few more bucks for a backpack, memory card and extra battery.

Took about 175 pics at the cookout today. Mostly multiple shots of the nieces and nephews playing on the slip and slide.

Camera is great. Right out of the box it's intuitive. Super easy to use and understand. Standard scenes and settings are great and turn out great pictures. So glad I went with this. Not ripping cannon at all. It was, literallya50/50deal.. Love this camera.

Thousand times easier than our old point and shoot. Though, I already want a zoom lens damnit

GloryDayz · 05-27-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Ended up buying the Nikon D3100 yesterday, $449. A few more bucks for a backpack, memory card and extra battery.

Took about 175 pics at the cookout today. Mostly multiple shots of the nieces and nephews playing on the slip and slide.

Camera is great. Right out of the box it's intuitive. Super easy to use and understand. Standard scenes and settings are great and turn out great pictures. So glad I went with this. Not ripping cannon at all. It was, literallya50/50deal.. Love this camera.

Thousand times easier than our old point and shoot. Though, I already want a zoom lens damnit

Nice to hear. Enjoy the investment... And yes, get the lens!

houstonwhodat · 05-27-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Ended up buying the Nikon D3100 yesterday, $449. A few more bucks for a backpack, memory card and extra battery.

Took about 175 pics at the cookout today. Mostly multiple shots of the nieces and nephews playing on the slip and slide.

Camera is great. Right out of the box it's intuitive. Super easy to use and understand. Standard scenes and settings are great and turn out great pictures. So glad I went with this. Not ripping cannon at all. It was, literallya50/50deal.. Love this camera.

Thousand times easier than our old point and shoot. Though, I already want a zoom lens damnit

You'll have a good time with that.

Eventually when cash allows you are going to want to upgrade.

I don't like any aftermarket products so I say buy only Nikon products.

A good SB flash.

Eventually you will want a newer body, so keep that one as your backup.

When you can get yourself a good photo printer.

You can spend a lot of money here but you don't have to.

An Epson Artisan 50 for about 150.00 is all you will need unless you want to print 11 x 14.

RedandGold · 05-27-2013, 07:33 AM

Congrats on the purchase! Since good glass doesn't come cheap, a great way to "try before you buy" is to rent it to see how you like it. If you don't have any local shops that rent, I highly recommed borrowlenses.com.

It's also good for getting glass to use for a specific use or event instead of tying up up the cash for a lens that you'd rarely use.

**notorious** · 05-27-2013, 11:27 AM

We love to take photos in the Rockies, and obviously of our kids.

Is the Sam's deal really a good deal for a Nikon 3200? I use Nikon Monarch scopes and they are nice, but I don't know shit about their cameras.

699 + 9.3% tax comes to around $760. Tell me it's worth it so I can buy my wife this camera and a Nightforce scope for my rifle.

GloryDayz · 05-27-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

We love to take photos in the Rockies, and obviously of our kids.

Is the Sam's deal really a good deal for a Nikon 3200? I use Nikon Monarch scopes and they are nice, but I don't know shit about their cameras.

699 + 9.3% tax comes to around $760. Tell me it's worth it so I can buy my wife this camera and a Nightforce scope for my rifle.

If you're happy with the camera, then I'd take to the Internet, eBay and B&H and such, and find a comparable package (price plus shipping) that saves you that tax.

Dayze · 05-27-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

We love to take photos in the Rockies, and obviously of our kids.

Is the Sam's deal really a good deal for a Nikon 3200? I use Nikon Monarch scopes and they are nice, but I don't know shit about their cameras.

699 + 9.3% tax comes to around $760. Tell me it's worth it so I can buy my wife this camera and a Nightforce scope for my rifle.

Tis was on sale yesterday for 549 at bestbuy (where i got my 3100) And seen it all over online for the same.

**notorious** · 05-27-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayze

Tis was on sale yesterday for 549 at bestbuy (where i got my 3100) And seen it all over online for the same.

Thanks, but the Sams package includes a 200mm lense that is worth a lot more than $150.

houstonwhodat · 05-27-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Thanks, but the Sams package includes a 200mm lense that is worth a lot more than $150.

