Essential The Official Photography Thread

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Man I got my first this picture has been added as a favorite on Flickr

In tears brehs
 

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My boy is tryna get into photography, he's talking about coppin this: *$849.00 after $250 Instant Savings* Nikon D5100 16.2MP Digital SLR Value Bundle - Sam's Club

$850 plus tax :huhldup:
Is that a good entry level camera? Would coppin from craigslist be smart.

Hell naw man my camera is better than that and I paid $527

You can easily go on craigslist or amazon and find the D5100 for way cheaper.

Best thing anybody wanting to get into photography can do is buy their equipment used.
 

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Hell naw man my camera is better than that and I paid $527

You can easily go on craigslist or amazon and find the D5100 for way cheaper.

Best thing anybody wanting to get into photography can do is buy their equipment used.
But that comes w/ extra lenses, is that needed? What camera you got?
 

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But that comes w/ extra lenses, is that needed? What camera you got?

My bad I was thinking of the D5000 instead of the D5100
but he can still get the D5100 used on amazon for cheap.
Those 2 lenses may have VR but that still doesnt warrant the cost in my opinion just cause their brand new.

I bought my 18-55mm kit lens on craigslist for $60(Crack Head Price)
your friend should easily be able to find one for $100 with VR on craigslist

The 55-200mm Lens always goes on sale through out the yr brand new for $150 just gotta check slick deals all the time. Right now its going used for that price on amazon who knows what he finds on craigslist probably even cheaper.
 

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Also the D5100 doesnt have a auto focus motor built into the camera like the D90. That means your friend cant buy older D version lenses to save money. He'll have to buy AF-S lenses that have motors built in them.(Cost More)
Nikon D5100 vs D90

Consensus is that D90 is the better value and better selection of lenses.
 
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