Camera Bundle

NIKON D5100 BUNDLE WITH 2 (VERY) NICE LENSES, BATTERY GRIP, & EXTERNAL FLASH

*I'm hoping to keep this as a bundle for now, but I will let you know if I decide to break it up.*

$950 for everything

CAMERA BODY: D5100 

(Paid $899 new 3 yrs ago, now sells for $599 new)

LENS 1: Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 

(Paid $600 new 1 1/2 yrs ago)

Has amazing lowlight capability with a 2.8 aperture!

This lens blows any kit lens out of the water!

LENS 2: Nikon (Nikkor) 40mm 2.8 Macro

(Paid $300 less than a year ago!)

Takes beautiful close-up photos in low light

I chose these lenses because:

(1) I love a 2.8 aperture; my kit lens didn't do that so I sold it soon after I got it and I purchased the Tamron to replace it. It has a better reputation than the Nikon 17-50 2.8 lens and is in great shape. The motor is a tad louder than others, which still means you can barely hear it :o)

(2) I have small children. They make our house messy. A low aperture means all the clutter BLURS right out, so I can whip out my camera while we're playing and get a great shot. 

(3) I do a lot of newborn shoots, and shoots with small children. 2.8 lenses are FAST; the lower aperture ratings help you keep a faster shutter speed to catch those brief moments of eye contact or sleep smiles.

I chose this camera body because:

(1) When it first came out in 2011 (the same week I bought it), it had features of cameras far beyond its price tag. After talking to Christopher Balmer, the owner of Perfect Light Studios in Idaho Falls (who I purchased this camera from and received the bulk of my formal photography education from), I know it still is an incredible camera. It has the sensor of a $1500 camera body and has far-reaching ISO capabilities. It debuted a lot of new features in a smaller Nikon body, which have held their value and are still considered top-notch. This camera is not outdated; it will be manufactured for several years by Nikon. 

I have babied this camera. It has had regular sensor cleanings by Perfect Light and I have never had a single problem with it. It also records 1080P HD video, which is a really fun feature! The screen flips out and can swivel around, which is also a nice feature.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDE:

Battery Grip:

I love my battery grip! It allows you to house 2 batteries (2 Nikon EN-EL 14 batteries included) at once and extends battery life. It also adds a bit more body space to grip to when you're shooting--another pro when I have little kids jumping all over me! Any camera I own will have a battery grip on it. I can shoot for 8+ consecutive hours (and I have!) without losing even half the power of these batteries. 

External Flash:

I chose this flash because it was the best brand besides Nikon for my camera. I chose to invest in the Tamron lens instead of a cheaper lens and a Nikon flash, and I've never regretted my choice. I used this flash to shoot a wedding and reception and had great results in terrible lighting conditions. It takes 4 AA batteries that last a long time.

Feel free to learn more about the Nikon D5100 camera at:

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Digital-SLR-Cameras/D5100.html

Learn more about the Nikon 40mm 2.8 macro lens at:

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/AF-S-DX-Micro-NIKKOR-40mm-f%252F2.8G.html

Learn more about the Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 lens at:

http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/1750_diII_a016.asp#ad-image-0

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