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John H wrote:
...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS |
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, Harryk
wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. |
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. I sold my full frame Nikon DSLR for one reason: it was just too damned heavy to carry on a neck strap all day long while on vacation. I got a much lighter Canon DSLR and now actually take the camera with me. Alternately, I use my wife's pocket sized Canon, which also takes nice photos. |
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In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says... Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. I sold my full frame Nikon DSLR for one reason: it was just too damned heavy to carry on a neck strap all day long while on vacation. I got a much lighter Canon DSLR and now actually take the camera with me. Alternately, I use my wife's pocket sized Canon, which also takes nice photos. Why must you post endlessly about what you have and don't have? Do you honestly think that after being caught in lie after lie that anybody but Don believes a thing you say? And do you think anybody gives a **** about your opinions? |
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On 26/03/2011 7:01 AM, John H wrote:
...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 I would not want to lug that on a 30 day vacation. What is she using it for? Different camera for different purposes. Even the most adamant pro these days has multiple cameras for multiple purposes. And bigger isn't necessarily better. Given it has a 55 - 200mm VR lens, that is crap to drive up the price. Better off with a 70-300mm as digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses. So what is she using it for? If she is a pro, maybe ask her first. If not a pro, well, this might be overkill. |
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On 26/03/2011 8:14 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. Similar to the one I have, ditched my full 35mm SLR years ago. The image stabilization on these is great. Good pics in crappy situations. Not to be underestimated. |
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Canuck57 wrote:
Given it has a 55 - 200mm VR lens, that is crap to drive up the price. Better off with a 70-300mm as digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses. Might you translate that paragraph into standard English? Are you saying VR is "crap," simply there "to drive up the price?" If so, on what basis would you make such a statement? What does that statement mean? And what does "digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses" mean? The low end of what? Fuss about what? Are you trying to say it would be better using a fixed focal length prime lens? What focal length? 35mm? On a Nikon SLR crop sensor, that would be the equivalent of a 52.5 mm or "normal" lens. It's also a $250 lens. |
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On 26/03/2011 11:01 AM, Harryk wrote:
Canuck57 wrote: Given it has a 55 - 200mm VR lens, that is crap to drive up the price. Better off with a 70-300mm as digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses. Might you translate that paragraph into standard English? Are you saying VR is "crap," simply there "to drive up the price?" If so, on what basis would you make such a statement? What does that statement mean? And what does "digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses" mean? The low end of what? Fuss about what? Are you trying to say it would be better using a fixed focal length prime lens? What focal length? 35mm? On a Nikon SLR crop sensor, that would be the equivalent of a 52.5 mm or "normal" lens. It's also a $250 lens. No, not saying VR is crap. But my not be what she wants/needs. Just that I would rather have a 70-300mm than a 55-200mm. For others it may be different. Buying cameras if you are a "pro" is like buying cloths, a mine field to get it right. One size or style does not fit all. Means most digital cameras can zoom without lens, thus a low end zoom becomes obsolete. Still need to know what she wants it for? Pretty hard to discuss without knowing why it is needed. |
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Canuck57 wrote:
On 26/03/2011 11:01 AM, Harryk wrote: Canuck57 wrote: Given it has a 55 - 200mm VR lens, that is crap to drive up the price. Better off with a 70-300mm as digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses. Might you translate that paragraph into standard English? Are you saying VR is "crap," simply there "to drive up the price?" If so, on what basis would you make such a statement? What does that statement mean? And what does "digital can do the low end without a fuss using the regular lenses" mean? The low end of what? Fuss about what? Are you trying to say it would be better using a fixed focal length prime lens? What focal length? 