To start, nothing wrong with sticking it on auto. As you said, if you spend some time playing with it before you go you could learn to use things like aperture priority to change the feel of your images.
Lens hoods will be included with the lens in most cases and I always use them if for no...
The kit lens is fine. If your budget is limited I'd get the 3200 with the 18-55VR and spend the extra money on the 35mm. If you have the cash to upgrade to the D3300 with the newer 18-55 VRII and still get the 35mm then I'd do that too.
Not anymore. I used to when I was shooting pro, but I sold most of that equipment. Of course I was lugging $15k worth of stuff with me all over the place and needed liability coverage too.
Cameras aren't like computers. They don't slow down or stop working well. They continue to perform at the level you purchase. As with anything mechanical things can break, but Nikon and Canon are both very good about caring for issues within their warranty. Make sure you register the camera...
Please don't buy Sony. They take fine photos but the big 2 are where you want to go. I've seen many people make the Sony mistake and they always end up getting Canon or Nikon.
IMO, its silly to get into a brand debate or pixel peeping with someone new to photography. The performance of even the worst kit lens on the market today is extremely good. The OP needs something easy to operate and to understand what tools to use to make the experience less frustrating...
Some of this is old school. On old 35mm film cameras, they would typically be sold with 50mm lenses. The 50mm focal length provides a field of view that is most similar to how humans see. So lots of people recommend 50mm lenses, and they are great lenses.
Now, entry level cameras use a...
Nikon hasn't included the old nonVR lens in these kits for some time. Pretty sure any D3200 would have at least the VR1 version. That said, VR has limited benefit in this lens IMO so I wouldn't be concerned either way.
Also, one reason I've been recommending the 35mm is b/c it has the same...
As far as lenses are concerned, there are basically 3 types.
1) A variable aperture zoom lens. These are the entry level lenses you will get with this camera. Variable aperture means that as you "zoom in" that your minimum aperture will change from something like f/3.5 to f/5.6. Basically...
Using the pop up flash on an SLR would make your photos look the same as a $150 point & shoot camera. Using a hot shoe flash gives you a lot of options. You can open Pandora's box when it comes to equipment, but a hot shoe mountable flash with a head that can spin in either direction will let...
That camera with those lenses is more than enough for outdoor photos at Disney. If you want to take decent photos indoors also budget for a flash like the SB-700 or faster glass like the 35mm AF-S DX.
That's a good looking table GAGunguy. I don't get to the shop enough. Last big project I built was a table for my FiL for his Primo.
This is finished before sealant. Last photo I took of it.
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