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Camera - Family Use - Help!
Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:59 am
Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:59 am
Hey guys, my wife and I are expecting our first child soon and we are looking to buy a camera to document our growing family. We are both photography novices and neither of us have owned a camera before. However, I think photography will be something that I will enjoy and I am looking to buy a camera that I can grow into.
I have done some research, but I am having trouble narrowing down a particular camera and lens. I want a DSLR and have been focusing on the Nikon D Series, but I am not against buying a Canon. My budget is ~$2,500 for the camera and lens. I am not against buying used.
Any comments/recommendations on a particular body and lens would be greatly appreciated. Also, any recommendations for good blogs/websites/videos to check out to learn more about photography is also appreciated.
Thanks!
Edit #1 - Scratch the second paragraph. After reading the suggestions in this thread, online and visiting a camera store I have decided against getting a DSLR and will be buying a mirrorless.
I have done some research, but I am having trouble narrowing down a particular camera and lens. I want a DSLR and have been focusing on the Nikon D Series, but I am not against buying a Canon. My budget is ~$2,500 for the camera and lens. I am not against buying used.
Any comments/recommendations on a particular body and lens would be greatly appreciated. Also, any recommendations for good blogs/websites/videos to check out to learn more about photography is also appreciated.
Thanks!
Edit #1 - Scratch the second paragraph. After reading the suggestions in this thread, online and visiting a camera store I have decided against getting a DSLR and will be buying a mirrorless.
This post was edited on 8/12/19 at 7:21 am
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Posted on 7/21/19 at 10:59 am to TheJunction
Use the phone in your pocket.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:00 am to TheJunction
We will need a pic of this wife
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:00 am to TheJunction
1. Get you a rebel and put it on full auto.
OR
2. Pay a little more and get a SONY mirrorless. Much smaller and a hell of a camera.
OR
2. Pay a little more and get a SONY mirrorless. Much smaller and a hell of a camera.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:04 am to TheJunction
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However, I think photography will be something that I will enjoy and I am looking to buy a camera that I can grow into.
Phase One with an IQ4 back.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:05 am to TheJunction
Get the best camera phone you can find.
Carrying and using a separate camera gets old after a year or so.
Carrying and using a separate camera gets old after a year or so.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:10 am to TheJunction
If you are not opposed to buying a used DSLR, then I would look at Canon refurbs. You can buy them directly from Canon and they come with a warranty. That goes for lenses and flashes as well. You can get a refurb Canon EOS R with lense for a few $$$ more than your budget.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:11 am to TheJunction
For the vast majority of people, the camera on an iPhone X series phone or the Samsung Galaxy 9+ is all that they need.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:14 am to TheJunction
I think you would be better off with a phone that has a good camera. They produce good pictures in today’s tech world. That way, you won’t have to worry about lugging around another device that you have to take home, plug in and upload files. Everything can be done from a phone.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:18 am to TheJunction
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. I want a DSLR and have been focusing on the Nikon D Series, but I am not against buying a Canon. My budget is ~$2,500 for the camera and lens
What about mirrorless?
Fujifilm XT-3 is as good as you'll get without spending 5 grand. Their lenses are all top notch too.
It's also a great video camera.
The XT-30 has the same guts, just a less robust camera body. You can get that and the XF18-55 lens (absolute monster) for less than $1300. LINK
XT-3 plus lens is around $1900. LINK
Spend another 400 on the 35mm F2 Prime. Extremely fast. LINK
Mirrorless is the wave of the future, Fuji and Sony are the leaders in that industry. Sony for their full frame, Fuji for the crop sensors. The XT-3 is the best camera on the market for under 2k.
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 11:18 am
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:10 pm to TheJunction
Professionally I shoot Nikon. Not much differentiating Nikon and Canon DSLR offerings - just a question of which system you want to invest (or are invested) in.
Also shoot Sony mirrorless - amazing system that is fairly future-proof. Bodies are tiny in comparison.
But I gotta tell you when it comes to a combo of ease of use/quality/portability, I always grab the Fujifilm X100F. It’s a delight and in the $1200 range. Not the camera to build a system around (lens is fixed), but a near perfect EDC camera. For kids/family, think most about which camera you’re going to want to lug around with you all day.
Highly recommend you consider something with a fully articulated LCD - kids are all about low angle shots, and those are a necessity.
Any questions, hit me up.
Also shoot Sony mirrorless - amazing system that is fairly future-proof. Bodies are tiny in comparison.
But I gotta tell you when it comes to a combo of ease of use/quality/portability, I always grab the Fujifilm X100F. It’s a delight and in the $1200 range. Not the camera to build a system around (lens is fixed), but a near perfect EDC camera. For kids/family, think most about which camera you’re going to want to lug around with you all day.
Highly recommend you consider something with a fully articulated LCD - kids are all about low angle shots, and those are a necessity.
Any questions, hit me up.
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:13 pm to TheJunction
For portraits I would go with a full frame camera (with button and knob controls vs. menu controls, and a big bright viewfinder) with at least a couple of fast prime lenses in the 35mm to 80mm range.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:18 pm to TheJunction
You can get a used d-800 which is way above your needs for $1000. Mirrorless Sony would probably be easiest. Honestly I have a Nikon d-610 with a 105mm and 24-70mm that I almost never use now. Same boat as you. Got it all with my first kid. Used it some as an infant toddler, but the iPhone cameras have gotten so good, it’s just not worth the hassle anymore
This post was edited on 7/21/19 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:52 pm to TheJunction
Over the years I've had SLRs, dSLRs, thousand of dollars worth of lenses and accessories. Now all I use is my phone.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 12:59 pm to TheJunction
Get a Sony a6500. I’ve got one for the same purpose and I love it.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 1:04 pm to TheJunction
Was not expecting this many replies. Thanks a lot! When I get some time I’ll go through all of the suggestions. It sounds like I really need to do my research on mirrorless.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 6:48 pm to TheJunction
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my wife and I are expecting our first child soon and we are looking to buy a camera to document our growing family
I'll sell you the GoPro I used to film the conception.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 7:00 pm to TheJunction
Look into the Sony and Panasonic mirrorless cameras. Find a body and a good lens that covers a decent range (14-140mm-ish range) they're sharp, quiet, and light. Also have in-body image stabilization
Posted on 7/21/19 at 7:05 pm to TheJunction
I downvoted you only because you and your wife have forced somebody to be on this earth with what’s coming here real soon. Y’all are sadists man.
No I’m kidding congratulations to your growing family. I wish you the best.
No I’m kidding congratulations to your growing family. I wish you the best.
Posted on 7/21/19 at 11:30 pm to TheJunction
we have D3500 and I love it so much. you will get lens 17-58( I believe so), but if you travel on mountain and like to get close shot , but lend up 200 or 300
for home use to record and family=y traveling D3500 more then good for it
we travel a lot and often to Europe and still love that camera
for home use to record and family=y traveling D3500 more then good for it
we travel a lot and often to Europe and still love that camera
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