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Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:41 am
looking to buy a camera to take with me offshore fishing and working, as well as shooting in the woods and landscapes. not professional grade but something that I can take good long range pics with and very good up close as well.
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
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Posted on 4/6/14 at 8:59 am to BigHoss
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This post was edited on 6/15/14 at 11:21 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:05 am to BigHoss
Do you want DSLR or point and shoot (or a bridge) camera?
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:14 am to BigHoss
I like this Nikon D3200. You can find it for $600 or so with a couple of lenses.
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 9:15 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:14 am to theantiquetiger
ive been looking at the mirrorless cameras
which seem to be in between the 2
and with interchangeable lenses, most zoom to 200mm
which seem to be in between the 2
and with interchangeable lenses, most zoom to 200mm
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:33 am to BigHoss
How much are you looking to spend?
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:43 am to theantiquetiger
try to keep it below 700
I have found some I like on amazon, guess I could provide some links for yall to look at
I have found some I like on amazon, guess I could provide some links for yall to look at
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:45 am to BigHoss
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:52 am to BigHoss
Those are all 3.5 f-stops and the lens opening is 40mm (or smaller).
You want to get down to 2.8 and at least 55mm opening(if not bigger).
For $700, you can get a nice DSLR and a very nice lens or a couple good lenses.
The camera on the left is my Canon T1i. A decent little camera that can be bought for about $225 refurbished. That comes with a basic kit lens. You could take the extra $500 and buy a very nice lens like a Tamron 18-200.
You want to get down to 2.8 and at least 55mm opening(if not bigger).
For $700, you can get a nice DSLR and a very nice lens or a couple good lenses.
The camera on the left is my Canon T1i. A decent little camera that can be bought for about $225 refurbished. That comes with a basic kit lens. You could take the extra $500 and buy a very nice lens like a Tamron 18-200.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 9:52 am to BigHoss
200mm isn't much reach but then again reach is expensive.
What do you mean by closeups? Are you looking for detailed photos of insects or just normal photos of stuff that is nearby? There's a big difference between the two.
What do you mean by long range? Simple landscape photography or do you want detailed photos of wildlife that is a distance from you? The first is easy and the second is difficult and requires expensive lenses with a lot of reach.
What do you mean by closeups? Are you looking for detailed photos of insects or just normal photos of stuff that is nearby? There's a big difference between the two.
What do you mean by long range? Simple landscape photography or do you want detailed photos of wildlife that is a distance from you? The first is easy and the second is difficult and requires expensive lenses with a lot of reach.
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 9:56 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:00 am to VABuckeye
I don't mean like macro pics I mean just normal photos really, and long range I mean like fish jumping in the baits, or a deer feeding down range a few hundred feet.
or for example saw some eagles perched on top of a tree last week at Toledo bend and would love to be able to get a decent shot of that.
or ducks sitting 50-100 ft from me
or for example saw some eagles perched on top of a tree last week at Toledo bend and would love to be able to get a decent shot of that.
or ducks sitting 50-100 ft from me
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:08 am to BigHoss
200mm would be just ok for those. You aren't going to get detail of the subject.
That D3200 someone posted is a very nice camera and it's a crop sensor body so if you get something like that and a 300mm lens you'd be shooting at an effective range of 450mm with the crop factor factored in.
You can get the camera body only for around $350-$400 with some money to use for lens shopping. Shop used for the lenses. There are a ton out there. I'd look at something like the Nikon 70-300mm and a 16-85mm. You may have to budget the purchases separately but you'd end up with something that would satisfy you goals.
The only thing about the D3200 is that you have to get lenses with the focusing motor built in or everything is manual focus. This is not an issue with most modern lenses.
That D3200 someone posted is a very nice camera and it's a crop sensor body so if you get something like that and a 300mm lens you'd be shooting at an effective range of 450mm with the crop factor factored in.
You can get the camera body only for around $350-$400 with some money to use for lens shopping. Shop used for the lenses. There are a ton out there. I'd look at something like the Nikon 70-300mm and a 16-85mm. You may have to budget the purchases separately but you'd end up with something that would satisfy you goals.
The only thing about the D3200 is that you have to get lenses with the focusing motor built in or everything is manual focus. This is not an issue with most modern lenses.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:10 am to VABuckeye
thanks for the info,
so the general consensus is that dslr is better than the new mirrorless cameras?
ive read articles that lots of people have ditched the dslr, but just trying to get some more opinions
so the general consensus is that dslr is better than the new mirrorless cameras?
ive read articles that lots of people have ditched the dslr, but just trying to get some more opinions
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:10 am to BigHoss
It depends on what you want to produce. Do you want snapshots of the things you listed, or do you want images that could be wall hangers?
A simple DSLR with a 50mm 1.8 will produce some great images of people at normal distances (on a boat, etc).
Shooting things like deer and eagles from a great distance requires some expensive equipment unless you don't care about high res images and just want some snapshots.
A simple DSLR with a 50mm 1.8 will produce some great images of people at normal distances (on a boat, etc).
Shooting things like deer and eagles from a great distance requires some expensive equipment unless you don't care about high res images and just want some snapshots.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:17 am to BigHoss
quote:
so the general consensus is that dslr is better than the new mirrorless cameras?
ive read articles that lots of people have ditched the dslr, but just trying to get some more opinions
Non-photographers that jumped on the DSLR bandwagon realized it takes more than a great camera to get a great image and are ditching the DSLR. It takes many hours learning the camera, composition, light, and a great model/subject to produce great images.
This may sound funny, but photography is a very addictive hobby. You are always searching for that perfect shot (like in golf). You feel it in your gut when you hit a great one.
Like this image I took in New Orleans last month. Just being in the right place at the right time
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:23 am to theantiquetiger
most of the things I would shoot wouldn't be for wall hanging.
hell I have a picture I took with my iphone of some reels on the gunnel of the boat with the sun in the background hanging on my wall.
im not looking for stock photos, just something I can enjoy and I can share with others to enjoy
hell I have a picture I took with my iphone of some reels on the gunnel of the boat with the sun in the background hanging on my wall.
im not looking for stock photos, just something I can enjoy and I can share with others to enjoy
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:26 am to BigHoss
I guess the question is are you going to go out with a camera just to take photos or are you going to be doing something else and the camera will just be with you if something catches your eye?
If it's the former a DSLR might make sense and if it's the latter a good point and shoot might make sense.
If it's the former a DSLR might make sense and if it's the latter a good point and shoot might make sense.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:28 am to BigHoss
The image I posted above of the wedding, was taken with the smaller camera I pointed out further up (Canon T1i), with the lens that is attached to it in the image. I think that lens was about $500, but it is only a 17-50mm
This post was edited on 4/6/14 at 10:30 am
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:29 am to BigHoss
Post wife/gf pics and we'll help you.
Nobody rides for free on the OT.
Nobody rides for free on the OT.
Posted on 4/6/14 at 10:38 am to VABuckeye
a little of both, ive tried with a point and shoot for fishing stuff and they just don't compare.
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