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<blockquote data-quote="Flapjack23" data-source="post: 427261" data-attributes="member: 37027">&quot;X&quot; many years ago for me really means &quot;when my D7200 pre-order arrives&quot;. I usedto have an old Minolta film camera years ago but sold that as I had fallen out of photography in general. I really never learned how to shoot it well and other hobbies took over my time and cash flow. A few years back I bought a waterproof point and shoot for pics at the beach and fishing and such. My curent re-investment in photography stems from seeing some great photos that both my dad and my step-son take. My step-son has a Canon camera and quite a few accessories for it and he takes some great pics with it. I was about decided on Canon until I talked/emailed my dad. He is a die-hard Nikon guy who currently has (from what I remember) a D610, a D300, and a D3X along with about 8 lenses that he uses and a giant inventory (80+) of used lenses that he has rebuilt and sells. He convinced me to go with Nikon through a few emails comparing and contrasting the two brands. He even suggested I go with the D7100 instead of the D5300 I was thinking (partly based on the ability to use legacy lenses). As I saved money up for the purchase the D7200 became available and hopefully by the end of the month I will be joining the club.A chance not taken is a wasted opportunity</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Flapjack23, post: 427261, member: 37027"] "X" many years ago for me really means "when my D7200 pre-order arrives". I usedto have an old Minolta film camera years ago but sold that as I had fallen out of photography in general. I really never learned how to shoot it well and other hobbies took over my time and cash flow. A few years back I bought a waterproof point and shoot for pics at the beach and fishing and such. My curent re-investment in photography stems from seeing some great photos that both my dad and my step-son take. My step-son has a Canon camera and quite a few accessories for it and he takes some great pics with it. I was about decided on Canon until I talked/emailed my dad. He is a die-hard Nikon guy who currently has (from what I remember) a D610, a D300, and a D3X along with about 8 lenses that he uses and a giant inventory (80+) of used lenses that he has rebuilt and sells. He convinced me to go with Nikon through a few emails comparing and contrasting the two brands. He even suggested I go with the D7100 instead of the D5300 I was thinking (partly based on the ability to use legacy lenses). As I saved money up for the purchase the D7200 became available and hopefully by the end of the month I will be joining the club. A chance not taken is a wasted opportunity [/QUOTE]

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