izzikio_rage
Technomancer
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Camera talk...
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The Incinerator
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I bought the NLP1 for Rs 325 from ebay,it was the original Canadian one. Photron is a copy.
Here - *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/cameras-camcorders/177942-dslr-dilemma-13.html
Here - *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/cameras-camcorders/177942-dslr-dilemma-13.html
webgenius
Ambassador of Buzz
Hi friends,
I currently own a Sony WX 150 P&S Camera. The picture quality is good enough. But I see a lot of my friends using DSLRs on their trips.
Is it worth moving to DSLR?
I know I'll get answers like DSLR is for those who are serious about photography and willing to experiment and learn. I'm more into casual photography. What I'm looking for is snaps with excellent clarity with short learning curve.
I tried Sony A58 in Reliance Digital and really liked it. I found it very simple to use. Will it be a good upgade to WX 150, or should I look into other models?
Or WX150 is good enough for my needs?
Kindly suggest.
BTW I'll be off to USA in a month. I'll be working there for 2 months. If a DSLR is really required for my needs, I might pick one up from there since the cost tends to be about 10-20% cheaper compared to India.
I currently own a Sony WX 150 P&S Camera. The picture quality is good enough. But I see a lot of my friends using DSLRs on their trips.
Is it worth moving to DSLR?
I know I'll get answers like DSLR is for those who are serious about photography and willing to experiment and learn. I'm more into casual photography. What I'm looking for is snaps with excellent clarity with short learning curve.
I tried Sony A58 in Reliance Digital and really liked it. I found it very simple to use. Will it be a good upgade to WX 150, or should I look into other models?
Or WX150 is good enough for my needs?
Kindly suggest.
BTW I'll be off to USA in a month. I'll be working there for 2 months. If a DSLR is really required for my needs, I might pick one up from there since the cost tends to be about 10-20% cheaper compared to India.
sujoyp
Grand Master
y just a dslr ...check out the m4/3 range from olympus, panasonic, fuji ....these give excellent pic quality and dont have the bulk to carry arround...
you can also check sony RX100 or RX100 II which have pic quality as good as dslrs...I have checked it personally
I was about to suggest A58 but stopped myself coz you are a casual shooter who wants great quality...do note that when you are able to change lens u will have to buy them too...and then u need to maintain them...think about that
you can also check sony RX100 or RX100 II which have pic quality as good as dslrs...I have checked it personally
I was about to suggest A58 but stopped myself coz you are a casual shooter who wants great quality...do note that when you are able to change lens u will have to buy them too...and then u need to maintain them...think about that
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nac
Aspiring Novelist
I guess, WX150 is good enough. As far as learning curve is concern, it would be same for all the cameras be it CSC or DSLR or advanced compact.
Two things, if you are buying it in USA. There may not be India warranty if you bought there and there may be customs issue (you may have to pay custom duty) when you return back to India.
Two things, if you are buying it in USA. There may not be India warranty if you bought there and there may be customs issue (you may have to pay custom duty) when you return back to India.
webgenius
Ambassador of Buzz
I have brought multiple electronic items from Europe and Asia, and have never paid for customs. Customs need to be paid if the item is in its box pack and never used during the stay abroad. So for getting the camera, custom charges will not be a problem.
Leaving the customs discussion aside, I have another question for DSLR users. When you go on a holiday (beach/pool), how do you manage to keep your DSLR with you? What do you do when you're not allowed to carry the camera in certain places like temples? Yo ucan't even keep them safe outside. A P&S is better in these cases since you can just keep them in the pocket, and no one would notice you're carrying one.
Leaving the customs discussion aside, I have another question for DSLR users. When you go on a holiday (beach/pool), how do you manage to keep your DSLR with you? What do you do when you're not allowed to carry the camera in certain places like temples? Yo ucan't even keep them safe outside. A P&S is better in these cases since you can just keep them in the pocket, and no one would notice you're carrying one.
izzikio_rage
Technomancer
Usually in temples, theaters, historical monuments, water parks etc they'll allow you to carry the cam. They just need to make sure you don't shoot, so you can always leave your memory card or battery with them for that purpose.
Water parks usually have lockers, so you can stash you camera there too
And usually these people are pretty tolerant if you tell them upfront, they know they can't stop everything. Mobiles will enter, and all of them have cameras (and good ones) these days
Water parks usually have lockers, so you can stash you camera there too
And usually these people are pretty tolerant if you tell them upfront, they know they can't stop everything. Mobiles will enter, and all of them have cameras (and good ones) these days