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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 351951" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>Bit late to this discussion but thought I'd add my two cents worth.</p><p></p><p>Lots of great advice already given. I'd like to recommend that if you want more bang for your buck you consider a good used unit from a reputable dealer who will back up the equipment. There are several on-line vendors who do this. Do be careful out there. I'd only buy a camera from a dealer with a warranty. Some sell from their websites, some on eBay. Brick and mortar shops may also have a used section where you could try it out. </p><p></p><p>This may allow you to consider FX - or not. I started with a D5100 and recently stepped up to FX with a D610. Many people start in DX - many stay there and that's fine, nothing wrong with DX at all - some absolutely stunning images taken with DX camera and lenses. Some move to FX. </p><p></p><p>Used lenses and older lenses are also an option. One thing to add to your deliberations; some of the entry level cameras will not power the older AF autofocus on lenses if the lens does not have a motor in the lens. They need an AF-S lens. This is a minor limitation and applies mostly to older style lenses. Having a camera with a lens motor in the camera costs a wee bit more but does allow you to use lenses without that built in motor. Some prefer the motor in the lens anyway. But just something else to consider in making your purchase. </p><p></p><p>As for specifics on Macro photography. I have a Nikkor 60mm macro and it is a fantastic lens (paid about $500) but also find that I can get great macro's with a $100 used Nikkor 70-210 lens I bought on line. The advantage does go to the 60 but both produce nice images. Look at the section here on images shot with a non-macro lens and see the differences. </p><p></p><p>NOW you also said shooting birds - that is a whole new world - and a more expensive hobby. You will need a good long lens and camera with fast FPS (frames per second). A D7100 would probably be my choice for that. The DX crop factor is to your advantage as it stretches the focal length. A 300mm lens on a DX is like a 450mm lens on an FX camera. Longer than 300 will really cost you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 351951, member: 24285"] Bit late to this discussion but thought I'd add my two cents worth. Lots of great advice already given. I'd like to recommend that if you want more bang for your buck you consider a good used unit from a reputable dealer who will back up the equipment. There are several on-line vendors who do this. Do be careful out there. I'd only buy a camera from a dealer with a warranty. Some sell from their websites, some on eBay. Brick and mortar shops may also have a used section where you could try it out. This may allow you to consider FX - or not. I started with a D5100 and recently stepped up to FX with a D610. Many people start in DX - many stay there and that's fine, nothing wrong with DX at all - some absolutely stunning images taken with DX camera and lenses. Some move to FX. Used lenses and older lenses are also an option. One thing to add to your deliberations; some of the entry level cameras will not power the older AF autofocus on lenses if the lens does not have a motor in the lens. They need an AF-S lens. This is a minor limitation and applies mostly to older style lenses. Having a camera with a lens motor in the camera costs a wee bit more but does allow you to use lenses without that built in motor. Some prefer the motor in the lens anyway. But just something else to consider in making your purchase. As for specifics on Macro photography. I have a Nikkor 60mm macro and it is a fantastic lens (paid about $500) but also find that I can get great macro's with a $100 used Nikkor 70-210 lens I bought on line. The advantage does go to the 60 but both produce nice images. Look at the section here on images shot with a non-macro lens and see the differences. NOW you also said shooting birds - that is a whole new world - and a more expensive hobby. You will need a good long lens and camera with fast FPS (frames per second). A D7100 would probably be my choice for that. The DX crop factor is to your advantage as it stretches the focal length. A 300mm lens on a DX is like a 450mm lens on an FX camera. Longer than 300 will really cost you. [/QUOTE]
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