Beginner help

[bmiles]

I am thinking about buying a camera to get started taking some pictures at my lease. I am looking to take pictures of wildlife out of my box blind while hunting. What is a good starter setup. I know its all about how much I want to spend. I am looking for something to get started. Not looking for professional quality.

[billinkb]

I use a Canon T1i, which is considered old now. 15 mega pix. I have a zoom lens and love the pictures in takes.

They now have the Canon T5i, which is about $800 to $900. These are now 18 mega pix
You can find the T1i on line (Ebay) for around $250 to $300.
What I like about it is the ability to change lenses for different occasions.
The more you spend on lenses the better the picture. Believe me, if you buy a camera that you can change the lens on you will.

Here a couple of pictures I took with my T1i in Colorado

[bmiles]

I was looking at some of the nikons. I'm sure there are lots of choices

[billinkb]

hopefully some of the Nikon users will chime in. I never use one and have no idea or opinion on them. The canon is easy to use.

[MySRT8U]

I shoot a canon eos60d and I love it. Here are some sample pics.

[MySRT8U]

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[MySRT8U]

Last set lol

[Henry]

Don't forget to look at some of the 3rd party lenses from Tamron, or Sigma. They're usually much less expensive and only a tad inferior.

[Horn chaser]

Here are a few I have taken with a Nikon 5100. I love my Nikon but with that I would say you can't go wrong with either a Nikon or Cannon. The big advantage I can see in getting the Cannon is that there are more lenses available to choose from I believe.



DSC_0122 by Andrew T Horn, on Flickr


DSC_0022 by Andrew T Horn, on Flickr



DSC_0238 by Andrew T Horn, on Flickr


DSC_0092 by Andrew T Horn, on Flickr

[MySRT8U]

I love that buffalo picture

[Horn chaser]

I love that buffalo picture

Thanks, I took that pic at Wichita Mtns WMA in Oklahoma. This buffalo I would say had to been one of the older ones there he was easily bigger than any other's I saw while I was there.

[MySRT8U]

Thanks, I took that pic at Wichita Mtns WMA in Oklahoma. This buffalo I would say had to been one of the older ones there he was easily bigger than any other's I saw while I was there.

What lens are you shooting with?

[Horn chaser]

I have been using a Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR DX ED G Lens that I got refurbished off ebay. So far not a problem with it. I only have that lense and the 18-55 mm kit lens that came with the camera. I plan on getting a macro lens and I am looking at the Tamron Sp 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro w/ Motor Autofocus. Just need more dinero first.

[adean369]

I use my Nikon d3100 and absolutely love it - check it out