Just purchased a camera
03-10-2008, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by thejohnremus,Mar 10 2008, 07:00 PM
congrats on the purchase.
That's a lot to throw down for a first camera
But I'm sure you'll be really happy with it
That's a lot to throw down for a first camera
But I'm sure you'll be really happy with it
03-10-2008, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AsianQing,Mar 10 2008, 08:58 PM
Don't think of it as a mistake..think of it as an investment.
03-10-2008, 10:14 PM
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but, the D300 will be around another two years... so you're fine investing in that. plus, it'll still be usable a year or so after that until newer better sensors are being put in the D400's
I've shot with a 20D the last three years and can still take great looking photos with it. I finally upgraded because I, personally, outgrew the camera two years ago... I just couldn't justify the cost to upgrade
I've shot with a 20D the last three years and can still take great looking photos with it. I finally upgraded because I, personally, outgrew the camera two years ago... I just couldn't justify the cost to upgrade
03-10-2008, 10:30 PM
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fwiw, a tip for the new guy trying to get into the game: my advice is to get a camera body that is a few yrs old and invest in the best lens you can get. a great lens will be with you a lot longer than a "today's top of the line" camera body.
03-11-2008, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mmagic,Mar 10 2008, 10:30 PM
fwiw, a tip for the new guy trying to get into the game: my advice is to get a camera body that is a few yrs old and invest in the best lens you can get. a great lens will be with you a lot longer than a "today's top of the line" camera body.
My lenses outlasted my old camera, and may possibly out last this new one.
Good luck with learning the ropes of your new camera and photo in general. Sounds like you have some really quick catching up to do
03-11-2008, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mmagic,Mar 10 2008, 10:30 PM
fwiw, a tip for the new guy trying to get into the game: my advice is to get a camera body that is a few yrs old and invest in the best lens you can get. a great lens will be with you a lot longer than a "today's top of the line" camera body.
03-11-2008, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by thejohnremus,Mar 11 2008, 09:01 AM
Good luck with learning the ropes of your new camera and photo in general. Sounds like you have some really quick catching up to do