Jeff H.
Hello, welcome to Adorama how are you today? My name is Jeff, how can I assist you?
Cannot find body cap for Nikon D3100 - any suggestions?
Jeff H.
The body For a 3100? Do you mean in replacement where the lens goes instead
Yes, for when no lens is attached.
Jeff H.
Since all mounts are the same call Nikon any body Will work let me find one
There you go this one will work for what you need.
Thanks! Also, do you have any recommendtions for a lens cleaning kit? I shoot outside a lot, so should I first consider a blower brush so that ican remove sand safely?
Jeff H.
There you go, this will work in even has a brush included
Use the brush to brush the sand away before you use the lens cloth or liquid
Jeff H.
Did not understand your last comment
That was "thank you" in Japanese and "very much" in Spanish. Also, do you have a recommendation for a blower brush - I have found that Icannot safely brush sand form a lens without a blower on the brush.
Jeff H.
This will work very well. I use something similar
Is there one with an integrated brush?
Jeff H.
There you go there is one with a brush integrated
Any advice for a camera bag for a Nikon D3100 - lens will be 18 - 135 mm zoom, 35 mm prime, and 55 - 300 mm zoom? Would the Tamrac 5723 Zuma 3 be too small?
Jeff H.
I do not think so but let me pull it up to make sure.
Yes that should work for what you listed.
Would this Tamarac be the best bang for the buck, or is there something else that I should look at? I am not a photographer, rather a wildlife biologist who needs to take photos regularly.
Jeff H.
I think that would be a very good choice especially at $20
Thanks. Also for shooting wildlife photos at distances up to about 120 feet, would I be better off with a 70-300 mm w/o VR or a 70-200 mm w /VR?
Jeff H.
That would depend on the lighting. The 70 – 200 has a constant aperture that will perform better in lower lighting. But during the day and decent lighting 300 mm will get you closer with outcropping the photo and post.
Therefore, if I was mostly shooting wildlife in good daytime light, the 70-300 would be a better deal for me than the 70-200? Also, would it make sense for me to purchase a manual-only lens, to save money, so that I could afford to buy all of the lenses that I need? Or would the AF lenses give me more speed to shoot nervous wildlife species?
Jeff H.
Yes to 300 would work better to get you closer. Truthfully I only recommend AF lenses especially for wildlife because they move so fast.
I figured you would say that! Actually, I have been trying to shoot some diamondback terrapins in a saltwater creek, and these guys are really nervous around people. Of, looks like AF lenses for me. However, how importanwoul VR be for shooting willdife if I get a good tripod?
Jeff H.
VR is not that important because you need to keep your shutter speed fast enough to freeze the action VR is not needed
Any recommendations for a decent tripod for shooting wildlife? that is under $80 9if that is possible). Maybe a Slik or Manfrotto?.
Jeff H.
Jeff - you rock1 Thanks for all of the great assistance this evening! Take care.
Oops - I just noticed n the Slik Pro II tripod - what is best for wildlife shooting with my Nikon D3100 - ballhead or pan/tilt head? I am not familiar with these tripod terms.
Jeff H.
For the equipment you have the tripod I linked will work very well with the ball head. The ball head is actually quicker because it only has one knob to tighten or loosen for full freedom moving the camera about.
Thanks again for everything! Later!
Jeff H.
You're very welcome enjoy your new equipment and have fun shooting!
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Feedback: Jeff was very knowledgable and courteous!
