new setup advice

Will Gill

Will Gill

Will Gill

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hi guys, just asked this on TP but thought I'd ask here too as I know you lot :p

I am looking for advice on a new setup, I sold my old d300s a while back and have regretted it ever since, I would primarily be taking photos of wildlife (birds of prey ideally), on-board boats and yachts and alpine sports (mainly freestyle).

I have nearly pulled the trigger on a huge range of setups but thought I'd hold back and speak to you guys first

previous setups I considered

d3
70-200 2.8 vr1 or 2
50mm 1.8

d7100
same glass

d610
same glass

d800
same glass

as you can see I really have no consistency or direction, I have around £2000 to spend so would love to hear your opinions about where I should be investing my money

thanks in advance
 
thanks :)

the d7100, was the avenue I was going down, so I'd probably buy the mb-d15 too as I prefer the feel of a gripped unit, with regard to glass and my budget what would you recommend?
 
thanks again :)

that mirrors what I was thinking, I'm fine with the weight and like you say a good strap or even bag to carry it in means it's not a huge concern.

how about at the other end of the spectrum, 1.8 glass, I would like something which gives me nice low light photos without having to bother with a flash, any recommendations for that?

:)
 
awesome, I wasn't aware of the 18-35 that sounds perfect

so my thinking is this, new 7100 & grip

second hand vr1 or 2 and a new 18-35 1.8

anything else I'll need? you mention straps etc.. maybe a bag recommendation given this setup?

hugely appreciate your help :)
 
I reckon a backpack would be best, do they offer a good amount of protection? I'd be skiing with this setup, whilst I'm a very good skier (modest with it!) you cant account for other people and off piste snow conditions so something that could withstand a few knocks would be ideal :)
 
oohh i like the dakine one, i wonder if they have one which is compatible with my ABS airbag system, now that would be awesome!

thanks for the suggestions :)
 
All purchased - d7100, mb-d15, 70-200, sigma 18-35, 2 x 32gb sandisk ultra cards, manfrotto 732 carbon tripod, black rapid strap and for a bag in the end I went with a kata 3n1 25 backpack. Thanks again for your help :)

looking forward to snapping away again :D

oh one last thing, what UV filters do you recommend?
 
D.P. said:
Definitely get an F-stop bag! made for exactly this kind of work.
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I ended up getting the kata 3n1 25 for free from a guy I work with, it seems fairly robust, nice solid aluminium case and perfect size for all my new toys :cool:

Also it look fairly nice and the yellow interior seems very sensible given everything I own that is photography related; is black - so it will show up well :D
 
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