I have not used an SLR camera for many years (long before digital). I recently lost my point & shoot & decided to replace it with an entry level DSLR. After doing a lot of on line research I decided to buy a Nikon 3300. It was within my budget & I think I got a fairly good deal. It came with a basic 18-55 lens. I enjoy taking photos & birds of course are one of my interests. My question is what other accessories I should buy and if I get one more lens (we are in Canada & traveling to the States soon where prices are better) what would be good for a beginner.
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When it comes to buying lenses I recommend checking www.photoprice.ca.
For some time now Canadian Dealers are now more competitive with US prices than they have been in the past. As a result and with the current exchange rate buying cameras and lenses in the US isn't as much a money saver anymore as it was several years back. For a few things Canadian prices and warranties are even better that what the big US stores offer, not to mention the general cross-border warranty issue with some companies that are only accept claims when stuff was bought from one of their local distributors.
Other things (memory cards etc.) are bit less down South.
What lens to buy hinges on two questions: 1) Do you want primarily reach for birds/wildlife or just to extent your current lens reach (not hard to do with 55mm max)? 2) What's the budget?
For some time now Canadian Dealers are now more competitive with US prices than they have been in the past. As a result and with the current exchange rate buying cameras and lenses in the US isn't as much a money saver anymore as it was several years back. For a few things Canadian prices and warranties are even better that what the big US stores offer, not to mention the general cross-border warranty issue with some companies that are only accept claims when stuff was bought from one of their local distributors.
Other things (memory cards etc.) are bit less down South.
What lens to buy hinges on two questions: 1) Do you want primarily reach for birds/wildlife or just to extent your current lens reach (not hard to do with 55mm max)? 2) What's the budget?
You could investigate the tamron or sigma 150-600 http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/tamron-sp-150-600mm-f-5-6.3-di-vc-usd-lens-nikon-mount-uk-en.html
http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/sig...-f-5-6.3-dg-os-hsm-lenses-canon-mount-en.html
http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/sig...-f-5-6.3-dg-os-hsm-lenses-canon-mount-en.html
One of the best value for money lenses,this was taken on the 55-300
