Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

It may not be, that's just an opinion....

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Don’t find any need for “best of” in gear. Got plenty, and so some items very likely qualify, but they were not chosen on that basis. It’s just a statistical likelihood.

They all get along just fine, sharing the same bags, many intermarrying. I know some think adapting is against nature, but we encourage it ;-)

Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.

For me the best is something thats there when you need it.

mr spock Loc: Fairfield CT

Hope you found both because they do exist in CT 😁

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Ron,
These questions used to be ably answered by the knowledgeable folks at the local Camera Shop. Or articles in a Phot magazine. Both are extinct. But, some of our generation, who are used to such things, I know you remember, are at a loss for teh info. The Club suggestion is good, if you can find one where members are even slightly nice.

So, I urge us all to hold our frustrations. I'm only 7 years into Digital, and I remember what it felt like.

For the OP: I bet there is a YouTube that addresses going Digital from using an SLR. EVERY DSLR or MILC has all teh functions (without even looking) as your FG. Using Google, you can ascertain what Nikon lenses work on which bodies, not really different from the old says.

WIth mirrorless technology driving the Manufacturing cost down, in an already decreasing demand market--DSLR's and Interchangeable Mirrorless cameras--like us grown ups like to use, I suggest making the switch to a Mirrorless Interchangeable Camera. Nikon, Canon and Sony dominate. Pick one in your budget and "hand Feel" comfort zone. A kit will get you a zoom lens with basic range of focal lengths. The 70-200's abound, and the Sigma's snf Tamron's are really good and wills save you some money.

But Ron's point, as usual, is to be taken seriously. Read, it's on the internet now, and take your first steps. Then, join back into the fun of photography.
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burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Good points!

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