DSLR suggestion
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
I know you've asked for a choice between 2, but I have the Canon D60[^] and absolutely love it. It has the swivel screen (which you will use more than you realise), 18MP, tons of options plus a simple auto-mode that makes it perfect for those who've not used a DSLR before. And you can also play with the Canon Hacker Development Kit[^].
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
bracketing is handy if you're doing HDR stuff - it takes multiple exposures at slightly different speeds in rapid succession. HDR software can then blend these exposures into an HDR image. it's also handy when dealing with tricky lighting. either of them would be fine, but i'd go for the 5000 just for bracketing. none of the other differences really matter to me. but, that's just me. you might never use bracketing. actually, my choice might depend on what kind of lens i could get bundled with one of the other...
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
The faster you can take additional photos the better. I wish my camera took subsequent photos faster. It's the one thing I don't like about mine.
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
The D5000 has a newer model, the D5100. I'd say that's a good model to consider. Probably better than the 3100 and the 5000.
Regards, Nish
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I know you've asked for a choice between 2, but I have the Canon D60[^] and absolutely love it. It has the swivel screen (which you will use more than you realise), 18MP, tons of options plus a simple auto-mode that makes it perfect for those who've not used a DSLR before. And you can also play with the Canon Hacker Development Kit[^].
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
Wow, this should not be allowed here. Canonians hijacking Nikonian threads. :)
Regards, Nish
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bracketing is handy if you're doing HDR stuff - it takes multiple exposures at slightly different speeds in rapid succession. HDR software can then blend these exposures into an HDR image. it's also handy when dealing with tricky lighting. either of them would be fine, but i'd go for the 5000 just for bracketing. none of the other differences really matter to me. but, that's just me. you might never use bracketing. actually, my choice might depend on what kind of lens i could get bundled with one of the other...
Do you still have the D90? Or did you upgrade to the D7000?
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Wow, this should not be allowed here. Canonians hijacking Nikonian threads. :)
Regards, Nish
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Resistance is futile.
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Do you still have the D90? Or did you upgrade to the D7000?
Regards, Nish
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the d90's still rockin. haven't found a thing about it that makes me want anything else.
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the d90's still rockin. haven't found a thing about it that makes me want anything else.
Good to know. I am still on a D80. Been wanting to upgrade for an year now but haven't actually done that yet.
Regards, Nish
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Resistance is futile.
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Refutance is systile .... :-D
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the d90's still rockin. haven't found a thing about it that makes me want anything else.
Absolutely agree! (But I'm already casting envious glances in directio of D7000) :-O
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
I have Canon Rebel XSi[^] and it's very nice (3 years old)... You can take a look at Canon Rebel T2i[^], very nice camera. And dont consider DSLRs for the HD Video recording. it will not record longer videos. You need a Camcorder for that. (same as you cant use Camcorders to take pictures even if it supports it. you need different lense + processing unit for video and picture.) I have Canon VIXIA HF20 Camcorder which is very nice...
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
Do you really need a DSLR ? I know, crazy question... Are you ready to spend money on extra lenses ? the kit lenses that comes with the cameras are ok for basic scenes, normal/high lighting situations, but once you try to take pictures of family you will see you will need to have a "faster" lens with shake reduction. and after that you will need a longer zoom, and after that a wider lens, and after that a macro lens, and then a flash, and then ... Anyway, Go for a Pentax K-r ... ;P Max.
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Refutance is systile .... :-D
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Absolutely agree! (But I'm already casting envious glances in directio of D7000) :-O
Manfred R. Bihy wrote:
But I'm already casting envious glances in directio of D7000
Same here, just need to figure out a way to convince the wife!
Regards, Nish
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Wow, this should not be allowed here. Canonians hijacking Nikonian threads. :)
Regards, Nish
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Do you really need a DSLR ? I know, crazy question... Are you ready to spend money on extra lenses ? the kit lenses that comes with the cameras are ok for basic scenes, normal/high lighting situations, but once you try to take pictures of family you will see you will need to have a "faster" lens with shake reduction. and after that you will need a longer zoom, and after that a wider lens, and after that a macro lens, and then a flash, and then ... Anyway, Go for a Pentax K-r ... ;P Max.
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The one reason I'm seriously considering a DSLR with an idiot button for my next camera is that the shutter lag on point and shoot cameras makes taking action pictures almost impossible. I'd kill for the ability to take the 1st picture instantly instead of .1 to .25 seconds after pressing the button.
3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18
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After a lot of research (including pricing) have reduced my options to Nikon D3100[^] or D5000[^]. Which one would you guys suggest? I currently own a point and shoot camera (Sony DSC-H7), so this would be my first DSLR/SLR. The camera would mainly be used for taking family and vacation photo. D5000 has a swivel screen, 4 fps continous shooting, different lighting modes and bracketing. Not sure if I need any of those features. D3100 has an auto video focus, full HD videos and the resolution is 14.2 MP compared to 12.2 MP of D5000.
Skimp on the Camera and get a good lens like maybe the Canon 70-200m L USM II This is also a less direct way of suggesting you get a Canon.
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Skimp on the Camera and get a good lens like maybe the Canon 70-200m L USM II This is also a less direct way of suggesting you get a Canon.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
Yes in principle. buy the best lens you can and get the cheapest camera body that fit that lens.
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I know you've asked for a choice between 2, but I have the Canon D60[^] and absolutely love it. It has the swivel screen (which you will use more than you realise), 18MP, tons of options plus a simple auto-mode that makes it perfect for those who've not used a DSLR before. And you can also play with the Canon Hacker Development Kit[^].
cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP
I had looked at pictures taken on Cannon Rebel xs/T2i and was not impressed with them. Whereas pictures taken on Nikon looked really nice. People who mostly did not know much about SLR's took the pictures on both the brands.
Chris Maunder wrote:
It has the swivel screen (which you will use more than you realise),
This is one of the major reason for the confusion on the two models.