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Post by Shannon on Apr 6, 2013 13:17:41 GMT -5
Canon rebel t3 or a Nikon D3100. Any pros or cons?
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Post by Ira Runyan on Apr 6, 2013 15:08:16 GMT -5
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Post by Mark Renz on Apr 6, 2013 16:00:36 GMT -5
I don't think you can go wrong with either one Shannon. I shoot with the D3100 and it's served me well. I don't plan to reconsider bodies until I can afford a faster lens with better glass than my Nikkor 80-400.
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Post by Ira Runyan on Apr 6, 2013 20:08:52 GMT -5
I don't think you can go wrong with either one Shannon. I shoot with the D3100 and it's served me well. I don't plan to reconsider bodies until I can afford a faster lens with better glass than my Nikkor 80-400. Mark is absolutely correct. If you purchase a Canon or Nikon body you can't go wrong. In the long run you will find that what really matters is the person behind the camera body learning how to use his or her equipment to its fullest capacity. After all, look at all the world famous photographers in the past who managed to produce photographic masterpieces with equipment that was primitive compared to the cameras we have today. Buy the best camera and lenses you can afford and start taking photographs and enjoy the learning process. You have thousands of photography shots and fun just waiting for you.......... |
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Post by Rich on Apr 6, 2013 22:48:08 GMT -5
Good advice from both Ira and Mark. The only thing I might add would be to figure out where you want to eventually get to with lenses, and what direction your photography interests may take you.
Most of us would like to have one of the big expensive zoom or prime lenses, but fewer of us can afford to lay out 10 grand for one.
If was starting over and looking to focus on wildlife I'd make the lens the bulk of my first purchase with the camera secondary. I would skip the kit lens and just buy the camera body with the best lens I could afford.
Good luck Shannon
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Post by Shannon on Apr 6, 2013 23:22:22 GMT -5
Thanks guys. So now looking at the Canon T3i.It seems like I'm more worried about the lens. The Canon comes with a Tamron lens and the Nikon comes with a Sigma Sld lens. Both being 75-300mm.
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Post by Ira Runyan on Apr 7, 2013 7:51:24 GMT -5
Thanks guys. So now looking at the Canon T3i.It seems like I'm more worried about the lens. The Canon comes with a Tamron lens and the Nikon comes with a Sigma Sld lens. Both being 75-300mm. I as you know shoot with Canon bodies. I have a Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM lens which is the best lens I have as far as image quality goes. It cost me around $650. I might suggest that if you are short on cash (who is not) you might get the T3i Body only and Canon 70-300mm lens. The lens is the most important part of your camera equipment, and you should get the best and highest quality lens that you can afford. |
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Post by Shannon on Apr 7, 2013 12:22:19 GMT -5
Thanks Ira. I'm for sure getting a Canon now. Now to see what the wife says. I also want to shoot Astronomy pics with it as well as birding. Canon has a great range of software for astronomy pics. As far as Lenses go I want one with a 75-300mm range with either LD glass or an APO wife willing. My telescope will work for my deep sky pics. with a 4.7 inches of aperture and a 600mm focal length.
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Post by Mark Renz on Apr 12, 2013 20:01:57 GMT -5
Shannon, I am also interested in pursuing astronomy pics but have yet to see any reasonably priced amateur equipment turn out decent pics -- for a variety of understandable reasons. While I'm not expecting perfection from a million miles away (although at sunset, I believe Mr. Sun is about 90-93 million miles distant), I do expect quality before making a hefty investment in the equipment. I will anxiously await your results...  |
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Post by Shannon on Apr 13, 2013 16:39:06 GMT -5
Well Mark. Astronomy setups can range from A barn door tracker you can make yourself for a few bucks to do wide field. To setups that cost thousands. I have taken pictures of galaxies light years away through a 55mm Yashica lens with a 1.2 mm focal length. You just have to Know where to look or point your camera. A remote shutter release is a must. I have a German E-Q mount that tracks. I how ever cannot hook a guide scope to it and guiding for deep sky is another must. I can take say 1 or 2 minute exposures and stack them and come out with a final image. Their is a lot to go into with this. If you are really interested in all things astronomy the best forum to go is Cloudy nights astronomy. Beginners to pro's and everything in between. I have been into it for about 10 years and have an observatory in the backyard. Be careful, another hobby that can get you hooked and is addictive.  |
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Post by 2many on Oct 12, 2013 14:05:42 GMT -5
You would have been a lot better off with a Nikon, as they manufacture a adapter to place your dslr direct to the lens of your scope, not one of those aftermarket ones that leave a lot to be desired. Seek out Tom Dunkerton, he lives in TItusville, spends a lot of time out at Merritt Island and Viera as well. He is the county Digiscoping Expert.
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