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Hi Guys,
I'm been pondering over the usefulness of my FZ150 for some time now. In my last trek the camera started showing its shortcomings.
While its probably one of the best bridge in the market, it suffers from the same issues as other point and shooters, namely small sensor, lack of true manual controls(focus/zoom) and response time.
I suffered a lot trying to capture sunrise, first the color came out all wrong, then the fog destroyed the af system completely, forcing me to go full manual(as much as possible), then the sensitive manual switch caused me to overshoot the focus every time. I do enjoy the massive zoom but its high time I give up the zoom for good quality pictures.
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So I'm gonna upgrade to a DSLR. I'll buy it during Last week of February, on my birthday.
So lets talk about my requirements:
1. Budget: Since this is going to be my first dslr, I am not willing to spend much. Max 40k with one basic lens is good enough, I am not interested in macro for now, but I will buy a telephoto lens before my next trek(hoping to get a 300mm lens for 10k?)
BTW: That's the upper limit of my budget, feel free to suggest lower, specially if you think I should not spend that much on my first DSLR. But then again read point #4. How much time does it take to learn shooting on a DSLR?
2. Upgradability: I need good amount of OEM and Third party accessory support, mostly lenses. I will keep on adding lens to it in future.
3. Life span: I am looking for a relatively new camera, hopefully launched in 2013 or 2014, better if upcoming. That way I can keep using the camera throughout its expected life span and would be 'future ready,' so to speak.
4. Usage: Scenery mostly, mountains specially. I have some interesting treks coming up which in all ways will be once in a lifetime opportunity, and I wouldn't want to miss a single snap. I have atleast 3 trips planned out in the next two years, with a few small trips, all of them up the Himalayas, and if luck permits one in tibet
The camera must be sturdy, and I'd like to shed weight as much as possible but no mirrorless, not yet. I will be using the camera at -10c or even lower, hope its possible.
I have no idea about the other feature, so suggest the best.
Things I don't give a fork about: Wi fi, GPS.
Things I'd love to have but would hate to pay much premium: Articulated screen, high res screen/viewfinder, usb charging option.
Now I had narrowed down to a few options:
Nikon: D3200, D3300, D5100, D5200, D5300
Canon: 1200D, EOS-600D, 700D
SONY: SLT-A58K, SLT-A58Y - Not keen on purchasing Sony, but I'll listen to reason.
Please advise, take your time, February is a long time away.
I'm been pondering over the usefulness of my FZ150 for some time now. In my last trek the camera started showing its shortcomings.
While its probably one of the best bridge in the market, it suffers from the same issues as other point and shooters, namely small sensor, lack of true manual controls(focus/zoom) and response time.
I suffered a lot trying to capture sunrise, first the color came out all wrong, then the fog destroyed the af system completely, forcing me to go full manual(as much as possible), then the sensitive manual switch caused me to overshoot the focus every time. I do enjoy the massive zoom but its high time I give up the zoom for good quality pictures.
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So I'm gonna upgrade to a DSLR. I'll buy it during Last week of February, on my birthday.
So lets talk about my requirements:
1. Budget: Since this is going to be my first dslr, I am not willing to spend much. Max 40k with one basic lens is good enough, I am not interested in macro for now, but I will buy a telephoto lens before my next trek(hoping to get a 300mm lens for 10k?)
BTW: That's the upper limit of my budget, feel free to suggest lower, specially if you think I should not spend that much on my first DSLR. But then again read point #4. How much time does it take to learn shooting on a DSLR?
2. Upgradability: I need good amount of OEM and Third party accessory support, mostly lenses. I will keep on adding lens to it in future.
3. Life span: I am looking for a relatively new camera, hopefully launched in 2013 or 2014, better if upcoming. That way I can keep using the camera throughout its expected life span and would be 'future ready,' so to speak.
4. Usage: Scenery mostly, mountains specially. I have some interesting treks coming up which in all ways will be once in a lifetime opportunity, and I wouldn't want to miss a single snap. I have atleast 3 trips planned out in the next two years, with a few small trips, all of them up the Himalayas, and if luck permits one in tibet
The camera must be sturdy, and I'd like to shed weight as much as possible but no mirrorless, not yet. I will be using the camera at -10c or even lower, hope its possible.I have no idea about the other feature, so suggest the best.
Things I don't give a fork about: Wi fi, GPS.
Things I'd love to have but would hate to pay much premium: Articulated screen, high res screen/viewfinder, usb charging option.
Now I had narrowed down to a few options:
Nikon: D3200, D3300, D5100, D5200, D5300
Canon: 1200D, EOS-600D, 700D
SONY: SLT-A58K, SLT-A58Y - Not keen on purchasing Sony, but I'll listen to reason.
Please advise, take your time, February is a long time away.
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