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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 320678" data-attributes="member: 24285">Took a peek at your profile and we do have a little in common.&nbsp; I see we even have the same flash.&nbsp; And I also have a Nikon film SLR (F60).&nbsp; And I do like to get more gear - three bags full right now of camera gear.&nbsp; I'm cheap so lots of eBay-ing and second hand stuff.&nbsp; Getting into some lighting equipment, a couple of LED lamps for the camera to shoot video.&nbsp; Not that I've really got into that - yet.&nbsp; And I was the network IT guy at my office back in the 80-90's but left that behind - didn't keep up with the necessary continuing ed - last formal IT training was to get certified as a Novelle Netware Admin about 1990, trained in DOS.&nbsp; Those where the days.&nbsp; Since moved into Social Services management.&nbsp; My son is an IT manager down in Mississippi.&nbsp; And well we do cycle - but we have human powered trikes (Catrikes out of Florida).&nbsp; When I want the wind in my face I put the top down on my PT.&nbsp; That 5300 will produce most excellent images and you will be able to learn the basis and beyond.&nbsp; Let's you discover if you want to &quot;invest&quot; (as I tell my wife) in more gear and eventually upgrade to FX or stick with DX.&nbsp; That is a really challenging question.&nbsp; If I were you I'd scout out some photographic conventions, shows, etc.&nbsp; that are a nice motorcycle ride from your home and take them in.&nbsp; I've yet to find a photo-enthusiast not willing to bend your ear about their gear and their thoughts on FX vs DX&nbsp; (and Nikon vs Canon) etc etc.&nbsp; I'm a little too remote to get to any major event like that.&nbsp; Would need to build it into a vacation someday.&nbsp; Alternatively find the local camera stores and go hang out there and chat up the salespeople and other customers if it is busy.&nbsp; They will try to up-sell you so be careful but if you leave the credit card at home it can be a safe outing.&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />&nbsp; Take care.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 320678, member: 24285"] Took a peek at your profile and we do have a little in common. I see we even have the same flash. And I also have a Nikon film SLR (F60). And I do like to get more gear - three bags full right now of camera gear. I'm cheap so lots of eBay-ing and second hand stuff. Getting into some lighting equipment, a couple of LED lamps for the camera to shoot video. Not that I've really got into that - yet. And I was the network IT guy at my office back in the 80-90's but left that behind - didn't keep up with the necessary continuing ed - last formal IT training was to get certified as a Novelle Netware Admin about 1990, trained in DOS. Those where the days. Since moved into Social Services management. My son is an IT manager down in Mississippi. And well we do cycle - but we have human powered trikes (Catrikes out of Florida). When I want the wind in my face I put the top down on my PT. That 5300 will produce most excellent images and you will be able to learn the basis and beyond. Let's you discover if you want to "invest" (as I tell my wife) in more gear and eventually upgrade to FX or stick with DX. That is a really challenging question. If I were you I'd scout out some photographic conventions, shows, etc. that are a nice motorcycle ride from your home and take them in. I've yet to find a photo-enthusiast not willing to bend your ear about their gear and their thoughts on FX vs DX (and Nikon vs Canon) etc etc. I'm a little too remote to get to any major event like that. Would need to build it into a vacation someday. Alternatively find the local camera stores and go hang out there and chat up the salespeople and other customers if it is busy. They will try to up-sell you so be careful but if you leave the credit card at home it can be a safe outing. :) Take care. [/QUOTE]

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