I want to buy my first DSLR, but am open to mirrorless.
Sep 2, 2017 19:27:37 #
Bravo to burkphoto. Impressive, and probably beneficial to dam-near every Hogger on this forum. If you missed it, go back and ck it out.
Sep 2, 2017 19:33:47 #
You really aren't going to save that much weight with the camera body if you go mirrorless. The lenses may in fact be the weigh in factor. People can suggest Nikon, Sony, Canon, Olympus etc but all the manufacturers make cameras that exceed the user of today. Look at the comfort level and how a body fits in your hand. It doesn't matter how good or how light the camera body is, if it doesn't fit your hand it's just won't be a good choice. Go to a camera shop and hold a few cameras from different manufacturers.
You wouldn't buy a car sight unseen generally would you? This isn't any different.
I hear so many people touting get this camera it's the best or don't buy this camera, it's long in the tooth and old. Take a look at this woman's work. She using what many here would describe as old but few here produce images like her with any camera that they say is better.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75571860@N06/
You wouldn't buy a car sight unseen generally would you? This isn't any different.
I hear so many people touting get this camera it's the best or don't buy this camera, it's long in the tooth and old. Take a look at this woman's work. She using what many here would describe as old but few here produce images like her with any camera that they say is better.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75571860@N06/
Sep 2, 2017 20:04:28 #
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I hear so many people touting get this camera it's the best or don't buy this camera, it's long in the tooth and old. Take a look at this woman's work. She using what many here would describe as old but few here produce images like her with any camera that they say is better.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75571860@N06/[/quote]
I certainly concur in your assessment of that lady's work.
I hear so many people touting get this camera it's the best or don't buy this camera, it's long in the tooth and old. Take a look at this woman's work. She using what many here would describe as old but few here produce images like her with any camera that they say is better.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75571860@N06/[/quote]
I certainly concur in your assessment of that lady's work.
Sep 2, 2017 20:37:57 #
Thank you Haydon for that most beautiful experience of beyond the beyond...Elena Shumilova can bend time and fold light...extraordinary..
Sep 2, 2017 20:40:20 #
DeanS.. Read my reply to Haydon...its back at you Babe... She's ....I have no words left..
Sep 2, 2017 20:49:53 #
MiraMeadows wrote:
DeanS.. Read my reply to Haydon...its back at you Babe... She's ....I have no words left..
😎😎😎
Sep 2, 2017 20:57:01 #
You're welcome Mira....glad I could share ;)
Elena is a master with natural light and photography is all about light.
Elena is a master with natural light and photography is all about light.
Sep 2, 2017 20:58:16 #
Sep 2, 2017 21:17:03 #
Sep 2, 2017 22:40:31 #
Simple answer. The D7500. I have owned the D3000,D5100,D7100, D500, D750. Best images I have are from my D5100 and D7100. That being said, the D7500 is a great choice.
Sep 2, 2017 23:19:16 #
Haydon wrote:
You're welcome Mira....glad I could share ;)
Elena is a master with natural light and photography is all about light.
Elena is a master with natural light and photography is all about light.
...and all with just two lenses......
Sep 3, 2017 00:29:41 #
MiraMeadows wrote:
Hi all, I am wanting to buy my first serious camer... (show quote)
I made the switch to MILC(mirrorless) Sony a6000 and Sony a6300. I've used them to photograph the Mediterranean and Death Valley. Images good enough to hang in two art shows. So-called Full Frame will add poundage to your shoulders and remove an equal amount from your bank account. For most people it will not provide that much added value. But YMMV. The Sony a7 line is excellent if you must have 35mm sensor. Otherwise Fuji makes great MILC cameras. On the other hand, my choice for DSLRs for weight and ease of use is the Nikon D3400. It has everything you will want for years. Eventually the technology moves forward faster than the cameras wear out. So go for 2-3-4 years but not more, with the expectation that you will be tempted. (We call it GAS)
I'm headed to San Miguel de Allende Mexico in a week. Will photograph around the town and cover the Mexican Independence Day celebrations. And to quote the Mexican President, "No! Mexico no pagara por el maldito muro." (That's the cleaned up version.)
Sep 3, 2017 00:39:07 #
repleo wrote:
...and all with just two lenses......
She seems to favor the 85 1.2L II and the 50 1.2L II but I have seen her occasionally use a 135L F2 as well. Regardless, three prime focal lengths only. Minimizing her glass/camera and maximizing her output. Besides know how to use light, she tells a story and evokes emotion. Definitely one of the few of this caliber. Thanks for the notice repleo.
Sep 3, 2017 07:07:05 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
MiraMeadows wrote:
Hi all, I am wanting to buy my first serious camer... (show quote)
You have a lot to read and research to do
I'm a confirmed FF Nikon user from film 35mm days to today with D5 & D500 both great cameras great quality of both build and image results
Recently for vacations I purchased Olympus OMD with Olympus pro lenses and again both build and image quality are amazing I find myself using this more often I can carry 3 or 5 lenses a strobe a body less than 1/2 the weight 1/2 the cost and much smaller
Honestly if I were just starting out with photography (I'm 65) I'd skip the heavier bulky dslr and go straight into the Olympus system
My 2 cents
Rent borrow go to a full service camera store hold use before you purchase
Good luck
Sep 3, 2017 07:29:09 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
DeanS wrote:
I certainly concur in your assessment of that lady's work.
No doubt she's good with camera work she's also good in PS as well
What we don't want a nube to thing is a good camera will transform
Any person into a photographer it only makes them a camera owner
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