What would you do?
Feb 9, 2015 14:13:39 #
Money to spend is limited. Nikon only. Will be used mostly indoors for recording large catering events with table set-ups; formal arrangements with glassware, etc. No extra lights except an add-on hot-shoe flash. The photos will be processed through Adobe CS-6. Photos May be used for the web or 8X10 prints. The outfit is for a novice; I will be the mentor.
What do you think of my choices? What would you do?
D5500 expensive but low noise at higher ISO, articulating touch-screen. $900 or $1000 with kit lens
D5300 cheaper than D5500 $700 or $800 with the 18-55mm kit lens
D7000 $500 at Amazon
Used Nikon 16-85mm VR (24mm equiv. wide angle) about $600
Tamron 17-70mm 2.8-4 $400
What do you think of my choices? What would you do?
D5500 expensive but low noise at higher ISO, articulating touch-screen. $900 or $1000 with kit lens
D5300 cheaper than D5500 $700 or $800 with the 18-55mm kit lens
D7000 $500 at Amazon
Used Nikon 16-85mm VR (24mm equiv. wide angle) about $600
Tamron 17-70mm 2.8-4 $400
Feb 9, 2015 17:53:26 #
nikonlad wrote:
Money to spend is limited. Nikon only. Will be u... (show quote)
Because the D7000 has the built in focus motor I think that is the one I would choose. I also have a Tokina AT-X 165 Pro DX f2.8 that I would pick as the lens of choice.
Feb 9, 2015 18:48:30 #
Lad, I would say that ANYTHING that will give you a less distorted selfie to use for your Avitar would be a GOOD thing!! :lol: :lol:
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Feb 9, 2015 20:39:43 #
How about a D5300 with a Sigma 17-50 f/2.8 OS HSM? There's not much difference between the D5300 and D5500 and the Sigma is faster and sharper than the 18-55.
Feb 9, 2015 21:45:11 #
Feb 10, 2015 06:24:24 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Lad, I would say that ANYTHING that will give you a less distorted selfie to use for your Avitar would be a GOOD thing!! :lol: :lol:
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Does not look distorted to me at all. I find lots of people who ask pretty dumb questions look like this!!!!!!
Feb 10, 2015 09:21:38 #
Feb 10, 2015 09:36:13 #
D7000 with one of the used lenses a couple of cheap Yongnuo YN-565EX flashes and some wireless triggers. I know you only said one flash, but if you're doing it right, you're going to need to get the flash off the camera in order to properly illuminate the space.
Feb 10, 2015 09:47:31 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Cdouthitt wrote:
D7000 with one of the used lenses a couple of cheap Yongnuo YN-565EX flashes and some wireless triggers. I know you only said one flash, but if you're doing it right, you're going to need to get the flash off the camera in order to properly illuminate the space.
+1. You definitely don't want a flash on the hot shoe.
Feb 10, 2015 09:52:25 #
nikonlad wrote:
Money to spend is limited. Nikon only. Will be u... (show quote)
Since you are shooting static subjects in varying light conditions I suggest you look into a used D7000 and either a 35mm f/1.8 or a 50mmn f/1.8 lens.
Spend the money you save on a decent tripod. :D
Jerry
Feb 10, 2015 10:59:01 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Save your money. Look at the 3300. Will pretty much do it all. Ken Rockwell has a good review on this body. Stick with the kit lens which has VR.
Feb 10, 2015 11:02:22 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Lad, I would say that ANYTHING that will give you a less distorted selfie to use for your Avitar would be a GOOD thing!! :lol: :lol:
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You could be making an assumption here.
I hope you are not, but just sayin' you could be...
Feb 10, 2015 12:08:50 #
Thank you for all the suggestions.
Embarrassed to say my avatar is an improvement. :(
Embarrassed to say my avatar is an improvement. :(
Feb 10, 2015 12:35:55 #
Camera covered, I'd like to suggest a different Speedlight.
I got a Yongnuo 560 IV before Christmas to have an off-camera flash.
I set it to slave mode (S1) and that triggered it to my camera's flash.
It totally upped my Christmas shots!
(And the IPhones never triggered it. ;) )
I used it tripod mounted on a second story balcony bounced off the ceiling. Totally backlighted my shots. So pleased!
Plus I turned on it's little sound feature and knew when it had fired and recharged. Nobody complained.
I got a Yongnuo 560 IV before Christmas to have an off-camera flash.
I set it to slave mode (S1) and that triggered it to my camera's flash.
It totally upped my Christmas shots!
(And the IPhones never triggered it. ;) )
I used it tripod mounted on a second story balcony bounced off the ceiling. Totally backlighted my shots. So pleased!
Plus I turned on it's little sound feature and knew when it had fired and recharged. Nobody complained.
Feb 10, 2015 12:47:40 #
SonnyE wrote:
Camera covered, I'd like to suggest a different Sp... (show quote)
I like the price compared to my SB700
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