I have selected photography as my hobby (Page 7): His choices were needle point, stamp collecting, or photography ..... ..... he chose photography says his parole officer .....

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

His choices were needle point, stamp collecting, or photography .....

..... he chose photography says his parole officer .....

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sunnykaren wrote:

What idiot would take an $18,000 camera to Disneyland!?

Someone who was afraid his "good" camera might be damaged among all those kids. :D

Larrie Loc: NE Ohio

johnnybegood wrote:

I do not like to waste money. I have noticed that Hoggers (is that the right term?) are frequently asking advise on upgrades. So to avoid the I would start with either a Canon 1D X or a Nikon D4. I will be doing all types from portraits to family to wildlife to landscapes. WHich is the best to buy?

Dat you Jinzee?
I wonder how many identities that broad has?
It's amazing that Johnnybegood noticed so much in only one day of membership but never noticed the search function.

Aldebaran Loc: Florida

The premise for the hobby is not there in your statement. You have to love photography, the sound of the shutter, the feel and look of the camera, the lenses. You probably started loving photography with a cheap camera and started dreaming of your next camera upgrade. You used a Polaroid and if old enough a Brownie. You must enjoy looking at good pictures, read about photographers and their styles and journeys, etc.

Just to name a few. Do you have any of these symptoms or you just like the word hobby or photographer?

Just kidding, if you want a hobby, welcome,

MS

Annie_Girl wrote:

faceplant.

I might recommend the following camera, it seems like it would be well suited for your desire for automation.

http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5493506/il_fullxfull.291433612.jpg

you go baby, you nailed it right on the head.

clicktime Loc: Yucca Valley Ca.

Pepper wrote:

OMG!!! Now we're choosing our equipment based on what crooks like and don't like? Oh Please give me a freakin break. Stay indoors and take pictures out your window.

When your out in the woods and they come up to you with a gun you will gladly give up the equipment.

wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

bkyser wrote:

If you are looking for honest opinions..... If you... (show quote)

Good point, I was semi-pro and a photo tech for years, now retired and my main camera is a Nikon D5100 and love it. I may upgrade someday but not for years. If I was getting into a new hobby I'd go with a bridge camera.

dubach

go full frame d600 or d7000 if not full frame.

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

clicktime wrote:

When your out in the woods and they come up to you with a gun you will gladly give up the equipment.

Just send it to the Wabbit right now doc ..... why bother driving anywhere .....

Ralloh Loc: Ohio

clicktime wrote:

When your out in the woods and they come up to you with a gun you will gladly give up the equipment.

No, actually I will pull my gun, which I always legally carry, and shoot their sorry behinds.

Take 5 Cinema Loc: Canoe BC

Ya gotta learn to ride a tricycle before you ride the motorcycle. Start used. Learn the basics. Go manual as much as you can. But not wanting to lose great opportunities, you need a good starting point that you will always be happy with the results.

May I suggest a used Canon 5D Mk2? It is full frame, can adopt lots of lenses from Canon or Zeiss, Nikon, or whatever (except Minolta or Sony and rangefinders) - lots of vintage optics too. And it is not that expensive - eBay has them for about $1,000 now - well worth it. You will not benefit that much from a Mk3 if at all - and that will be another $1,500 extra - ain't worth it - not for you anyway. With some good optics, you could have pro gear for about 2 grand and on your way.

This will train you properly. Stay away from the auto everything modes, including auto focus. Do everything by hand and manual. This will entrench into your psyche, the fundamentals - and that is what will be the beginning of a great friendship.

Cheers,
Take 5

emmons267 Loc: Arizona, Valley of the Sun

Bear123 wrote:

Since price is no object check out the camera I really want.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/893196-REG/Hasselblad_3013666_H5D_200MS_Medium_Format_Digital.ht

I just don't know what to do with all my lenses now. :?

Now this is funny. Here is a bonus you get if you buy the $42,995.00 Hasselblad H5D-200MS:

Buy Together & Save
Click Here To Save $20 On Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 When Purchased Together With This Item

Soooo, if you buy the Hasselblad, you could save $20.00 on Elements 11.

Bear123 Loc: Wild & Wonderful West Virginia

mfeveland wrote:

Now this is funny. Here is a bonus you get if you buy the $42,995.00 Hasselblad H5D-200MS:

Buy Together & Save
Click Here To Save $20 On Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 When Purchased Together With This Item

Soooo, if you buy the Hasselblad, you could save $20.00 on Elements 11.

Hey, but you get LR 4 bundled with the camera. Quite a deal, huh? :XD:

steveo52 Loc: Rhode Island and Ocala Florida

johnnybegood wrote:

I do not like to waste money. I have noticed that Hoggers (is that the right term?) are frequently asking advise on upgrades. So to avoid the I would start with either a Canon 1D X or a Nikon D4. I will be doing all types from portraits to family to wildlife to landscapes. WHich is the best to buy?

I probably hate wasting money more than you.........but this hobby of mine has me spending way more than I should. I should have taken up knitting, yarn is so much cheaper, just ask my wife.

:lol:

Take 5 Cinema Loc: Canoe BC

mfeveland wrote:

Now this is funny. Here is a bonus you get if you buy the $42,995.00 Hasselblad H5D-200MS:

Buy Together & Save
Click Here To Save $20 On Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 When Purchased Together With This Item

Soooo, if you buy the Hasselblad, you could save $20.00 on Elements 11.

I'll buy 2 - just think - i can put the program on 2 computers now! and save $40.