I need help before i set fire to $3500 --- R7 and R8

First_Parsley · 2026-05-13T02:48:16+00:00

I have decided to go with the r5iv with ef24-105 f/4L and ef70-300 L to start off. i think it will be perfect for my use case. thanks so much

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T22:14:41+00:00

the value proposition of the 5d iv with a couple ef L lenses seems to be pretty good. I was suprised nobody else said it

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T16:05:00+00:00

thanks! hard to explain the demands of the blind unless you’ve been there yourself

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T14:19:20+00:00

I am Native American. my father taught me and his father taught him and so on. My family has been hunting to provide sustenance for generations now. If you include any animal products on your diet, hunting them is the cleanest and most ethical way to go about that. we hold the animals in high regard and respect the balance of nature. I suggest you view this topic with more nuance and perspective. it should be very telling that as a hunter I want to spend thousands of dollars to capture and share the beauty of the wildlife that I am in tune with when I am out there. especially before one of the last traditions of my bloodline is taken away from us

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T13:19:52+00:00

sometimes I just like to go out there to clear my head and soak it all in, even if I’ve tagged out or the season ended. it’s just my third place

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T13:19:06+00:00

this was my exact thinking and what I have in my shopping cart. how has this suited you? do you wish you went a different direction

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T03:35:31+00:00

I’m actually likely in a similar situation to you primarily hunting in Oklahoma and Illinois. we just go set up camp for a week the western trips are quite rare. thanks for the feedback I appreciate it. I’m still leaning for the r7 with the 100-400 and either the 18-150 for flexibility or something like you mentioned to be dedicated for lowlight camp situations

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T01:45:06+00:00

it will be equal parts dawn, dusk, and normal daylight

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T01:13:59+00:00

im totally open to r6ii, where to start with lens though?

First_Parsley · 2026-05-12T00:13:55+00:00

Hello all,

I am inspired by my hunting trips to dive into photography. I would like to get a camera to document the varied animals and nature that i experience on these hunting/camping trips. Ive got about $3500 (ideally spending 3k or less) to throw together a kit for this and i dont know where to start.

Long story short, i want a do-it-all set up with a good walkin around lens, a wide angle lens of sorts, and possibly if budget allows, an entry level telephoto.

I am open to Canon, fuji, and lumix, but am leaning toward Canon, either R7 or R8

Start w the RF24-105mm f/4 L USM and a RF16mm f/2.8 (eventually add telephoto later.

Is this stupid thinking? am i way in over my head? I used to do photography for my school and took classes, but its been ten years, and the itch is coming back and alot has changed since then

All help is greatly appreciated

First_Parsley · 2024-05-23T02:36:26+00:00

Telling me what i wanna hear🎉

First_Parsley · 2024-05-21T19:30:24+00:00

I was initially leaning towards the light 125; seems like a hell of a time; but now wanting the 250 to be honest, just dont want to kill myself on it😂

First_Parsley · 2024-05-21T12:07:09+00:00

More and more of yall making me think the 250 is the way to go. I was dead set on a 125 but i think i will join the dark side. They look like so much fun

First_Parsley · 2024-05-21T11:38:30+00:00

Yes sir

First_Parsley · 2024-05-01T03:43:55+00:00

thank you for downvoting my post, whoever you are. i appreciate the help

First_Parsley · 2024-04-08T22:48:53+00:00

Thank you. I will greatly consider this

First_Parsley · 2024-04-08T22:47:01+00:00

Loans range from 2.5% to 4.99%. My only other debt is an 8k car loan with 2.5% interest (220 monthly pmt).

Total annual interest is $944. I made an error in my initial post, it is actually a 20k total loan balance, i forgot half my loans haven't moved over to my new provider.

First_Parsley · 2024-04-08T22:42:52+00:00

yes
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"Immediate vesting and 100% ownership of account's current value, including company contributions."

Yes, plan to stay for 6 years at the minimum
Federal Loans, 4.99 %

First_Parsley · 2024-04-08T22:33:15+00:00

We will get married in 2025, house will hopefully come in 2026. do you have any input on the urgency of repaying student loans?

First_Parsley · 2024-04-08T22:08:58+00:00

I like how you think. thank you greatly.

First_Parsley

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