What are some nikon slr attachments and accessories?

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noshoesont

I know attachments are gimmicky and stuff, but what kinds of attachments are there out there for nikon dslr cameras. Also, what kinds of accesorries are out there. I have the Nikon d3100 if that makes a difference.

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Lenses
Flash + diffusers & gels
Tripod
Remote shutter release cord
Filters: UV for protecting your lens and a circularly polarized filter.
Gray card if you need to have accurate color.

What camera is most like the Nikon D3100 but not a DSLR?

tennismnky

i really love everything about the nikon D3100 except for the fact that it has interchangeable lenses. i know that more professional photographers like the interchangeable lenses, but i'm "not ready" to get a camera that doesn't have a built in zoom for very far away objects. is there any cameras that are similar to the D3100 in picture quality, depth of field, video capabilities, etc, but not interchangeable lenses? thanks so much!

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Well, Sony used to make a camera called the Sony R1. You can still buy it used on eBay for a good price. It has a fantastic lens worth far more than the price you'll pay for the camera, BUT it is not nearly as responsive as the D3100. Those who can live with the R1's limitations love the camera for it's lens.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydscr1/

You could just buy a D3100 body and put Nikon's 18-200mm zoom lens on it and leave it on all the time. That's a 11x zoom...

http://www.bythom.com/18200lens.htm

[I have a feeling that if you did this you would eventually get curious enough to try another lens, and maybe then another lens. It's not that hard to carry a few lenses and swap them.]

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What is the hottest dslr camera out there with from $500 to $800?

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Jack

I want the coolest features on the dslr camera in the market. I know much about canon Camera's.i don't really know much about nikon Camera's or there. So pls tell me what camera out there has at least 16 to 24 mega pixels and lens from 70 to 200 or 300 mml.

No crappy fijifilm or and crappy names I never heard of.

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Yes you may think you know about Canon cameras, but it is clear you do not.

To answer your question, the Nikon D3200 and Canon 1100D/T3 are the least expensive dSLR's right now.

However, you seem to be fixated on the number of pixels on their sensors. That is not necessarily the first criteria to consider. Sensor performance is most important.

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/(appareil1)/801%7C0/(brand)/Nikon/(appareil2)/693%7C0/(brand2)/Canon

More on pixels.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

Now as far as a lens that is 70-200 mm it will cost you an additional $2,400 and a 70-300 mm, $590

Just the lenses alone will break your budget.

You need to spend some time on the Nikon and Canon websites looking at the cost of the inexpensive entry level cameras and the cost of various lenses.

If you don't know about the field of view of the various focal lengths, you can visit this site

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/index.htm

Once you have done your independent research, you need to visit a proper camera shop and look a the cameras and lenses for yourself.

What would be a good DSLR camera for nature photography?

Skillet007

I have been using compact cameras for a couple years and I want to step it up a notch. What would be a good DSLR camera to look into for nature photography? I need something that snaps fast. Someone mentioned something along the canon rebel line but I don't know. Also, should I consider a camera with Full Frame capabilities or is that just a little overboard? Thanks!

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You really want a crop sensor for wildlife. The crop brings the animal in closer, effectively increasing focal length.

I shoot Nikon, so my recommendations would be the D90 or D300s. It depends on budget, the D90 is around 750.00, and the D300s around 1500.00. They both have same sensor, the D300s has a higher frame rate and more metal in the body.

The lenses are the part where you need to spend the extra money. You need a 300mm lens at a minimum for wildlife, and an 11 or 12mm (cropped frame) at the wide end for scenic shots. Tokina lenses are really good glass, and a lot cheaper. Look for the 12-24 or the 11-16 for wide angle. For telephoto the 100-300 F4 is really good. They also make a really good 28-80mm 2.8 to look at.

The best approach would be to buy a D90, and have extra money for good glass.

Both of these shots were with the D300, the D90 has a slightly better sensor.

Here's a shot with the 100-300:

http://cgipix.com/Portfolio_Wildlife_Pronghorn_Antelopes_Nature_Photography.htm

Here's one with the Tokina 28-80mm 2.8:

http://cgipix.com/Portfolio_Utah_Vacation_Travel_Arches_Canyonlands.htm

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