viking Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I did think about the bridge camera. My problem is I keep changing my mind. I do like a nice dslr but I know a bridge camera would suit me better. But some times I just can't help my self. I even bid in a Fuji s3 pro on eBay last night as I used to have one. But I was out bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliross Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Rick thanks for the reply, I'll pass the info onto my dad. I think he's borrowed a dslr now so he should be ok with that. Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 i am about to sell my D7200 with grip and some quality glass - Sigma 18-55 2.8 OS and Sigma 50-150 2.8 OS. Camera is about 10 months old and only done 1200 pics. I just used it as a backup but I am no longer shooting DX. All in original boxes. You appear to prefer Sigma lens rather than Nikon although I note that you love your Nikon 24-70 2.8 VR. What reasons? Price? Performance? I also note that you use two zoom lens rather than one "super" zoom. Again, reasons? I'm guessing that f2.8 scores over f4-f5.6 which tends to be the maximum available at the more "budget" end of the market and/or on longer zooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 so what would be a decent bridge camera to go for? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) You appear to prefer Sigma lens rather than Nikon although I note that you love your Nikon 24-70 2.8 VR. What reasons? Price? Performance? I also note that you use two zoom lens rather than one "super" zoom. Again, reasons? I'm guessing that f2.8 scores over f4-f5.6 which tends to be the maximum available at the more "budget" end of the market and/or on longer zooms. Chris the Sigma Lenses are DX lenses, they we bought only for the D7200 and D300S I use as backup cameras. My main camera is a Nikon D4 FF which I use Nikkor lenses, 10-24 (2.8), 24-70 (2.8) and 70-200 (2.8). Because I only really shoot concerts and bands I sometimes am unable to get in the pit and end up shooting from the soundboard which is way back. I don't use a single lens as their is not really one that covers all the types of shots I need that is sharp enough. In a concert environment you can't use flash and its a good idea to turn off your rear screen unless you want beer bottles off the back of you head. Edited February 17, 2016 by Freakmode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 so what would be a decent bridge camera to go for? thanks. I would get one of these personally Panasonic Lumix FZ300: 24x Zoom, Constant f/2.8, 4K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 i used to have a couple of panasonics, FZ 30 then FZ 50 i think they were, really liked them, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 what do you camera buffs think about this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-D7000-Bundle-2-Nikon-Lens-1Tamron-Bag-Tripod-Reflector-Flash-Remote-/262542277796?hash=item3d20bd3ca4:g:3PQAAOSw0fhXlKOI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 The 18-55 kit lens is OK although the 18-105 is a bit long in the tooth. I'm guessing the Tamron 70-300 is the old version without VC which will be difficult to use at slower shutter speeds and didn't have a great reputation. I'd also guess that you wouldn't use quite a lot of the package. Decent camera though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nikon-D-D3200-24-2MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Body-Only-/222200931927?nav=SEARCH plus Nikon 18-140 or 18-300 would do most of what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 why is there so much options, why do they make it so confusing why dont they have them labeled entry level, mid range and expert/pro, whats the difference between the the d700, d7100 and the d7200, and then the d3200, and the the other 60 models, i dont need anything great, but i dont want anything ****, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 (edited) D3200 - small 'entry level' controls/whistles and bells but the same sensor/resolution as the D7100/7200. I bought one for my wife, takes cracking quality photos. Edited July 27, 2016 by Glenlivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted July 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 for some reason i do like the bigger cameras, i was looking at the 500d for sale on here but then when i looked at the d7000 i realised that the 500d looked small, i know that may sound daft but thats how it is, just been reading this thread again, and as i thought before i could do with just one lens really, and i do like the sound of the 18-300 VR D3200 - small 'entry level' controls/whistles and bells but the same sensor/resolution as the D7100/7200.I bought one for my wife, takes cracking quality photos. what lens do you use mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 Ive got a D7100 with Nikon battery pack, Tokina 12-28 f4, Tamron 28-70 f2.8 sp vc, and a Tamron 70-300 f4-5.6 sp vc. My wife has the Nikon 18-140 f4-5.6 which is a nice walk around lens without being too big and heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 why is there so much options, why do they make it so confusing why dont they have them labeled entry level, mid range and expert/pro, whats the difference between the the d700, d7100 and the d7200, and then the d3200, and the the other 60 models, i dont need anything great, but i dont want anything ****, I agree it is confusing. I've got an old Canon so I only really understand this brand. The less numbers the better the model to a certain point. The three figure numbers are the entry level models, the two digit are the middle range and the one digit are the top end stuff. No idea about Nikon only that the 3100,3200, 3300 are the entry level models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) Nikon use D3xxx, D5xxx and D7xxx to denote DX (cropped frame) sensors. D6xx, D7xx and D8xx for full frame sensors and Dx for their pro cameras. The higher number in each range is a higher spec camera. Edited July 28, 2016 by Glenlivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted July 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 whats a full frame censor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) whats a full frame censor Roughly the same size as 35mm film. For more info: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/crop-factor.htm Edited July 28, 2016 by Glenlivet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 why is there so much options, why do they make it so confusing why dont they have them labeled entry level, mid range and expert/pro, whats the difference between the the d700, d7100 and the d7200, and then the d3200, and the the other 60 models, i dont need anything great, but i dont want anything ****, You've chosen a good family of cameras to explain the numbering system. Quite simply the D7000, D7100, D7200 are the same family range, the increasing number shows the newer model. A D7000 or the newer versions would be a great DSLR for you. I used a D7000 with a 35mm and 50mm prime for about eight years. The way to work out the entry level to professional is the price (they're not going to put cameras into categories). However, a cheap camera in the right hands can fool a lot of people and a Pro-grade camera doesn't instantly make someone a good photographer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Roughly the same size as 35mm film. For more info:http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/crop-factor.htm Could this be the reason then that when Iv taken some close up pictures of er indoors or my son and had them developed they sometimes come back with a couple of inch of head missing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could be that the view finder isn't accurate although on cheaper cameras it's actually the opposite problem, ie they only show 95% of the picture. Or it could be the bottle of wine you drank before doing your David Bailey impersonation......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Could this be the reason then that when Iv taken some close up pictures of er indoors or my son and had them developed they sometimes come back with a couple of inch of head missing?? You've been using those discount photo labs which only develop the bottom 90% of the negative! You only get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Your thoughts please. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112076672489?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201633369565?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Your thoughts please. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112076672489?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201633369565?_trksid=p2060353.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The first one is sold! Personally I'd get the later 24mp sensor in the D3200/D5200/D5300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Now your just throwing spaners in the works. I'll start looking at them then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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