Can I Go Home Now ?

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Jimx7

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Yes,think I did get the better deal plus plus who could walk in those heels anyway.So much to look at and I'm sure it will never end.
i got the NAS or the ADD or the AR-15
thanks and have a good night or morning in New Zealand
 
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unkyjohn

Senior Member
Jimx7 said:
Just getting started so it is better to get budget now and up grade or wait to buy?
going to photo pets,flowers, birds and great Colorado views.
So can you suggest some items that I should have.
I am a coupon kind of guy
Want good for a great price
​thanks again for your time
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Seems to me you missed a very important item!

A Manfrotto tripod for the landscape and flower shots!
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
Tripod
hey that was my nickname in college
don't I wish.
Think I might have one around here someplace.
​What makes the Manfrotto the one to get ?
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
Unkyjohn

Now I see the Manfrotto are not cheap
but what makes them demand the price ?
which one would you suggest for someone
that is just getting started ?
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
Jimx7 said:
Unkyjohn

Now I see the Manfrotto are not cheap
but what makes them demand the price ?
which one would you suggest for someone
that is just getting started ?
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There are a number of us here on the forum including me that use the Dolica tripods and are quite happy with them.

this is the one I shoot and I really like it because it is tall enough for me to use without having to bend over to use it

Amazon.com: Dolica AX730P105 73-Inch Proline Tripod and Pan Head: Electronics

It also has a Max Load of 17.6 Lbs so it will handle just about anything you put on it.
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
Yea at over 50 who the hell wants to bend over
like that link and the recommendation,probably need a release shutter for long exposers.
​and the list goes on
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
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Yea at over 50 who the hell wants to bend over
like that link and the recommendation,probably need a release shutter for long exposers.
​and the list goes on
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
Hello all
the FedX guy delivered my D7100 just over 2 hours ago.
spent about 1 hour reading the very large manual
ARE YOU KIDDING ME !!! WOW
Where have I been the last 12 years
this is one remarkable camera
This will keep me busy for a very long time.
​hope to post some work in progress soon
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
It seems like the Itailans have a hold on the tripod market
don't know wither to order the ravioli or the spagetti
Would like to back light
Now would like a prime lens
one for the rocky mountain parks
​any suggestions ?
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
jwstl

You must have a very good job.
I was thinking about $50 for one
maybe eBay or local.
But made in the USA is great
Is the WIFI adapter Something to get?
I do have an IPhone and Ipad
little a couple million others
 
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Aneela

Senior Member
You are not broke as you got what you love :) Also your selection of lenses is good. You should also get the bag for your camera and lenses.
As for your wife, let her buy something that she loves and she won't be mad at you. :D
 
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Jimx7

Senior Member
Archer

Do you have the Nikon DX 35m 1.8 ?
heard that is a good prime lens and for $185 that is a steal
Are there any Colorado photo clubs in this forum?
think it is good to have the info from folks that have been there done that.
going to try the update firmware again
​have already failed 3 times
 
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Mycenius

Senior Member
Jimx7 said:
jwstl

You must have a very good job.
I was thinking about $50 for one
maybe eBay or local.
But made in the USA is great
Is the WIFI adapter Something to get?
I do have an IPhone and Ipad
little a couple million others
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If you buy a cheap tripod you will only regret it later then buy a less cheap one 6 months later and regret that then maybe buy a good one a year after that and have spent 150%+ the cost of the good one to start with! :)

Try and buy the best one you can stretch your budget to... That pretty much means things like a Gitzo (get a '3' series, not a 1 or 2), a Manfotto, or 1 or 2 others. Majority of tripods (especially light ones) are flimsy, contribute jitter, and not very good. Anything with bracing between the legs is a sure sign its substandard...

Don't get anything that relies on a centre pole/extension (if you can) as these are generally useless anyway, making your camera unstable, difficult to keep level, etc...

Just my 2c worth! :)


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