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Originally posted by swampfrog View PostGreat. I can't unread that."Yeah, but never trust a Ph.D who has an MBA as well. The PhD symbolizes intelligence and discipline. The MBA symbolizes lust for power." -- Katy Lied
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostDSLR, under $1000.
The D3400 Triple Lens Parent's kit looks like a nice package. A 35mm 1.8 would be a nice lens to have once they move beyond the basics. The telephoto is useful, but the image quality of the basic telephotos are usually suspect.
Every single entry level DSLR that Nikon or Canon makes are fantastic cameras when it comes to basic landscape photography or non-moving subjects. The technology has simply evolved to the point where reviewers are having to make much ado about nothing to differentiate them.
The next step up (D5600) is the sweet spot for me if you expect your kid to continue as a hobby. You get a tilt touch screen, better auto-focusing options, and more frames per second. It's a more versatile body. Can shoot sports or wildlife more readily and the tilt screen is great for video, or getting the "above the crowd" shot. I wish I had one (The Canon 7D mkII doesn't have the tilt or touch screen).
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Originally posted by wuapinmon View PostDSLR, under $1000.Last edited by tooblue; 11-17-2017, 08:40 AM.
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Originally posted by tooblue View PostI shoot with a Cannon EOS 6D. I bought it used about four years ago for $750.00. That is a great price, but I picked it up from a disillusioned former photography student who came to the realization that a diploma in Photography wasn't what they were looking for.
Wuap owns and shoots Nikon already, so he probably would want to stay in the family--I think he also has DX lenses, so going to a full frame camera is probably not the best option. Used is always an interesting option, while good glass holds value well, bodies don't at all. I could point at numerous used Canon sites (I follow Canon gear pretty closely), but I don't follow Nikon at all. Two years ago, for my youngest daughter, I was able to pick up a new T5i, 18-55, 70-300, and a PRO-100 printer for around $500. I kept the printer, but people do try to sell them. It's a fairly common package so there are a ton of the printers for sale on ebay/craigslist.
I shoot the 7DII for it's speed and focusing capability (it really is a sports and wildlife body), if I shot a lot more portrait and landscape, I would move to full frame. If I could afford the 5D IV + lenses, I would be there now.
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Originally posted by swampfrog View PostDid that include the 24-105? If so, that's a fantastic deal.
Wuap owns and shoots Nikon already, so he probably would want to stay in the family--I think he also has DX lenses, so going to a full frame camera is probably not the best option. Used is always an interesting option, while good glass holds value well, bodies don't at all. I could point at numerous used Canon sites (I follow Canon gear pretty closely), but I don't follow Nikon at all. Two years ago, for my youngest daughter, I was able to pick up a new T5i, 18-55, 70-300, and a PRO-100 printer for around $500. I kept the printer, but people do try to sell them. It's a fairly common package so there are a ton of the printers for sale on ebay/craigslist.
I shoot the 7DII for it's speed and focusing capability (it really is a sports and wildlife body), if I shot a lot more portrait and landscape, I would move to full frame. If I could afford the 5D IV + lenses, I would be there now.Last edited by tooblue; 11-17-2017, 10:25 AM.
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Originally posted by tooblue View PostI have shot with the 7D and didn't like it, especially the auto zoom—it just wasn't responsive like I was used to.
Originally posted by tooblue View PostWe have a couple of massive lenses. Maybe I'll post some shots of my son playing football from years ago taken with the big telephoto lens you commonly see on football sidelines—if I can find them.
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Originally posted by swampfrog View PostLast edited by tooblue; 11-17-2017, 10:50 AM.
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Originally posted by tooblue View PostI just struggled with the 7D.
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