i know there are some of you on here that take some incredible pictures! I've always wanted a good quality camera to do some backcountry photography with. without doing a ton of research on the net not knowing what to or what not to look for.... point me in the right direction? I realize it wont be cheap, and that for a good lens it'll be pricy. just need to know what to look at atleast
good camera option?
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What is your budget? 7d is a great all around camera if you want spend a bit. Factory refurb is a great option there.
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Finsandtines
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Slugz
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trying not to think about the budget right now
ive been told to avoid DSLR. not sure why though. something that I can slip inside of backpack without taking up a lot of room. I'm always finding my self wanting to take a picture of something but not having enough camera to give it justice.
ive been told to avoid DSLR. not sure why though. something that I can slip inside of backpack without taking up a lot of room. I'm always finding my self wanting to take a picture of something but not having enough camera to give it justice.I'm using a Nikon d3300 with the great HD,and it's pretty impressive for video. Look at Best DSLR Cameras For Beginners 2017
I'm using a Nikon d3300 with the great HD,and it's pretty impressive for video. Look at Best DSLR Cameras For Beginners 2017
Nikon is supposed to be coming out with some new premium compact point and shoot cameras in early 2017.
The DL24-85 looks like a good compact / lightweight all purpose camera. It will have an MSR of about $650 as per the web site.
These may be worth a look.
The DL24-85 looks like a good compact / lightweight all purpose camera. It will have an MSR of about $650 as per the web site.
These may be worth a look.
hoshour
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Take a look at the Canon EOS M3. It is mirrorless so it is a lot lighter than other DSLRs but takes great pics.It has a great processor, which is really important and Canon makes good lenses.
Try to buy just the body and then buy used lens that have metal connecting parts rather than the cheap plastic most have today that end up giving you problems.
Try to buy just the body and then buy used lens that have metal connecting parts rather than the cheap plastic most have today that end up giving you problems.
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JimP
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In my old age I have started to hate dealing with lenses on cameras and decided to go simple on the last camera that I bought to take along on my African trip a year and half ago. I did quite a bit of research and ended up buying a Canon Powershot SX50 HS. It has a 50x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom and takes great pictures for a point and shoot camera. On my trip to Africa our outfitter that was a camera nut was impressed with the capabilities of this camera.
hoshour
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That's the exact camera I use. Takes little space, weighs little and takes good quality shots.
If you going to take AKAviator-type pics though, you'll need more zoom and a better lens, plus maybe some filters, but for general hunting pics that are good enough for our magazine stories, it does the job.
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I'm a part time photographer (seniors, weddings, sports, outdoors). If you want really good pictures, get a DSLR from Nikon or Canon. Full frame preferably. Then get ready to spend a lot of $$$ on lenses.
Here is some of my work.
Then get ready to spend $$$ on software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop), and a new super fast computer to run that software.
Every photo I hand to a client has been touched in Lightroom and/or Photoshop.
My primary camera is a Nikon D3s (released in 2010), and the D700 (2008) - purchased both used. Lens are the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR (~$2,000), the 24-70mm f/2.8 (~$1,600), and 16-35mm f/4G VR (~$1,000). It's an expensive hobby : ) I think i calculated about $10k total in my camera bag (Sshsssssss, don't tell my wife that).
They are big, heavy, pro level camera bodies and lenses. I can shoot 9 frames per second (sports), and in extremely low light (portraits). I have taken them out in the field in my pack. Some of my most recent images from Deer hunting 2016.
Do your research, and get the camera you can afford, and one you can use. Nothing worse than getting a great camera, and never using it. Holler if you have questions. Daubs
Here is some of my work.
Then get ready to spend $$$ on software (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop), and a new super fast computer to run that software.
Every photo I hand to a client has been touched in Lightroom and/or Photoshop.
My primary camera is a Nikon D3s (released in 2010), and the D700 (2008) - purchased both used. Lens are the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR (~$2,000), the 24-70mm f/2.8 (~$1,600), and 16-35mm f/4G VR (~$1,000). It's an expensive hobby : ) I think i calculated about $10k total in my camera bag (Sshsssssss, don't tell my wife that).
They are big, heavy, pro level camera bodies and lenses. I can shoot 9 frames per second (sports), and in extremely low light (portraits). I have taken them out in the field in my pack. Some of my most recent images from Deer hunting 2016.
Do your research, and get the camera you can afford, and one you can use. Nothing worse than getting a great camera, and never using it. Holler if you have questions. Daubs