I don't understand D610 pricing. B&H currently has two prices for the same body. $1596 and $999. I got one last year new from B&H with the 50 mm f/1.8 lens and battery grip for something like $850 as opposed to the (now) new price of ~2K. I actually bought it on behalf of a friend who then decided to get the D750 from e-infinity in Hong Kong. I was going to send it back but made the mistake of opening the box and loved it, and, given the price kept it. I am a Canon user otherwise (5D iv) but love the small size and the performance of the D610 with the 20mm f/1.8G which I bought separately.

I looked at the manual and the battery is removable by the look of things. So it would be a good idea to carry some spare charged batteries.

This is excellent advice. It is a good idea to announce in advance to all guests that Cassidy is the official photographer.

I would also suggest doing a practice run in advance -- no need to ask the guests, but just get a few friends and parents together. Anticipate poses.

Have a look at guides to posing -- Jasmine Star has some good advice although some of it is by subscription which is not worth it given Cassidy's setup.

When doing group shots build up by adding people a shot at a time. For example, bride+groom + parents, then add in next closest relatives, etc.

As others have noted, the main limitation is the battery life of the camera and, being a Kodak FZ53, it doesn't have an easily replaceable battery. I would suggest buying a second (and maybe a 3rd) used camera on ebay if $ are an issue. Depending on how much time (to get used to the camera) and money Cassidy has it might be an idea to buy a different camera and spare batteries, e.g., a used NEX.

Good luck to Cassidy!

Thank you, Leo!

Because it was just a suggestion -- which is what the OP was asking for. It is a way to get a very good full frame camera for not a lot of money. I supsect that the OP asked because he or she did not necessarily want to buy the very latest model. After all, if you want the latest technology just go to Nikon's website (or Canon's etc) and see what is the latest. Not hard to do.

As for your snarky reply, why is that people see the need to interject themselves into a conversation when they have no useful input? You don't even make any useful comments on what is wrong with this "old technology."

I would suggest looking at a Nikon D610 or 750. THey are relatively cheap -- look at e-infinity in Hong Kong but sometimes on sale at B&H. Full frame, light and really nice to use but don't pay more than around $800 new.

A good photographer, to answer your question.

I absolutely agree. I was not trying to provoke an argument and was just making your point, really, that images are what matter, not whether it is Nikon or Canon. I like all my cameras, including film. I use EVFs a lot but, admittedly not having the latest, still prefer OVFs.

I have an EVF camera and have had several (Panasonic and Sony) and I love them, mainly because it makes the cameras light. I suggest you restrain from projection and grow up a bit. I just prefer OVFs.

I am a long time Canon user. I bought a Nikon D610 for a friend in the UK because it was on sale at B&H. Then he changed his mind because we hadn't thought through customs duty etc. So, I was going to send it back unopened. I opened it and fell in love. I don't prefer it to my Canon 5D IV or vice versa. Just different.

Mirrorless have their place but an OVF is irreplaceable.

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Great suggestions and thank you so much. I will include your suggestions.

OK, I will do. I am mainly asking about how to ensure that any transaction is legitimate.

Hello,

I am not sure how selling stuff here works. If you have experience or advice I would appreciate it.

This is what I have for sale (I am consolidating my gear and decided to go solely full-frame). I am willing to sell items separately but would prefer to sell everything as a package. Basically I am looking to sell for ~half the current new price which would be about $750 according to my estimate but offers accepted. I can send photos of each item and will answer any questions. Shipping included within the US.

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Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with kit zoom + 3 other lenses.

Shutter count less than 1500. Very clean. Minor scuffs on LCD screen. Kit lens is PZ 16-50 mm.

(1) Original box. Missing strap and original AC adapter.

(2) 2 batteries (1 original) + charger.

(3) Charging cable (not original).

(4) Velo wired remote (thrown in for free if you purchase everything).

(5) SmallRig A6000 cage (Bottom screw a bit worn) (thrown in for free if you purchase everything).

Lenses:

(1) E-mount Tamron 18-200 mm f3.5 - 6.3 Di III VC zoom + UV filter + original box + lens pouch (not original). Very good-to-excellent condition.

(2) E-mount Sony 50 mm f/1.8 OSS lens + UV filter + lens hood + original box. Excellent condition.

(3) E-mount Rokinon 12 mm f/2 + lens hood. Excellent condition.

I think most or all 7 Artisan lenses are fully manual while, e.g., Zeiss lenses on Canon are manual focus but the aperture is controlled electronically. In general, I would think that IQ depends on the quality of the optics when it comes to manual lenses.