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Oct 3, 2020 22:54:26   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
SuperflyTNT wrote:
Go with your instinct. The D3500 kit will be great. It’ll be easier for her to handle than the D7200. Sure a used D7100 is nice but nobody wants to get their granddaughter a used gift. I also wouldn’t worry about it not having the focus motor. Unless she’s buying old lenses it’s not a problem.


Thanks. I agree.
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Oct 3, 2020 22:29:12   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
dan59019 wrote:
Give her your camera - then get the one you want :)


Thanks, Dan. The D500 is all I can handle!
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Oct 3, 2020 19:17:15   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
rangel28 wrote:
I can also add another positive vote for the D3500. I had a chance to use and review one and can say I was very pleased with this camera, along with the 18mm-55mm AF-P kit lens. The camera and that lens are small and light, which may be good for your grandaughter as large cameras and lenses, would, I think, be a turnoff for people. The sensor is superior for both stills and video, and transferring photos to a cell phone is easy via the Snapbridge app. As you probably know there are numerous 70mm-300mm lenses on the market. If you do purchase that lens the AF-P DX version, with VR, is a very affordable and good choice. Overall I think this is a great "starter" camera.
I can also add another positive vote for the D3500... (show quote)


Thank you. I appreciate your thoughts. I think I’m set on the D3500.
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Oct 3, 2020 18:30:25   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
amfoto1 wrote:
You may not be aware, the Nikon D3000-series and D5000-series cameras are not compatible with some of the lenses that can be used on your D7200 and D500.

The D3500 will only be able to autofocus AF-S and AF-P lenses. There also may be some metering limitations with some other lenses that work fine on your camera.

More info about lens compatibility here:

https://www.nikonusa.com/Images/Learn-Explore/Photography-Techniques/2011/Which-Nikkor-is-Right-for-You/Media/NIKKOR-lens-compatibility-chart.pdf
https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm
https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility

So, depending what lenses you have, your granddaughter may not be able to share them with you.

Compare the D3500 to your D7200 (since you're familiar with it):

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D3500-vs-Nikon-D7200
https://www.apotelyt.com/compare-camera/nikon-d3500-vs-nikon-d7200
https://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/nikon/d7200/vs/nikon/d3500/

There are any number of online reviews of the D3500, which might answer your questions and more. These jumps to the conclusions and the pros and cons...

https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-d3500/6

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/nikon-d3500/nikon-d3500-conclusion.htm

This short review says it's "not so good for video", for people expecting a smartphone style experience...

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d3500-review

I am not video expert, by any means... D3500 appears to have a built-in microphone, so I'm pretty certain it can record audio along with a video. HOWEVER, a lot of videographers like to use an external microphone for better quality audio.... D3500 DOESN'T have a mic jack to allow use of an external mic.
You may not be aware, the Nikon D3000-series and D... (show quote)


Thank you for this information; it’s very helpful.
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Oct 2, 2020 15:56:02   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
larryepage wrote:
From what I've learned of the psychology of kids, especially those in our families, I think your notion of getting her the Nikon that can use exactly the same lenses that you use has value way beyond price. The camera connection paralleling the family relationship will make both stronger. If she chooses something different later, that would be great, but wow, getting to use exactly the same equipment that my grandfather was using...


Thanks, Larry. And I have some other lenses that she could use, a 105 mm for some macros and a 150-600, as well. Appreciate your comments.
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Oct 2, 2020 14:27:37   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
tramsey wrote:
Like everyone else has said the 3500 is a great choice for her. If you have a local camera store, not a big box but a camera store, give them a shot.


Thanks. Unfortunately, I don’t really have anything local. I think the B&H idea is pretty good.
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Oct 2, 2020 13:52:08   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
timoore wrote:
One more thing to check out is the ability to easily transfer photos to a phone with WiFi or Bluetooth. I have no idea what the capabilities of the d3500 are there; a Fuji XT200, for example, has this and is going to be otherwise competitive with the d3500. I have it on good authority that 13 year-olds care about that sort of thing :)


Yes, the 3500 includes the Nikon SnapBridge so she could transfer photos.
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Oct 2, 2020 13:25:27   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
I took 3 of my grandkids to a wildlife preserve this summer, and each used one of my cameras. The next day, I took the photos they took, did a little Lightroom on them, theN put together a poster collage of their photos and gave them to the kids a few days later. I also added a copyright watermark with their names on them. They loved it, as did I.
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Oct 2, 2020 13:04:02   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
timoore wrote:
You should be prepared for a long game here. We got a similarly nice camera (Panasonic Lumix LX7) for our son at that age, who lost all interest in photography 8 months later. He did take it up again and at 18 is a very serious photographer. Don't be hurt if things go that way.

The camera is great; I imagine some of the attraction is being able to share your gear with her. Otherwise you might consider something in the "advanced compact" class like the Lumix LX100. It's the successor to the LX7 and has a fantastic Leica lens.
You should be prepared for a long game here. We go... (show quote)


Thanks, I’ll do some research on the Lumix.
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Oct 2, 2020 13:03:07   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
PixelStan77 wrote:
I think your choice is great with the D3500 kit
I would get it from B&H for their great service.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1433065-REG/nikon_1588_d3500_dslr_camera_with.html?sts=pi-ps&pim=Y

As to your question about recording:
Full HD 1920 x 1080p movie recording is supported in multiple frame rates up to 60 fps, as well as HD 720p, in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. During recording, full-time autofocus can be employed, with face-detection and subject-tracking capabilities, for ensured sharpness with a wide variety of subject types. Additionally, a built-in monaural microphone can be used to record high-quality sound during movie recording.

You are a great Grandfather to support her creativity
I think your choice is great with the D3500 kit br... (show quote)


Thanks for the info on the recording. I assumed it did, but I couldn’t find it. And thanks for the kind words. My granddaughter is very special.
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Oct 2, 2020 12:28:57   #
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Camera for my Granddaughter
My granddaughter (13) has shown some real interest in photography, and I’m thinking about buying her a combined birthday/Christmas gift of a DSLR. I’m a Nikon user, D500, and she has used my D7200 backup several times and really seems to have a good eye for composition. I’m considering a D3500 kit from Amazon (Nikon USA), and it includes a number of accessories and a couple lenses. This camera records HD 1080 video, but I can’t find if it records audio. I have a chat request into Nikon, but have not heard back. Anyone D3500 users know the answer? Also, I’d be interested in thoughts about this purchase. Thank you.
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Aug 28, 2020 12:11:41   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Not far from Lake Superior is Bond Falls, about 45 minutes south of Ontonagon, MI. I’ve been there several times, and the falls are beautiful. Google Bond Falls to see if you would have an interest.
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Aug 21, 2020 10:59:04   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
I'll bet you didn't know 20 August, 2020 ...
I had lost my wedding ring, and it was gone for about 3 years. One night, my wife had dropped something between the cushions on the couch, and pulled up my ring. I will most remember her standing at the top of the stairs yelling to me: "Bill, come up here right now!" Of course, I flew up the stairs and there she was holding my ring with her ever famous look. One of my favorite memories of her.
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Aug 19, 2020 11:04:39   #
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Coronado Trail
US Highway 191 runs from the Canadian border at Morgan, MT, to the Mexican border in AZ. I plan on driving/camping/hiking some of it in the next couple of weeks. Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Canyonlands, Arches, etc.
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Aug 5, 2020 10:32:44   #
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Grand Tetons.
Beautiful! Heading there the 2nd week in Sept. I can’t wait.
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