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10/21/2006 07:40:43 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
edit- lost too many brain cells back in the day apparently. |
Back in my day even presidents smoked pot. Of course, they didn't inhale. :D
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10/21/2006 07:55:47 PM · #27 |
Looks like you kids have this thread well in hand ...
ETA: Mick I think they did inhale but are holding that same stale hit. :-P |
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10/21/2006 08:03:29 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
So. What does the tooth fairy suggest you buy with the cash? |
A P&S and a ticket to Africa - that's where all the good pics come from lately. ;) |
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10/21/2006 08:04:46 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Nikon D80 - 999.95
Sigma 70-200 2.8 - 839.00
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - 114.95
SB-600 flash - 184.95
Manfrotto 3021BPRO - 195.95
Photoshop CS - 599.95
Comes in at 2934.75 plus you'd have to pay shipping. That's at B&H. |
IIRC, you'll also need a tripod head, the 3021 is just the legs of the tripod.
Message edited by author 2006-10-21 20:05:02. |
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10/21/2006 08:12:06 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Nikon D80 - 999.95
Sigma 70-200 2.8 - 839.00
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - 114.95
SB-600 flash - 184.95
Manfrotto 3021BPRO - 195.95
Photoshop CS - 599.95
Comes in at 2934.75 plus you'd have to pay shipping. That's at B&H. |
I think that is way to much money for a newbie to DSLR's Forget about the Sugma 70-200 for now. |
If you have 3000 to spend why buy the cheaper lenses only to decide that a 2.8 is better and have to go through the hassle of either selling your original lens or spending out even more money on the better lens in the end?
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10/21/2006 08:12:58 PM · #31 |
You should buy something nice for me, I'm a nice girl! :)
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10/21/2006 08:14:43 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Mick I think they did inhale but are holding that same stale hit. :-P |
Now that you mention it, that would explain a few things. :D
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10/21/2006 08:18:12 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by hankk:
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Nikon D80 - 999.95
Sigma 70-200 2.8 - 839.00
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - 114.95
SB-600 flash - 184.95
Manfrotto 3021BPRO - 195.95
Photoshop CS - 599.95
Comes in at 2934.75 plus you'd have to pay shipping. That's at B&H. |
IIRC, you'll also need a tripod head, the 3021 is just the legs of the tripod. |
You can get a 'kit' one at B&H with the 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head as well.
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10/21/2006 08:18:16 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by idnic:
You should buy something nice for me, I'm a nice girl! :) |
Llamas are not allowed to give gifts to the enemy. :P
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10/21/2006 08:24:22 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Nikon D80 - 999.95
Sigma 70-200 2.8 - 839.00
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - 114.95
SB-600 flash - 184.95
Manfrotto 3021BPRO - 195.95
Photoshop CS - 599.95
Comes in at 2934.75 plus you'd have to pay shipping. That's at B&H. |
I think that is way to much money for a newbie to DSLR's Forget about the Sugma 70-200 for now. |
If you have 3000 to spend why buy the cheaper lenses only to decide that a 2.8 is better and have to go through the hassle of either selling your original lens or spending out even more money on the better lens in the end? |
I would agree. if you ahve the money and know you want to spend it on camera gear then get better lenses first vs more cheaper lenses. |
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10/21/2006 09:15:51 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by karmabreeze:
Out of the blue, the tooth fairy or what have you drops $3000 on you and requires that it be spent on camera equipment and software.
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you must have given the fairy something more than your teeths for $3000 ;)
now what would a fairy want that's worth 3G's ?....... |
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10/22/2006 04:31:33 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by Elvis_L:
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Nikon D80 - 999.95
Sigma 70-200 2.8 - 839.00
Nikon 50mm 1.8 - 114.95
SB-600 flash - 184.95
Manfrotto 3021BPRO - 195.95
Photoshop CS - 599.95
Comes in at 2934.75 plus you'd have to pay shipping. That's at B&H. |
I think that is way to much money for a newbie to DSLR's Forget about the Sugma 70-200 for now. |
If you have 3000 to spend why buy the cheaper lenses only to decide that a 2.8 is better and have to go through the hassle of either selling your original lens or spending out even more money on the better lens in the end? |
I would agree. if you ahve the money and know you want to spend it on camera gear then get better lenses first vs more cheaper lenses. |
The only reason I suggested this is because what if she buys all this then a month later realizes she like the P&S route better? I am thinking of selling all my shit anyway so don't listen to me.
Message edited by author 2006-10-22 18:01:29.
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10/22/2006 05:26:36 PM · #38 |
Thanks all for responding. I think that after reading what folks have to say here, I should get the D80 body with the kit, which runs about $1300 on average according to Pricegrabber, the tripod and the software, play with it for awhile, and set the lens budget aside for later. Maybe I'll be able to snag  Cutter for some real life guidance and instruction when the time comes. Unfortunately, no word on if/when the tooth fairy is coming to visit.
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10/22/2006 06:01:12 PM · #39 |
Glad you decided to set the money aside for now. After you use it for a while then you will now better what your lens needs are.
Message edited by author 2006-10-22 18:02:09.
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