Camera & Lense Recommendation

TheReefGeek · #1 06-19-2006, 10:19 PM

I want to save up for a good digital SLR camera.

I want to take macro shots of my tank, and have good zoom for outdoors.

I am looking at the nikon 50 or 70, anybody have experience with these taking macro shots, what lense(s) do you like?

Matt · #2 06-20-2006, 01:35 AM

I just bought the Nikon d50 for my wife's birthday. We're still learning how to use it, but we'll be posting some aquatic shots soon. It came with the 18-55 dx lens. We don't have any other Nikon lenses yet.

So far, an impressive camera.

Matt

TheReefGeek · #3 06-20-2006, 02:04 AM

I have been reading up on that camera and lense.

Where did you get it from? How much?

I have been considering ordering from this website:

http://www.adorama.com/INKD50K.html

Matt · #4 06-20-2006, 04:24 AM

I was a bit more impulsive, and had a delivery deadline. I got it from McBain, where they're on sale right now. Still a bit more than you'll pay with careful online shopping, but they'll honour the warranty locally and they're a good outfit to deal with.

HTH,
Matt

TheReefGeek · #5 06-20-2006, 04:25 AM

I just found this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Nikon-D70S-D70-S-...QQcmdZViewItem

Amazing deal! Now I know how much I have to save up. That package comes with the two lenses I want too.

Ruth · #6 06-20-2006, 04:36 AM

Just remember you are going to get dinged with duty, GST and brokerage fees. I know when I bought my Canon last year I looked on e-bay quit a bit and by the time I figured their shipping fees, exchange, brokerage etc. it was cheaper to buy it in Canada. I have that same zoom lens and actually prefer the quality of my pictures with the 70-200mm lens but that's just me.