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Feb 14, 2017 15:08:31 #
I have been reading all your posts about the various topics and finally decided to ask for help for myself. I just retired after 40 years of being a Medical Technologist. I bought my Nikon D 80 in 2006. It has given me 10 + years of wonderful pictures and enjoyment. I am ready to move up to a better camera. I will buy nothing but a Nikon. I love to capture wildlife, rodeo shots, sunsets, and shooting that perfect bald eagle shot is on my bucket list. Seems like I am always running into low-light issues also. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Maren
Feb 14, 2017 15:16:28 #
D500 or D7200 with a 200-500 f/5.6 and a mild wide angle to mild telephoto zoom.
Feb 14, 2017 15:19:26 #
Get the Nikon D500, that is the camera you are describing when you tell about what you photograph.
Feb 14, 2017 15:25:26 #
I'm using the 18-300 for walk around. and the 300-500 for the reach on a D7200.
Feb 14, 2017 15:26:38 #
Feb 14, 2017 15:47:29 #
Feb 14, 2017 17:02:03 #
I can't help with the Nikon question....
I am looking forward to your images, especially the ones of rodeo!!
Welcome to the forum!
Pat
I am looking forward to your images, especially the ones of rodeo!!
Welcome to the forum!
Pat
Feb 14, 2017 17:57:37 #
I have pinched pennies for 40 years, and now that I can do what I want, I want to do it and get great results. Budget? -----NAW!
Feb 14, 2017 18:12:35 #
If budget is not a concern, get a D500. At 10 frames per second you'll capture great rodeo shots. I have a D500. It's a very impressive camera. The D5 and D500 are the first Nikon DSLR cameras to have a processor dedicated to just the autofocus. If you get one be sure to program the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons. The video record button can also be re-programmed. I don't shoot video so I assigned Mode to that button.
Feb 14, 2017 19:27:47 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
The D500 is a wonderful lens. For equine I would suggest a 70-200 f/2.8. The 200-500 is too much for that type of shooting. Birds and wildlife are better suited for the 200-500. The 10 fps and low light ability will make you happy.
Feb 14, 2017 19:43:48 #
Another vote for the D500 and the 200 - 500 Nikkor. If there really is no budget, the Nikkor 800 mm on a D500 really gets you close to the eagles if you can't get there physically.
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Feb 15, 2017 06:41:52 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
maren wrote:
I have been reading all your posts about the vario... (show quote)
Easy request, Nikon D500 with Nikon 200-500 f5.6 lens.
Feb 15, 2017 07:17:26 #
Archboo3
Loc: Central Florida
Go big Nikon D810, I love mine.
I shoot basketball, football, baseball and nature. I shoot indoors and out, early morning midday and low light, I love it.
I shoot basketball, football, baseball and nature. I shoot indoors and out, early morning midday and low light, I love it.
Feb 15, 2017 07:19:18 #
maren wrote:
I have been reading all your posts about the vario... (show quote)
Some comparison sites -
Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu
Feb 15, 2017 09:02:08 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Low light also means that you probably want to look at lenses as well as cameras (that means looking at f/2.8 and larger)
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