lmTrying Loc: WV Northern Panhandle

I have to assume that you have a computer, and a database program. Start a "Camera Comparison" file. Column headings could be: FF/Crop, Megapixels, shutter speed, ISO, price, what lenses, whatever info you deem necessary. List the cameras that interest you. As you narrow the field you can post specific questions to the membership. It kind of helps reduce the confusion when you can condense all that information into a managable package.

tinwhistle

I agree with the above post. However, I do have a question. What's the obsession with "full frame"? That will garner a whole slew of snarky remarks, but, never the less, I just don't get it...

mannyo

Like I said...I'm going to make mistakes and it's the only way to learn, and the input will only help me

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

I have purchased two different Nikon refurbs. A D80 over 10 years ago and a D5500 last year. The same warranty as new, thoroughly tested, and no blemishes. Neither would be considered much above amateur level today, but I don’t care. They both take great photos and I saved a ton of money. Factory refurbs make sense.

anotherview Loc: California

Pose good. Sunglasses hide eyes. Poles in background grow out of their heads. Skin tones highly unnatural. A snapshot with meaning to friends and family.

nikonuser750 Loc: Monroe, LA

You've been given a lot of good and sometimes confusing information here. It boils down to this, get what you like, want and can afford. It doesn't matter why you want FF if you can afford it and want it. I prefer FF myself but I started shooting with Nikon film cameras.

If money is no object then as has been said before, the Nikon D850 is the current favorite. It has all the bells and whistles - - fast auto focus, great ISO range for low light with low noise and many more features. On the crop sensor, DX, side is the D500 which is the top of the line Nikon DX camera.

If you want a full featured camera without spending the money for the D850, then the D750 with Nikon's 24-120mm kit lens would be my choice. It gives you many features of the more expensive cameras but at a bit more reasonable price. It is a FF, FX, camera with great ISO settings for low light photography with low noise. It is a great camera for sports and the other areas in which you are interested. It is a very flexible camera and allows you to make many menu adjustments to personalize the camera for your use. The D750, D8XX, and D850 all give you the option of shooting in fully automatic mode, fully manual mode and a number of in between modes like shutter or aperture priority and more.

The 24-120mm is a great general purpose lens that will serve you well as a starting point. In time you will probably want some more specialized lenses but this is a great lens to start with.

A refurbished Nikon from Nikon, B&H Camera, Adorama and a few others would be a great deal. Watch the Nikon site and occasionally they offer a 10% discount on their refurbished gear.

Regardless of which camera you buy, if you buy Nikon, get Steve Perry's e-book on the Nikon AutoFocus System.

Good luck with whatever you choose. We all have our favorites and sometimes it is just because that is what we like. I love my D750. ☺️

crazydaddio Loc: Toronto Ontario Canada

I notice you used a "dual-slot camera" for this one...
ie 1 slot your phone and 1 slot your daughter's phone....LOL

...catch-lights in your daughters glassess... :-)

mannyo

Thanks for the input, I see what your Talking about. Never saw the poles in the back ground just concentrated on the the subject and not the entire picture.

Al Freeedman

You are making too big a deal over this. It's only going to take photo's, and if you buy yourself a Canon
you'd be able to share lenses with your girlfriend. (If she's still your girl friend).

The canon T6i is a fantastic camera and will do anything you'd ever want to do, photographically speaking.

Captain Al

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Thanks for being honest.
This site is fat with dishonest courtesy--a disservice to all.

mannyo

Like with everything else, I'll learn ....not afraid of constructive criticism........ only way to get it right.

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

We can be honest and courteous, and we can be especially alert to that when welcoming newcomers.

The site is fat with talented and knowledgeable people who generously help amateurs and newbies. I can put up with a little "nice capture!" gratuitous flattery being thrown back and forth.

Mike

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Full frame cameras are designed for people who are experienced photographers. If you are a casual photographer, I would definitely rule out a full frame camera. They are larger, heavier, much more expensive and, to take advantage of the full capability you pay for, require heavier and more expensive lenses. Stick with the Nikon DX format cameras.

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

I don't think that is true. By that logic, why not take it a step further?

"DSLR cameras are designed for people who are experienced photographers. If you are a casual photographer, I would definitely rule out a DSLR camera. They are larger, heavier, much more expensive and, to take advantage of the full capability you pay for, require heavy and expensive lenses. Stick with the Nikon Coolpix format cameras."

Mike

nikonuser750 Loc: Monroe, LA

Like I said, get what you want and can afford. You'll learn and eventually be glad for all the options that you didn't know how to use when you bought your camera if you get one you can grow with. Many of us learned to shoot with 35mm film cameras, the full frame equivalent. We didn't have a DX option. With an FX you can still use a DX lens in DX mode.