I’ve been extremely happy with my D70, but now I really want to buy the 70-300mm lens. Anyone thinking about buying their first SLR should give serious thought to what sort of subjects they’ll most shoot. I find myself at the far end of my kit 18-70mm most of the time.
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Recent entries
Starting with the right lens
4 years ago
I can't smoke anymore
4 years ago
I tried to smoke a cigarette a couple of weeks ago. I couldn’t. I took two hits, started coughing, and snubbed it out. I don’t even want to smoke anymore.
Ordered Nikon D70
4 years ago
I ordered a Nikon D70 on Saturday. It should arrive this week. I thought seriously about the Rebel XT, but there’s something about the Nikon sample images that appeals to me a lot more. Maybe it’s just that the Nikon comes with a better kit lens.
