Help Mr. Igo

[SmokinwithWilly]

or anyone else with experience in motion photography.

 

I know Arsen had a thread about getting a new camera and I could have posted there, but I'm actually looking for a bit more info than just about a camera.

 

I want to get into doing some amateur photography and I'm wondering what I really need to get started. I want to do some nature photography, leaning more towards animals in motion, and possibly doing some photography at the grandkid's games. I know there's a lot of high dollar high tech equipment out there and I could drop thousands, but what do I really need to know when buying equipment?

 

I would like to keep it around a grand, with any bags, stands etc I need at least to start with, but also a platform I can expand off of if I decide I want to do this more. I don't know if it's possible in that price range, but any info you have would be greatly appreciated. 

[jasonluckydog]

for a second I thought Jeremy needed more money.

[Vampire the buffet slayer]

for a second I thought Jeremy needed more money.

If he gets anymore money, he'll be public enemy #1 in the tinderbox.

[Ja Rhule]

If he gets anymore money, he'll be public enemy #1 in the tinderbox.

Sooo Jeremy will be the 1%?

Btw, I got Nikon D7000 and it's absolutely amazing camera. I never knew I can customize camera that much.

[Panthro]

If he gets anymore money, he'll be public enemy #1 in the tinderbox.

Why? He pays his mods a livable wage

[Ja Rhule]

Why? He pays his mods a livable wage

That's a damn lie

[Jase]

My new jacuzzi thanks everyone who paid for all-pro this year.

[Scrumtrilescent]

I went from a 3%er to a 2%er.

[Kevin Greene]

My new jacuzzi thanks everyone who paid for all-pro this year.

 

 

 

 

i wasted mine on hookers and blow but still, I'm thankful.

[JPPT1974]

I am beginning to be pretty frugal as do not need a camera and rarely used the jacuzzi as despite having it.

[Jeremy Igo]

or anyone else with experience in motion photography.

 

I know Arsen had a thread about getting a new camera and I could have posted there, but I'm actually looking for a bit more info than just about a camera.

 

I want to get into doing some amateur photography and I'm wondering what I really need to get started. I want to do some nature photography, leaning more towards animals in motion, and possibly doing some photography at the grandkid's games. I know there's a lot of high dollar high tech equipment out there and I could drop thousands, but what do I really need to know when buying equipment?

 

I would like to keep it around a grand, with any bags, stands etc I need at least to start with, but also a platform I can expand off of if I decide I want to do this more. I don't know if it's possible in that price range, but any info you have would be greatly appreciated. 

 

Here is a good general package for someone getting into photography that should keep you buys for a while for about a 1000 dollars...

 

Nikon D3300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR with AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II Zoom Lens (Black)

 

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD XLD for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

 

The Nikon d3300 is getting great reviews and should last you for several years. It has 3d tracking which helps maintain focus while shooting moving subjects. The 18-55 lens it comes withis a good wide angle to normal zoom for just taking pictures around the house or landscapes.

 

The Tamron 70-300 is what you would use for nature or outdoor games. It will get you zoomed in tight enough to keep you happy. 300mm is what I shoot most Panthers games at.

 

You may want a tripod eventually but it really isn't needed for what you want to do. I pull out a tripod maybe 3 times a year.

 

So for a grand that is probably the most bang for the buck.

[Jeremy Igo]

Also, make sure you click the "free accessories" link on that page for the camera. Looks like you can get a free memory card and camera case. 

[Ja Rhule]

Also, make sure you click the "free accessories" link on that page for the camera. Looks like you can get a free memory card and camera case.

I just purchased D7000, any opinions?

[PandaPancake]

What lens would you recommend for looking through a window about 300 yards away?