Sams has a kit bundle on sale for 429.00.

It's an entry level camera and lens but what the hell all you would need at this point is a real flash.

This would get your feet wet and once you get better and have the "bug" you can spend the cash.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d...08%20GB%20Card

GloryDayz · 05-27-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by houstonwhodat

Sams has a kit bundle on sale for 429.00.

It's an entry level camera and lens but what the hell all you would need at this point is a real flash.

This would get your feet wet and once you get better and have the "bug" you can spend the cash.

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/nikon-d...08%20GB%20Card

I agree that a better-than-average flash can make all the difference in the world. The one that's built-in should only be used in case of an emergency...

kepp · 05-27-2013, 04:56 PM

Lots of great information here...thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start off with a used Canon 20D and that "nifty fifty" lens that someone mentioned. That'll start me up, with carrying case and memory card, for around $300. From there, I'll probably get some type of zoom lens.

I'll order soon and report back.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 05-27-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kepp

Lots of great information here...thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start off with a used Canon 20D and that "nifty fifty" lens that someone mentioned. That'll start me up, with carrying case and memory card, for around $300. From there, I'll probably get some type of zoom lens.

I'll order soon and report back.

Enjoy!

When you're looking for the lens, anything in that 50mm lens is likely going to be a Mark II lens, which has a plastic lens mount. If you can find one, the Mark I lens has a metal lens mount and more durable.

kepp · 05-27-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Enjoy!

When you're looking for the lens, anything in that 50mm lens is likely going to be a Mark II lens, which has a plastic lens mount. If you can find one, the Mark I lens has a metal lens mount and more durable.

How much for one of these?

05-24-2013, 11:12 AM	#1
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $4699358	so I went to a small camera shop over lunch. they didn't have any DSLRs, but they did have the mirrorless cameras. ? Any pros or cons on this. The particular one I was looking at (they didn't have a large selection at all) was the same price as the Nikon 3200 etc. only mirrorless....and "Panasonic" (not sure if that should concern me or not). __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
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05-26-2013, 11:37 PM	#2
Dayze Resident Glue Sniffer Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $4699358	Ended up buying the Nikon D3100 yesterday, $449. A few more bucks for a backpack, memory card and extra battery. Took about 175 pics at the cookout today. Mostly multiple shots of the nieces and nephews playing on the slip and slide. Camera is great. Right out of the box it's intuitive. Super easy to use and understand. Standard scenes and settings are great and turn out great pictures. So glad I went with this. Not ripping cannon at all. It was, literallya50/50deal.. Love this camera. Thousand times easier than our old point and shoot. Though, I already want a zoom lens damnit __________________ Life is 99% inspiration, 1% Perspiration, and 1% Attention to Detial. RIP & Godspeed: Saccoppo Lonewolf Ed Fire Me Boy
Posts: 37,381

05-27-2013, 07:33 AM	#5
RedandGold Born with Bad Habits Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Right Here Casino cash: $2199109	Congrats on the purchase! Since good glass doesn't come cheap, a great way to "try before you buy" is to rent it to see how you like it. If you don't have any local shops that rent, I highly recommed borrowlenses.com. It's also good for getting glass to use for a specific use or event instead of tying up up the cash for a lens that you'd rarely use. __________________
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05-27-2013, 11:27 AM	#7
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2375884	We love to take photos in the Rockies, and obviously of our kids. Is the Sam's deal really a good deal for a Nikon 3200? I use Nikon Monarch scopes and they are nice, but I don't know shit about their cameras. 699 + 9.3% tax comes to around $760. Tell me it's worth it so I can buy my wife this camera and a Nightforce scope for my rifle.
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05-27-2013, 04:56 PM	#13
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5109212	Lots of great information here...thanks everyone. I think I'm going to start off with a used Canon 20D and that "nifty fifty" lens that someone mentioned. That'll start me up, with carrying case and memory card, for around $300. From there, I'll probably get some type of zoom lens. I'll order soon and report back.
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