How about some Moon pics

[Hampton]

My daughter is considering the following camera and lenses. She is 18. She is not yet a photographer, but has an interest in the subject. She wants to be an architect. Is this a good start? The lens's are the big question. Good for an aspiring amateur?

Nikon(r) D3000(tm) 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm & 55-200mm Lens (comes with rechargeable battery) From XXXX $649.00 (no tax/shipping).

 

[sprink56]

My daughter is considering the following camera and lenses. She is 18. She is not yet a photographer, but has an interest in the subject. She wants to be an architect. Is this a good start? The lens's are the big question. Good for an aspiring amateur?

Nikon(r) D3000(tm) 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera w/ 18-55mm & 55-200mm Lens (comes with rechargeable battery) From XXXX $649.00 (no tax/shipping).

I would vote for that package. It will get her deep in the game while at the same time allowing her to use the very forgiving "Automatic' mode. At $650 she will get a lot of bang for the buck.

Those 2 lenses cross the entire modern Nikon DSLR line with compatibility. As time passes and it looks like something she will follow...she can always pick up a second hand D90 or even a D300 body (my next milestone) and the lenses will work. She can accumulate Nikon lenses over time and move up in body features at any time. My wife and I have a D70 and a D80 with several Nikon lenses and flashes that we share.

John...with your technical background in aviation, I can see you embracing this technology as well. You just might get a family hobby going that you all can share and enjoy together.:thumbsup:

Good choice.

John F

 

[Hampton]

Great words!

I have begun to want to have such a combo. Last week, I was sitting on our dock taking zoomed pictures through a pair of highly magnified binoculars of pelicans diving into the water and various other sea life. Maybe I'll split it with her and keep it safely on the boat : )

 

[sprink56]

Great words!

I have begun to want to have such a combo. Last week, I was sitting on our dock taking zoomed pictures through a pair of highly magnified binoculars of pelicans diving into the water and various other sea life. Maybe I'll split it with her and keep it safely on the boat : )

OK...I can see the mind at work here already. Here are a few tips:

• Get a good camera bag.
• Get a few 4~8 GB data cards...can't have too many.
• Set aside about 10 GB as a minimum of your hard drive for storage. You may later on decide to get an external hard drive for your pics.
• You will find out quickly that you want a Tri-Pod. Pawn shops are good sources for that kind of stuf.
• keep an eye out for the battery grip that is for that body. This gives you an xtra battery...if you shoot a lot you will need it.
• Shoot alot:thumbsup:
• Hang out over at Nikonians...read up on this stuff...Nikonians is the CSR of Nikon Cameras and gear.
• You will probably keep the camera handy on and off the boat. On boats I keep mine wrapped in a towel close by so its protected and within reach when I see something cool.
• Have fun:thumbsup: