Need some advice
May 7, 2017 15:35:24 #
I have been very pleased with the refurbished Canon SX-50HS that IU bought for less than $300. It's smaller, lighter and easy to handle when compared to my Nikon D800e and Nikon top-line lenses.
May 7, 2017 15:47:26 #
robertjerl wrote:
Would a good megazoom/bridge camera like the Nikon P900 or Canon SX-60 fill the bill?
If you are willing to go $100 more Nikon is having a Mother's day deal of the 5500 and two lenses for just under 600 this month. Then you could swap lenses.
Ah, just checked Sam's Club, they have the 3400 with two lenses and other goodies for $499.
If you are willing to go $100 more Nikon is having a Mother's day deal of the 5500 and two lenses for just under 600 this month. Then you could swap lenses.
Ah, just checked Sam's Club, they have the 3400 with two lenses and other goodies for $499.
Definitely the 3400. Keeping it a Nikon family affair only makes sense!
May 7, 2017 17:23:58 #
Twice as much as you budgeted but Keh has a D600 that will provide the high quality shots of landscapes she is used to seeing shot with your D750. You can exchange lenses and not miss a beat. It is a full frame bargain in time for Mothers Day.
May 7, 2017 21:14:41 #
Get something in the Nikon D5xxx line; she'll like the articulated screen option for some shots, but by all means, stick with Nikon...
May 7, 2017 21:28:33 #
May 7, 2017 23:47:44 #
Thomas Firth wrote:
My better half would like to get a better camera than she has which is a cannon point and shoot. Her budget is $500 or less
and would like something that will take sharp pictures. Something like my D750 is just too heavy and expensive. A simple
walk around lens would work. She wants to be able to go with me when I go out shooting. Probably be shooting landscapes and
nature stuff and possibly some of the quilts she has made.
and would like something that will take sharp pictures. Something like my D750 is just too heavy and expensive. A simple
walk around lens would work. She wants to be able to go with me when I go out shooting. Probably be shooting landscapes and
nature stuff and possibly some of the quilts she has made.
Panasonic Lumix Micro 4/3 cameras might suit. I've been impressed with their technology, light weight, and sensible controls. The images are far superior to tiny sensor P&S cameras. There are a number of them.
May 7, 2017 23:49:26 #
CatMarley wrote:
Definitely the 3400. Keeping it a Nikon family affair only makes sense!
I recommend a D3300 over a D3400. Nikon took out the sensor cleanining feature on the D3400. It is needed on an interchangable lens camera.
May 7, 2017 23:50:24 #
imagemeister wrote:
My recommendation is the original Sony RX10 version I used......
Sony a6000 might be a better choice.
May 7, 2017 23:53:40 #
MtnMan wrote:
Sony 6000 might be a netter choice.
It might be - but is NOT if you want to be simple and never change/carry lenses ...... and use a Zeiss lens by default at no extra charge.
May 8, 2017 08:11:50 #
Canon SX60
Nikon B700
Bet she loves either one! Check out the write-ups!
Nikon B700
Bet she loves either one! Check out the write-ups!
May 8, 2017 09:08:35 #
Some months ago I got the D5300, 18-55 mm kit lens, plus some other stuff (which was more or less worthless) in a bundle for $449, on eBay. The D5300 was the only one with a built in GPS at the time, which I find excellent when traveling.
May 8, 2017 12:02:48 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Thomas Firth wrote:
My better half would like to get a better camera than she has which is a cannon point and shoot. Her budget is $500 or less
and would like something that will take sharp pictures. Something like my D750 is just too heavy and expensive. A simple
walk around lens would work. She wants to be able to go with me when I go out shooting. Probably be shooting landscapes and
nature stuff and possibly some of the quilts she has made.
and would like something that will take sharp pictures. Something like my D750 is just too heavy and expensive. A simple
walk around lens would work. She wants to be able to go with me when I go out shooting. Probably be shooting landscapes and
nature stuff and possibly some of the quilts she has made.
Since you're shooting with a Nikon, I'd recommend another of those... one of their more entry-level models with a fairly wide-range kit lens that will cover most of her needs.
With another Nikon, she'll be able to share lenses and accessories with you... Plus you will probably be better able to answer any questions she might have about how to use the camera.
Go to a store to let her handle some of the D3000-series and D5000-series cameras, see if those "fit her" well. Your budget for the new camera will be a consideration, of course. Weigh that against the features the more entry-level model has or lacks.
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