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Mar 18, 2016 14:32:58 #

BobbyT Loc: Southern California

20trillion wrote:

I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)

20Tri,
I recently bought a refurbished D5300 from Adorama for less than $450...I love it! I also have a D7100 but now use more the D5100 because it is much lighter and easier to carry ...good for your wife. Anyway check out reforms. Compare the 5300 v 3300.
Good Luck!

Mar 18, 2016 14:35:55 #

BobbyT Loc: Southern California

BobbyT wrote:

OOPS!
I meant "Check out the refurbs"...darn spelling checkers!

Mar 18, 2016 14:46:09 #

Haydon

Morning Star wrote:

Oh yes, you can win! br It would be cheaper to fi... (show quote)

Ah a woman's touch....always the most wisest in this case....

Mar 18, 2016 14:53:16 #

mmeador

I have the D3300 and I love this camera. It is about half the weight of my D300s and using the D3300 with prime lens makes this combination as light as a point and shoot. I keep a 35mm 1.8 on this body most of the time. Plus it has a Guide feature if she has a problem.

Mar 18, 2016 15:08:38 #

dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA

Any DSLR with AUTO or Program modes. Let her use these modes first and when she is comfortable she can move to Aperture, Shutter modes or even Manual.
But AUTO or Program is really a good place to start, I think.

Mar 18, 2016 15:56:34 #

duck72 Loc: Laurel Ridge, PA

mikeroetex wrote:

I think you went off the rails at "trying to ... (show quote)

"She gets" being the operative words. Photographers R good.(gardening is good too) Photography=betterrst - (take photos of the gardeners' fruition). Press the shutter button. Time and time again. Capture the image. Peace to us shutterbugs and our sometimes off-canter posts.

Mar 18, 2016 18:10:38 #

mickeys Loc: Fort Wayne, IN

Nikon d3300

Mar 18, 2016 18:37:20 #

wildpony Loc: Sioux Falls, SD

Where can I find a new Sony A6000 for $400? Someone said this early on in this thread.

Mar 18, 2016 18:37:20 #

Photocraig

Marionsho wrote:

You can always say, "they're all good, just some better than others." Then let her hold your new 'big rig' and tell her, "honey, I wouldn't expect you to be burdened by the physical weight of a -my new- D750/810." A heavy flash hanging off the top, would add impact.
Better if you can keep a straight face. 8-)
Welcome to the Hog 20trillion.
Marion

Nothing like insider advice!
BTW: The back cover of WIRED Magazine has a stunning B&W portrait taken with an iphone 6. I looks like a pro studio shot, which undoubtedly it is.

Mar 18, 2016 19:14:21 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Photocraig wrote:

Nothing like insider advice!
BTW: The back cover of WIRED Magazine has a stunning B&W portrait taken with an iphone 6. I looks like a pro studio shot, which undoubtedly it is.

If someone is good enough and can control the circumstances they can produce an outstanding image with just about anything.

Now taking that "anything" out in the field for an event or expedition of some kind, esp one where a lot of images are needed could be a lot more iffy. And the results would be a lot more restricted as to types of shoots etc.

Mar 18, 2016 21:28:46 #

CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ

IMO, see if she wants a camera, and if she does, have her make her own choice. A DSLR may be overwhelming. It was almost overwhelming for me when I first bought my D5500, and I bought it because I wanted to be able to use different lenses, and have more flexibility than my Nikon Coolpix P310 has. (That camera takes excellent pictures with an easy to navigate menu, and good night shots too.)

I seriously asked myself what had I gotten myself into! But I persevered because I really wanted it. She may not, and then you've wasted $$ that you could have put towards your FF camera.

Mar 19, 2016 00:51:10 #

tasherlock Loc: Brisbane Qld Australia

I am a happy owner of D5300. Like you we have always had Nikons but only have recently gone into a DSlR. I suggested my wife buy a D3300 if she was really interested. She did buy it and loves it for the following reasons

1Takes great photos

2 Fits my hand perfectly.

3 Light and easy to carry around.

Hope this helps.

Mar 19, 2016 04:21:36 #

rbfanman

I haver a D3300, and like it. It will fill my needs until I upgrade to something like a D810. Of course, if you can get a D5200, or such, for about the same money, go for that. I gave my GF some lessons on using the D3300, and then loaned it to her for a weekend, so she could get her feet wet in photography. I think she is going to enjoy it.

Mar 19, 2016 08:26:47 #

Saycheeze Loc: Ct

If you're looking for a lower end Nikon like the 3300 (which I think is a great camera for someone just starting) check out BUYDIG on EBAY. They are an authorized Nikon dealer (Beach Camera) and the sell refurbished outfits. I sent a female co-worker of mine there last year and she bought a 3200 with lens for less than $300 I think and she loves it. She uses it to photograph her 3 children, family events and just things that look interesting.
She does really well with it. Like your wife she was using her iPhone before getting the Nikon

Mar 19, 2016 08:39:53 #

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

20trillion wrote:

I am trying to get my wife into photography beyond... (show quote)

The interest in any hobby is up to your wife. NEVER try to inflict an intrest in photography on the wife. Furthermore don't belittle her cell phone photos. I just saved your marriage.

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