6 or 7 years ago, my daughter needed a camera for school. She got a D3000, which I paid half for so I could use it as well. I had various point and shoots. And came from a Canon AE1 that I got probably 30 years ago.
So fast forward to now, my daughter pretty much has control of the D3000 24/7 now days, and I figure its time for me to get myself something.
I don't have one thing in particular I shoot, but mainly outdoors and sort of want to try getting some bird pictures. Hawks and Eagles............
Reading everything I can and talking to various people, I think I'll stay with Nikon. My nieces both have Canon T5i's and love them.
I was all set thinking about a D5500 Bundle, but now after reading here, it seems the general consensus is the D5300 is better if you don't need touch screen. Other than a cell phone or tablet, can't say I "NEED" a touch screen.
I would like a 300mm and debating between a bundle with an 18-50mm VR and a 50-300 VR (nikon), or the 18-140 (seems popular), and 70-300.
Budget is about $1k and of course I can talk myself out of anything to avoid spending an extra nickel!
I saw looking at these.
Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 DSLR Black Camera Body Celltime Exclusive Bundle with Nikon 18-140mm VR Lens + Nikon 70-300mm Lens + HD U.V. Filter + Deluxe Camera Case + Celltime 6pc Starter Kit + Full Size Tripod + Electronic Flash + 2pcs 16GB Commander E
or
Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera Body (Black) with 18-140mm VR & 70-300mm Zoom Lens + 32GB Card + Case + Flash + Battery Kit : Camera & Photo
I'm thinking I need a VR lens for shooting 300mm?
Thoughts, ideas? Anyplace that would give a better price? Honestly I don't need all the extra stuff in the bundle. I have a few tripods and things.
Thanks
Paul
So fast forward to now, my daughter pretty much has control of the D3000 24/7 now days, and I figure its time for me to get myself something.
I don't have one thing in particular I shoot, but mainly outdoors and sort of want to try getting some bird pictures. Hawks and Eagles............
Reading everything I can and talking to various people, I think I'll stay with Nikon. My nieces both have Canon T5i's and love them.
I was all set thinking about a D5500 Bundle, but now after reading here, it seems the general consensus is the D5300 is better if you don't need touch screen. Other than a cell phone or tablet, can't say I "NEED" a touch screen.
I would like a 300mm and debating between a bundle with an 18-50mm VR and a 50-300 VR (nikon), or the 18-140 (seems popular), and 70-300.
Budget is about $1k and of course I can talk myself out of anything to avoid spending an extra nickel!
I saw looking at these.
Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 DSLR Black Camera Body Celltime Exclusive Bundle with Nikon 18-140mm VR Lens + Nikon 70-300mm Lens + HD U.V. Filter + Deluxe Camera Case + Celltime 6pc Starter Kit + Full Size Tripod + Electronic Flash + 2pcs 16GB Commander E
or
Amazon.com : Nikon D5300 Digital SLR Camera Body (Black) with 18-140mm VR & 70-300mm Zoom Lens + 32GB Card + Case + Flash + Battery Kit : Camera & Photo
I'm thinking I need a VR lens for shooting 300mm?
Thoughts, ideas? Anyplace that would give a better price? Honestly I don't need all the extra stuff in the bundle. I have a few tripods and things.
Thanks
Paul