Hey guys I'm Jack and I couldn't be greener in photography. I'm currently researching my first DSLR and can't wait for all the input and help on here. I'm in my late twenties and have begun a growing obsession with this art only this year. I'm one of the guys who fell in love with trying to take good pics with my phone for Instagram and everything's evolved from there. I don't know how the pros on here feel about that but any road into photography is good, right? Anyway, I'm stoked to be here, I'm an open book, and I can't wait to learn.
Here's a couple shots from the last couple days:
Nice set, welcome to the forum.
Welcome. Not knowing what brand you are looking at, and being a Nikon owner, I would recommend skipping the intro level cameras such as d3xxx and d5xxx and go directly to a d7200, or if money allows, a d500. The more advanced cameras, and this would be true with cannon or other brands, are no harder to learn than the so called entry level cameras, and in my opinion, maybe a little easier. When you purchase lenses, try to stay with full frame (FX) lenses as if you get seriously involved in photography, especially at your young age, you will eventually move to a full frame camera, such as the d750 or d810, in the future and if you invest in the FX lenses now, you will not need to upgrade in the future. FX lenses will work great on a full frame camera, the DX lenses will not work so great on a full frame camera.
Decide what your interests are before you buy. If you are going to shoot wildlife, sports, or other action photography, be sure to buy a camera that will give you the best frames per second in order to capture the action. If you are primarily interested in landscape, macro, or portrait photography, a slower camera may save you some money and do a great job for you.
Check in your area and see if there are any photo clubs that you may be able to join. They may be an invaluable resource for learning and pushing you to become the best you can be. Good luck with your adventure.
Hey thanks for the detailed response Orrin. I'm looking exclusively at Nikon and you are the first person to recommend skipping those entry D**** cameras. I am serious about getting serious but I figured it'd be good to not be overwhelmed with my first camera. If what you say about the d7200 is true, I have a lot more work to do before the purchase.
orrie smith wrote:
Welcome. Not knowing what brand you are looking at, and being a Nikon owner, I would recommend skipping the intro level cameras such as d3xxx and d5xxx and go directly to a d7200, or if money allows, a d500. The more advanced cameras, and this would be true with cannon or other brands, are no harder to learn than the so called entry level cameras, and in my opinion, maybe a little easier. When you purchase lenses, try to stay with full frame (FX) lenses as if you get seriously involved in photography, especially at your young age, you will eventually move to a full frame camera, such as the d750 or d810, in the future and if you invest in the FX lenses now, you will not need to upgrade in the future. FX lenses will work great on a full frame camera, the DX lenses will not work so great on a full frame camera.
Decide what your interests are before you buy. If you are going to shoot wildlife, sports, or other action photography, be sure to buy a camera that will give you the best frames per second in order to capture the action. If you are primarily interested in landscape, macro, or portrait photography, a slower camera may save you some money and do a great job for you.
Check in your area and see if there are any photo clubs that you may be able to join. They may be an invaluable resource for learning and pushing you to become the best you can be. Good luck with your adventure.
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I agree. Skip the entry- level camera if you can afford the D7200. You won't regret it.
kpmac wrote:
I agree. Skip the entry- level camera if you can afford the D7200. You won't regret it.
From time to time even Nikon has a sale on the refurbished units. Heck of bang for the buck even without a sale.
Interesting. What was your first?
kpmac wrote:
I agree. Skip the entry- level camera if you can afford the D7200. You won't regret it.
Thanks man. What was your first?
DaveO wrote:
From time to time even Nikon has a sale on the refurbished units. Heck of bang for the buck even without a sale.
Jack R. wrote:
Thanks man. What was your first?
New Nikon D7000 followed by a refurb D7100,a new D500 and finally a D810.
Welcome! Looking forward to your posts and pictures. Happy shooting!
JoeB
Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY
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