Nice shadow shot. I use a Nikon D800 which is a full frame camera, and a Nikon Coolpix P900. I took the shadow shot on the 19th with the Coolpix, but I mainly use it for birds as it has a good zoom.
@jeneurell Thank you, Jennifer! I will take a look at your album. I'm thinking about getting a Nikon bundle. I just have some questions about closeups and macros.
It's always a blast when the shows start to get wonky.
Another Nikon user here, ask away! Used to use a d60, now a d500. I focus on nature, wildlife and macro. . . . Always happy to help and get others to a good place quicker and cheaper that I was able to do!
Thank you for speaking up about Nikon! I'm looking at a D3500 bundle. It comes with an 18-55mm and 70-300 zoom lens. I was wondering just how small you can get with the 18-55mm lens. I've heard you have to get right on top of the subject with macro tube extensions and a real macro lens will just have to wait a while after I buy this bundle with the camera. I'd love to get up close and real personal with some crisp sharp macros and my present camera is a little limited in that department. Suggestions? Advice? Opinion?
@marlboromaam
The 3500 is a good entry level DSLR camera, that is far better than what I started out with, but be aware it does not have a built in focus motor, so you can only auto focus with lenses that have an onboard focus motor. It sounds like it has an expanded entry level kit, which is basically what I used for years when I was on a stricter budget. If the 70-300 is an af-p lens it will be really nice and is latest gen. If an af-s vr lens it is still a good lens to get into that focal range. Those lenses are basically what I had for a starter kit
And they likely will last for years while you increase you skill level up to what they can perform, except for at 300mm which will always leave you wanting more zoom and better performance on the older lenses.
I still carry macro rings as a staple in my pack even with a macro, because sometimes I don't want to go digging. They are a good way to see how much you like macro without dropping coin on a dedicated lens. If you really like macro and have a bit more to spend, a tokina 100mm macro is a great option for what used to be sub $300 new, and what I have in my pack... Though I am debating paying more for one with stabilization in the near future.
Can’t help with the Nikon question. I was a Canon guy until I got tired of hiking with all the weight.
I switched to Olympus Micro Four Thirds and tbh, unless aiming for really large prints it’s perfect. You can pick up a used EM-1 Mk II for a good price these days and their glass is excellent and easy on the pocket (particularly the macro lenses!). If it doesn’t suit you can always sell it on but your back and neck will be less happy about that!
@larrysphotos Thanks, Larry!
@phil_howcroft Thank you, Phil!
@kjarn Thank you, Kathy!
@jeneurell Thank you, Jennifer! I will take a look at your album. I'm thinking about getting a Nikon bundle. I just have some questions about closeups and macros.
Another Nikon user here, ask away! Used to use a d60, now a d500. I focus on nature, wildlife and macro. . . . Always happy to help and get others to a good place quicker and cheaper that I was able to do!
Thank you for speaking up about Nikon! I'm looking at a D3500 bundle. It comes with an 18-55mm and 70-300 zoom lens. I was wondering just how small you can get with the 18-55mm lens. I've heard you have to get right on top of the subject with macro tube extensions and a real macro lens will just have to wait a while after I buy this bundle with the camera. I'd love to get up close and real personal with some crisp sharp macros and my present camera is a little limited in that department. Suggestions? Advice? Opinion?
The 3500 is a good entry level DSLR camera, that is far better than what I started out with, but be aware it does not have a built in focus motor, so you can only auto focus with lenses that have an onboard focus motor. It sounds like it has an expanded entry level kit, which is basically what I used for years when I was on a stricter budget. If the 70-300 is an af-p lens it will be really nice and is latest gen. If an af-s vr lens it is still a good lens to get into that focal range. Those lenses are basically what I had for a starter kit
And they likely will last for years while you increase you skill level up to what they can perform, except for at 300mm which will always leave you wanting more zoom and better performance on the older lenses.
I believe I had better luck with the bigger zoom and macro rings than the 18-55, but the kit lens is no slouch... Here is an example of a 70-300 with a macro ring and a nicer 70-200 with a macro ring ( https://365project.org/teriyakih/365/2020-06-04, https://365project.org/teriyakih/365/2019-06-10)
I still carry macro rings as a staple in my pack even with a macro, because sometimes I don't want to go digging. They are a good way to see how much you like macro without dropping coin on a dedicated lens. If you really like macro and have a bit more to spend, a tokina 100mm macro is a great option for what used to be sub $300 new, and what I have in my pack... Though I am debating paying more for one with stabilization in the near future.
@kwind Thank you!
@taffy Thank you, Taffy!
@ludwigsdiana Thank you, Diana!
@monikozi Thank you, Monica!
@wakelys Thank you, Susan!
@ziggy77 Thanks, Jo!
@gamelee VML? You'll have to forgive my ignorance and explain that one, Lee.
Can’t help with the Nikon question. I was a Canon guy until I got tired of hiking with all the weight.
I switched to Olympus Micro Four Thirds and tbh, unless aiming for really large prints it’s perfect. You can pick up a used EM-1 Mk II for a good price these days and their glass is excellent and easy on the pocket (particularly the macro lenses!). If it doesn’t suit you can always sell it on but your back and neck will be less happy about that!
Happy shopping!
Wait! Is it mirrorless?
The only bad thing is it's an import model and Nikon USA won't repair it if something happens. Says so right on their website. =(