Is this camera a good choice
Oct 7, 2017 14:07:42 #
paulevy wrote:
At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??
I'm 84,I am using a Canon SX530HS most of the time. It is very light to carry. it has a 50x zoom lens.-
Oct 7, 2017 15:01:04 #
Take a look at the new Canon SL2. Neat little DSLR with a wide choice of EF and EF-S lens.
Oct 7, 2017 15:31:05 #
paulevy wrote:
At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??
Great camera, know many who have been very satisfied with it. Though I would prefer to mate it with a Nikon lens. Did he show you any of the kits available that come with one or two lenses along with the body?
Took a quick look on the Nikon web site, the two lens kit an 18-55 and a 70-300 plus D3400 body going for 599.99. Just an FYI.
Oct 7, 2017 16:50:09 #
This probably sounds silly but my little Canon SX 720 is in my pocket all the time with 40X optical zoom and 160 digital I get pictures I never could if I had to muck around with anything else
Oct 7, 2017 17:04:29 #
Caloosa wrote:
This probably sounds silly but my little Canon SX 720 is in my pocket all the time with 40X optical zoom and 160 digital I get pictures I never could if I had to muck around with anything else
It depends on whether or not he wants to print, and how large. I'm sure the SX720 is terrific for posting on computer. It is amazing how much a DSLR photo can be downsized and still look great on a computer. It's totally different if you were to try to take that same downsized photo and enlarge it in print.
Oct 7, 2017 17:14:05 #
I agree with fourlocks about weight and shoulder strap. I carry a D7000 or D7200 with a battery grip and Nikon 18-200mm lens that weights 59 oz. One day I grabbed my wife's Nikon D5100 with 18-55mm lens (28 oz) and was amazed by how light it felt, even on a short walk.
The D3400 with the kit lens weights about 23 oz, with the Sigma 18-250mm lens about 33 oz. Unless you have specific photo goals that include that powerful telephoto I suggest getting the D3400 (or as many here suggest, D3300) with the 18-55mm "kit lens". If you later find a need for a more powerful telephoto lens and buy the Sigma 18-250mm (or Nikon 18-200 or 18-300mm) you'll have only spent about $50 more.
Recently I helped an in-law with her new D3400 (with 18-55mm lens). I was impressed with its capabilities and low weight. In a discussion with family members, some who've been photographers longer than I have (50 years), we agreed that "back in the day" hearing about the features of a modern entry level DSLR would seem like science fiction.
Grandchildren are responsible for a lot of camera purchases. Whatever choice you make, I think you'll be happy with your new camera and the results.
The D3400 with the kit lens weights about 23 oz, with the Sigma 18-250mm lens about 33 oz. Unless you have specific photo goals that include that powerful telephoto I suggest getting the D3400 (or as many here suggest, D3300) with the 18-55mm "kit lens". If you later find a need for a more powerful telephoto lens and buy the Sigma 18-250mm (or Nikon 18-200 or 18-300mm) you'll have only spent about $50 more.
Recently I helped an in-law with her new D3400 (with 18-55mm lens). I was impressed with its capabilities and low weight. In a discussion with family members, some who've been photographers longer than I have (50 years), we agreed that "back in the day" hearing about the features of a modern entry level DSLR would seem like science fiction.
Grandchildren are responsible for a lot of camera purchases. Whatever choice you make, I think you'll be happy with your new camera and the results.
fourlocks wrote:
Keep in mind any long lens like the 18-250 is going to add a significant amount of weight to the package and I found a good shoulder strap makes it a lot easier to tote mine around when I'm on a hike.
Oct 7, 2017 17:35:39 #
jouster wrote:
I agree with fourlocks about weight and shoulder s... (show quote)
Which takes me back to a lens that I recommend previously, available used. The Nikon 35-80mm f4.0 full frame lens. Besides being an excellent lens, it's an excellent range of focal lengths. I used it quite a bit on my D7000 and it was great.
Oct 7, 2017 22:07:40 #
paulevy wrote:
At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??
Absolutely Buy it enjoy it and create and save the memories
Oct 8, 2017 20:00:32 #
It' a good choice . If your budget can handle it go for the new Sigma 18-300mm lens , it's much more sharp with great contrast and will cost just a few dollars more . The 5xxx series cameras from Nikon are great and with more features but the 3400 is a solid choice also .
Oct 8, 2017 20:00:33 #
It' a good choice . If your budget can handle it go for the new Sigma 18-300mm lens , it's much more sharp with great contrast and will cost just a few dollars more . The 5xxx series cameras from Nikon are great and with more features but the 3400 is a solid choice also .
Oct 8, 2017 20:15:42 #
mannypr wrote:
It' a good choice . If your budget can handle it go for the new Sigma 18-300mm lens , it's much more sharp with great contrast and will cost just a few dollars more . The 5xxx series cameras from Nikon are great and with more features but the 3400 is a solid choice also .
There are many bundle offer is out there On one site called red tag and you can get the three series for about 500 and the five series in the 600. Both are great entry-level cameras they can do bar more than most of us are capable of, without taking a great deal of time to learn the intricacies of each camera.
Oct 8, 2017 20:43:07 #
Oct 9, 2017 08:58:55 #
They are about the same size, just has better Wi-Fi connectivity, and the screen in the back is more versatile, it flips up and out, it also tilts. if you have an opportunity go to the camera store and handle both
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