Another Buy a New Camera Confusion

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raj_pol

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Hi,

After years of borrowing cameras from friends (including a Nikon D 3100 and a D 5100, a Canon EOS 350D) I am finally looking to buy myself one. The question that I have in mind is a simple one.

If I buy the base model of Canon (1100 D) or Nikon (D3100) and buy comparatively better lenses like say an EF 85mm f/1.8 will it make sense or I should go for a more expensive body like the d5100 or the Canon 550D and a standard 18-105 everyday lens.

Purpose:

General photography in trips, landscapes, a little bit of faces also. I am not reluctant to learn and improve. However I also do not want to spend a lot and then realize a year down the line- hey I have not used my stuff. I am tempted by the beautiful pictures I see online. There is art there but also the fact that none of them ever use a standard kit lens.
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I may sound confused which I am; so feel free o shoot options.

Oh, yes I am looking at an upper cap of 50k unless someone can really convince me otherwise.

Raj
 
Why not go for a long zoom camera like the Sony HX100V or a Nikon P500 or similar instead? You won't be able to change the lenses yes but these camers still offer almost all of the features of a full-fledged DSLR, far more than what a casual / hobby photogrpaher would use. I myslef am using a HX100 and am very satisfied with the results. And it comes with a 30x zoom which is quite adequate for my use.
 
I think you should start with [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1100 D . Once you know what kind of photos you want to take then buy expensive lens. After good practice [/font][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1100 D can give amazing performance[/font]
 
@agupta02...Thanks but I do not think I will be content with a point and shoot. The zoom is something I am not really bothered with. It is the quality of the pictures that interest me.

@suds....That was my idea. My worry is I should not outgrow it to soon. There are some very basic problems in these cameras and i have already used these basic models albeit with kit lenses more often than not.
 
raj_pol said:
@agupta02...Thanks but I do not think I will be content with a point and shoot. The zoom is something I am not really bothered with. It is the quality of the pictures that interest me.

@suds....That was my idea. My worry is I should not outgrow it to soon. There are some very basic problems in these cameras and i have already used these basic models albeit with kit lenses more often than not.
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good zooms can cost a fortune with constant aprature ,carl zeiss optics, L lens .. but less expensive primes also deliver stunning results.. first lens you should buy is the 50mm 1.8, you'll never regret it.
 
max_demon said:
good zooms can cost a fortune with constant aprature ,carl zeiss optics, L lens .. but less expensive primes also deliver stunning results.. first lens you should buy is the 50mm 1.8, you'll never regret it.
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That was my initial question...Is it worth buying lets say the 50mm 1.8 and using it with a basic body like the 1100D or D3100 or I need a better body to utilize the same?
 
Bit off topic

Nikon will soon announce the D3200 DSLR camera which will replace the current D3100 ($549).

The expected specs are:

24 MP sensor

11 AF points

4 fps

ISO range: 100-6400, with hi-ISO of 12800

Improved video functionality

The Nikon D3200 will have some kind of a Wi-Fi connection that is supposed to offer few very interesting new features

Announcement in April, 2012
 
raj_pol said:
That was my initial question...Is it worth buying lets say the 50mm 1.8 and using it with a basic body like the 1100D or D3100 or I need a better body to utilize the same?
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yes, picture quality wouldn't have much difference. at ISO100 you can't even find difference between a shot taken by canon eos 450D and eos 7d
 
max_demon said:
yes, picture quality wouldn't have much difference. at ISO100 you can't even find difference between a shot taken by canon eos 450D and eos 7d
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Thanks buddy. That settles it then. I will probably go for the canon body simply because it has auto focus and a couple of good lenses to start with.
 
Good call. I have a 1100d and my photographer friend has a 5d markII. In good light condtions the quality difference is minor. The only reason to go for a more expensive camera is if you're looking at proffesional level photographs.

Also as stated before, grab the Canon f1.8 50mm lens. It's brilliant.
 
Sorry to bring up the old thread. I am finally buying the Nikon D5100
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and the 18-105mm standard with it. I will not be taking the kit lens.

I am moving to the states in a few days. Is it worth buying in the states. The online prices are around 4k of a difference and the lens is actually more expensive there. (Curse the rupee). I am also worried about customs.

Question: Should I still try to save the 4k or buy it here in India itself?
 
^ You should also consider the newly announced D3200. I haven't really done a comparison between the D3200 and the D5100, but the specs look good for an entry level model.
 
One last question. I have purchased the Nikon d 5100 with lens 18-105. I also intend to purchase a ND filter from Hoya. What is the size in mm that I should be using with this lens ?
 
the filter diameter is printed on the lens,on the rim next to the branding/focal range...its marked by a slashed circle icon
 
@Manojkrishnaks and @touzeen.....Thanks a lot for your help. Yup for the 18-105 lens I would need a 67mm filter. I am probably going to order the ND filter from Hoya
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I hope I make full use of this camera
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