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.
 
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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