Beginner DSLR Equipment Checklist

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Vixen

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Has anyone mentioned lens cap tethers? Very small, super cheap (like $5 for 10 of them on eBay) but such a useful little thing. While I mention this it is worth while also getting some cheap replacement lens caps also in case you do happen to lose one.
 
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aroy

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hrstrat57 said:
Have both 55-200 and 70-300.

Both are good.....the 70-300 VR is killer.

Local walmart had the D5200 kit cheap - cheaper then either of the D3xxx kits. Weird, some kind of clearance perhaps ?
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D5200 kit is less than the D3300 kit even in India. D3300 has a better sensor and faster processor. D5200 has swivel screen and host of other features.
 
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JohnFrench

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Add a small notebook and pen/pencil to make a note about the photo if you need to, like location, etc. Oh, and a big can of fun. Enjoy your new camera.
 
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SteveL54

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Great advice from all, but one thing you are certainly going to need:
A second job to keep up with the GAS that you are about to get.
Resistance is futile. We all have it. Give in......
 
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aroy

Senior Member
JohnFrench said:
Add a small notebook and pen/pencil to make a note about the photo if you need to, like location, etc. Oh, and a big can of fun. Enjoy your new camera.
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Or if it too much of a pain, get one of those inexpensive Digital Dictaphones, so that you can keep dictating the facts and feelings.
 
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pk63015

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Has anyone had a good or bad experience with tripods from 3 Legged Things ? I am looking at their New Model Punks VYV. It looks to be good, but no one near me carry's this brand so I cannot see hands on how they look or feel. The $200 price tag will not break the bank, so it may be in the running.
 
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Horoscope Fish

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pk63015 said:
Has anyone had a good or bad experience with tripods from 3 Legged Things ? I am looking at their New Model Punks VYV. It looks to be good, but no one near me carry's this brand so I cannot see hands on how they look or feel. The $200 price tag will not break the bank, so it may be in the running.
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Can't speak to their tripods, but I have 3-Legged Thing AirHed 2 Ball Head and it's spectacular.

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