Buy a pre-made camera Bundle or Build your own?
Jan 5, 2018 15:29:48 #
Since you are new to photography......Why not start with a "bridge camera" like the Sony RX 10 24-200 mm f 2.8 zoom lens and great images. The RX 10 price of around $800.00 is a bargain.
Jan 5, 2018 16:07:06 #
rehess wrote:
There's nothing wrong with space-age "plastics"; they make airplanes from that kind of materials. I had a Canon lens with a "plastic" mount; it lasted the entire eleven years I used the camera Canon kitted that lens with.
That’s not the sort of plastic I’m talking about. It’s the cheap plastic tripods with weak camera mounts that snap under the weight of the camera they were sold with. It’s the flash units with feet that snap off if you breathe on them the wrong way. It’s the cases that rip under the weight of the gear they came with...
Yes, I’ve seen all these things happen.
Jan 5, 2018 16:33:00 #
jrh1354
Loc: Dayton, Ohio
burkphoto wrote:
Be careful! Many bundles contain useless, plastic junk. Some are half useful/half junk. Others are worthy, all around.
Manufacturer bundles are usually balanced well. Retailer bundles? Buyer beware...
Manufacturer bundles are usually balanced well. Retailer bundles? Buyer beware...
I'll second the motion on the Nikon 18-140 lens, it's a great lens to use with a DX camera like the D500.
Jan 5, 2018 16:39:12 #
Have you looked at the deals on the Nikon USA site? Often there are some very good camera / lens bundles on sale. Also, consider their Refurbished package deals. Both Nikon and Canon offer great deals on camera packages that cannot be told from new with 1 year warranties. Bought mine on advice from a friend and have never regretted it.
Jan 5, 2018 16:41:36 #
Nikon only offers a 90 day warranty on refurbished products
donsyler wrote:
Have you looked at the deals on the Nikon USA site? Often there are some very good camera / lens bundles on sale. Also, consider their Refurbished package deals. Both Nikon and Canon offer great deals on camera packages that cannot be told from new with 1 year warranties. Bought mine on advice from a friend and have never regretted it.
Jan 5, 2018 16:45:50 #
Jan 5, 2018 17:07:49 #
philo wrote:
the body does nothing but hold the lens (plus a few other things).
So, you're going to mount a $2000 lens on a $500 body???
Right now the sensor and processor(s) are major determinants of what you get, and my opinion is that they will become increasingly important in the next few years.
Jan 5, 2018 17:17:12 #
bpulv wrote:
I would buy the most versatile lens you can. One t... (show quote)
bplv has given the best advice so far in this post. You don't need a d500 at your stage of photography, a d7200 is more than adequate and costs much less. I would go with the best reasonable priced walkaround lens that Nikon offers - the Nikkor 18-200. You should only then require two more lenses in the future, a macro lens and a super-zoom. Good luck, and join a camera club.
Jan 5, 2018 18:35:49 #
After you decide what you are gong to shoot and then decide on an outfit, just be aware of the gray market kits. I purchased a 60D not knowing anything about this and when i had an incident with it Canon would not even look at it to see what it would take to repair, even though the warranty was up and I was willing to pay the bill. Can't speak for Nikon but here is Canons perspective on them. so do your research, Canon Nikon, Sony, all dictate what the price will be no matter who the reputable store is, but they can add other items, but they are cheap and you would not be happy with them except maybe the extra battery. But anyway check out this link from Canon.
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/gray-market
https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/groups/gray-market
Jan 5, 2018 18:56:48 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
IMO, if you are new to DSLR's, a bundle is probably more useful for starting out.
Jan 5, 2018 19:03:19 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
BlueMoon525 wrote:
Hello! I’m a newbie here...this is my first post!... (show quote)
I saw the D500 being offered with the Nikon 18-80 f2.8/f4 a lens which I own and regularly use. Good one to start with. The bundle offered the lens at sizable discount compared to buying separately.
Jan 5, 2018 20:07:27 #
cmcaroffino
Loc: Sebring, FL
Hello and welcome. As others have said do some thinking about how you will use the camera before you buy. That being said the "kit" lens that comes with the nikon D500 is the 16-80 which is a very good lens. The advantage of buying a package is getting a discount on the lens. The 16-80 by itself lists for $1066 but when bought with the D500 the cost is $600 a substantial savings. I would also think if the D500 is the best choice for you. While an excellent camera it may be more than you need as it geared more to those who shoot sports, flying birds and action type photography. For just general photography you might better off with the D7500 or even a D7200 with something like an 18-140 or 18-300 lens. The IQ of the cameras is about the same but the cameras are smaller, lighter and less expensive. Whatever you decide they are all super cameras.
Jan 5, 2018 20:48:00 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
BlueMoon525 wrote:
Hello! I’m a newbie here...this is my first post!... (show quote)
You’d be better served with a D7200 or D5600. Many of the comments on bundles are good. I’d avoid very expensive lenses and full frame lenses (with one exception) till you find out what you really want to pursue.
The D500 is a very heavy and specialized camera. Great for those who need one and praised by anyone that spent the money to get one but not what you need right now. I suspect, like my D800, it even lacks the modes DSLR beginners shoul use to learn.
My exception on full frame lenses is if you want to get a lens for wildlife. The Nikon 200-500 and other 150-600s are all full frame lenses. They are also very large and heavy so be prepared if you go that way.
Ignore recommendations for expensive f2.8 lenses. You don’t need them.
Jan 5, 2018 20:50:20 #
Boris Ekner wrote:
1st. br In general, bundle contents are cheap crap... (show quote)
Your first point and your third point are in contradiction. You say that bundled lenses are a bunch of crap and then recommend the very lens that Nikon bundles with the D500. And, anyone who says the 24-120 f4, that Nikon bundled with the D750, is a bunch of crap is lacking in credibility.
Jan 5, 2018 20:50:23 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Screamin Scott wrote:
Nikon only offers a 90 day warranty on refurbished products
If you buy from Cameta they add a one year warranty for free.
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