Mikey Tommy
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Hi,
I'm Mikey and I want to start off by saying thank you for accepting me into this forum. I do apologize if this is not the correct place for this question. But here we go.
Hi all,
I am very very new the DSLR world. So please ignore the rookie/beginner/noob questions. I genuinely love photography but need a little guidance on where to start. I’ve been youtube’ing tutorials and camera reviews like a mad man. There seems to be a lot to know about photography (lens, camera, filters, iso, aperture, shutter speed). I guess the main step is getting the machine.
Which camera would be best suited for me? In your opinion, of course.
I do understand that it’s not the paint brush that makes art, but the man. But with better hardware, the brush can only extenuate the picture. I would like to take majority portraits. Also down the line would like to have a 1080p video option. Also I do plan to buy used.
I’ve been looking at a few models but don’t really know which the best option is.
D300S – Seems to be a very reliable camera. No real issues. The megapixels scare me, but I’ve been told that megapixels aren’t everything, but I would like the option to make a poster. The image quality seems to be lower than newer pro cameras. The access to a lot of lenses is reassuring. The full magnesium body and the weather proofing is a huge plus. Lastly the video records in 720p, but I don’t think that’s a make or break thing.
D7000- I’ve been reading debates between the D7000 and the D300S. The D7000’s oil issue seems to a huge concern among owners. How much of a concern is oil/dirt on the sensor. All cameras should be cleaned regularly but I’ve watched videos where after 1000 shots the filth comes back. But it would seem that the D7000 does everything better than or equal to the D300S. Not to mention its cheaper. The body is also only partial magnesium.
D600- Kai Wong from Digital Rev TV says that this is pretty much a hybrid of the D7000 and the D800. Again it has an oil issue. YES! there is a recall to fix the issue but I don’t know if I want a camera that I need to mail in right off the back. The camera on paper has everything that I want.
D800- This would be solely to have something that I could grow into. The 36+ megapixels is a little crazy. I do not have any plans for any sports photography. The only reason I bring this camera up is because I feel comfort in having options. This is most likely rookie thinking but that’s why I’m asking. This would be a camera that I could do just about anything my little heart desired. This seems to be the one stop shop.
D50- I bought this a few months back and am currently learning on. The 6 megapixels makes me feel lesser than. Not gonna lie. But it’s great, reliable camera. Would you suggest improving the glass, instead of dropping 1500-2500 on a camera? I want to upgrade, but I’d love to know if that’s even necessary.
How important are good lens?
Alot fan boys seem to only flock to the holy trinity. I can see they are good, but are they that good? If I were to pick up the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm lens, which body would make the most sense for me?
Lastly
I have looked at entry level cameras. They are nice, but it’s something I can see myself exchanging in the near future. I don’t want to have a camera for 6 months, I want a partner that will last me until the last click, giving me the opportunity to be as creative as possible and clearly showing that.
Thanks for listening and hopefully responding
I'm Mikey and I want to start off by saying thank you for accepting me into this forum. I do apologize if this is not the correct place for this question. But here we go.
Hi all,
I am very very new the DSLR world. So please ignore the rookie/beginner/noob questions. I genuinely love photography but need a little guidance on where to start. I’ve been youtube’ing tutorials and camera reviews like a mad man. There seems to be a lot to know about photography (lens, camera, filters, iso, aperture, shutter speed). I guess the main step is getting the machine.
Which camera would be best suited for me? In your opinion, of course.
I do understand that it’s not the paint brush that makes art, but the man. But with better hardware, the brush can only extenuate the picture. I would like to take majority portraits. Also down the line would like to have a 1080p video option. Also I do plan to buy used.
I’ve been looking at a few models but don’t really know which the best option is.
D300S – Seems to be a very reliable camera. No real issues. The megapixels scare me, but I’ve been told that megapixels aren’t everything, but I would like the option to make a poster. The image quality seems to be lower than newer pro cameras. The access to a lot of lenses is reassuring. The full magnesium body and the weather proofing is a huge plus. Lastly the video records in 720p, but I don’t think that’s a make or break thing.
D7000- I’ve been reading debates between the D7000 and the D300S. The D7000’s oil issue seems to a huge concern among owners. How much of a concern is oil/dirt on the sensor. All cameras should be cleaned regularly but I’ve watched videos where after 1000 shots the filth comes back. But it would seem that the D7000 does everything better than or equal to the D300S. Not to mention its cheaper. The body is also only partial magnesium.
D600- Kai Wong from Digital Rev TV says that this is pretty much a hybrid of the D7000 and the D800. Again it has an oil issue. YES! there is a recall to fix the issue but I don’t know if I want a camera that I need to mail in right off the back. The camera on paper has everything that I want.
D800- This would be solely to have something that I could grow into. The 36+ megapixels is a little crazy. I do not have any plans for any sports photography. The only reason I bring this camera up is because I feel comfort in having options. This is most likely rookie thinking but that’s why I’m asking. This would be a camera that I could do just about anything my little heart desired. This seems to be the one stop shop.
D50- I bought this a few months back and am currently learning on. The 6 megapixels makes me feel lesser than. Not gonna lie. But it’s great, reliable camera. Would you suggest improving the glass, instead of dropping 1500-2500 on a camera? I want to upgrade, but I’d love to know if that’s even necessary.
How important are good lens?
Alot fan boys seem to only flock to the holy trinity. I can see they are good, but are they that good? If I were to pick up the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm lens, which body would make the most sense for me?
Lastly
I have looked at entry level cameras. They are nice, but it’s something I can see myself exchanging in the near future. I don’t want to have a camera for 6 months, I want a partner that will last me until the last click, giving me the opportunity to be as creative as possible and clearly showing that.
Thanks for listening and hopefully responding