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Post by Rem700 » Mon May 28, 2018 12:22 pm

Wife is looking for a good camera to use for her furniture staging and other pictures. I have no idea about anything in the camera world. She has her eye on a Nikon D3000. Are they any good? What would you all recommend? No bank breaking lol.

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Re: Cameras

Post by ProCroation » Mon May 28, 2018 12:36 pm

My opinion... If you're going to spend that much for the D 3000, the D 3400 is about the same price with twice the megapixels (clearer photos) and has built in Wi-Fi connectivity. You think Wi-Fi doesn't matter until you transfer photos to your phone or pc the first time without even pulling the memory card out. That's a feature I love. Not having to lug my computer out in the field, or waiting until I'm home at the computer to upload to social media or whatever.

Plus the D 3400 records 1080p video with continued autofocus. I don't think the 3100 even records video at all. My opinion is go with the 3400 and have all your dreams come true. Lol okay that's a bit extreme. Just get the 3400 and never find yourself wishing for something more. Trust me.

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Post by Rem700 » Mon May 28, 2018 12:56 pm

Thanks I will relay to her

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Post by Rem700 » Mon May 28, 2018 2:52 pm

Found a D3200 she is looking at with 2 lenses for about $400. Opinions?

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Mon May 28, 2018 2:53 pm

I own the Nikon D 3400, and cannot sing enough praise for it. The price is really good for what you get. It's better than the "pro" cameras that uofL has for their media center. The wifi option makes taking pics easy when you have to make a bunch of corrections in a scene.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Mon May 28, 2018 2:57 pm

I know I paid that price for my D3400 with two lenses at Murphy's camera. Came with a Sd card, bag, and battery with charger.


One thing about the Nikon is getting spare batteries. You can purchase 3rd party ones, but I had bad luck with one I purchased. Never had an issue with the Nikon batteries.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Mon May 28, 2018 2:58 pm

If you want, she can borrow my D3400 for a bit and see if she likes it. Better to mess with one for a few days and get a feel for the camera before making a major purchase.

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Re: Cameras

Post by ProCroation » Mon May 28, 2018 3:13 pm

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/ ... JSEALw_wcB

B&H photo and video has the D3400 for $396 with an 18-55 mm lens and sd card. Jump on that! Lol

Edit: I have an 18-55 kit lens and it's probably the most versatile lens until you start needing some long distance shots. In that case, Rem700 you're welcome to try out my 18-70 lens, my dedicated 50 mm photography lens and my 70-300 mm zoom lens.
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Re: Cameras

Post by Toddstang » Mon May 28, 2018 3:15 pm

Wife has the D3400 and loves it.

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Post by Rem700 » Mon May 28, 2018 3:21 pm

Sent you a text TC. Hopefully you still have the same number. Thanks man!

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Re: Cameras

Post by Rem700 » Mon May 28, 2018 4:29 pm

Thanks ProCro. Appreciate the offer. Toecutter is just a few miles from me and hooked me up

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Re: Cameras

Post by Dave1965 » Mon May 28, 2018 10:32 pm

CostCo has one of the nikons in a package deal there I think. Hard to beat their prices.

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Re: Cameras

Post by ProCroation » Tue May 29, 2018 1:26 am

Dave1965 wrote:CostCo has one of the nikons in a package deal there I think. Hard to beat their prices.
Next time you're in there, shoot me the details on that. I'm always looking for new stuff :D
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Re: Cameras

Post by Dave1965 » Tue May 29, 2018 7:22 am

ProCroation wrote:
Dave1965 wrote:CostCo has one of the nikons in a package deal there I think. Hard to beat their prices.
Next time you're in there, shoot me the details on that. I'm always looking for new stuff :D

you can see on their website


https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?de ... kon+camera

D3400 (2 lenses and memory card and case) or D7500 (2 lenses, case, card and extra battery it looks like)

499 or 1499

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