Need a BEST OF BOTH WORLDS camera.
- Thread starter Papa Deuce
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Nice cameras, but take note that neither of these models has a built-in autofocus motor, and as a result they're not compatible with many Nikon lenses. This may or may not be a big deal, but I spoke with a photographer friend who loves Nikon products and he mentioned this as a reason to stay away from the D3000 and D5000 cameras.
This probably won't be a problem for the OP as he most likely will only get one or two kit lenses, which will AF on the D3000 or D5000,
The D3000 with both VR kit lenses (18-55 and 55-200) can be purchased for around $650 US.
One other DSLR to look at would be the Olympus E-600 two lens kit (14-42 and 40-150).
Sells for around $675 and is a much better camera (and the lenses are better, too)!
Also, closer to your budget would be the Sony A230 w/18-55 kit lens priced at $400 . . . add the 55-200 for $230.
I just put my Nikon d-80 up on craig's list for $700
I'd let you have it for 6 though... it comes with 3 lenses as well.. the stock lens, a fixed 2.8 for low light shooting with nice short depth of field effect, and a big honkin' tele-zoom.
also comes with a speedlight flash, and 4 gb card.
nothing wrong with it at all, I just want a Canon 5dMKII, and nikon gear will be of no use once I switch...
it's a lot of gear for the price, and it's a simple camera to use on auto, but a powerful camera for someone who knows how to shoot.
I'd let you have it for 6 though... it comes with 3 lenses as well.. the stock lens, a fixed 2.8 for low light shooting with nice short depth of field effect, and a big honkin' tele-zoom.
also comes with a speedlight flash, and 4 gb card.
nothing wrong with it at all, I just want a Canon 5dMKII, and nikon gear will be of no use once I switch...
it's a lot of gear for the price, and it's a simple camera to use on auto, but a powerful camera for someone who knows how to shoot.
I am looking at the Pentax...the one zinc uses. But you got some pics to check how they turned out? If Papa aint interested..I am.
What would you like pix of?? I'm a piont and shoot type of guy, but I'll hit the yard and snap some photos..
I'll shoot some depth of field, and even some zooms for ya, as well as pix of the camera and stuff..
I'll shoot some depth of field, and even some zooms for ya, as well as pix of the camera and stuff..
