Buying my first DSLR - Budget 50k

raj_pol said:
@cOn. I would also recommend a all in one like an 18-105 or a 18-200. I personally have a Nikon D5100 and use a 18-200 from Tamron. Incidentally when I bought the stuff a couple of years back it cost me 50K :)

It i very difficult in general and also heavy to carry multiple lenses. Add to that a tripod and you can feel the load. I did that for a recent trip to Cambodia and I could feel the pain. Also switching lenses is not easy. Once you graduate to more serious stuff or feel like splurging more go for the primes and the more expensive lenses. I am not very clear about a 50 mm prime though but maybe it is just me.
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A 2-3 Lens kit won't be that heavy, just requires a proper bag. A tripod is a different story.
Switching lenses is very easy infact .. :)
 
If switching lenses is a hassle, then why get DSLR in the first place? Get a high-end/advanced point-and-shoot.
 
Also switching lenses often can result in dust and other particles having a party on your sensor. Imho buy an 18-200 or the like from Tamron/Sigma instead of the kit lens. Once you figure out the focal lengths you prefer you can buy those.
 
m-jeri said:
Yes it can. Thats why I always advise people who don't intend to do photography NOT to get a DSLR. But nowadays getting a DSLR is a norm. :S :S. I had to save up for 2 years to get my first body. I am already in it, When I take a normal cam, bridge cam, 3/4 in hand.. it just feels wrong. If i don't hear that shutter sound, I be like.. Did it take the pic?. And the Image qlty that it offers comparing to any Imaging devices I mention here, Even with the bare basic Kit lens.

Its a black hole I say.
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I have been trying to tell my parents the same for a long time. My Dad has a 808 Pureview right now but wants to buy a DSLR. I will try and limit him to a good high zoom P&S or even a micro 4-3rd, but according to him, if he is spending that much, it's better to get a DSLR.
 
dafreaking said:
Also switching lenses often can result in dust and other particles having a party on your sensor. Imho buy an 18-200 or the like from Tamron/Sigma instead of the kit lens. Once you figure out the focal lengths you prefer you can buy those.
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Dude .. its not that risky. Lens changing just needs 2-3 precautions and you are set. Keep a lint free cloth + blower and you wont get dust on your sensor at all.

I'd suggest getting an 18-55mm to start with since its cheaper then sell it and get the 18-105 when you have learned how to properly handle a DSLR.

Tamaron has the 18-200 at Rs. 15,000

Nikon 18-55 - 7.5k

Nikon 18-105 - 20k

A D7000 with 18-105 should be around 60k
 
Hi,
@dafreaking Are you suggesting a Tamron 18-200 over a Nikkor of comparable focal range?
dafreaking said:
So buy spending another 7.5 K you get soo much tele stuff... Also better rings for focussing, etc..
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If yes, is it really recommended to get a Tamron , how are they compared to Nikon lenses in terms of performance and build quality?

Meanwhile, I have been hunting for the best deal online and offline for a D7000 with 18-105mm.
Best deal, I have been able to get so far was ~57000 on Snapdeal and 56500 at a local dealer at MG Road Pune.
Apparently, Anish George of Videolinks, takes too long to reply for my taste, He hasn't replied to my msgs either on his personal inbox or on his store's Facebook page.:( Kind of a red flag for me, on after sales service I might be getting.

Really hoping I can find something closer to 50K, before that much awaited trip to Goa in Jan-end.:):);)
 
Add Anish as a friend of Facebook, he's always online and replies to all my queries instantly.

Last I checked he was selling the D7000 body for 43k ..
 
You can very well get the Tamarons they are VFM ..

Nikkors are excellent know to be expensive so obviously more expensive. People usually prefer to buy Nikon lenses used ..
 
@c0n. The Tamrons are great value, though not built as well as the nikkors, The 18-200+ range lenses are pretty average and will always be slow. Only recommended if you don't want to change lenses often. the newer Sigma's have better build quality but I've always found them to be more expensive than the Tamron equivalents.

Ohh and all 18-200+ lenses are slow.

See if the views in http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3472473#forum-post-51291200 help you.
 
None. I never took one pic for "artistic" purpose. I just take pics of my friends and family. Me using Nikon D7100 can be described as a monkey with flowers. No clue what to do with the raw power. Hurtful but the truth. :)
 
rdst_1 said:
I have been trying to tell my parents the same for a long time. My Dad has a 808 Pureview right now but wants to buy a DSLR. I will try and limit him to a good high zoom P&S or even a micro 4-3rd, but according to him, if he is spending that much, it's better to get a DSLR.
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When i was starting out , i was also under the impression that only DSLRs can produce top notch quality and beginners have absolutely no idea regarding large sensor compact cameras. So i bought a 550d and while i loved it, i just dint enjoy lugging a DSLR everywhere. I sold it off and brought a Sony HX20v compact cam. I love this cam - amazing macro mode, fast AF .I believe i have produced some very good images out of it. However, it just sucks in low light and the detail that an APSC sensor like 550d can produce is missing.

My bro is coming from usa this november and i will be asking him to bring Ricoh GRv or sigma DP2 merill. . These are APSC sized compact camera capable of producing pics of great sharpness and detail . In fact ,these produce better pics than a 550d with kit lens because these are fixed prime lenses. It will cost around 40-50k . See, even at these prices, i now prefer compact cams over dslrs ;) because as a wise man has said "The best Camera is one which is always with you " :)

Some pics taken with my hx20v-
Macro : http://500px.com/photo/13086359
http://500px.com/photo/10816621
http://500px.com/photo/10749851
http://500px.com/photo/8916271

Landscape : http://500px.com/photo/12869587
http://500px.com/photo/12941795
http://500px.com/photo/14266495
http://500px.com/photo/56392872
 
srkmish said:
When i was starting out , i was also under the impression that only DSLRs can produce top notch quality and beginners have absolutely no idea regarding large sensor compact cameras. So i bought a 550d and while i loved it, i just dint enjoy lugging a DSLR everywhere. I sold it off and brought a Sony HX20v compact cam. I love this cam - amazing macro mode, fast AF .I believe i have produced some very good images out of it. However, it just sucks in low light and the detail that an APSC sensor like 550d can produce is missing.

My bro is coming from usa this november and i will be asking him to bring Ricoh GRv or sigma DP2 merill. . These are APSC sized compact camera capable of producing pics of great sharpness and detail . In fact ,these produce better pics than a 550d with kit lens because these are fixed prime lenses. It will cost around 40-50k . See, even at these prices, i now prefer compact cams over dslrs ;) because as a wise man has said "The best Camera is one which is always with you " :)

Some pics taken with my hx20v-
Macro : http://500px.com/photo/13086359
http://500px.com/photo/10816621
http://500px.com/photo/10749851
http://500px.com/photo/8916271

Landscape : http://500px.com/photo/12869587
http://500px.com/photo/12941795
http://500px.com/photo/14266495
http://500px.com/photo/56392872
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I agree. But my dad is old school. He believes to buy top notch product even if means waiting. I have seen him buying nearly everything we have at our home in this way whether it is our TV, music system or even our car. For clicking casual pics he has the 808 which I am gonna replace with a Lumia 1520 for him. I will be having enough Croma vouchers through my credit card points that even a DSLR will be free so it doesn't worry me whether it will be used that much or not.
He is a Sony fan so I might be able to convince him to go for a Sony micro 4/3rd instead.
 
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