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New camera. What to get first?

Anonymous Sun 31 Mar 2024 03:29:57 No.4299702 View View Reply Original Report

After moving and bringing out my old D3200 I got handed down back in 2017, I've realized I wanted a newer better camera and wanted to get back into photography at a more enthusiast level this time.
So I picked up a Z72 and I am pretty much starting from scratch. In order of importance what should I pick up first? Right now I want...
>tripod
>flash
>case (bag or small pack)
>new strap that is comfortable
>extra battery
>extra memory card
>remote shutter/introveometetretererer
>portable RGB LED light

Pic is from my old D3200 back in 2017. Somewhere in eastern Washington state. Basically the middle of nowhere.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 31 Mar 2024 03:35:58 No.4299704 Report

Quoted By: >>4299707

>>4299702
Don't get any of that until you need it. What kind of photos do you want to take?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 31 Mar 2024 03:39:52 No.4299707 Report

Quoted By: >>4299716

>>4299704
A little bit of everything. Lots of close up photos of still life, objects. Potraits, wildlife. I go hiking a lot so I want to capture things I see, so landscapes quite a bit. All of that I use a tripod for with the D3200, but it's a Stitz from the 80s my dad gave me, and it's held together with super glue.

I'm leaning towards a battery, strap and then tripod. I've never really used a flash ever with the D3200, so I think I'll pick one up later when I master the fundamentals and realize what I'll need one for. Lot's to learn with this new guy.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 31 Mar 2024 03:52:06 No.4299716 Report

Quoted By: >>4299722

>>4299707
You should go out a few times with your Z7ii before pulling the trigger on a tripod, its IBIS might make them worthless for you. (Then again many people like tripods for workflow reasons.) If you do get a new tripod don't skimp and expect to pay hundreds, not tens of dollars. Battery and strap are reasonable purchases, especially for hiking.
Are you set on lenses? Z glass is excellent but expensive. For hiking the 24-120mm f/4 would be a great fit. That on your Z7ii on a capture clip would probably do most of the job for you. You'll probably want a fast prime for portraits, and if you're serious about wildlife the 100-400 to 180-600.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 31 Mar 2024 04:26:16 No.4299722 Report

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>>4299716
For shooting objects the tripod is a must, because then I can just move the object, change it out with a new one etc. Never have to fuck with the camera and you can set the shutter speed super low to give some flexibility. Same with any shooting in low light. Tripod is a must for that and long exposures, so yeah I'm going to have to suck it up and spend the dough for that especially come summertime.

Yeah I ordered a battery and Blackrapid strap just now. I can't stand the strap that came with it.

I got the 24-120mm f/4 because like you said it would be a good fit. Portraits and close ups at f/4 look a huge step up form the D3200 so I think it would be a while before I'd want a fast prime for that.

More zoom would be great for wildlife later on, but the price and weight. I figured what I got now would be decent, and the step up in megapixels would help alleviate the lack of zoom.

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