inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
[Tech] DSLR for Africa...I am going on a trip from Kenya to South Africa ...
I have a Nikon D60 ... with 18-55mm
I want an upgrade to shoot videos and more zoom
what would you advise me to go with... I'm ready to order...
thank you so much... |
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nklb Premium Member join:2000-11-17 Ann Arbor, MI |
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2012-Aug-27 9:41 am
Re: DSLR for Africa...What is your budget? Also how much do you want to take risk into account? |
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Jodokast96Stupid people piss me off. Premium Member join:2005-11-23 NJ |
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As said, budget is key. What's the weather like there this time of year? |
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NezmoThe name's Bond. James Bond. MVM join:2004-11-10 Coppell, TX |
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said by nklb:What is your budget? Also how much do you want to take risk into account? Insure it and your risk is zero... financially at least. |
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grendalMmm Donuts Premium Member join:2001-10-10 San Jose, CA 1 edit |
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for nikon, i'd just get the 18-200 VR lens ($847). very versatile without having to swap lens. I recommended it to a coworker who went on safari to kenya and he liked it a lot. » www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· 0mm.htmlFor body either D7000 (16.2MP, $997) or D5100 (16.2MP, $547) body only. There's also the D3200 (24MP) which is relatively new $697 kit. » www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· ody.htmlcheaper alternative to the 18-200 is to get the kit lense w/ any of the 3 bodies above and get the 55-200 VR ($246) » www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· kor.htmlbtw, only recommending nikon since OP has previous exp with Nikon. There are always other options as well. |
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nklb Premium Member join:2000-11-17 Ann Arbor, MI |
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2012-Aug-28 8:04 am
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said by Nezmo:said by nklb:What is your budget? Also how much do you want to take risk into account? Insure it and your risk is zero... financially at least. Sort of what I was going for, but the cost of that insurance has to be factored in to the budget question. Also, it's not "zero" financially speaking, as if you have to make a claim you are likely to find rates go up if you need to take out such insurance in the future. |
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rcroningD700 Rocks Premium Member join:2005-05-21 Winnipeg, MB |
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If the areas you are visiting have dusty environs you may also want to check out equipment that has good environmental sealing. Of course that comes with a price. |
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Are you in Kenya now? |
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DeathK Premium Member join:2002-06-16 Cincinnati, OH 1 edit |
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grendal's recommendations are good. I'd go with a do-all focal length lens so you don't have to remove it while you're out and about. If you get a bunch of dust on the sensor you're not going to be happy. The 18-200 is a good choice, though it's not inexpensive. There's also the Tamron 18-270 for less (including a $100 MIR): » www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· _II.htmlWhat camera to get would depend on your budget. |
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krazyboi Premium Member join:2008-06-27 Mckinney, TX |
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I understand the 18-200mm, but what about taking the 18-55 and a 70-300mm... I feel that at the zoo, 200mm isn't enough reach... » www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· kor.html |
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Jodokast96Stupid people piss me off. Premium Member join:2005-11-23 NJ |
18-270 would be a good compromise. |
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rcroningD700 Rocks Premium Member join:2005-05-21 Winnipeg, MB |
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200 is actually not too bad for the zoo, as with a crop sensor it is a 300 equivalent.
Ralph. |
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inGearX3.1415 9265 join:2000-06-11 New York |
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I am in Austria / Germany now |
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said by nklb:What is your budget? Also how much do you want to take risk into account? since I'm not a pro - I'd want to stay on a budget / economical range - and it is not my priority so there is a chance of me mishandling it / ruining it ... losing/theft of it... |
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said by grendal:for nikon, i'd just get the 18-200 VR lens ($847). very versatile without having to swap lens. I recommended it to a coworker who went on safari to kenya and he liked it a lot.
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· 0mm.html
For body either D7000 (16.2MP, $997) or D5100 (16.2MP, $547) body only. There's also the D3200 (24MP) which is relatively new $697 kit.
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· ody.html
cheaper alternative to the 18-200 is to get the kit lense w/ any of the 3 bodies above and get the 55-200 VR ($246)
»www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p ··· kor.html
btw, only recommending nikon since OP has previous exp with Nikon. There are always other options as well. wow thank you! great! |
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Jodokast96Stupid people piss me off. Premium Member join:2005-11-23 NJ |
If you want weather sealing and more control, check out the Pentax K-30 and some of the weather sealed lenses (18-55, 18-135, 16-50, 50-135, 60-250). |
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Bruschi Premium Member join:2001-04-16 Cape Cod |
Bruschi
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2012-Sep-20 11:32 pm
Re: DSLR for Africa...Doubt it |
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