newbie needs help please
- Thread starter redsoxfan
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donaldjledet
Senior Member
Well welcome to nikonites.
What do ya'll plan on shooting and budget for gear?
things like events,sports,Landscapes,Portraits.
What do ya'll plan on shooting and budget for gear?
things like events,sports,Landscapes,Portraits.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
If you can swing the extra $ then hold out for the D7100.
If you are looking to stay in auto then I would go with the D5300 - newer sensor. The D7000 is more oriented for a person wanting to manually shoot. Not that it won't shoot in auto, but it has buttons laid out for manual control that would simply not be needed if you're shooting in auto.
Ok, was looking at d7100 with a case the wifi adapter and a 50-300mm vr lens.Is a good value around $1500?
Thanks
Absolutely not. Adorama has refurb D7100 for sale at 699.00 now and new ones for 899.00. You also do not want the 55-300mm lens.
For 1500 I would get a refurb D7100, a refurb 18-140mm and a 70-300mm VR lens\, and probably have money left over.
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I did this deal a few months ago, D7100 and 18-140 cost me just $1,000.
No regrets.
Now I'm sure that @Pretzel will be along shortly to say that he was about to post this, but I beat him to it.
Don't believe a word that he says.
AC016
Senior Member
Have you ever thought of a bridge camera? Nikon COOLPIX P900 | Compact Digital Camera
Just a thought since you seem keen on Auto modes.
Just a thought since you seem keen on Auto modes.
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the refurb can be trusted? I am a little concerned. I will go with the advice I receive here, though.
Thank you for any advice.
Yes it can. Adorama is reputable company. I got my refurb D7100 from them with about 500 actuations(shutter count). Almost brand new. I also bought a D300 from them used. If you are not comfortable then just get the new one, but do stay away from the 55-300mm lens.
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
Absolutely. We jump on refurbs around here like fat kids on cake. Starving fat kids...
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The 55-300 isn't bad, but the 70-300 is just enough better. It's a little faster to lock on with auto-focus, a little sharper in a wider range, and full sized, so if you ever go to FX in the future, this lens will go with you. Plus, it gives you instant override with the manual focus ring without having to flip a switch like on the 55-300.
I bought mine as a factory refurb, 1 year warranty, so got a good lens for a good price! Just make sure you get the VR version and not one of the older versions!
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I was going to suggest something similar. The two big advantages of a DSLR are interchangeable lenses and control. But if you're going to be shooting in the various Auto modes (thus sacrificing control) you've essentially just purchased a really big/expensive point and shoot.