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New user to the D 5100. What are some must haves for my new camera?
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<blockquote data-quote="Cowboybillybob1" data-source="post: 113234" data-attributes="member: 11894"><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">If you plan on carrying all your stuff around than a dedicated bag is not a bad idea. You can use almost any bag as long as your stuff is not flopping around in it.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Forget the UV filter. It does nothing except to maybe ruin some otherwise good shots. Think about it..... the lens is carefully ground glass and you pay for that.Your UV filter is a cheap piece of glass not ground nearly as well as the glass in your lens. Unless of course you want to spend over a hundred bucks or more for a quality filter. It may bring you some piece of mind as far as protection from scratch's and smudges but unless you're an accident waiting to happen than you don't need it. I bought some when I first got my D3100 but have since taken them off. If I know I will be climbing through bushes (which I never do) then I may use one but the lens cap is more than enough protection. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">A circular polarizing filter is nice to have. It will help block out glare on sunny days and also help bring out the details in clouds. </span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Best stuff to get is a decent tripod and a good flash (the pop up that comes with your camera is just a smidge away from useless. I have a Nikon SB-700 which is pricey (about $325.00) but worth every penny. There are others that are way cheaper ($100.00 or less), versatile, and do the job well. When you'reready, browse the flash forum first, and then ask questions.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">Lenses---- you can never have enough of them. For around $200 bucks you should get a 35mm or 50mm prime lens. f1.8 and sharp as a tack. You should have at least one these if not both.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #222222"><span style="font-family: 'Verdana'">That's enough to think about for now. Have fun and post some pics when you're ready.</span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cowboybillybob1, post: 113234, member: 11894"] [COLOR=#222222][FONT=Verdana]If you plan on carrying all your stuff around than a dedicated bag is not a bad idea. You can use almost any bag as long as your stuff is not flopping around in it. Forget the UV filter. It does nothing except to maybe ruin some otherwise good shots. Think about it..... the lens is carefully ground glass and you pay for that.Your UV filter is a cheap piece of glass not ground nearly as well as the glass in your lens. Unless of course you want to spend over a hundred bucks or more for a quality filter. It may bring you some piece of mind as far as protection from scratch's and smudges but unless you're an accident waiting to happen than you don't need it. I bought some when I first got my D3100 but have since taken them off. If I know I will be climbing through bushes (which I never do) then I may use one but the lens cap is more than enough protection. A circular polarizing filter is nice to have. It will help block out glare on sunny days and also help bring out the details in clouds. Best stuff to get is a decent tripod and a good flash (the pop up that comes with your camera is just a smidge away from useless. I have a Nikon SB-700 which is pricey (about $325.00) but worth every penny. There are others that are way cheaper ($100.00 or less), versatile, and do the job well. When you'reready, browse the flash forum first, and then ask questions. Lenses---- you can never have enough of them. For around $200 bucks you should get a 35mm or 50mm prime lens. f1.8 and sharp as a tack. You should have at least one these if not both. That's enough to think about for now. Have fun and post some pics when you're ready.[/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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