Which Nikon for my wife???
Mar 18, 2016 06:48:59 #
Depending on your involvement/commitment to photography, I'd consider the following: Let your wife have the D7200. Since you've been using it, you should know most of its functions and are familiar with the owner's manual. So, there would be little or no learning curve of reading and attempting to learn a new camera.
As for you, you've been borrowing your friend's FX camera and now you have a good reason to upgrade to that camera or the D810.
That's sound logic for a man - and not necessarily for an intelligent woman......
Good luck with your selection.
As for you, you've been borrowing your friend's FX camera and now you have a good reason to upgrade to that camera or the D810.
That's sound logic for a man - and not necessarily for an intelligent woman......
Good luck with your selection.
Mar 18, 2016 06:56:07 #
OviedoPhotos wrote:
My advice have her start slowly by using your camera. A DSLR can be overwhelming compared to an iPhone.
I agree. From an IPhone I would get her a point and shoot or a bridge camera. This DSLR thing can be overwhelming.
Mar 18, 2016 07:05:42 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
If your wife is like my wife she would not like all of the bells and whistles but likes the ease. Get something with good glass that is not too complicated. But if you decide to spring for something extra you can always set the camera to program and it is the same as a point and shoot. Problem solved. But then you have the problem of actually getting her to shoot. I have to force my wife to shoot where she will tell me that you do it because you do a better job than I do. So I say, if you want that picture you will have to do it yourself which she does and does a good job. Taught her to take multiple exposures and then we select from the lot. I do the same things with my children who seem to select the easy way out which I am always there to point out the better more obviously harder way. Ease is the way out for most people and I believe they have to be reminded but then again many are content with ease when they are doing it but when they hire it out they want the best. Go figure.
Mar 18, 2016 07:29:56 #
What are you thinking? Don't pay attention to any of us. All good things come to and end as they say.
You're asking a question about something for your wife. I'd suggest you take her to camera shops and have her try a few; find the one "she" finds easy to hold and operate; ease of controls etc.
Now go and be a good boy and do as you're told ;)
You're asking a question about something for your wife. I'd suggest you take her to camera shops and have her try a few; find the one "she" finds easy to hold and operate; ease of controls etc.
Now go and be a good boy and do as you're told ;)
Mar 18, 2016 07:47:54 #
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
Refurbished D5300 is more versatile. Try Cameta Camera or Adorama.
Mar 18, 2016 08:17:14 #
Mar 18, 2016 08:26:51 #
D7100 refurbished from adorama, $549. I just got one as a back up to my full frame . I couldn't tell it from new ,no tax and free shipping and you would be very familiar with it !!
Mar 18, 2016 08:32:25 #
It makes sense to stay within brand. It will also make it easier to assist because of familiarity.
Why not buy a bridge camera or an advanced P/S, something you don't presently own, so if you travel in the future, you will have an alternative to take pictures with a camera you won't have to worry about or drag weight.
The key to this is baby steps. Buying something too sophisticated might discourage.
Why not buy a bridge camera or an advanced P/S, something you don't presently own, so if you travel in the future, you will have an alternative to take pictures with a camera you won't have to worry about or drag weight.
The key to this is baby steps. Buying something too sophisticated might discourage.
Mar 18, 2016 08:34:13 #
Boentgru
Loc: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
Doesn't she deserve a Nikon identical to yours? And then you would also have a backup.
Mar 18, 2016 08:36:15 #
Tomcat5133
Loc: Gladwyne PA
Good political move. You can't lose with Nikon. The lens are so good video film makers are using their vintage lens. Good luck.
Mar 18, 2016 09:47:44 #
Two weeks ago I purchased a refurbished Nikon D5500 with the 18-55mm lens for $569.95 from Adorama. It's like new and works perfectly. At that time they had the choice of black or red.
The Nikon D5500 has many features of the higher end cameras but the controls are buried in the touch screen menus, instead of being quickly available via dials. The articulating live view screen is touch sensitive so you can take pictures like on an iphone (by touching the screen). It has a 24 mp sensor and with this model Nikon eliminated the low pass filter so pictures are sharper.
It's quite a sweet camera at a very sweet price.
Just inserting my 2 cents.
The Nikon D5500 has many features of the higher end cameras but the controls are buried in the touch screen menus, instead of being quickly available via dials. The articulating live view screen is touch sensitive so you can take pictures like on an iphone (by touching the screen). It has a 24 mp sensor and with this model Nikon eliminated the low pass filter so pictures are sharper.
It's quite a sweet camera at a very sweet price.
Just inserting my 2 cents.
Mar 18, 2016 09:51:48 #
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
If you buy a factory refurbished unit from Cameta, they will give you a one year warranty.
Mar 18, 2016 10:07:38 #
Digicamkay wrote:
I agree. From an IPhone I would get her a point and shoot or a bridge camera. This DSLR thing can be overwhelming.
I concur. Although your upgrading logic is hard to fault, I think the jump to a DSLR requires a commitment that may not be there. Get something that can still slip in a pocket or purse and see how that goes.
Mar 18, 2016 10:17:33 #
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
Pick the one you love using the most. You know, the one you really want and she'd never let you buy. Then you can borrow it from her.
--Bob
Mar 18, 2016 10:35:38 #
20trillion wrote:
I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)
Maybe she doesn't have any interest in carrying around a big camera and a cell phone is all she wants. Ask her before buying. But, on the other hand, if you know she won't really like carrying around a big box camera, then get the Nikon 'you' really like, give it to her, after it sits around for a while, take it off her hands. LOL
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