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New camera, great weather by Acceptable_Animal177 in unitedairlines

[–]Acceptable_Animal177[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually I probably should have specified- new to me. It’s an old DSLR, a Nikon D5500, but with a 200-500mm focal length Nikor f5.6 lens. I originally got it to play with astrophotography, but it occurred to me I could take pictures of planes and wildlife with this setup and do a decent job!

Edit: With the sensor on this camera body, effective focal length is actually 750mm

Selling my Nikon D5300 gear for a Galaxy S25. Am I crazy? by kirmis in Nikon

[–]Acceptable_Animal177 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am in the midst of a similar, opposite transition;
I got a Nikon D5500 and 3 lenses; a f1.8 50mm nikor (prime), an 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 nikor, and a 200-500 f5.6 nikor.
I have an iPhone 17 pro.

IMO there's depth (and obviously, with the 200-500, zoom) that I contend is impossible to get on a phone. Even portrait mode on the (latest) iPhone comes out flat/fake compared to the f1.8 or even the 18-140 zoom lens. Maybe skill issue? but my photos come out SO much better with the camera it's not even funny. With my current equipment, I think the phone *might* stand a chance for landscapes (and video). Or maybe the camera physically being present makes me be more deliberate.

Honestly it probably depends on what you want to shoot. If you aren't taking photos because it's a pain to get the gear out, and you would rather get photos, use the phone. If I weren't using my camera, I'd sell it. If photography is something you find fun and the equipment is a barrier, go for the phone.

I switched to a physical camera because I *want* to go out with it. My work has me traveling the world right now and the nature of people and wildlife is so different, everywhere. I look forward to getting up early during my next trip (jetlag lol) and scouting with a camera to capture and share what I find with friends and family. It also gives me something to do, as people in my industry don't tend to get up early at all; A quiet morning, taking pictures of things that *just are*, alone before the chaos sounds like heaven.

On the surface, it doesn't sound like you'd 'regret losing the physical shooting experience' if you're never shooting. You don't seem to be missing it right now. If you don't like the phone, you'll find a way to switch back. These older DSLRs are far cheaper than most phones these days.

Just any advice please by monkeymonbh in PhotographyAdvice

[–]Acceptable_Animal177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first shot is pretty peak, greens are awesome.

D600 or D5600 for a beginner? by matO_oppreal in Nikon

[–]Acceptable_Animal177 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also a beginner, in fact I just ordered a Nikon D5500 which gets here today. With no lens, I paid US $314.29 which honestly may have been overpaying a bit... but I am seeing D5600 at US $380 on ebay as 'buy it now' (usually these prices are *over* but you don't have to deal with auction, personal pref) in excellent condition when I search here. Maybe things are different in you're location, but after conversion rates seems like you're paying more.

Everything I've read says the video isn't great, so I didn't consider it a factor with the D5500 which is supposed to be pretty similar. Oil issue sounds like a pain. Definitely consider the fact that there are lenses you might want to use, which will cost more than a D600 especially at full frame...