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Posted by J. Ramón Palacios on November 26, 1999 at 22:25:17:
In Reply to: Nikon N60 posted by Michael on November 26, 1999 at 19:25:25:
: I'm going to be getting my first SLR camera this Christmas,
and have already decided that I want to go with a Nikon N60. I'm
going to be doing mostly nature/outdoor photography, not too much
action stuff - Would this be a good first camera?
: I like it because it feels very solid and balanced in the hand,
like it will last a good long time.
: It comes with a Quantaray 28-80 3.5/5.6 Aspherical Lens, is
this a good lens for a beginner to start out with. I'm thinking
if I am satisfied with this lens, I will buy the companion
Quantaray 70-210 4/5.6 Lens.
: Are these smart choices that I am making? Please advise as I am
new to photography.
Michael:
Any choice you make to further your prowess in photography is a
good one. You make a decision with the best possible information
you have at hand when it has to be made. Later is useless.
If wrong you can always correct.
First the camera. It is difficult to go wrong with Nikon.
The Nikon N60 is a good camera, well built, good feel, ergonomic,
lots of plastic, so just be careful not to bang it.
You have to use DX coded film only, there is no ISO manual
adjustment on it. I won't put you sleep with all of the features.
It is OK.
A brand new N60 body goes for about $300.
A brand new N70 body will go for $400.
If your budget allows for it, get the N70.
Second, the lens.
Quantaray I believe is the Sigma private brand for Ritz Camera. A
Sigma 28-80mm zoom f/3.5-5.6 ASP macro will cost you only $89 if
you buy the camera body also at B&H Photo & Video,
although I might prefer the 28-70mm f/2.8 EX for $339 under the
same premises.
There is also a Tokina AT-X AF Pro 28-70mm f/2.6-2.8 that
unfortunately I don't have a price on it but looks indeed
promising.
And so on, there are many choices.
The hard lesson I learned through the years is that I should have
spent my money on top-of-the-line lenses, (typically
characterized by wide apertures) otherwise, regardless of how
advanced is the body, I could have obtained the same results with
a good Point and Shoot camera and saved a bundle of money in the
process.
Have a great time.
Tells us what you decided, and post here some photos as soon as
you get your first roll out.
Have a great time.
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