I have the 3200, I wish I would of spent the little extra and got the 3300, it just a tad bit nicer over the 3200.Instead of buying more stuff for your camera, you should buy a photography class. Or, at the very least a book on photography so you can learn how the camera works.
I'm using a Nikon D3300 which is pretty much the Nikon equivalent to your camera. And, I'm still very much in the beginning stages of learning how to work with it. But here's a few pictures I took over the weekend hiking around a local lake with a buddy of mine: Burke Lake Park | Facebook
Your camera can achieve that photo quality and better. But the stuff you post isn't close yet. It's a skill problem, not an equipment problem.
What lens did they tell you you need?I just came out of Unique Photo and got the prices for both the upgrade for the flash and lens. All together he said $600-700 for both. The good news is they are having an Expo on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. My birthday is the 2nd. So I can come here that day and save some money.
I didn't ask. When I go back up there I will ask. They are true experts in the place. You don't get a job there unless you are an expert.What lens did they tell you you need?
All I know is I was told both things were the upgrade from what I have now.Bwahahahahahahahhaahahahah!!!!!
Mix, you are every salesperson's dream customer!
In auto sales slang, you are whats referred to as a "Lay Down".
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Mix, you are every salesperson's dream customer!
In auto sales slang, you are whats referred to as a "Lay Down".
Thank you. I certainly will do some more investigation before buying. What would you recommend for low light for a lens as some events they like to turn the lights down low when it's time for serious dancing? Of course I don't want to have to take out mortgage to get one. LOL.EVERYTHING is an upgrade from what you have now... you have a basic kit lens. The reason for upgrading lens is because you need a lens for a specific purpose. They can give you a lens that has better zoom or better quality glass... but isn't meant for low light conditions, meaning the pics at your parties will still look like crap. There are lenses that create better bokah, some are better for portraits or wide angles, there are lens that are better for distance...you can't just walk into a store and say you want a lens upgrade.
I first was the one that recommended an upgraded lens and flash but that was based on the specific needs that you may have... do you want something for your events in low light conditions... something for outdoors... something for portraits, etc. Each need has a different lens that may be more appropriate. It is EXTREMELY evident at this point with your comments that you are still in the very very ENTRY level phase of dslr knowledge. Spend some time and gain experience finding out what your camera is capable of, before spending money on things that will make no visible difference to the quality of your pictures.
It's like me giving you a pair of $5000 moving heads and you having no DMX programming experience. Yes, they're better on paper and specs, but they will look just as good as $400 heads if you don't know how to program them and bring out their full potential. This is the same concept as you and your desire for new camera equipment.
You think so? After reading the descriptions, I'd say he's a total grape.
Mix, I've said it before, I would get a f/1.8 50mm and maybe a f/1.8 85mm lens, both are excellent for indoor work. The 50mm you can get for around $100, the 85mm, better for portraits, is about $350. The 50mm should be a no-brainer based on its cost and usefulness.Thank you. I certainly will do some more investigation before buying. What would you recommend for low light for a lens as some events they like to turn the lights down low when it's time for serious dancing? Of course I don't want to have to take out mortgage to get one. LOL.
I'm under the assumption that since he never bought a lens before, its a basic stock lens 18-55 f.56I tried to ask him what lens he currently has before giving recommendations but he didn't answer.
I wrote him off a while back but thought I would try one more time to help.......stupid me!