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Title: What do you recommend????
Post by: JMSmithy on August 10, 2012, 11:54:00 PM
I'm looking for a decent camera, not too expensive (under $3-400 if possible) that I can use in a stand/blind with a GOOD zoom that is silent or close to silent....

I want to take pix of animals, regardless of whether or not I'm drawing down on them as well as any other neat thing that  "pops up" while in the bush.  Plus often times my son/sons come with me....

Btw, digital please, don't want be bothered with film    :knothead:  

Thoughts???
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: swampthing on August 13, 2012, 09:37:00 PM
Nikon d3100 w/55-200vr lens.
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: tso115 on August 13, 2012, 09:46:00 PM
is the go pro camera any good?  i've seen them used in non hunting situations.
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: JMSmithy on August 15, 2012, 05:05:00 PM
Does that Nikon do video too?
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: swampthing on August 15, 2012, 06:49:00 PM
Yes it does, up to 1080 HD if you need.
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: hotbrand on September 05, 2012, 02:34:00 PM
Question for all you camera/optic experts. I was thinking about a combination binocular/camera for getting good zoom up pics, would I be better served with a good camera with zoom like the Nikon d3100 w/55-200vr lens? Is this camera suitable for someone not very electronically adept?
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: swampthing on September 08, 2012, 09:25:00 PM
It depends on he lighting, in the shade, during dusk, or any low light condition the large sensor of a DSLR can't be beat.
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: hotbrand on September 11, 2012, 01:40:00 PM
So the Nikon you mentioned has good low light capability? What does DSLR stand for Dummies single lens reflex? That would work for me.
Title: Re: What do you recommend????
Post by: mqqse on September 12, 2012, 10:00:00 AM
The price on a Canon 40D has come waaaay down and can be had at that price.  A friend of mine uses one and many of his photographs are published in the Conservationist.  With that said, regardless what body you use, the money is spent in the glass.