35mm? On a Nikon SLR crop sensor, that would be the equivalent of a 52.5 mm or "normal" lens. It's also a $250 lens. No, not saying VR is crap. But my not be what she wants/needs. Just that I would rather have a 70-300mm than a 55-200mm. For others it may be different. Buying cameras if you are a "pro" is like buying cloths, a mine field to get it right. One size or style does not fit all. Means most digital cameras can zoom without lens, thus a low end zoom becomes obsolete. Still need to know what she wants it for? Pretty hard to discuss without knowing why it is needed. A 70-300 lens without VR is a lot to handhold. So is a 55-200. I have a Canon 55-250, and even though it is a lighter, consumer lens, it is a lot to handhold. Fortunately, it has Canon's version of VR. The little pocket cameras, which I, too, like have optical zooms, but you can still get better results with a digital SLR, its larger sensor and larger glass. I am not going to sit here and try to guess what Herring's adult daughter might prefer. I suggested a G12 alternative. But Herring's daughter has a generous father and I'm sure he is attuned to her, and what sorts of cameras she might prefer. |
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"John H" wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ |
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, "RG" wrote:
"John H" wrote in message .. . ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). |
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On 3/26/2011 10:14 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. I like my Brownie Starflash, but it is hard to find film for it at the local drug store. |
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:04:22 -0400, I_am_Tosk
wrote: In article , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, "RG" wrote: "John H" wrote in message .. . ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 snipped If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... No, she definitely wants a DSLR. Her older sister has the D70 I gave her, and I've got one, and now she wants one. She does pretty well with photos of her kids. Very creative. |
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I_am_Tosk wrote:
In , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, wrote: "John wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... The jerk, out of focus videos of the kid hiding behind the helmet and facemask? Why bother when you can't see who it is? Could be anyone's kid. |
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On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:28:32 -0400, "paul@byc"
wrote: What's that old expression? If it looks like a pig, smells like a pig and craps like a pig, it's certainly Harry under yet another alias. Darn right Paul, you're very perceptive for a sock puppet. |
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On 3/26/2011 1:25 PM, Harryk wrote:
I am not going to sit here and try to guess what Herring's adult daughter might prefer. I suggested a G12 alternative. But Herring's daughter has a generous father and I'm sure he is attuned to her, and what sorts of cameras she might prefer. BRAVO! |
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Gene wrote:
On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... Most of the "consumer" grade kit DSLRs have full auto modes that make them only slightly more complicated to use than a point and shoot camera. The Nikons do and so does my "consumer" grade Canon. The mode works pretty well in decent lighting conditions. The kits typically include "slow" zoom lenses, but with their built-in vibration/image compensation and a little practice, you can handhold at some surprisingly low shutter speeds. Canon has a fairly inexpensive 55-250 mm f/4.0-5.6 lens with image stabilization that gets terrific reviews despite its low price point. That's the one I got with my camera. It does take nice photos and it is relatively light and small. I got a fixed aperture f/2.8 17-50 zoom for a walkaround lens. Nikon has similar offerings; the two brands are very competitive. I am looking for a good wide angle lens. The Tokina 11-16MM F/2.8 ATX is very nice and will deliver a 17.6 mm - 25.6 mm eqivalent on my crop camera. But I'm going to wait for the problems in Japan to settle down; the mess there has caused a temporary price spike and some shortages in optics coming in from that part of the world. |
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In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says... I_am_Tosk wrote: In , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, wrote: "John wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... The jerk, out of focus videos of the kid hiding behind the helmet and facemask? Why bother when you can't see who it is? Could be anyone's kid. This from the asshole that thinks every kid should be shielded from any type of dangerous activity. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, Gene
wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, Harryk wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:15:38 -0400, HarryisPaul wrote:
In article , payer3389 says... I_am_Tosk wrote: In , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, wrote: "John wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... The jerk, out of focus videos of the kid hiding behind the helmet and facemask? Why bother when you can't see who it is? Could be anyone's kid. This from the asshole that thinks every kid should be shielded from any type of dangerous activity. How about ignoring him? It's great for your serenity. And it doesn't make you sound continuously foolish. |
