Please let me introduce myself.
Feb 10, 2014 17:25:04 #
I am new to photography. Looking to buy my first DSLR camera. Just recently retired from the military. Debating on Nikon D7100 or Canon 70D for my first camera.
Feb 10, 2014 17:52:04 #
Welcome to a fun, informative and addictive forum! Looking forward to your images.
Retired Navy gal here :)
Retired Navy gal here :)
Feb 10, 2014 17:57:24 #
Welcome. If you get the Canon
Lots of Canon glass to be had. Seems like you couldn't go wrong with either. All the aftermarket glass is available for both so
Maybe, go to the camera store and see what fells better in your hands. Thanks for your military service.
Feb 10, 2014 23:07:07 #
Welcome to the Hog, kevlon. Both good cameras and I agree with trying to get up close and personal whith them to help with your decision. ;)
Feb 11, 2014 07:02:57 #
Feb 11, 2014 07:13:24 #
Welcome and enjoy
Canon 70D sounds good to me as a Canon user but the Nikon is good too
Canon 70D sounds good to me as a Canon user but the Nikon is good too
Feb 11, 2014 09:56:26 #
I'm retired USN also. I've had my D7100 for almost a year and love it but I agree you couldn't go wrong with either camera. Find a good camera store and see how they feel in your hand. If you have friends who have either DSLR it's great to share info, experiences and (maybe) lenses.
Feb 11, 2014 10:08:20 #
Feb 11, 2014 17:12:18 #
davemar
Loc: SW France
Welcom TO uhh.My good friend of many years was a CANON user all his young life ,has just changed to the d7100 well pleased with quality etc.
Enjoy your retirement.Dave
Enjoy your retirement.Dave
Feb 11, 2014 18:22:47 #
nikondaddy
Loc: Mayfield,Kentucky
Linda From Maine wrote:
Welcome to a fun, informative and addictive forum! Looking forward to your images.
Retired Navy gal here :)
Retired Navy gal here :)
Toss up since you aren't into either camera and you can't go wrong but examine them to your particular taste and go for the one you like best..It's the photographer that takes the photographs not the camera it's just a tool. I,m a Nikon man but I have used em all in the past Olympus,Canon,Nikon, Leica,Pentax, Minolta,Fuji,Sony... a good photo can be had by all/
Check out my photos on Viewbug under nikondaddy and she how i use a camera...
Feb 11, 2014 18:54:50 #
Welcome to UHH Kevlon. You have picked two very good cameras. Can't comment on the Canon as I shoot Nikon, the D7100. The D7100 is one awesome camera. Too many bells & whistles to state here. Do your homework on the models you are considering. Get to a camera store and handle them. See how they feel in your hands. You maybe able to rent those models and take them out for a test drive. Only you can make the choice. Have fun and enjoy the forum.
Don
Don
Feb 12, 2014 00:08:10 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Welcome to UHH Kevlon. You have picked two very good cameras. Can't comment on the Canon as I shoot Nikon, the D7100. The D7100 is one awesome camera. Too many bells & whistles to state here. Do your homework on the models you are considering. Get to a camera store and handle them. See how they feel in your hands. You maybe able to rent those models and take them out for a test drive. Only you can make the choice. Have fun and enjoy the forum.
Don
Don
Thanks for pointing out about renting the models. That's a very good idea.
Feb 12, 2014 21:37:22 #
Thanks for all of the tips. I think I will rent to see what I like best. Thanks again. Any tips on a good rental shop. In the Savannah Georgia area?
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