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    Did I make a good choice?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Hey Aaron, that's exactly what I'm going to do! ')<br>

    I just received my camera in the mail Wednesday. Been taking shots around the house, and so far I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning!<br />The only thing I found so far, is very little difference with the VR on or off, but then maybe it's due to low light conditions. I like the feel and weight of the camera. I also like that it's not so big, I don't like to atract too much attention in public.<br />I've been looking for OEM batteries for this model ($40.00 is the Nikon price)<br />But so far all reviews of non Nikon batteries are bad, claiming they're duds.<br />I will be doing some field photos tomorrow and will post some to share.<br />I will keep updating as I go along. It would be nice if it had auto-bracketting, even my old Lumix DMC-Z7 has this option. Still and all, for starters, this camera has been a good choice so far. (especially at the bargain price $523.00)<br />Anyone else has experiences with the D3100?</p>

    Did I make a good choice?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Thank you all for taking the time to share your knowledge.<br>

    YES! Arnulfo, Music, Photography and all Arts require Passion, as well as dedication and talent.<br>

    I received all positive feedback and feel very good about what an excellent community we have here at Photo.net - this is the first time I ask a question in the forums and the response has been overwhelming.</p>

    Did I make a good choice?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>You guys truly gave me some very helpful advice. I am fairly new to digital photography (about 7 years).<br /> I was shooting with a Panasonic Lumix DMZ-7 and this is my first step into Digital SLR.<br /> I am very excited about this and want to make sure I'm headed in the right direction.<br /> From the feedback received it seems I made a good purchase, now let's hope I take the best advantage of my tools and come up with some good photos.<br /> Michael, I really appreciate the advise on lenses, I think it will take some time and trial and error before I really know the lenses I will need.<br /> Andy, about the UV filters...I got a Tiffen because it was included for free, but from what I already read in customer reviews and from your comment, I think I'll just use it as a unique pendant ')<br /> Peter, thanks for your comment. It's true, I've taken pics of my guitars, but they just don't look so hot using my 6mp Lumix DMZ-7.<br /> Shun, if this thing about the flooding in Thailand doesn't cease, I do believe I'd better hang on to this Nikon, at least until I can afford something better.<br /> Thanks to all! I'll let you know how it goes once I receive it next week.</p>

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    Did I make a good choice?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>Thanks for your response Andy! I think you make a good point about Black Friday (it's a hit or miss thing) I also found I never had problems returning items to Amazon.<br>

    The lens I paid 91.00 for had a $100.00 discount if purchased together with this camera.<br>

    Both the camera and the lens are brand new. I am planning on buying a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens later on, I am interested in doing low light photo, portraits and landscapes among other themes.</p>

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    Did I make a good choice?

    in Nikon

    Posted

    <p>I just ordered a Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens (basically because it fit my budget - $523.00 / 24 months no interest. <br>

    also got a Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR Nikkor lens for $91.00 - Both at A----n.com / <br /><br>

    I spent $615.00 altogether to pay in 24 months no interest.<br>

    I'm not sure if I made a wise purchase considering that Black Friday is soon approaching. Any feedback?<br /><br>

    (I would've preferred a Nikon D5100 or a Canon T3i, but I also am a musician and I have to split my spending within these two interests, music is still my strongest point. I've been doing photography all my life, but nothing too serious after my 20's - now at 55 my interest in true art photography is coming back.)<br>

    Thanks!</p>

    Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>Thanks to all for your valuable input. I feel much more comfortable with my choice now.<br>

    I just need to reflect a little now before jumping to buy.<br>

    I know this is a Canon thread, but can anyone tell me if a Nikon within the same price range should be considered? Nikon has been a big name in cameras since I can remember, but it seems that Canon took the lead in Digital SLRs, is this true?</p>

    Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    <p>I apologize if I am in the wrong category, I am new to the forums, even though I've been 5 years on this site.<br>

    I am wanting to buy my first digital SLR. I have been shooting with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 6MP Digital (non-SLR) wanting to upgrade, but can't afford to spend like a pro yet.<br>

    Can anyone tell me if they had experience with the Canon Rebel camera? Is it worth buying or should I look for something else? I want to be able to shoot indoors with natural light, and do street Photography under any light conditions without using flash. <br>

    I appreciate your feedback. BTW, I found it at 499.00 (new)</p>

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    Good news!

    in Member's Photo News

    Posted

     

    <p>I just wanted the Photo.net community know that I have finally subscribed<br>

    after 5 years of limited photo uploads. So you can expect to be seeing much<br>

    more of my work going forward.<br>

    I want to thank everyone' support in this great photographer's community.<br>

    Happy shooting!</p>

     

     

    Which UV filter for DMC-FZ7?

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    thanks to all for your imput. I am now using the lens adaptor without any filter attached and it works fine for me this way. I know the Fz7 lens retracts when the camera is turned off,but I feel better with the adapter to give the lens more protection.

    I guess as with all new toys...at first we want to take extra care with them.

    I suffer from severe Public Photo-Phobia...do you?

    in Street & Documentary

    Posted

    WOW!!! I am amazed at the broad range of ideas thrown at me on this subject. I have been working at it and last week I took about 25 shots in public and it felt GOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

    PS: I did not use a rangefinder or wideangle. Just my Lumix Fz7 set to easy mode.

    I took some shots of bikers with my camera at the hip and they came out okay.

    I do need to find a better street though, NY is the best place for these type of pics if you ask me, but I haven't lived there in over 30 years.

    I suffer from severe Public Photo-Phobia...do you?

    in Street & Documentary

    Posted

    How do you break the "stage fright" of public photos?

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    I would love to take photos in public places, yet I seldom ever do because I

    feel that the people I photograph may not want to be in my photos. I find

    street photos fun, but I feel very self conscious and slightly paranoid in

    doing so... it seems as if I am invading on people. Is this my problem only?

    How do you cope with it? also is there any real factor behind this, I mean, can

    someone be so offended as to take legal action if you take a photograph and

    they happen to be in it?

     

    I wonder if I am the only one with this phobia.

    Which UV filter for DMC-FZ7?

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    Hey Rich,

    Thanks for the info and advise. I am looking into the UV lens mainly because I read that it's good idea to protect the lens... I never worried about this before with my older SLR "heavy" gear, but these new gadgets seem so fragile, you know?

     

    I think the lens hood is a good alternative, I personally don't like taking good cameras near the beach at all. But if I ever do, I will put a UV lens on it and wrap the camera in cellophane.

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