New camera gear
May 21, 2014 21:43:51 #
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May 21, 2014 22:39:03 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
The D7100 is a great camera and will serve you well. Forget the Wu-1a and the 2 64gb cards. Two 32gb cards will serve you extremely well. I wouldn't get the 35mm f/1.8 until you gain more experience with your lens needs. You will need a flash and I recommend the SB-910 because you can use it wireless with your camera in command mode plus it is just a great flash. You can use it to supplement any needs you might have with your 18-300. Get a good tripod and head and stay away from the junk pods and crap heads or you will end up with a collection. Get 1 or 2 extra Nikon batteries (not 3rd party). When you discover what the D7100 will do for you expect G.A.S. to set in because it will. Good luck.
Frank2013 wrote:
I want to improve the quality of the photos I take... (show quote)
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May 21, 2014 23:38:25 #
May 21, 2014 23:51:24 #
look at amazon for the battery grip, I got one for my d3200 and one for my d800, they were about $36 for the 32 and $80 for the 800, I have used the one on my d3200 for a year now with no problem, they have 2 different inserts, one insert takes 6AA and the other takes 2 stock batteries...
May 22, 2014 06:24:18 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I might add: Forget the UV filter. Just keep your lens hood on at all times. Also, wait on getting a battery grip. I removed mine and just carry the extra batteries in my pocket. If you do feel you need a battery grip get the MB-D15 from Nikon. Some 3rd party grips do work, however, many don't.
May 22, 2014 07:24:33 #
Frank2013 wrote:
Thanks for taking the time to respond. It appears the wireless adapter is a no go.
Unfortunately, that Nikon Wi-Fi unit has gotten mixed reviews. I got a third party adapter that works well, but I forget the name, and I haven't seen it selling recently. I used it with a GPS receiver to add GPS data to pictures.
Otherwise, that sounds like a good kit.
I used 9000 and 9500 for quite a few years. Nice camera.
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May 22, 2014 07:54:17 #
Frank2013 wrote:
I want to improve the quality of the photos I take... (show quote)
I too, have the wireless adapter, it came with the camera and is okay for limited things, But, I almost never use it. I do have it attached to the strap and I am sure that if I take it off and leave it at home, I will find a situation where I wanted it. It ONLY communicates with your Android / I-phone or tablet so its uses are limited. If you want to go wireless get the Mid-level Nikon Wireless adapters. But, you can do well with a Laptop and tethered to your camera using Camera Control Pro or Lightroom. Get a good quality Tripod.
May 22, 2014 08:23:30 #
dcampbell52 wrote:
I too, have the wireless adapter, it came with the... (show quote)
Leave it on the strap! I haven't been able to find mine in months. It's small, black, and hides very well.
May 22, 2014 09:35:05 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
DavidPine wrote:
I might add: Forget the UV filter. Just keep your lens hood on at all times.
Others of us do use UV filters, this is one of the "UHH Top-10 Dogmatic Discussion Topics (TM)". :-D
May 22, 2014 09:47:01 #
amehta wrote:
Others of us do use UV filters, this is one of the "UHH Top-10 Dogmatic Discussion Topics (TM)". :-D
Just remember not to try to take photos of rainbows with a UV filter on... lol
I have Ultra Clear Glass filters that I use if the weather warrants.. that is windy and dust/sand or water spray. Otherwise I try to keep as little extra glass as I can between the lens and the subject.
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May 22, 2014 10:03:21 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
dcampbell52 wrote:
Just remember not to try to take photos of rainbows with a UV filter on... lol
Why not?
May 22, 2014 10:16:38 #
amehta wrote:
Why not?
Rainbows are uv light refraction.. the filter will filter the rainbow out of the photo.
May 22, 2014 10:26:10 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
dcampbell52 wrote:
Rainbows are uv light refraction.. the filter will filter the rainbow out of the photo.
I thought rainbows are visible light refraction...
May 22, 2014 10:30:26 #
amehta wrote:
I thought rainbows are visible light refraction...
UV will remove most of the purple violet blue and green from the rainbow
Not to start a filter war but if you use a Clear Glass filter (which protects the front element of the lens without altering the photo) you let the lens do it's job. If you add UV or whatever, it will do exactly as designed and possibly take out things that you wanted. Besides, part of the UV is visible just as Infer/infra red is visible
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