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I've been using a Lumix FZ48...for years!..and I've got some great photos from it, but it's not capable of capturing the photos I really want...so time to upgrade!
I've read up on entry level DSLR's and various lenses and I think I know what I will need but seeing as this is new to me, advise would be very appreciated.
Firstly...the main uses...The biggest majority of photos I take, is of my dogs. Mainly when we are out and about, so lots of activity shots, some still ones and a few landscape shots if we are somewhere really nice. Ideally I want a camera & lens that will enable me to capture that ''moment'' and at a reasonable distance...because it never happens when they are right by you! I do have Photoshop for any editing I wish to do and I like the majority of photos to be printed A4 size, occasionally A3 for the really good ones.
Secondly...budget!!! Under £1,000...the more under the better! Besides, anything too professional would be wasted with me, as long as it is capable of capturing clear shots of my dogs in motion, I'll be very happy!
So...I was considering that the Nikon D3300, which comes with a 18 - 55 lens, plus buying a Nikon 55-200 f/4.5 zoom lens.???
The other thing I'm not sure about is whether I should get VR or non VR ? There seems to be mixed opinions on this, so I'm totally unsure whether I would benefit from VR for my use or whether I'd be fine without it.
I've read up on entry level DSLR's and various lenses and I think I know what I will need but seeing as this is new to me, advise would be very appreciated.
Firstly...the main uses...The biggest majority of photos I take, is of my dogs. Mainly when we are out and about, so lots of activity shots, some still ones and a few landscape shots if we are somewhere really nice. Ideally I want a camera & lens that will enable me to capture that ''moment'' and at a reasonable distance...because it never happens when they are right by you! I do have Photoshop for any editing I wish to do and I like the majority of photos to be printed A4 size, occasionally A3 for the really good ones.
Secondly...budget!!! Under £1,000...the more under the better! Besides, anything too professional would be wasted with me, as long as it is capable of capturing clear shots of my dogs in motion, I'll be very happy!
So...I was considering that the Nikon D3300, which comes with a 18 - 55 lens, plus buying a Nikon 55-200 f/4.5 zoom lens.???
The other thing I'm not sure about is whether I should get VR or non VR ? There seems to be mixed opinions on this, so I'm totally unsure whether I would benefit from VR for my use or whether I'd be fine without it.
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