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<blockquote data-quote="carguy" data-source="post: 139090" data-attributes="member: 12521"><p>My suggestions, things I wish I knew then...</p><p></p><p>Tripod: Buy a good tripod, don't need to break the bank. Be sure it is STURDY and tall enough to allow you to view through without bending down too much and does not require extending the tripod too much to make it 'taller'.</p><p></p><p>Bag: Might want more than one depending on what you do with the camera. There are a ton of options out there. </p><p></p><p>Buy an extra OEM camera battery and spare SD card. Can never tell when these will suddenly go on you and usually in the most inopportune time.</p><p></p><p>Buy a flash. No need to spend top dollar on a Nikon speedlight if you don't have the $$. Checkout TTL options from Yongnuo or Neewer. Buy a bracket of some kind to get the flash off the top of your camera. </p><p></p><p>Might want a Nikon OEM remote shutter trigger. Usually available for $10-$20 online.</p><p></p><p>Camera strap. Ditch the OEM strap. Not only do you look like a noob with a branded strap (sarcasm <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) but the cross-the-shoulder options work so much better IMO.</p><p> </p><p>Some options: </p><p></p><p>Black Rapid: <a href="http://www.blackrapid.com/" target="_blank">BlackRapid.com Home of The Original Camera Sling™</a></p><p></p><p>I have the RS Sport - 2 with the optional BRYCE pocket: <a href="http://www.blackrapid.com/products/bryce" target="_blank">BlackRapid BRYCE Universal Pocket</a></p><p></p><p>Carry Speed: <a href="http://www.carryspeed.com/" target="_blank">Carry Speed Store | Welcome</a></p><p></p><p>JOBY: <a href="http://joby.com/camera-straps" target="_blank">Camera Straps by JOBY: UltraFit Sling Straps and the 3 Way</a></p><p></p><p>BossStrap: <a href="http://www.bosstrap.com" target="_blank">BosStrap - Home</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="carguy, post: 139090, member: 12521"] My suggestions, things I wish I knew then... Tripod: Buy a good tripod, don't need to break the bank. Be sure it is STURDY and tall enough to allow you to view through without bending down too much and does not require extending the tripod too much to make it 'taller'. Bag: Might want more than one depending on what you do with the camera. There are a ton of options out there. Buy an extra OEM camera battery and spare SD card. Can never tell when these will suddenly go on you and usually in the most inopportune time. Buy a flash. No need to spend top dollar on a Nikon speedlight if you don't have the $$. Checkout TTL options from Yongnuo or Neewer. Buy a bracket of some kind to get the flash off the top of your camera. Might want a Nikon OEM remote shutter trigger. Usually available for $10-$20 online. Camera strap. Ditch the OEM strap. Not only do you look like a noob with a branded strap (sarcasm :) ) but the cross-the-shoulder options work so much better IMO. Some options: Black Rapid: [url=http://www.blackrapid.com/]BlackRapid.com Home of The Original Camera Sling™[/url] I have the RS Sport - 2 with the optional BRYCE pocket: [url=http://www.blackrapid.com/products/bryce]BlackRapid BRYCE Universal Pocket[/url] Carry Speed: [url=http://www.carryspeed.com/]Carry Speed Store | Welcome[/url] JOBY: [url=http://joby.com/camera-straps]Camera Straps by JOBY: UltraFit Sling Straps and the 3 Way[/url] BossStrap: [url=http://www.bosstrap.com]BosStrap - Home[/url] [/QUOTE]
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