You don't need that camera!

[All-American]

Yeah I bet you can take some high quality pics with it.

That's not all. I can make videos, too!

[Clark Addison]

Camera question. So you can get a T3i, for example, with a standard 18-55 mm lens. You can also get it with an 18-135 mm lens, for about $130 more. Any reson you would go one way or the other? (other than saving $130, obviously)

[Katy Lied]

The larger lens is way heavier. Heavier really makes a difference when deciding what to grab to take pix. If you know the approximate length you need, then you can grab the specialized lens. Otherwise you have to use the heavier one. Conversely, it's kind of a bummer when you have the shorter lens on and need just a tad bit more length. You have to change out the whole lens.

I used my D40 every way to Sunday, and I knew it inside and out, in all kinds of conditions. I could make that puppy sing. Then I bought a more expensive model, which I dont use as much because I have less time and I'm also afraid of getting it stolen, breakage, etc. Also the lenses for the new one are super expensive so I only have 2 lenses for the expensive one (currently)-- both really short lenses, so I cant take a lot of pictures with it. So far, it's been a waste of money. The only thing that makes me feel better is that I can sell both the body and the lenses for more than I paid for them. Nikon lenses only go up.

[Surfah]

Camera question. So you can get a T3i, for example, with a standard 18-55 mm lens. You can also get it with an 18-135 mm lens, for about $130 more. Any reson you would go one way or the other? (other than saving $130, obviously)

It's a kit lens not worth the extra dough. I'd much rather have the 18-55 and then spend the $130 on a nifty fifty.

[old_gregg]

i posted this in the other thread, but this deal is pretty dang good.

[il Padrino Ute]

i posted this in the other thread, but this deal is pretty dang good.

This thread is to convince folks they don't need the camera. Sheesh.

[old_gregg]

This thread is to convince folks they don't need the camera. Sheesh.

heh. i'm keeping my money in my pocket!

[Jeff Lebowski]

This thread is to convince folks they don't need the camera. Sheesh.

I own a Nikon D200 and a $400 Canon point-and-shoot but I never use either one. I just use my iPhone camera.

[il Padrino Ute]

I own a Nikon D200 and a $400 Canon point-and-shoot but I never use either one. I just use my iPhone camera.

I didn't need it, but I went out and bought a Nikon D7000 and don't regret it. It was my birthday, Father's Day and Christmas present.

Now I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need a few new lenses.

[Dwight Schr-ute]

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For what it's worth. I'm in "negotiations" in trying to convince my boss that we need a new 6D for a field camera.

[falafel]

Nikon D3000 with 2 lenses for 409... Is that a good deal for this camera?

Amazon.com: Nikon D3000 10.2 MP Digital SLR 6 Piece Bundle with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX & 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lenses: Electronics

I've only ever had point and shoots but my wife would really like a better camera (me too, of course)...

No idea, but at least now your request is in the right place.

[old_gregg]

For $100 more you can get a t4i with two lenses which competes with the d5100, two steps above the d3000.

[LiveCoug]

For $100 more you can get a t4i with two lenses which competes with the d5100, two steps above the d3000.

Where? Also, I have like 250 bucks in amazon money, so that plays significantly into my decision.