which dslr to choose ?

[arian29]

as a starter, please suggest which is a better choice and why > D3100 or D5000

 

[Faun]

D5100 is the latest release and quite better.

 

[Sounava]

State your budget.

 

[ajayashish]

Tell us the budget and type of photography u want to do... also 5100 in announced so better wait for it specs

 

[sujoyp]

yaah tell us ur budget...we will help you...

I can tell you in short

Budget 27-30k go for D3100
Budget 30-35k go for canon 550D

Donno but D5100 does not beat 1.5 years old canon 550D in any ways practically

 

[arian29]

budget us 32k max.. also where in Delhi can i get the best deals for such cameras ?

 

[sujoyp]

in 32k I think you can get

Canon 500D kit+canon 50mm1.8 enough for u for sometime to play with

 

[Sounava]

I dont think 500D is now available. If you can increase your budget by 3k go for EOS 550D - now extremely value for money @ 34k-35k. Otheriwese D3100 @ 29k-30k and buy accessories with the rest 2k (filters for example).

 

[ajayashish]

in 32k I think you can get

Canon 500D kit+canon 50mm1.8 enough for u for sometime to play with

I am planning to buy that lens... am not sure if 50mm 1.8 canon has a IS or not...

 

[sujoyp]

I am planning to buy that lens... am not sure if 50mm 1.8 canon has a IS or not...

NO bro 50mm 1.8 never have an IS in any company...its soo small

550D is always better then 500D but then its out of budget and u will have a single lens to play with...just my idea..its upto u

 

[arian29]

Almost all cameras are giving the 18-55mm VR lens.. is it good enough to start with or should i consider buying the body and the some other lens ? also how much does the D5100 cost ? any other model suggestions?

 

[sujoyp]

yaah 18-55mm gives u a bit of wide angle and slight zoom to play with....you can practice composing shots...but will surely start needing more type of lens in coming months I am feeling that myself

Right now D5100 cost a premium...It cost something like 35-37k...not worth it

Better get 550D for 34k

D3100+Nikkor 18-105mm Vr AFS lens is a good combo...but it would cost you around 28k-4k+13k=37k

 

[arian29]

whats the differance btw the 18-55 af lens and the NIKON 50mm F1.8 AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Lens ?

 

[sujoyp]

whats the differance btw the 18-55 af lens and the NIKON 50mm F1.8 AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Lens ?

An 18-55 lens is a normal zoom lens...at 18mm u get wide coverage and at 55mm u get slight zoom...The nikon 18-55 VR is a great lens to start with

50mm 1.8 AF and AFD have a difference of 'D'element which u can search on net...its something related to distance & metering I suppose

50mm 1.8 D or AF will not autofocus on entry level bodies like 3100, 5000 or 5100..U have to manually focus it by rotating the ring..

Now 50mm 1.8 is called fixed focal length prime lens...due to its 1.8 aperture its great for low light photography

Thats all for now

 

[arian29]

the 50mm wont af on the 3100 then what is its alternative ?

 

[sujoyp]

the 50mm wont af on the 3100 then what is its alternative ?

Nikkor AFS 35mm 1.8 but it cost 12-13k

A new nikkor 50mm 1.8 AFS G lens is going to launch but it will cost around 10k

 

[arian29]

finally bought the D3100 for 29400. thanks all

 

[EvaL89]

Why not do some research from any cameras...


or have it check here

 

[sujoyp]

finally bought the D3100 for 29400. thanks all

Congrats dude...welcome to Nikon family...I have D3100 so if u have any doubts ask me

 

[arian29]

Are these things necessary? whats the use of each ?

>filters
>lens cleaning kit
>uv filter
>flower lens hood
>Mini Tripod

should i get them too ?