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"John H" wrote in message ... On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:15:38 -0400, HarryisPaul wrote: In article , payer3389 says... I_am_Tosk wrote: In , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, wrote: "John wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... The jerk, out of focus videos of the kid hiding behind the helmet and facemask? Why bother when you can't see who it is? Could be anyone's kid. This from the asshole that thinks every kid should be shielded from any type of dangerous activity. How about ignoring him? It's great for your serenity. And it doesn't make you sound continuously foolish. **************** Yeah...what he said, Kevin! |
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In article , princecraft51
@gmail.com says... "John H" wrote in message ... On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:15:38 -0400, HarryisPaul wrote: In article , payer3389 says... I_am_Tosk wrote: In , says... On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:13:36 -0700, wrote: "John wrote in message ... ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 John, That package is offered at a great price, but it come with some limitations that would concern me. First, the D3100 is a good entry-level DSLR body, but I think stepping up to the D90 offers much more potential, without getting into the details. You can compare the two bodies on the NikonUSA website. The D90 is being offered at good prices right now, due to it's impending discontinuation in favor of the D7000. The D7000 is also a very nice body, but I think I favor the D90 when you factor in the cost. Even more of a concern than the body is the choice of lenses being offered with this package. The 18-55 is simply too limited in its range, in my opinion. The limited range virtually guarantees that your daughter will need to pack both the 18-55 and the 55-200, and will likely be switching back and forth. This program adds to the bulk of the kit, is inconvenient and increases the opportunities for foreign matter to accumulate on the sensor filter, requiring more frequent cleaning. I'm guessing that packing lenses, changing them out on the body and cleaning sensors is not something you or your daughter bargained for. I have a friend who recently upgraded from an early model Canon digital Rebel. He bought the D90 from B&H. B&H is offering the d90 with the 18-105 VR as a kit for $1099. For an extra $370, you get a much more capable body and a much more versatile lens. Only one lens to carry and no lens swapping. An even better deal, is ordering the D90 body and the Nikon 18-200 VR individually. This is what my friend purchased. When you order this bundle from B&H, they are currently offering a $250 discount on the 18-200, for a net price of $1319 for the bundle. Now you have the more capable body with an even more versatile lens. I haven't used my 18-200 for years, ever since I purchased the 16-85, but I still have it, and wouldn't hesitate to mount it if I only wanted to carry my single most versatile lens. The best deal of all would be for you to purchase the D90 body for your daughter at a price of $800 and give her your 18-200 if you're no longer using it The D90 has been around for awhile now, I wouldn't hesitate to search Craigslist for a well cared for used copy with either the 18-105 or the 18-200. However, I've found that the asking prices for used copies are not much less than the current prices on new ones. All of this assumes, of course, that a DSLR kit is the more appropriate solution versus an advanced point and shoot. Being a Nikon guy, I own the P7000 as my go-light camera. It has very good image quality and fits right into my RAW workflow using Capture NX2, but like all point and shoots, I find it difficult to compose with, don't care for the 4:3 crop ratio vs. the 3:2 ratio with the DSLRs and is encumbered by the myriad of other limitations that come with such a camera. But it has a focal range of 28-200mm in 35mm equivalency, and fits in a jacket pocket. It can be bought for $359 at Amazon, much less than I paid for mine. Since I assume that your daughter will not be needing the ability to shoot raw files, another option would be a superzoom, such as the new Nikon P500. It has a fixed lens which offers a focal range of 22.5-810mm in a package that is sized somewhere between the P7000 and a D3100/D90 for $400. Happy shooting, Russ Thanks Russ. I definitely appreciate the input. She's the one who picked the D3100, but I could sway her into a D90 (especially if I'm buying it). If you are looking for something without lenses I have a older version of this: http://store.kodak.com/store/ekconsu...productID.2216 44300 Nice cameras, this is the one I have used for all of the shots and most of the videos I have posted of Jessi over the years. The 30X zoom with the Schneider lens, makes for a great little auto camera... The jerk, out of focus videos of the kid hiding behind the helmet and facemask? Why bother when you can't see who it is? Could be anyone's kid. This from the asshole that thinks every kid should be shielded from any type of dangerous activity. How about ignoring him? It's great for your serenity. And it doesn't make you sound continuously foolish. **************** Yeah...what he said, Kevin! Go clean that ****box of a house you have, idiot. You are a scared little pussy and you know it. You won't bet that I'm not Kevin. Scared little ****. That's all you are. |
