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<blockquote data-quote="plhenk" data-source="post: 543389" data-attributes="member: 41853"><p>6 or 7 years ago, my daughter needed a camera for school. She got a D3000, which I paid half for so I could use it as well. I had various point and shoots. And came from a Canon AE1 that I got probably 30 years ago.</p><p></p><p>So fast forward to now, my daughter pretty much has control of the D3000 24/7 now days, and I figure its time for me to get myself something.</p><p>I don't have one thing in particular I shoot, but mainly outdoors and sort of want to try getting some bird pictures. Hawks and Eagles............</p><p></p><p>Reading everything I can and talking to various people, I think I'll stay with Nikon. My nieces both have Canon T5i's and love them.</p><p></p><p>I was all set thinking about a D5500 Bundle, but now after reading here, it seems the general consensus is the D5300 is better if you don't need touch screen. Other than a cell phone or tablet, can't say I "NEED" a touch screen.</p><p></p><p>I would like a 300mm and debating between a bundle with an 18-50mm VR and a 50-300 VR (nikon), or the 18-140 (seems popular), and 70-300.</p><p>Budget is about $1k and of course I can talk myself out of anything to avoid spending an extra nickel!</p><p></p><p>I saw looking at these.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Celltime-Exclusive-Electronic-Commander-Extremespeed/dp/B010CBHGA8?ie=UTF8&keywords=nikon%20d5300%20bundle%2018-140mm&qid=1458675313&ref_=sr_1_12&s=electronics&sr=1-12" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 DSLR Black Camera Body Celltime Exclusive Bundle with Nikon 18-140mm VR Lens + Nikon 70-300mm Lens + HD U.V. Filter + Deluxe Camera Case + Celltime 6pc Starter Kit + Full Size Tripod + Electronic Flash + 2pcs 16GB Commander E</a></p><p></p><p>or</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-140mm-70-300mm-Battery/dp/B00G5IPW4A?ie=UTF8&keywords=nikon%20d5300%2018-140mm%2070-300%20vr&qid=1458676129&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera Body (Black) with 18-140mm VR & 70-300mm Zoom Lens + 32GB Card + Case + Flash + Battery Kit : Camera & Photo</a></p><p></p><p>I'm thinking I need a VR lens for shooting 300mm?</p><p></p><p>Thoughts, ideas? Anyplace that would give a better price? Honestly I don't need all the extra stuff in the bundle. I have a few tripods and things.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Paul</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="plhenk, post: 543389, member: 41853"] 6 or 7 years ago, my daughter needed a camera for school. She got a D3000, which I paid half for so I could use it as well. I had various point and shoots. And came from a Canon AE1 that I got probably 30 years ago. So fast forward to now, my daughter pretty much has control of the D3000 24/7 now days, and I figure its time for me to get myself something. I don't have one thing in particular I shoot, but mainly outdoors and sort of want to try getting some bird pictures. Hawks and Eagles............ Reading everything I can and talking to various people, I think I'll stay with Nikon. My nieces both have Canon T5i's and love them. I was all set thinking about a D5500 Bundle, but now after reading here, it seems the general consensus is the D5300 is better if you don't need touch screen. Other than a cell phone or tablet, can't say I "NEED" a touch screen. I would like a 300mm and debating between a bundle with an 18-50mm VR and a 50-300 VR (nikon), or the 18-140 (seems popular), and 70-300. Budget is about $1k and of course I can talk myself out of anything to avoid spending an extra nickel! I saw looking at these. [url=http://www.amazon.com/Celltime-Exclusive-Electronic-Commander-Extremespeed/dp/B010CBHGA8?ie=UTF8&keywords=nikon%20d5300%20bundle%2018-140mm&qid=1458675313&ref_=sr_1_12&s=electronics&sr=1-12]Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 DSLR Black Camera Body Celltime Exclusive Bundle with Nikon 18-140mm VR Lens + Nikon 70-300mm Lens + HD U.V. Filter + Deluxe Camera Case + Celltime 6pc Starter Kit + Full Size Tripod + Electronic Flash + 2pcs 16GB Commander E[/url] or [url=http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-140mm-70-300mm-Battery/dp/B00G5IPW4A?ie=UTF8&keywords=nikon%20d5300%2018-140mm%2070-300%20vr&qid=1458676129&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2]Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera Body (Black) with 18-140mm VR & 70-300mm Zoom Lens + 32GB Card + Case + Flash + Battery Kit : Camera & Photo[/url] I'm thinking I need a VR lens for shooting 300mm? Thoughts, ideas? Anyplace that would give a better price? Honestly I don't need all the extra stuff in the bundle. I have a few tripods and things. Thanks Paul [/QUOTE]
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