MWGL Photography thread II ( Continued)

Please post your (I almost typed "units") set ups. I am looking to get a stand alone camera again. I am sick of my "high end" phone photos. Not looking to spend $2500 but a grand or less is doable.
Reccomend?

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Nikon D7100
Nikon D3300
Nikon 18-55
Nikon 18-70
Nikon 55-150
Nikon 70-300
Tamron 28-80
Tamron 70-300
Tamron 50-600

The D7100 is my primary with the D3300 used when I need two different lens at the same time.

I recommend either a Nikon or Canon. Mirrorless cameras are the hot thing at the moment but I'm old school. Personally for that money I would look for a 7000 series Nikon. It is a camera that sits right on the line between a pro and amateur camera. I'm not familiar with Canons model numbers but I'm sure they have a camera that also fits in that niche. If you have a riend who shoots photos you may want the same brand they have so you can borrow gear.
 
Rick 381 said:
Nikon D7100
Nikon D3300
Nikon 18-55
Nikon 18-70
Nikon 55-150
Nikon 70-300
Tamron 28-80
Tamron 70-300
Tamron 50-600

The D7100 is my primary with the D3300 used when I need two different lens at the same time.

I recommend either a Nikon or Canon. Mirrorless cameras are the hot thing at the moment but I'm old school. Personally for that money I would look for a 7000 series Nikon. It is a camera that sits right on the line between a pro and amateur camera. I'm not familiar with Canons model numbers but I'm sure they have a camera that also fits in that niche. If you have a riend who shoots photos you may want the same brand they have so you can borrow gear.
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My father is actually a pro photographer but I refuse to ask him for advice because I can't afford his recommendations. He will not settle for anything close to my price range. He does shoot Nikon though. A D5. Lucky jerk.
I had a 3300 about 6 years ago. I think it was a 3300 anyway. I may just go back to that.

Thanks!
 
Actually just found a D7500 for $799. Body only but I could borrow some lenses off of my father. He has...some to spare.
I like the idea of 4k video too.
 
You're on your way. If you check your local camera store, or craig'slist you can find a 18-55 for about $75 and it should handle about 90% of your shooting.
 
bsman said:
I recently retired my old Canon EOS 40D for a Lumix GX85 (MFT format). I really appreciate the smaller size and lighter weight. At any rate, our kids got us a 'boutique hotel' room in Carmel-by-the-sea last weekend for our 40th Anniversary and we took advantage of the opportunity to take some photos:
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Photos aren't showing up for me for some reason but I replied mainly because I'm really thinking about that specific Lumix as well. It seems to make a lot of sense but for some reason haven't taken the plunge. I specifically like the smaller gear.
 
Johnny N. said:
Photos aren't showing up for me for some reason but I replied mainly because I'm really thinking about that specific Lumix as well. It seems to make a lot of sense but for some reason haven't taken the plunge. I specifically like the smaller gear.
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So far, I like it a lot. Even with the cheap 'kit' lenses it came with (IIRC, a 12-50 and 50-150) I am getting some nice, clear shots that look good under fairly high magnification. And I love the fact that it's so much smaller and lighter (as well as quieter) than the old Canon.
 
MonkeyZero said:
Please post your (I almost typed "units") set ups. I am looking to get a stand alone camera again. I am sick of my "high end" phone photos. Not looking to spend $2500 but a grand or less is doable.
Reccomend?

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Mirrorless is the future, no doubt.

I currently trying to decide between a Fuji X-T20 ($800 with a fabulous 18-55 lens), or a Sony A6000, A6200, or A6300. I was hoping there would be a black Friday or Cyber Monday on the Fuji to help me make up my mind, but that didn't happen.
 
Now that Thanksgiving is over these things have come out of hiding,
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GomezAddams said:
Mirrorless is the future, no doubt.