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On 3/26/2011 10:14 AM, Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS ==== Or one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-SD1200IS.../dp/B001SER492 That little Canon is such a great camera, and so convenient to carry, that I'm using my Nikon DSLR less and less. I like my Brownie Starflash, but it is hard to find film for it at the local drug store. Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Dumb-ass. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:28:07 -0400, BAR wrote:
For Paul to the a university professor like he claims you would think that he wouldn't be as vapid and develop a hatred for someone he has never communicated with directly. Exactly right. "Paul" is no more a professor than Harry, and most likely is Harry. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, BAR wrote:
Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. |
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. |
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Harryk wrote:
Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. I had a ford, too...anyone else? W'hine and Bertie...boy detectives. |
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Harryk wrote:
Harryk wrote: Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. I had a ford, too...anyone else? W'hine and Bertie...boy detectives. Wait, wait...I like Cheerios and I used to like Kellogg's Corn Flakes. No one else did, right? |
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"Harryk" wrote in message ... Harryk wrote: Harryk wrote: Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. I had a ford, too...anyone else? W'hine and Bertie...boy detectives. Wait, wait...I like Cheerios and I used to like Kellogg's Corn Flakes. No one else did, right? ************ Still do eat Cheerios...the multi-grain version. Does that mean I am you?? Can I claim US social security? |
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True North wrote:
"Harryk" wrote in message ... Harryk wrote: Harryk wrote: Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. I had a ford, too...anyone else? W'hine and Bertie...boy detectives. Wait, wait...I like Cheerios and I used to like Kellogg's Corn Flakes. No one else did, right? ************ Still do eat Cheerios...the multi-grain version. Does that mean I am you?? Can I claim US social security? Go right ahead...I haven't claimed mine yet, and I am eligible. All you need is a box of Cheerios. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:47 -0400, Gene
wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:22:33 -0400, John H wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, Harryk wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. Well, by golly.... more power to the young lady. Photography has been one of my inspirations since I was a young teenager. Money well spent on an inspired progeny...! Somebody doesn't know how to read. The G12 is at the top of the heap in the P&S market and likely has more features than any progeny of a Herring is likely to understand. The D90 is a trick camera that adds the feature of video and doesn't do it well. It's an okay DSLR. Of couse, Herring hasn't even mentioned lenses which is the key to any SLR setup, digital or otherwise. No one should buy any camera body until they think about how the camera will be used and which lens is likely to be their most used based on their specific interests. It's like buying a boat without thinking about how it's going to be used. Hey, this one looks like a good deal. |
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says... On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:47 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:22:33 -0400, John H wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, Harryk wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. Well, by golly.... more power to the young lady. Photography has been one of my inspirations since I was a young teenager. Money well spent on an inspired progeny...! Somebody doesn't know how to read. The G12 is at the top of the heap in the P&S market and likely has more features than any progeny of a Herring is likely to understand. You know, when you act like such an ass, nobody but Harry and the pussy Don White read anything you are making up as you go along... What a ****ing pussy asshole you are... |
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I_am_Tosk wrote:
