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Nov 21, 2011 08:20:05   #
Dr. Click
 
We have a D3000 Nikon in the family with the standard 18-55 package lens....delighted with it, but want to get the second SLR body...perhaps another D3000-like body, but want also to expand to say a 150mm equivalent focal length with the next lens. Please advise how to do that ... body plus a Tamron or after market lens ??

Thanks,

Dr. Click

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Nov 22, 2011 09:49:13   #
DANthephotoMAN
 
Uhhhh... 2 cameras when all you want is family photos? Ummmm Try you kit(18-55mm) lens and just get the 70-200mm lens. That would probably be best. Gives you room to improve, too.

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Nov 22, 2011 12:15:39   #
ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
 
You might try an Olympus SP.800UZ up to 147 mm. 30X optrical; plus a ton of features.One camera--one lens--one happy fotobug.
ALYN

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Nov 22, 2011 22:29:59   #
Dr. Click
 
Gracias to you...thank you for the advice....




Dr. Click

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Nov 23, 2011 00:11:35   #
marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL
 
Dr. Click wrote:
We have a D3000 Nikon in the family with the standard 18-55 package lens....delighted with it, but want to get the second SLR body...perhaps another D3000-like body, but want also to expand to say a 150mm equivalent focal length with the next lens. Please advise how to do that ... body plus a Tamron or after market lens ??

Thanks,

Dr. Click


If you really want another body, I'd stay in the Nikon family since you already have a 18-55mm Nikon lens. Go with a newer higher resolution D5100 body only and add a longer Nikon or Tamron zoom as previously recommended, like a 70-200mm or something like that, to your arsenal.

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Nov 23, 2011 11:31:04   #
Dr. Click
 
Thanks...looking into a D3000 package kit with both 18-55 and 55-200 lenses...for approx $695....is that a decent price...and is VR a necessary extra ? Vibration reduction right ?

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Nov 23, 2011 21:47:54   #
marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL
 
Dr. Click wrote:
Thanks...looking into a D3000 package kit with both 18-55 and 55-200 lenses...for approx $695....is that a decent price...and is VR a necessary extra ? Vibration reduction right ?


The D3000 isn't made anymore. It was replaced by D3100 around the same time D5000 was replaced by D5100. Look at Costco for good deals. They are stacked to the ceiling with Nikon and Canon kits for Christmas time. With a very brief Google search I found Nikon D3100 dual lens kit for $787 so don't take a step backward to the discontinued D3000 to save $92. It may even be slightly less at Costco.

VR is nifty for hand holding and for avoiding some blur (but possibly not all - depending on the steadiness of your hands) when zoomed in. I don't have Nikons but I always buy "image stabilization" which is pretty much the same thing in every digital camera I buy, whether P&S, Bridge, or dSLR. I use it frequently as a "just in case" protection but you're not supposed to use it on a tripod.

If you have not used VR before, you're satisfied with the clarity of your work, and you are trying to not spend a lot, then VR isn't a necessary expense.

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Nov 24, 2011 06:40:56   #
Dr. Click
 
Dear Marcomarks,

Thanks very much for the advice...will be into the search soon. I like the Google idea...I used to sell cameras to get thru college back in the day, so the new technology is a bit awkward to me.....will take a close look at the VR advantage. Appreciate your help and Happy Thanksgiving to you !


Regards,

Dr. Click

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Nov 24, 2011 07:32:34   #
marcomarks Loc: Ft. Myers, FL
 
Dr. Click wrote:
Dear Marcomarks,

Thanks very much for the advice...will be into the search soon. I like the Google idea...I used to sell cameras to get thru college back in the day, so the new technology is a bit awkward to me.....will take a close look at the VR advantage. Appreciate your help and Happy Thanksgiving to you !


Regards,

Dr. Click


You too! Happy hunting!

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Nov 24, 2011 10:19:20   #
MarkH Loc: Cape Coral, FL
 
Dr. Click wrote:
We have a D3000 Nikon in the family with the standard 18-55 package lens....delighted with it, but want to get the second SLR body...perhaps another D3000-like body, but want also to expand to say a 150mm equivalent focal length with the next lens. Please advise how to do that ... body plus a Tamron or after market lens ??

I would stay with Nikon (3100 or 5100).
Regarding your lens wish, the Nikon 55-200 VR is very good and affordable.

Thanks,

Dr. Click

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