Is this camera a good choice (Page 2): Yes😄 Have fun!

Toment Loc: FL, IL

paulevy wrote:

At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??

Yes😄
Have fun!

PhotoPhred Loc: Cheyney, Pa

I bought that lens for my wife's Nikon d5100. It also does macro pretty well. It is a very nice setup. I had a d3100 years ago and that was a great camera. The guy I sold it to still loves it. I'm sure the d3400 is a nice choice with the Sigma lens.

paulevy Loc: Lawrenceville, NJ USA

Thanks for your post. I just discovered the difference between the 3400 and the 5500 and will test the latter with both lenses this afternoon.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

CO wrote:

Unfortunately, Nikon eliminated the ultrasonic sen... (show quote)

That's the difference? I'll keep that in mind if friends ask. For me anyway, an ultrasonic cleaner is important. It is dusty where I live. Interesting blower / cleaner there. I've used a (dry) C-PAP medical air devise. The Nikon of today seems far removed from the Nikon F of 1959. And not all in a good way. Oil on sensor on a few models, lessor quality DX lenses, etc. I don't see these faults with any Pentax cameras or lenses I've had. Spotmatic to K-3. Or for that matter none of my Canon pals get oiled sensors either! Vintage Nikon / Nikkor equipment is a whole different league. I own Nikon View Camera and Enlarging lenses. Yes, I realize the ultrasonic cleaning mechanism will not help with oil on the sensor, I'm just bring both issues up.

toxdoc42

I am 75 and did semi-pro photography for many of my young adult years. I now shoot the same kind of photos you do. I traded in all of my older Nikon lenses and 2 bodies, bought the D3400 in a kit with 2 lenses and a 1.8 50 mm FX as my prime. Private message me and I will be happy to give you my comments. This group will flame me for my comments. I looked at cost and weight.

lamontcranston

Another vote for the D3300 over the D3400 for all the reasons listed above.
You can still buy a brand new one with their excellent little 18-55mm. kit lens for $446. This is a tremendous bargain.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023353-REG/nikon_1532_d3300_dslr_camera_with.html

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Great advice Jerry

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

jerryc41 wrote:

Go for it! It's a good camera with a good lens th... (show quote)

What Jerry says!

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

paulevy wrote:

At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??

Your store has given you good advice. The 3400 is an upgrade of the 3300, but to me not worth the extra money over the 3300 for the couple of changes added. I would get the 3300 and the same lens he suggested, if the 3300 is still available (it is in some places). Since you do not want a bridge cam, then this combo is a good choice. I bought the D3300 when it first came out and am extremely satisfied with it, and I think you will be too. The D3300 and 4400 come with a good kit lens, but The body and the sigma is a great combo. go for it and happy shooting.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

paulevy wrote:

At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??

Just remember it only works with a few of the latest Nikon lenses. Not all AF capable lenses will work with it and no MF lenses will meter with it. Beyond that as long as you stick with the latest lenses it should be a great lightweight travel camera for you.

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

Who said there is a "delay in capturing images" with a bridge camera? I have never experienced it...

gary robertson Loc: Now living in Sandpont Idaho, from So. Cal

Go to Costco and you can get the Camera with lens and everything necessary and the price is great.

Aeneas Loc: Somers, NY

Know nothing about your camera but this is a gorgeous photo.

Grace98 wrote:

Hi Paulevy....I've got a D3300 and love it. I opt... (show quote)

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

paulevy wrote:

At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??

The D3400 and the Sony a6000 are probably the best bang-for-the-buck cameras available. I'm amazed at the image quality and feature set they provide for the money. And I shot for a couple years with a Sigma 18-250mm (I got the Macro model because it is said to have better image quality than the non-macro model, at least on a Sony), and I was duly impressed with the Sigma lens. I say go for it -- you won't be disappointed!

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

paulevy wrote:

At age 81, I use a camera for travel, street, sport and active grandchildren. Looking for a simple to use and lightweight camera (and rejecting bridge cameras for the delay in capturing the image) my camera store suggests a Nikon D3400 body with a Sigma 18-250mm lens. It feels good in the store but I don't know the limitations. Any ideas??

Yes. Do it. I bought one for my daughter and was surprised how capable that camera is. I'm partial to the 18-200+- as a carry-around lens and I've owned several Sigmas. So that is a good choice.

I'm also 81. My GF says I'm like cheese, I get better with age, as long as we don't go beyond the "Use by" date. She figures at least another 20 years. LOL

I made the choice to jump to Sony a6300, but with an 18-200 lens. Couldn't be happier. Also read Ken Rockwell, http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3400.htm I've followed Rockwell for many years and have found his advice sound.