hi! looking for suggestions on best wildlife camera. I currently have a sony cybershot dsc-h7,that is about 9 years old.looking for a light weight dslr or similar for taking awesome photos of Colorado wildlife(elk,deer,mountain lions,bears,etc...) and also,colorado scenery(flowers,trees,etc..) anno afford a 2000-5000 dollar camera. maybe something around 700 or less? (used new) thanks!
wildlife cameras
- Thread starter wildmann
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I think most would suggest a D7100. I don't know how much they go for over there but I would have thought that a refurbished one would be within your price range. This is a great camera, capable of autofocus with older AF lenses unlike the D3*** and D5*** series bodies as they don't have an in built focus motor. The main weakness of the D7100 for wildlife is a small buffer, it can only take a burst of around 6 RAW shots before the buffer fills up. You can work around that in many cases and its not a problem for me most of the time. The newer D7200 has a much better buffer butwill set you back more.
What lenses do you own now or plan to own in the future? Without knowing what kind of wildlife you're going to be shooting and which lenses you currently possess or plan to possess in the near future, It is kind of hard to recommend a camera for you.
Welcome! I use a D7100 for wildlife. Like Roy recommended, check Mikew's thread (http://nikonites.com/coolpix-p-series/31021-my-first-few-shots-p610.html?highlight=p610#post461119) or Alan's thread (http://nikonites.com/project-365-an...ures-2015-a.html?highlight=alan#axzz3d56Fwx2Y)
With a DSLR the camera will be less than half the investment. The lens(es) needed for wildlife will cost more. The possible exception would be if you go for the 70-300 VR lens, but I suspect you'll and more reach than that.
BTW, I'm from Colorado, too. Welcome to Nikonites!
BTW, I'm from Colorado, too. Welcome to Nikonites!