Help buying DSLR within 40k

tejjammy

Journeyman
Hi,
I've decided to buy a DSLR to replace my existing bridge camera. Please suggest me a good DSLR within 40k. It should have video recording capability. My main area of interest would be landscapes, buildings and occasionally animals from close range.
Thanx
 

sujoyp

Grand Master
u have 3 choices :)

Nikon D3100 + 18-55+55-300 which will cost 3k above ur budget

If u r ready to get zoom lens later then

Nikon D5100 +18-55 +55-300 +12k more
canon 550D + 18-55 + 55-250 +8k more
 
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tejjammy

tejjammy

Journeyman
Thanx for the suggestions. I'm thinking of buying 18-105 lens as of now. Also both D5100 and D3200 are similarly priced but D3200 has slightly better reviews. So which should I go for? Newer model or a time tested one?
Thanx!

Ps: I heard that D5100 will get an update soon. Is it worth waiting?
 

sujoyp

Grand Master
even if u buy a 18-105 lens then it wont fit in ur 40k budget with D5100

I would recommend u to go for d5100 rather than d3200....D5100 have better features then D3200

D5100+18-105 will be around 45k
 

ravi_9793

TechTin.com
CANON EOS 550D DSLR CAMERA with 18-55 LENS can be a good choice:
CANON EOS 550D DSLR CAMERA18-55 IS LENS 4-GB EOS CARRYING CASE 0% EMI 8700/- PM | eBay
 

sudeepht

Broken In
I think it also makes sense to consider mirrorless cameras such as the Nikon J1. They are much less bulky and image quality is very good as well.
 
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tejjammy

tejjammy

Journeyman
even if u buy a 18-105 lens then it wont fit in ur 40k budget with D5100

I would recommend u to go for d5100 rather than d3200....D5100 have better features then D3200

D5100+18-105 will be around 45k

What additional features does D5100 have over D3200? One i know is that the screen can be articulated. I don't know if that would be really helpful. Also what about D5200? Any ideas about its release?

CANON EOS 550D DSLR CAMERA with 18-55 LENS can be a good choice:
CANON EOS 550D DSLR CAMERA18-55 IS LENS 4-GB EOS CARRYING CASE 0% EMI 8700/- PM | eBay

Thanx,but I'm not comfortable buying from ebay. Moreover, D550 doesn't have as many features as the Nikon cams.
 

sujoyp

Grand Master
strangely other than articulated screen , time lapse mode,bracketing option , some fancy modes and better grip I couldnt find any advantage of D5100 on D3200...but still I recommend D5100 on D3200

And no its not true that 550D lacks any feature...
 

niravlunavia

Right off the assembly line
Need Help buying DSLR within 40k

Hi all,

I want to buy my first DSLR, till last 2 years i have been using P&S Canon SX210IS and have been experimenting with some manual settings. My usage will portrait, night/low light and nature photography.

I have sorted Nikon D5100 D3200 and Canon 600D. please advice whcich one to go for ? also please tell me how much difference does it make, as i have heard that nikon cameras (Above mentioned) do not have built in auto-focus motor and IS?

Also shoud i buy combo of multiple OR first begin with kit lens and then proceed further.
 
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