Question... Is there a website where I can find a half way decent camera that shoots raw?

[mitch96]

I want to get back into photography and at this point I'm a clean slate.. Last camera was a
nikkormat for reference... 1.4 lens and a 70-250 tele.. Loved to develope my own film and play pushing the ASA..
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[MichMan]

1. Any decent SLR.

They all shoot raw.

[mitch96]

2. who is decent these days? nt

[Jirel]

3. Nikon.

Buy any DSLR from them (or SLR if you really want film, which I have given up). Any site works. Go to Nikon first to compare models, then buy wherever you want. Lots of packages that are decent deals at any time. Though I hate their politics, B&H is a good place to shop used equipment. Better yet, go to a camera store in your city to shop new/used if you have a good independent, after deciding on one or more models you want to see. Sorry, but Amazon is an awesome place to buy new if you have to look online only.

[MichMan]

4. Canon

[flamin lib]

5. I am a devoted Olympus user. OMD EM5 MKIII

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympus-om-d-e-m5-iii-review/9


The 4/3 sensor makes it smaller and lighter than any of the others. Lenses are roughly 1/2 the size of full frame cameras. It has the best image stabilization. The best, period. It has the best weather proofing (with premium lenses). I'll put m.zuiko lenses up against any others. The only place full frame has an advantage is astro photography and extreme low light so unless you spend the bulk of your time shooting by candle light or doing astro photography I honestly can't think of an advantage.

In any event, Olympus or not for gods sake get a mirrorless camera. DSLRs are 1950s technology. Nikon and Canon finally admitted that mirrorless is the future and are trying to figure out how to do it. More features, more capability, and a smaller body although lenses make up the bulk of gear weight. Go mirrorless.

edit to add: this is the Olympus facebook page that has all the instructional videos. I think you'll enjoy seeing the features and benefits of the OMD system. Oh, and Oly cameras are generally less expensive than comparable cameras.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/getolympus/videos/?ref=page_internal

[flamin lib]

6. One other thing about Olympus, refurbished gear at great discounts.

Salesman's samples, returned warranty repairs that were replaced, all manner of items that have been completely disassembled cleaned and repaired. 90 day warranty. GetOlympus.com

As far as where to buy, it really doesn't make much difference. Pricing is pretty much universal these days from the Mom & Pop shop to buying direct from the manufacturer.

[mitch96]

8. Great idea on refurbished gear...

I always get refurbished Apple products and have had on one problem with a iMac. Brought it in for repair, and the manager said after looking at it to just give me a new one..
Job done, happy days...
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[Major Nikon]

7. You can get a Nikon D7000 very cheap at Adorama or B&H

Just go to their used department.

https://www.adorama.com/l/Used/Photography/Cameras/Nikon~Digital-SLR-Cameras?sel=Model_Nikon-D7000

The great thing about that model is it will meter with the old AI and AIS series of manual focus lenses, which is something my D7500 will not do. You do have to set them up as a non-cpu lens, but once that is done they work like a charm.

So you can’t use the old F mount lenses with a prong that you may have used on your nikkormat, but you can use just about any other Nikon lens made since 1977, including screw focus AF lenses that the D3XXX and D5XXX series cameras will not autofocus with.

eBay has just about every Nikon lens ever made. I’d recommend getting a 55mm F/2.8 Micro AIS. You can get one on eBay for around $150. With this lens you can shoot macro and it’s also a short telephoto which means it will work well for portraits and just general photography. It’s one of if not the sharpest lens Nikon has ever made.

[mitch96]

9. Thanks to all for the great ideas... Now i have my work cut out for me.. I love research!!! nt

[alfredo]

10. If you already have Nikon lenses, stick with Nikon

You might be able to use them. Also, you already know how Nikon do things.

Once you get your camera and get used to it, them do research on the old manual lenses you have. Nikon glass is very good, so exploring using the old manual lenses are a worthy project.

Of course, you can sell your old kit and explore the wonderful world of mirrorless cameras. Take your time, and if possible handle the camera before buying. Fuji, Sony, Canon, Nikon, and two m4/3 offerings: LUMIX and Olympus have smaller sensors, but are smaller and lighter than other offerings.

Pentax makes fine cameras, but sadly don’t have The market share of other brands, and in these uncertain times I fear for their viability.

[mitch96]

11. I have no kit at all . I have been out of the photography for about 20 years or so..

I have not had a camera since film was popular..
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[alfredo]

12. Well then the world is wide open to you.

For my purposes I need an EVF, an electronic view finder and a tilting LCD. I do a lot of low aspect and close up photos.

Look and see what bells and whistles you need in a camera. As things stand in the market, there aren’t and bad cameras, but there are cameras that don’t fit your needs. Take your time and ask questions.

If you don’t plan on printing huge photos, a micro 4/3 is a good choice.

[flamin lib]

13. Hey, I print to 40 inches on the long side with no issues even at nose smear distance.

And that's with the 'old' 16 meg sensor. Iphones can make bill boards--they're all over Dallas.

[alfredo]

14. I tend to the pixel peeper with my photos.