I've been without a camera for a few years and am jumping back in. I used to love SLR but its been a long time, I really need to freshen up. Bought the 5200 but am not settled if I should return int for the 7000- would love some input. My son is already enrolled in a course on photography, I've already got some shoots- hospice, birth, family portraits lined up over the next month "for friends". I have several families that want portraits done over the next couple months- I'm doing all this just to get experience with my own camera- I've had to borrow in the past. My husband would prefer we purchase through Sam's Club or Costco as the warranty we have used on our other electronics has been superb (taking something back for a total replacement 18mo later, yeah!) We aren't sure about dealing with other retailers we use often as we've never used their warranty. I am unlikely to be able to financially upgrade my body for at least a few years so...
I need a lens and my max startup is $1200
At Sam's a 7000 w/ 18-105 is $1199
a 5200 w/ 18-105 and 55-200 is $1179
Costco their 7000 is only available as a bundle w/ 18-200 is $1500, which I can't afford
The 5200 bundle w/ 18-55 and 55-300 is $1149- this is what I recenly picked up.
I'm wondering for the future if I should return and get the 7000 at Sam's.
Son loves the 55-300, but I'm thinking if I go to the 7000 I'll just make him buy his own lens!
I need a lens and my max startup is $1200
At Sam's a 7000 w/ 18-105 is $1199
a 5200 w/ 18-105 and 55-200 is $1179
Costco their 7000 is only available as a bundle w/ 18-200 is $1500, which I can't afford
The 5200 bundle w/ 18-55 and 55-300 is $1149- this is what I recenly picked up.
I'm wondering for the future if I should return and get the 7000 at Sam's.
Son loves the 55-300, but I'm thinking if I go to the 7000 I'll just make him buy his own lens!
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