People who buy way to much camera

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Phillydog1958

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KWJams said:
I didn't mean for my post to sound snobby, but point and shoot cameras with the LCD screen have dumbed down photography IMHO.
Even the old cheap 35mm film camera that were popular before digital cameras had a view finder and a person had to see the picture as it was framed before they snapped the shutter and that took a bit of knowledge and skill.
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"Old, cheap 35mm film cameras" were great cameras that laid the groundwork for the invention of today's digital SLR's. Those old, film cameras were state-of-the-art models in their day. I had a Canon AE-1. Relatively speaking, they really were not that cheap in price and certainly not in quality.
 
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Patrick M

Patrick M

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My first motorbike was an 1100cc BMW, which I bought straight after my test. In those days (1994), in England learners were restricted to 125cc.
Friends suggested it might be too powerful. Is this "way too much bike"? I took several advanced tests...the IAM and the Police , who cited "...smooth professional ride ... Poetry in motion"
My point? Practice makes perfect and it's the user, not necessarily the machine.
I don't care if the user has the cheapest DSLR or the most expensive (though I'd be dead jealous), but I'd care if the user shot once a year or a 100 times a day. You will get better with practice


Patrick
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KWJams

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Good point Patrick, But there are a lot of used bikes for sale that have low mileage on them after the owner thought they could learn to ride until taking a curve too fast and saw Jesus.
 
Browncoat

Browncoat

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Did you know that when you reach 100mph on a speedbike, less than 1/4" of the tire is in contact with the road? Some food for thought.
 
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pedroj

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amonamarth

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I bought a D7000; although it's not my first SLR, it is my first DSLR. Personally, I see no reason why I should have gotten a model with less features. I really don't get your rant, perhaps I'm even a bit offended by it? :O


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Claudia!

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I started off with a sony a330. Biggest mistake of my life! I wish I had started with the d7000 from the start. I quickly outgrew the a330. Overall, I understand what the original poster is saying but I believe it comes down to personal preference. If you know yourself and what you are capable of, then you should know what camera is right for you. If you are a quick learner and really do plan to stick to photography, then there is nothing wrong with getting a camera you can grow into. I choose the d7000 because it has everything I want. As well, it is not a camera that I believe I will outgrow within the year. The d7000 was the right place for me in my current learning position in photography. I did not want to outgrow another DSLR so quickly. I feel like it's a waste of money to get a camera that in my opinion is only for right now rather than long term. I would rather invest a bit more for a camera that I plan to have for years instead of spending a little less in a camera that I might not have as long and may need to replace quickly down the road because I outgrew it. I am still happy with my d7000 and I am still learning more and more everyday. It's what I love about photography. It's a never ending learning experience. I just think that it comes down to what the individual wants and can do.
 
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amonamarth

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Claudia: I agree, I have a D7000 also, I'm very happy with my choice.
... And still do not see the poster's point :)


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Browncoat

Browncoat

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amonamarth said:
I really don't get your rant, perhaps I'm even a bit offended by it?... And still do not see the poster's point
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There's nothing in the original post that should cause anyone to get excited. He didn't see any need to go with the D7000, and you did. He's not saying that you bought too much camera, or implying that you're some kind of newb.

People have different motivations for making purchasing decisions. It's all about how they define value.
 
AC016

AC016

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amonamarth said:
I bought a D7000; although it's not my first SLR, it is my first DSLR. Personally, I see no reason why I should have gotten a model with less features. I really don't get your rant, perhaps I'm even a bit offended by it? :O


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As you said, your D7000 was not your first SLR, but first DSLR. Therefore, you have experience with the SLR platform. If anything, i would imagine you found it much easier to use a DSLR coming from an SLR - more automation??. My point here is, you were not a newb coming into the DSLR world, you had experience with your SLR - i would imagine that you had the basics of photography learnt by using an SLR. This being the case, i don't understand why you would be offended by something that obviously does not apply to you!? It was not a rant, it was more of an observation than anyhting else. I hope you enjoy your Nikon;)
 
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AC016

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I am glad to see everyone's opinion here. That is what i was wanting, different points of view. From reading the posts, i can tell you that it will help first time buyers who are thinking of what to buy and why.
 
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amonamarth

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Hey, too much out of a comment that was more of a joke than anything else :)
I would have stood by my D7000 even if I hadn't had experience with SLRs before. By the way, if the rumors are true about the D600...it sucks I don't have a full frame :)


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AC016

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amonamarth said:
Hey, too much out of a comment that was more of a joke than anything else :)
I would have stood by my D7000 even if I hadn't had experience with SLRs before. By the way, if the rumors are true about the D600...it sucks I don't have a full frame :)


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Yeah, all the "rumoured" specs i have seen is that it will be full frame. What is your subject when shooting most of the time? D7000 is a great camera - i am enjoying it's sensor in my D5100;) A bit on a tangent, but did you see the thread about the D800 battery grip being $600??? I thought about this when you mentioned D600, which is a more cost effective D800. Good that there are 3rd party's out there...
 
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Phillydog1958

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amonamarth said:
Hey, too much out of a comment that was more of a joke than anything else :)
I would have stood by my D7000 even if I hadn't had experience with SLRs before. By the way, if the rumors are true about the D600...it sucks I don't have a full frame :)


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I don't think the OP was joking. He stated that it "Irked' him when first-time DSLR buyers bought cameras similar to the D7000 or better. By the way, you can always sell your D7000 and get the D600 or keep the D7000 and use it as a backup to your D600 :D. Now that's a joke . . .
 
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amonamarth

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Shooter: what I really like most is inside architecture but I don't get a chance to do it anymore and I don't have the lenses for it :-(
Phill: I was referring to my post about being offended, it's was more a joke than anything else; and I agree, I think he really got ticked :)


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Phillydog1958

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amonamarth said:
Shooter: what I really like most is inside architecture but I don't get a chance to do it anymore and I don't have the lenses for it :-(
Phill: I was referring to my post about being offended, it's was more a joke than anything else; and I agree, I think he really got ticked :)




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I get it now. Thanks. :)
 
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AC016

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amonamarth said:
Shooter: what I really like most is inside architecture but I don't get a chance to do it anymore and I don't have the lenses for it :-(
Phill: I was referring to my post about being offended, it's was more a joke than anything else; and I agree, I think he really got ticked :)


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Mmmm, you should try to find some time again. Don't give up something you enjoy doing. I was not really ticked about your comment. Sorry that i did not realize that it was more in humour than anyhting else. If you knew me better, you would know that i don't get "ticked". I only responded to your post the way i did because i could not fathom out how you could be offended. Trust me, i wrote my comment in a very cool manner. I think Browncoat said it best when he stated that there is no reason for people to get exicted about the post. Happy shooting;)
 
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