I currently trying to decide between a Fuji X-T20 ($800 with a fabulous 18-55 lens), or a Sony A6000, A6200, or A6300. I was hoping there would be a black Friday or Cyber Monday on the Fuji to help me make up my mind, but that didn't happen.
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I've looked at a Canon M50 but I would replace the kit lens.
I like the Sony's too but I'm a snob and only want the 6600 but it's a bit much to spend right now.
I also like the Nikon D5600 with lens replacement from kit but the video is lower than I want.
The Nikon mirrorless offerings are WAY out of my price range.
I held and played with them all at Best Buy today but it's hard to tell when you're shooting inside a Best Buy.
Maybe I'll see a sale on one and not be able to pass it up.
 
MonkeyZero said:
I've looked at a Canon M50 but I would replace the kit lens.
I like the Sony's too but I'm a snob and only want the 6600 but it's a bit much to spend right now.
I also like the Nikon D5600 with lens replacement from kit but the video is lower than I want.
The Nikon mirrorless offerings are WAY out of my price range.
I held and played with them all at Best Buy today but it's hard to tell when you're shooting inside a Best Buy.
Maybe I'll see a sale on one and not be able to pass it up.
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Unless you want in-body stabilization, the a6000 or a6300 provides a bang for the buck that can't be beat.
 
I think I have decided to stick with my dslr and buy a new lens. If I change to a mirrorless, even if I sell off my gear, I'd probably spend a little out of pocket and I'd end up with a kit lens that might be fine but it would just be that lens unless I wanted to start spending on glass.

The biggest reason I'm thinking about it is for a smaller, lighter rig. I feel like I leave it home sometimes because I don't want to deal with it. I currently have a Nikon D5300, which really isn't that huge anyway so I'm not sure if the difference would be enough to make me use it more. Being a new toy probably would but only for a while. But I also have an 18-140 lens, a nifty fifty, and a 55-300. None of them are expensive or super high quality but the 50 is a 1.8 so it's quick. I'm thinking I'll just spend $300 on a Sigma 17-50, 2.8 continuous with stabilization instead. I loose some zoom compared to the 18-140 but I suspect it will be a little smaller and still really good for walking around on vacation, for example. Then if I actually just leave the house for the purpose of taking pictures, I can take any of the other lenses and the 50 is a really nice portrait lens.

Whew, glad I worked all that out!
 
Johnny N. said:
I think I have decided to stick with my dslr and buy a new lens. If I change to a mirrorless, even if I sell off my gear, I'd probably spend a little out of pocket and I'd end up with a kit lens that might be fine but it would just be that lens unless I wanted to start spending on glass.

The biggest reason I'm thinking about it is for a smaller, lighter rig. I feel like I leave it home sometimes because I don't want to deal with it. I currently have a Nikon D5300, which really isn't that huge anyway so I'm not sure if the difference would be enough to make me use it more. Being a new toy probably would but only for a while. But I also have an 18-140 lens, a nifty fifty, and a 55-300. None of them are expensive or super high quality but the 50 is a 1.8 so it's quick. I'm thinking I'll just spend $300 on a Sigma 17-50, 2.8 continuous with stabilization instead. I loose some zoom compared to the 18-140 but I suspect it will be a little smaller and still really good for walking around on vacation, for example. Then if I actually just leave the house for the purpose of taking pictures, I can take any of the other lenses and the 50 is a really nice portrait lens.

Whew, glad I worked all that out!
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Smaller and lighter is my prime goal. I want a camera and a short zoom that can fit in a jacket pocket or fanny pack. A Sony Ax000 or a Fuji X-T20 will fit that bill.

SLRs will never be small or light.
 
GomezAddams said:
Unless you want in-body stabilization, the a6000 or a6300 provides a bang for the buck that can't be beat.
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Looking at an a6000 and a couple lenses now. Solid specs and a great lens variety. At least for what I'll be shooting.

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I think my 'last hurrah' tax spend wise for the DJ business will be a new MacBook Pro and decent mirror less setup :embarrassed:
 
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