What else do I need to buy that is essential, if I buy this camera.?What about the white balance? (For taking pictures at a wedding & reception)
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I recommend to buy a bag and 64 GB memory card. Probably you will need also a tripod. That`s all. Concerning WB for taking pictures, remember that it is a Camcorder. So its primary function is to tape. Although it takes pictures...Tha pictures are very nice.
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Yes but no white balance or plug in mic. It's a great camera with true HD just not that many features
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Thank you very much for your review and for posting the pics, which look really great. I am kicking myself for not preordering this camera. I kept vacillating between the Pentax K-X and this one. I would like to be able to take good photos in low light and to have a big zoom (like a moon shot, for example). Any insight you might have would be welcome.
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You do need to set the white balance if you are shooting in manual mode. Many cameras have acceptable presets in auto mode. The way you get into trouble is having scenes that need extensive color correction. You can spend a lot of post production time just balancing those scenes. Trust your monitor and try to get it as close as possible while you're shooting.
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I bought four of the same type. Not sure that it really matters much if you are setting the white balance of your camera before shooting. That should compensate for differences in light spectrum.
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Thanks Conway, I was so happy to see your post it gave me the push to order the Nikon D700 today from B&H.; This is my first full frame camera and I just wanted to make sure that I was making the right decision. I was mostly leaning toward the Nikon but had to consider the Mark 2. Thanks again for your help.
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It's comparable to a DSLR camera, so depends on how you want to use it. There are lighter options available. Also, it doesn't come with a neck-strap, so you might want to invest in one.
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You need yo review no the camera's manual. I bought this and works fine. :)
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Phillip, If white wash is a big concern, this camera won't cut it! a Canon 5D Mark 2 or 3 with a FAST LENS will but then your talking a major $$$ upgrade. Merry Christmas.
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I only shoot RAW, and am very pleased with it and Lightroom 4. The automatic exposure and auto white balance are generally OK to start from, but I usually make adjustments. In extreme lighting I bring down highlights and increase the light in the shadows. There is a lot of detail captured - I can often get two stops of extra information in post processing, and seldom want more than that. I don't own a DSLR, so can't make a direct comparison, but I would expect it to be similar to APS-C DSLRs. I am an amateur, and would not want to make my recommendation the basis of your decision. The dpreview NEX-6 review includes a RAW Mode page, and they have some examples you can download and examine before deciding. I only shoot RAW, and am very pleased with it and Lightroom 4. The automatic exposure and auto white balance are generally OK to start from, but I usually make adjustments. In extreme lighting I bring down highlights and increase the light in the shadows. There is a lot of detail captured - I can often get two stops of extra information in post processing, and seldom want more than that. I don't own a DSLR, so can't make a direct comparison, but I would expect it to be similar to APS-C DSLRs. I am an amateur, and would not want to make my recommendation the basis of your decision. The... » Read More I only shoot RAW, and am very pleased with it and Lightroom 4. The automatic exposure and auto white balance are generally OK to start from, but I usually make adjustments. In extreme lighting I bring down highlights and increase the light in the shadows. There is a lot of detail captured - I can often get two stops of extra information in post processing, and seldom want more than that. I don't own a DSLR, so can't make a direct comparison, but I would expect it to be similar to APS-C DSLRs. I am an amateur, and would not want to make my recommendation the basis of your decision. The dpreview NEX-6 review includes a RAW Mode page, and they have some examples you can download and examine before deciding. « Show Less
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Since you are new to SLRs... in order of importance: 1. A decent class 6+ sd memory card or two or three (sandisk is a good company to go with) 2. A good camera bag that will fit everything that you want to carry along. (Lowepro makes good ones) 3. A extra battery (splurge on a canon battery, or risk it with a third party battery, your choice) 4. 50mm 1.8 prime lens (Good, cheap lens that can handle indoor and low light photography, almost universally useful) 6. Lens Blower (to blow dust off of lenses, avoid actually cleaning the lenses with a cleaner unless you really have to, a few flecks of dust isn't going to effect your picture) Depending on who you ask, the 7th generally will be a good Multicoated UV filter for each of the lenses you use to protect the lens (Hoya makes good ones), however some people say that it isn't worth it to put a 50-60 dollar filter in front of their several hundred dollar lenses, it's up to you. These are all that are pretty much needed from the get go. The rest depends on what types of photography are you planning to use the camera for. Tell me what you are planning to do and I can come up with some extra suggestions.
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Thanks so much for the response. After much research, I know I want this camera. What a great deal, I'll order mine tonight!
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Hi, this camera is my daughter's as well. She takes it to friend's houses and just recently a trip to Florida. I was happy to see that it does stay clean and simple marks can be wiped off. I was worried about the white, but so far so good!
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The 1000 should do the job. Balance is key to getting it stable so you might be packing in more weight at the bottom to match weight with camera. You'll progress with each shoot.
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I bought an used white body in like new condition. I already had a dozen or so Pentax lenses to use on it.
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Light meter is always needed. You can also meter with camera itself, but its better to have a light meter always. But if you have dslr, you dont need to get sekonic 758 cine. Get sekonic 758 dr and its cheaper as well
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.