James S.
Hi there! How are you? I'm James. Do you have any questions about cameras? Or how about questions pertaining to lenses? How can I help you today?
I'm a middle school administrator. I need to track down some good deals to stock my yearbook/photography staff with a few cameras...preferably Nikon.
Any recommendations for equipment?
James S.
Well, that entirely depends on your budget. DSLRs vary pretty drastically.
I understand that. I'm thinking about $1,500.
James S.
Alright, so $1500 total. How many cameras did you need?
What I can obtain, including lenses, sd cards, bags, and a couple of tripods, etc.
James S.
Alright, you can probably get by with a kit lens for each, so we can find you something that bundles.
How about 1 or 2 small zooms i.e. 200 mm
James S.
Those will run a couple hundred each, so we might be able to do a couple cameras with those lenses.
James S.
I'll show you a Canon and a Nikon, just for options.
I think the Canon is a better deal though.
What's your preference and why?
James S.
Canon's are better for first-time users generally. They're a little easier to use. On the high end of cameras I actually prefer Nikon, but low end, I'm definitely a Canon guy.
In the case of these two cameras, the canon is "Open Box" and the Nikon is "Refurbished". The Open Box is a better deal. It's $209 off the original price bringing the single camera with 18-55mm lens down to $339.95. The Nikon on the other hand is $90 off the original, bringing it to the same price of $339.95.
It's quite literally the cheapest option for DSLRs with a lens that we offer, and since the Canon is a better camera overall I recommend going with that. :-)
Alright. Thanks for your help. It'll give me something to think about tonight and deal with tomorrow. Thanks!
James S.
Okay, I'm glad I could help! Good luck with everything. :-)
