Advice on my 1st DSLR (Page 3): Yeah, a little old maybe, but still takes the same awesome pics it did, when it came out back then, and for that price, it's hard to beat.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

SharpShooter wrote:

The 7d would be an excellent choice, BUT, at this stage in its life I would NOT buy it either new or refurbed. It's just too old. Very nice used ones abound for less than $650!! At that, it's a great camera. ;-)
SS

Yeah, a little old maybe, but still takes the same awesome pics it did, when it came out back then, and for that price, it's hard to beat.

Buffylou Loc: Georgia

Thank you all so much for you input. You have really given me a lot of good advice and info to think over. I've tried to check out all the links, which have really helped, too.

I live in a small town, so I'll have to take a day to go to a real camera shop (all we have is Walmart!) and try cameras hands-on.

I appreciate all the help and thanks for making me feel so welcome!

Robert R Loc: Indianapolis and Naples

Buffylou wrote:

Thank you all so much for you input. You have really given me a lot of good advice and info to think over. I've tried to check out all the links, which have really helped, too.

I live in a small town, so I'll have to take a day to go to a real camera shop (all we have is Walmart!) and try cameras hands-on.

I appreciate all the help and thanks for making me feel so welcome!

Try a Best Buy if not too far away. They should have that model.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

amehta wrote:

I don't want to be the one to start the Canon/Nikon discussion, but in this case, I will. Since you are starting from scratch, the Nikon D7100 is worth considering. The snapsort Canon 70D vs Nikon D7100 comparison has some important numbers, especially the overall image quality, where the D7100 wins 83 to 68. They are basically the same price.

good call , I was about to suggest the same camera as I baleave it's a little faster focus . faster shutter , better for BIF .

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

LPigott wrote:

Great choice of camera system.

For lenses I would think you would want ...

1) 18-135 mm for most shots
2) 12-24 mm for close-up and landscapes
3) 70-200 mm for telephoto (plus extender for greater reach)

With these you have everything covered. You'll be able to fit them all in a backpack and go anywhere.

I would change the 18-135 to a mid range say 32 - 70 , 36 - 75 , in that range . as the other two over lap it on both ends

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

Peterff wrote:

I used to have 35mm manual focus SLRs and a decent... (show quote)

she says about $1600 is what she has to spend . on the works . three len's
one camera . ???

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

Buffylou wrote:

Thank you all so much for you input. You have really given me a lot of good advice and info to think over. I've tried to check out all the links, which have really helped, too.

I live in a small town, so I'll have to take a day to go to a real camera shop (all we have is Walmart!) and try cameras hands-on.

I appreciate all the help and thanks for making me feel so welcome!

Drive to Atlanta (or the nearest metropolitan area with 600,000+ people) and go to a REAL camera shop; NOT a big box electronics store because the people who work in them have NO clue about either photography or photographic equipment.

Do a little research online first. Make sure the place sells products from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, AND most importantly, SONY, which makes some of the most advanced, easy to use, high quality cameras on the market.

DO NOT LIMIT YOURSELF TO JUST canikon CAMERAS. That would be a HUGE mistake at this point.

Take a day, find a knowledgeable sales person and try out ALL the makes and models within YOUR price range.

Avoid anyone who says canikon is "the best" because that is not true; they have the best marketing, but ALL the major camera manufacturers make quality products and EACH can rightfully and legitimately claim to produce a camera that is "the best" at certain specifications and features.

DO NOT SELL YOURSELF... or let anyone else... SELL YOU SHORT.

;)

cntry Loc: Colorado

CHOLLY wrote:

Drive to Atlanta (or the nearest metropolitan area... (show quote)

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