Any help I can get

Mr&Mrs · 05-09-2011, 01:47 AM

I will be on a budget because this is not a career plan or side money plan for me. I am doing my research this will be fun though!

Parkerman · 05-09-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

Funny, that just sounds like an opinion and not something set in stone.

In all seriousness though he does provide a lot of good advice on what to look for when first starting out, ESP if you're on a budget.

Got me there... lol.

I just wouldn't take is word as your final decision... ever...

dP3NGU1N · 05-12-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

Got me there... lol.

I just wouldn't take is word as your final decision... ever...

That's good advice on everything. Speaking of which, I highly suggest going to a store and holding these cameras. Honestly that swung my decision in the end on either nikon or canon.

dad · 05-13-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

Hope this helped some!

So where are Nikon's made now, Japan, or China?(just curious)

Parkerman · 05-13-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

So where are Nikon's made now, Japan, or China?(just curious)

High end stuff is made in Japan, and I imagine the cheaper things are made in China.

So.. Both.

dP3NGU1N · 05-13-2011, 07:59 PM

Nikons use to be made in Japan. Most DX lenses are now made in thailand. I'm not certain about camera bodies (should still be japan). FX pro lenses are still made in japan.

IMO where it's made these days doesn't matter. Lens technology these days are highly controlled and operated in a highly autonomous fashion.

Neither canon or nikon manufacture any major components in China. I can't say anything about pentax or other brands because I never did the research. =X

Red__Zed · 05-15-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Parkerman

Because a lot of what he says is just his opinion, its nothing set in stone. I use to listen to what he had to say, then quickly realized its best just not to.

Gotcha. I read it as opinion, some I guess I agree with, some I don't.

Mr&Mrs · 06-10-2011, 04:01 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know I picked up a Nikon D5000. BestBuy was having a bundle deal I could not pass up, came with a VR100-200 lens, bag, extra battery, class 10 memory card with 20ms write speed, and a couple other things. Also got PS 9 which is awesome so far with the little bit of monkeying around I have done with it.

The wife and I are still reading through the owners book and getting familiar/comfortable with the camera and functions. Cant wait until the car show on the 25th maybe I will have some shots to post for everyone.

Thanks again for all the help!

Parkerman · 06-10-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Just wanted to let everyone know I picked up a Nikon D5000. BestBuy was having a bundle deal I could not pass up, came with a VR100-200 lens, bag, extra battery, class 10 memory card with 20ms write speed, and a couple other things. Also got PS 9 which is awesome so far with the little bit of monkeying around I have done with it.

The wife and I are still reading through the owners book and getting familiar/comfortable with the camera and functions. Cant wait until the car show on the 25th maybe I will have some shots to post for everyone.

Thanks again for all the help!

Would be a 50-200VR lens.

Anyways, if you need any help just let me know.

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06-10-2011, 04:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Just wanted to let everyone know I picked up a Nikon D5000. BestBuy was having a bundle deal I could not pass up, came with a VR100-200 lens, bag, extra battery, class 10 memory card with 20ms write speed, and a couple other things. Also got PS 9 which is awesome so far with the little bit of monkeying around I have done with it. The wife and I are still reading through the owners book and getting familiar/comfortable with the camera and functions. Cant wait until the car show on the 25th maybe I will have some shots to post for everyone. Thanks again for all the help! __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

05-13-2011, 07:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
dP3NGU1N A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Irvine Posts: 1,682 Drives: 13 PW sport 6mt Rep Power: 18	Nikons use to be made in Japan. Most DX lenses are now made in thailand. I'm not certain about camera bodies (should still be japan). FX pro lenses are still made in japan. IMO where it's made these days doesn't matter. Lens technology these days are highly controlled and operated in a highly autonomous fashion. Neither canon or nikon manufacture any major components in China. I can't say anything about pentax or other brands because I never did the research. =X