Morgan’s Conversation about the ultimate photography starters kit ; )

http://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3200.htm

 

 

get this and a 50 1.4 (forget the zoom lens) and youre ready to roll!

On November 15, 2012 3:38:39 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D3200-Digital-Camera-Body/dp/B007VBGTWE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352979494&sr=8-3

 

body only ( no lens)

 

On November 15, 2012 3:40:31 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

filter for lens. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hoya-58mm-Super-Multi-Coated-Filter/dp/B00009R9A3/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352979613&sr=1-1

On November 15, 2012 3:41:19 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

just thought i would give you the best starter kit you can get. I chose body only because zoom lens suck.

with this lens, sure you have to move forward and backward as it is fixed, but the quality of the photos is in a different world.

On November 15, 2012 3:41:37 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

then you probably want a bag. then im done!!

On November 15, 2012 3:42:27 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lowepro-SlingShot-102AW-Photo-Sling/dp/B003656Q7C/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352979702&sr=1-4

On November 15, 2012 3:42:44 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

the price is a bit high on the bag at the moment so would wait for the price to change. \

On November 15, 2012 3:43:33 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

And there is jennings kit done. seems like a lot but this will last you forever. I still have my 50 1.4 lens from ages ago, and im using it this saturday! (even though my most expensive lens is 1600!!)

On November 15, 2012 3:43:41 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

see here for 50 1.4 review…

On November 15, 2012 3:46:06 AM PST, Si MorganPhotography wrote:

 

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/50mm-f14-afs.htm

Camera equipment I use

Current camera equipment I use and short reviews : Nikon d700 , 50 1.4 , 135 / 2, 16-35 vr, 24 1.4 , 85 1.4

Lets start with the nikon d700 ….

I’ve had this camera for two years now , ive dropped it more than a few times and it’s still Alive! It is built like a tank !

The d700 is made of metal and has a great feel to it compared to the nikon d40 and nikon d90 ( still both great cameras) .

The nikon d700 is known as a ‘ mini d3 ‘ . Although the d700 is pretty hefty, the d3 is a giant .

Saying that , I can easily hold the d700 a day with heavy lenses and feel comfortable . Ive also upgraded to a more comfortable magnifying eye piece which is a great move .

All the buttons are easily in reach and having used previous nikons I was straight into firing off shots .

The d700 is a full frame ‘fx, camera ( like a 35 mm film camera ) as opposed to ‘ dx, like the d40 and d90 which has a smaller sensor and view finder . All of these cameras , however, all produce a similar quality image . ( very similar in some cases !)

Owning a full frame camera is immediately advantageous for it’s bigger screen and viewfinder ; just try shooting a dx all day at a wedding and you’ll see the difference .