In , says... On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:47 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:22:33 -0400, John wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. Well, by golly.... more power to the young lady. Photography has been one of my inspirations since I was a young teenager. Money well spent on an inspired progeny...! Somebody doesn't know how to read. The G12 is at the top of the heap in the P&S market and likely has more features than any progeny of a Herring is likely to understand. You know, when you act like such an ass, nobody but Harry and the pussy Don White read anything you are making up as you go along... What a ****ing pussy asshole you are... A lecture from Snotty Ingersoll, a little man of little consequence. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:47:00 -0400, Harryk
wrote: I_am_Tosk wrote: In , says... On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:47 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:22:33 -0400, John wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. Well, by golly.... more power to the young lady. Photography has been one of my inspirations since I was a young teenager. Money well spent on an inspired progeny...! Somebody doesn't know how to read. The G12 is at the top of the heap in the P&S market and likely has more features than any progeny of a Herring is likely to understand. You know, when you act like such an ass, nobody but Harry and the pussy Don White read anything you are making up as you go along... What a ****ing pussy asshole you are... A lecture from Snotty Ingersoll, a little man of little consequence. Among my most avid readers. What a compliment! |
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In article , princecraft51
@gmail.com says... "Harryk" wrote in message ... Harryk wrote: Harryk wrote: Wayne.B wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:32:07 -0400, wrote: Really Harry, it appears you have been having the same problem for about 9 years. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...71bcf69e6eacd7 Thanks, that kind of clinches it. What a lame assed putz with nothing better to do than make up internet personas that agree with him. A pair of putzes...w'hine and bertie the birther. Everyone I know over 40 had a Brownie camera at some point in their lives. I had a Hawkeye Brownie or Brownie Hawkeye and several others. I also owned a Chevy...I wonder if anyone else did. Crikey, Bertie the failed marine and w'hine the corporate apologist. No wonder this country is going down the toilet. I had a ford, too...anyone else? W'hine and Bertie...boy detectives. Wait, wait...I like Cheerios and I used to like Kellogg's Corn Flakes. No one else did, right? ************ Still do eat Cheerios...the multi-grain version. Does that mean I am you?? Can I claim US social security? You act the same.... childish. |
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 18:34:47 -0400, Gene
wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:22:33 -0400, John H wrote: On Sun, 27 Mar 2011 08:32:31 -0400, Gene wrote: On Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:37:19 -0400, Harryk wrote: John H wrote: ...anyone know of a better deal than this for $729? http://tinyurl.com/4zhdw35 Does she want to mess around with a DSLR? That Nikon is a great outfit and the price seems pretty good, but perhaps she'd want a simpler way to take great photos, like the Canon Powershot g12: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-G12-Digi.../dp/B0041RSPRS I think I'd go the same way.... I'd prefer the Nikon's (still lugging around my 42 year old Nikon FTNs around, on occasion).... but if she doesn't want a bunch of levers, dials, and buttons getting in the way of her memories... the Canon might be a better fit.... I looked at the G12 site above, and read a lot of the reviews. For a point and shoot it's probably a great camera. But, it's not a 'grown up's' camera, which is undoubtedly part of my daughter's desires. She enjoys photography and wants the capabilities of a DSLR. I think the Nikon D90 will work for her. What the hell, it's only money. Well, by golly.... more power to the young lady. Photography has been one of my inspirations since I was a young teenager. Money well spent on an inspired progeny...! When I went to a DSLR, the fact that none of my Canon lenses would fit the Canon DSLRs pushed me in the Nikon direction. She pleaded with me to give her my Canon SLRs and lenses, which I did. She used them for several years, until I gave her my digital P&S, also a Nikon. Now she's ready to go DSLR. One nice thing about getting daughters into photography is that it's always easy to find gifts for birthdays, mother's days, and Christmas. |
Thinking of buying daughter a camera for birthday...
John H wrote:
When I went to a DSLR, the fact that none of my Canon lenses would fit the Canon DSLRs pushed me in the Nikon direction. She pleaded with me to give her my Canon SLRs and lenses, which I did. She used them for several years, until I gave her my digital P&S, also a Nikon. The Canon "EF" and "EF-S" lenses fit the Canon DSLRs. The lenses for the "crop" Canon DSLRs, however, don't work properly opticaly on a full-frame Canon SLR or DSLR. The DSLR lines of Canon and Nikon are very competitive. |
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