looking for advice on DSLR purchase

[08njSTEP]

Still gathering info. I might pull the trigger tomorrow. I am doing an event this weekend and it would be a great opportunity to take a lot of shots. In the crew I'm working with is a photographer that's been published in all the motorcycle mags. He could really show me what the camera can do. I will be working with hot rod legend Gene Winfield chopping a top on a '53 Bel Air at the Boston World of Wheels show. I like to support local businesses and have a great shop near work so I will be visiting tomorrow.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by ///Mbitions

I just bought my 1st Dslr and should be here any day. Main purpose was to stop using my iPhone6 (which takes pretty nice still pics imo) when trying to catch my son in action, He'll be 2 the end of April. Also it'll be nice to do some shoots of the car. Because of budget I ended up purchasing the Nikon D5300 wit a couple of lens, which from what I gathered the lens will be the most important thing anyways. One day I'll upgrade but for the next few years I hope the D5300 will do everything I need. Did you end up buying something OP? I'm very excited to start taking pictures with a real camera!

That's a fine camera. What lenses did you get with it?

[///Mbitions]

That's a fine camera. What lenses did you get with it?[/QUOTE]
So I went with just the 5300 that came with an 18-55mm vrll, then searched an found the Nikon 18-140mm vr certified refurb for a great price and went cheaper on the zoom lens an did a Tamron 70-300mm di LD macro. Figured I wouldn't use the 300mm too much? But we'll see. Your opinion??

[dcstep]

You're ready to start taking pix. I'm looking forward to seeing some posts.

[///Mbitions]

Originally Posted by dcstep

You're ready to start taking pix. I'm looking forward to seeing some posts.

Absolutely. You wouldn't know where I can get tips on long exposure photography would you?

[tjyates08]

Canon for the win!

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by ///Mbitions

Absolutely. You wouldn't know where I can get tips on long exposure photography would you?

Here's a great resource:


http://digital-photography-school.com/

[///Mbitions]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Here's a great resource:


http://digital-photography-school.com/

thanks!

[90c4]

Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

I'm used to manual focus and really hated AF cameras before. The older AF were so slow I could focus, shoot, and manually wind before the afs would focus. The new Sony was very fast. Thank you for your input. I was expecting to buy full body mirror until salesman showed me mirror less. Lots of built-in features.

I was originally going to comment that DSLRs are a lot harder to focus than the old SLRs since they don't employ the split screen you're used to and then was going to suggest looking into Sony since it's much easier to know that you've achieved focus with them. I really wouldn't recommend a DSLR to most people these days. The mirrorless cameras, especially Sonys, are pretty amazing and are significantly easier to carry around. If a camera is too big, you're less likely to have it on you.

However, I shoot with 2 Canon 5D Mk III bodies and carry 5 of my 6 lenses with me on a belt every time I go on a shoot, but the kind of shooting I do is very niche (concert photography)

[08njSTEP]

Pulled the trigger today and went with....



Sony 6300 with 50mm and 70-210mm.
I looked at Nikon 7100 & 5300 and very nice gear just felt too big and heavy. All my experience is with a Minolta x700 film camera and the Sony is more that size. It just felt right in my hands. The Sony does 4k video and stills at 11fps. Built in Wi-Fi. The only thing missing is optical viewfinder, but I can work around that. Lens selection is supposed to expand in the very near future. Although they have some awesome lenses in the master series. I won't be going master lenses for awhile as they run around $3k. Ouch! Camera and 2 lenses out the door for $1200.
Very excited to get back into shooting.

[08njSTEP]

90c4
Funny timing on your post as I was in camera store when you posted. I'm really happy with my selection. I don't buy a lot of things and usually do research before I buy. Even with that I most of the time have buyers remorse days after purchase. I get over it and enjoy the "thing", but this time I don't as I believe this is the best pick for my needs.

[90c4]

Originally Posted by 08njSTEP

90c4
Funny timing on your post as I was in camera store when you posted. I'm really happy with my selection. I don't buy a lot of things and usually do research before I buy. Even with that I most of the time have buyers remorse days after purchase. I get over it and enjoy the "thing", but this time I don't as I believe this is the best pick for my needs.

You made the right choice by not going with a DSLR

[08njSTEP]

It's here

[08njSTEP]

Sweetness

[dcstep]

Nice looking kit. Show us one with the 75-210mm mounted. That rig can cover a lot of territory.

You can even get an adapter and mount a big Canon super-tele on it. A may try that myself after one more generation of refinement.

Dave

[08njSTEP]

I have a 16-50mm 3.5-5.6 and 55-210mm 4.5-6.3. The 6300 uses e-mount aps-c lenses.

[08njSTEP]

Ask and ye shall recieve

[08njSTEP]

Loving this piece already. Here's some stats for you techies.
APS-C format CMOS image sensor
Effective pixel # 24,200,00
Total pixel # of image sensor 25m
ISO still 100-25,600(extend to ISO 51,200)
Shutter speed 1/4000 sec to 30 sec

[dcstep]

Is there built in EVF or is that an add-on?

[08njSTEP]

Reading thru features and come across this:
Smile/face detect. Detect faces and adjusts various settings automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected.
No shit....

[08njSTEP]

What's evf?

[08njSTEP]

Camera is compatible with 4k 30p/ 4k 25p/ 4k 24p in movie mode. Built in wind noise reduction.