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labailey

labailey

Member Since 24 Jul 2018
Offline Last Active Jan 03 2019 08:02 PM
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ISO Camera/Hiking Pack

04 December 2018 - 09:59 PM

Hello!

I enjoy going on day hikes with my fiancé, and I’m in search of a hiking/camera pack. Features I’d love to have include a space for a 3 liter hydration pack as well as an easily accessible side-zip pocket for my D750 and perhaps an extra lens.

If you have a pack like this that you love, or a setup that you personally use/like for this purpose, I’d love to hear about it!

Thanks in advance!

First Day Trying Out New Nikon D750 - NC

02 December 2018 - 11:37 PM

For some background, I've had the Nikon D5000 since it came out (roughly 10 years) and I've wanted to upgrade for a while. I put photography in my back pocket for years, and I am finally getting back into it! I purchased a Nikon D750, and I'm in love so far! I bought it with the 24-120mm lens. I know the basics, but I'm still learning the ins and outs of the D750 (and will be for a while). Nevertheless, here is a shot from today's hike!
 
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Engagement Photos!

20 August 2018 - 07:08 PM

Hello!
 
I just thought I'd share a few photos from a portrait shoot that was done a few days ago. The lucky lady in the photos is me! My now fiancé put his college friend up to taking the photos!
 
She sent me the RAW files and I edited them after the fact. :)

 

I took the closeup photos of the ring with my trusty Nikon D5000 and kit lens!


Is NOW The Time to Buy the Nikon D750?

28 July 2018 - 02:11 PM

Hello!

 

I am interested in buying the Nikon D750 and NIKKOR 24-120mm kit lens. However, I'm wondering if now (this time of year) is the best time to buy.

 

I am planning to purchase the camera kit from B&H, and they have what seems to be a nice deal on the set right now at $2196.95 down from $3096.95. (This deal ends tonight, unfortunately!)

 

However, before I bite the bullet, I'm wondering (since I don't HAVE to have the camera right now) if I would be better served to wait and see if a better deal comes along? I'm not sure what current price trends have been, but I'd like to get the best deal possible.

 

I saw where Adam posted earlier in this forum that B&H was selling the D750, the "24-120mm F4 lens, battery grip, extra battery, memory card, and a bag all for just $1996!" I wish I had known about this sale, as it's no fun to pay $200 more and only get the camera and lens knowing that this deal happened!

 

 

What would you do?


Nikon D750 WITH Kit Lens...Is it worth it?

24 July 2018 - 12:41 AM

A little background:

I own and am currently looking to sell my Nikon D5000 and kit lens with a desire to upgrade. I would consider myself intermediate with regard to skill level and knowledge (young, ambitious photographer is accurate). I plan to do mainly portrait photography (I have no plan to do weddings, just other portrait sessions) and personal travel/landscape photography. I'd love to have 2-3 reasonably affordable lenses that will cover all of my bases if possible.

 

I have been looking into getting the following two prime lenses for portraits:

Nikkor 50mm 1.8 (Likely this lens first and the 35mm later due to budget.)

Nikkor 35mm 1.8 (Swooning over the 1.4, but the price tag makes this elementary teacher want to cry, haha.)

 

My question is, when I buy the D750, should I spring the extra $500 on the 24-120mm kit lens as well? I'd love to have a versatile lens (preferably just one) that I can carry with me when I travel for landscape and general travel photography, (buildings, mountains, photos of my boyfriend and I) but I'm wondering if either the 50mm 1.8 or 35mm 1.8 would be sufficient for my travels without getting the kit lens?

 

I also toyed with the idea of keeping my 18-55mm kit lens from the D5000, but it's not full frame (I'm aware that the 35mm 1.8 isn't full frame either).

 

Options are:

1) Buy D750 (body only) and buy 50mm OR 35 mm lens

2) Keep my 18-55mm kit lens and buy D750 (body only) and 50mm OR 35mm lens

3) Buy D750 with 24-120mm kit lens/Buy 50mm OR 35mm lens

 

 

I hope this makes sense, and thanks in advance!