StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 oh, I was looking on the Nikon site for kits. LOL I have a friend who is going to see if he can get it on aes exchange or something? (Navy store) and if so, I'll get it there. If not, I'll try one of the sites Dylan posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Is there something specific you will be using it for ? Taking pictures of kids running around a soccer field or cars or pets ? That can help narrow down the type of kits to look at, specifically the different lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure-Vision Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Brandi, you are going to love the D90! If you ever think you are going to take your camera and laptop with you when you travel might I suggest the Lowepro Pro Runner 350 AW Backpack. I bought one when I got my camera I really love it and, it is has a waterproof cover. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/672935-REG/Lowepro_LP36144_PEU_Pro_Runner_350_AW.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Pictures of mountains, my ride, nature stuff. I am going to try and learn how to take pictures of MOVING rides that look something like: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 So you can easily get away with a wide-angle lens. If you're wanting to stay within a reasonable budget the D90 + kit lens is a killer combo. I was interested in doing rolling shots a while back, but gave it up when I realized how much a quality rig costs. (Not to mention you really need a wide wide angle lens for larger vehicles like ours. edit to add: http://www.ob-photo.com/2008/08/Oliver-Bentley/helpful-article-everything-you-need-to-know-about-rigshots/ http://jeffcreech.com/blog/?p=368 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's a friend of mine who took that picture. It made it in to the GM calendar for 2011. I was the cover for it. This truck was one of the months. Dang good picture. My picture was: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 So is the kit you guys recommended good for generic stuff and then I'd have to upgrade to do the rolling pictures??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Awesome! Was the other one taken with a rig or was it more of a "you drive by me while I take the shot" deal? If the latter, then the kit lens will be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 IDK I think I'll just start out with the kit yall recommended. Thank you both all very much!! I am set to blow some money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 You will be more than happy with the kit lens. It takes amazing pictures. If you ever want to do rolling shots using a car-mounted rig, you'd have to upgrade to a wide angle lens, especially with a large vehicle. Something between 10 and 15mm. If I got one for my truck, it would probably be the 12-24mm. The 10mm is more of a fisheye and would distort certain parts of the picture. The wider the lens, the shorter the boom required, and in turn the more stable the setup. edit: This convo peaked my interest again, so I checked the price on a Sigma 10-20mm, which is a great option for rig shots. It's currently under $500 on Amazon. I'm very tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Double post, but if you ever want to get an idea of the quality of a lens, check out Flickr. Search the lens and click "Groups". Generally there is a big group for the lens you're looking at, and they will post pictures to that group using only that lens. Example: D90+Kit Lens Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks Bill, Matt & Fred! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Double post, but if you ever want to get an idea of the quality of a lens, check out Flickr. Search the lens and click "Groups". Generally there is a big group for the lens you're looking at, and they will post pictures to that group using only that lens. Example: D90+Kit Lens Group That's a cool site, thanks for the link :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks Bill, Matt & Fred! :) That's a cool site, thanks for the link :thumbsup: Flickr is where I host all my pictures. I pay the $24/year for the Pro, unlimited account. The difference in quality is amazing between it and say, Photobucket. Photobucket on top, Flickr on bottom. You can tell a difference by simply looking at their faces. It's not super-drastic, but it's noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optical24 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm planning to buy a Canon 50D with 17-85mm IS USM Lens next month. If you go to www.Cameralabs.com there are many reviews for DSLR cameras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's a very cool link, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 FWIW - I have the 300s... one of the cameras you eliminated based on price, but I had the 90 before that and couldn't find a bad thing about it. Lenses is where you're going to really start to upgrade your body. Get yourself a decent camera body and invest more serious money into a good lens. I'm running an 18-200mm VRII Nikkor lens. I have a D5000 and I want that lens badly, but will have to wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 There has been a rumor that Nikon would release a 17-60 F2.8 VR lens. I am waiting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblouir Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 There has been a rumor that Nikon would release a 17-60 F2.8 VR lens. I am waiting.... That would be amazing. I had the 17-55mm f/2.8 for about a year, but sold it literally last week. Amazing lens but I couldn't justify having it at the moment. They hold their value really well. If the 17-55 is updated with a 17-60 + VR.....I would be all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ok, I got it!!!!!! Nikon D90 There was a bundle package sale going on and here is what I got for right at 1200.00 Nikon D90 Polarizer lens Extra batter Extra 4gb memory chip 55-200mm lens 18-105 mm lens Carry bag I am opening the boxes but I had to share with you guys since you were all a part of the process!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Nice... Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 :worth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 So i've been reading this thread, and I to am looking for a decent camera. Right now i just have a 10mp pentax. Its a great camera but its out dated,the batteries dont hold there charge(I could buy new batteries, but I'd probably spend more on the batteries then the cameras worth), and I want something that will take high resolution pics. Im looking for something in the 14mp range, not to big/heavy, easy to use, takes videos, hi def/high resolutions. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 get a D5000.. if your getting a DSLR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 this might be a stupid question, but whats the difference between a dslr and a regular digital camera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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