Looking for a digital camera

[Neal]

@Jim the D850 uses two separate data cards. Look up the cards it uses and consider getting high speed high capacity cards. One is microSD and I can’t remember the other type.

 

[redbaron]

First Lens Purchase:

After countless hours of intense research (or what Trish refers to as “another one of his deep dives into something he barely understands”), I’ve selected my first lens. The winner is the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR.

It should handle everything from capturing scenic views of the park to zooming in on squirrels stealing birdseed. Trish will no doubt roll her eyes when it arrives, but I plan to deny any knowledge of how it got here.


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This is a great lens. Fast and great flexibility.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

Jim, if you’re looking for some really nice bags with over-the-top design and thoughtful concepts, check out PEAK DESIGNS!

I’ve supported them since their first launch of the MESSENGER on Kickstarter. One of the most progressive and exciting companies I’ve ever dealt with.

Not your tradition cases, but boy…great for traveling.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

thats what I use, its threaded both ways for attaching filters, etc

I would invest in clear filters for all of your lenses and get the polarizing filter as well.

 

[redbaron]

I would invest in clear filters for all of your lenses and get the polarizing filter as well.

And take the invest part seriously…don’t put a cheap filter on a good lens.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

And take the invest part seriously…don’t put a cheap filter on a good lens.

You stole my thunder, Ronnie!

The problem is, the cheap filters do not have a good anti-glare coating and will cause a degraded image due to refraction, glare, etc.

People will spend $1000-$3000 on a lens, but seem to have a problem with spending over $100 for a pro quality, brass, multi-coated UV-HAZE filter from B+W.

We are a curious breed. LOL

 

[redbaron]

I use b+w filters exclusively.

Lens comes out of the box only when the b+w is in hand and ready to install. And that is done in my office where no pets have ever been

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

I use b+w filters exclusively.

Lens comes out of the box only when the b+w is in hand and ready to install. And that is done in my office where no pets have ever been

B&W has some nice filters, I use them too for both the typical UV filter and for their polarizer filters for the typical threaded lens filters.

@Jim if you start using polarizer filters, I would also recommend that you consider both a good low lint glass cloth and an inexpensive bulb air blower so when the filter needs to be changed in the field dust can be removed.

 

[Jim]

Jim, if you’re looking for some really nice bags with over-the-top design and thoughtful concepts, check out PEAK DESIGNS!

I’ve supported them since their first launch of the MESSENGER on Kickstarter. One of the most progressive and exciting companies I’ve ever dealt with.

Not your tradition cases, but boy…great for traveling.

I spent some time on their site, and the one thing I came away with is, I don't know what I don't know. So what bag would you suggest for a camera, a couple of lens's, batteries/charger, etc.?

 

[Neal]

I have the Lowepro Magnum 200 AW which doesn't seem to be sold anymore (on amazon) so something like this seems like the next gen of it.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[Neal]

Camera Shoulder Bags & Messenger Bags | Lowepro

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[MemoriesByTheMile]

I have the Lowepro Magnum 200 AW which doesn't seem to be sold anymore (on amazon) so something like this seems like the next gen of it.

Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Great bag, had this for many years.

Even though we purchased an RV and still have that same RV 5 years later when it came to camera bags, I changed a few times as the camera gear kept changing.

Hopefully you have more stability on camera gear/bag than I did.

 

[Neal]

Here's the info on the storage cards. You'll need (want) both XQD and SD. The slots are side by side. One can store RAW and the other JPG is how I use them.

https://www.nikonproductsupport.com/s/article/Approved-Memory-Cards-D850?language=en_US

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

For the bag, when my gear was small and light enough I absolutely loved the LowePro sling bag.
Able to slide it around the shoulder and remove or put camera gear in/out without putting the bag down on the ground. As a landscape photographer I loved this feature.

Slingshot SL 250 AW III

Made for travel, the Slingshot Edge 250 AW is designed to keep your compact DSLR kit within quick reach and your go-to tablet, smartphone, headphones, wallet and other essentials well organized and protected. All Weather AW Cover™ and PU coated fabrics safeguard against dirt, abrasion and...

www.lowepro.com

Downside - when in sling mode, it is only a single strap, so it doesn’t distribute weight on 2 shoulders, which became a pain when on multi-mile treks.

 

[Neal]

I have a camera bag backpack somewhere, I think this may be the one from my order history:

Amazon.com

Don't use it.