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    Official "What Gear Should I Buy?" Thread

    In the market for a nice (mid-level) digital slr package with 2 lenses. Leaning towards the Nikon 5100.. since we have a heck of a lot of great pix posted here, thought this would be a popular item to weigh in on.. Discuss

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    Moved to Photog....just since that's where the pros hand out...
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    The D5100, which I own, is really entry level. As a complete beginner I am very happy with it.
    I can't speak for Canon but when I researched this very topic I came up with these answers.
    1. The difference between the 2 is minimal. ( similar price ranges)
    2. Go to a store and mess around with both. Buy what feels better.
    3. More experienced photographers that shoot with either brand, do so because they kept buying the brand they started with.

    I can see myself shopping for a better body next year. It will be a Nikon for sure.

    Hope this help and good luck.
    -ADAM

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    thx, just realized my wifes old camera is a canon rebel (film) and even though the old zoom telephoto would be manual, it will still work with the new digital canon bodies..may as well go with canon

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    btw car pic looks great..still on the hunt for my first zhp

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    There you. The Canon already makes sense. Now you just have to figure out which one. Good luck!

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    the t1i, 2i, and 3i
    are all great cameras

    i have been getting used to the Nikon d3100 (been to best buy like 5 times already lol)

    canons look great though
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    Need DSLR Lens input please

    First. Do we need a general photography thread in Casey's Corner? My instinct was to put this there, but it really wasn't appropriate.

    Anyway. I'm looking to pick up a new lens and wanted some input. I have the Nikon D5100 (w/ kit lens). I also picked up the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 that I use for portraits.
    I'm looking for something non-prime (I think) that's versatile. Mostly for Car shots, Landscapes (not super wide) and maybe multi-person portraits. Am I asking too much of one lens?

    Any suggestions? I looked at the Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 Im not sure that my skill level or camera body warrants a $1600.00 lens though. Im sure I can shave 60% off that going with a Sigma.Not sure if that's smart.

    Figured Id throw it out there before dropping the cash. Thanks!
    -ADAM

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    Best multipurpose lens is 18-200 imo...
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    ^youre not gonna get the same quality glass out of a lens with that much zoom though.

    I say look for a lightly used 24-70 2.8 on amazon or fredmiranda.com and save a few hundred bucks, but get the real deal if you plan on doing photography as a serious hobby or possibly to shoot for pay or print for pay.
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