Hi everyone! Help wanted!
May 7, 2017 23:34:10 #
Very happy for joining!!
I have read couple of your forums, seems that I need that kind of smart help.
I want to buy a good camera for a beginner just to take family(children) pictures, after checking some models I kind of like the Nikon brand and after reading your opinions on the costco bundle It seems D5500 may be the one according to my budget. Thing is I am still not comfortable in terms of the lenses that comes with the camera(18-55 and 70-300); apparently they do not perform well indoors and with little children which would be my both constants most of the time. In my ignorance I thought maybe buying a flash it could help, but I have an infant and so I am not supposed to use the flash frequently with her. Also thinking of the bundles and my budget not sure if I really need all those items. So for a mom running behind their kiddos that like to take nice pictures of them with a tight budget liking the Nikkon D5500 what would you recommend even if that means a different brand I am open ears(or eyes) thanks for your sincere support!
I have read couple of your forums, seems that I need that kind of smart help.
I want to buy a good camera for a beginner just to take family(children) pictures, after checking some models I kind of like the Nikon brand and after reading your opinions on the costco bundle It seems D5500 may be the one according to my budget. Thing is I am still not comfortable in terms of the lenses that comes with the camera(18-55 and 70-300); apparently they do not perform well indoors and with little children which would be my both constants most of the time. In my ignorance I thought maybe buying a flash it could help, but I have an infant and so I am not supposed to use the flash frequently with her. Also thinking of the bundles and my budget not sure if I really need all those items. So for a mom running behind their kiddos that like to take nice pictures of them with a tight budget liking the Nikkon D5500 what would you recommend even if that means a different brand I am open ears(or eyes) thanks for your sincere support!
May 8, 2017 00:05:01 #
Retired fat guy with a camera
Loc: Colorado
Use a high ISO. slow shutter speed and a tripod. A remote shutter trigger comes in handy also.
May 8, 2017 00:14:39 #
Get an inexpensive flash that will couple to the 5500 (iTTL). Something like a Yongnuo 685. You will be able to adjust the flash power to suit your needs or bounce the light off the ceiling, that way no direct flash in small eyes. Or you could pickup a 35mm f1.8 lens, used for less than $150.00. You might be surprised at how good your photo's will be with this camera just by pushing the ISO with the lenses that come with the kit. I've gone as high as around 2400 ISO doing indoor shots and my wife has never complained about the quality of the prints that come out of it.
May 8, 2017 00:25:10 #
Welcome to the UHH.
I am a Canon user so will let the Nikonistas help since you seem set on the Nikon.
I am a Canon user so will let the Nikonistas help since you seem set on the Nikon.
May 8, 2017 00:40:33 #
If it fits in your budget, go ahead and get it. The 18-55 will be fine indoors, the 70-300 better outdoors. Play around with the built in flash see how you like the results. Remember, pixels are free, take as many images as you want. When your budget allows, get a strobe and play around with bounce flash.
It's a big world, digital photography, limited only by your imagination.
It's a big world, digital photography, limited only by your imagination.
May 8, 2017 01:03:45 #
Check out Sam's club they have a $300 special. An two lens. Think it was the 3200 model
May 8, 2017 01:29:29 #
Robeng
Loc: California
Reur wrote:
Very happy for joining!! br I have read couple of... (show quote)
One thing good about Costco is you can try the camera out and if you don't like it you can bring it back within 30 days.
May 8, 2017 01:32:27 #
I take pictures of my kids mostly, too. The best pictures your gonna get are usually the ones that are taken outside. I have a d610 with a 35-70 2.8 , 80-200 2.8 and a few primes and I still like the outdoor pictures better. Natural light is amazing especially later in the day or on cloudy days and the shutter speeds are much faster allowing you to freeze the motion. Even with my big lenses I get motion blur indoors. I started with the d3200 and 2 kit lenses and that setup worked very well for what I wanted. I'm just a tech junky so I had to save all my pennies and get the good stuff.
May 8, 2017 02:51:58 #
Welcome to the HOG.
If you want a camera that performs well in low light conditions, consider the
Olympus OMD EM5 Mark2 with a fast prime lens.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-ii
If you want a camera that performs well in low light conditions, consider the
Olympus OMD EM5 Mark2 with a fast prime lens.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-ii
May 8, 2017 05:42:25 #
I have the Nikon D5300 and my daughter has the D3400. Both are very good cameras. My daughter takes lots of photos of her toddler and baby without the flash and the photos are amazing. There are some good deals out there now.
May 8, 2017 06:01:40 #
Welcome, if you only want photos of your children, like what was mentioned above look at the smaller mirrorless cameras, Olympus, Fuji, Sony, are a few companies to look at. You might find yourself using it more then a DSLR. indoor shots of kids is tough with kit lenses, try to get one that is an f 3.5 to 5.6, then you might still need an ISO of about 800 without a flash to to get your shutter speed up to handholding speed.
The tripod and cable released is ok for landscapes but for kids moving and playing, it's just not going young work for what you said was your primary subject. If you decide on a DSLR the good news is all cameras made today are good. Canon, Nikon. You may want to look at a body only and then check out sigma or tamron lenses. For a 24 to 70. F2.8 lens.
The tripod and cable released is ok for landscapes but for kids moving and playing, it's just not going young work for what you said was your primary subject. If you decide on a DSLR the good news is all cameras made today are good. Canon, Nikon. You may want to look at a body only and then check out sigma or tamron lenses. For a 24 to 70. F2.8 lens.
May 8, 2017 06:09:40 #
I have a 35mm lens that I have used with my D5100, D7200 and my D500. $200 bucks and it's my favorite lens. Fast and takes great pictures. Used they go for $150.00
May 8, 2017 06:22:04 #
Those lenses would be fine. Be sure that vibration reduction (VR) is switched on. Definitely get a flash. The Nikon SB-500 would be an excellent one to get. It even has LCD lights to help out with shooting video. Skip over the SB-300. It's not much better than the pop-up flash. Bounce flash is a great technique to use if the room you're in has white ceilings.
May 8, 2017 06:26:33 #
The problem is that those selling cameras make very little on cameras by them self. There is a much larger profit margin selling accessories such as zoom or kit lenses. That is the only way they will sell a new camera. The cameras should come with a 50mm prime lens as was the way in the film days. This is the best way for a new comer to start learning photography, and not spend time playing zoom with cheap lenses trying see how far away one can take a picture.
May 8, 2017 06:37:47 #
tyedyetommy wrote:
Use a high ISO. slow shutter speed and a tripod. A remote shutter trigger comes in handy also.
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