Dslr purchase. Recommendations?
Thinking about getting either the Nikon D5000 or Canon T2i. Both camera's feel great on my hand as I tried it out too. Which would fit my needs more?
I plan to shoot cars, nature, and people. I'll do some video recording here and there but chances are it's just gonna be random moments so quality isn't important. I've just been using regular compact digital camera's for the past 7-9 years and decided to take the next step in photography.
***I heard about the D7000 being released next month but I don't think because I don't plan on going pro or pursuing so (tho money isn't a problem), more like a dedicated hobby. And is there going to be a successor to the D5000 anytime soon or foreseeable future? That is something I'm actually looking forward to.
Sorry to make another one of those Dslr purchase threads. I know there's been a lot of them lately and I'm pretty sure it's getting annoying too.
If you want hd video t2i hands down… If you want strictly photos go with brand preference.more about how you use the camera, the specs arent very different
I would really advice you to check out the D3100 as well. IMO the only thing the D5000 has now going for it is that foldout screen.
As someone else said, it's mainly about personal preference, go into a shop and handle both.
The entry-level DSLR is quite crowded and each brand have great cameras in the range. Consider the latest model as these have better sensors for dimly lit situation and HD recording. You may not need it now but if you intend to hold on to the camera for 2 years or more, video may be a feature you may want to experiment with later.
The Canon t2i (available now) and the Nikon D3100 (announced, available soon) are two excellent candidates. If you have large hands, you may want to consider the Canon 60D or 50D. These are more expensive but the ergonomics are better. Nikon would also have equivalent offerings but I could not name you any as I'm not familiar with their product range.
Buying a DSLR is buying into a system. The flexibility of using different lenses is on of the reasons why one move from bridge and PNS cameras to DSLR. Of course, the better image quality is another reason, but when budgeting for the camera, make sure you set aside a reasonable sum for a good lens or two.
You can get nikon d3100 or canons95
What you intend to shoot (cars, people, nature) isn't massively dependent on the camera brand or body. That is going to come down to lens choice.
Go to a shop and have a go with a D3100/D5000, T2i, Pentax K-x/K-r and the equivalent Sony model. See which 'fits' you best.
I tell everyone who is looking for a first DSLR the same thing. Even though I shoot with Sony DSLR's.
Go to a camera store and hold each of the top three (Nikon, Canon, & Sony) equal level cameras. Pick the one that feels the best in you hand. Ease of access of the controls, balance, etc.
You are the one that is going to be using it, not me or anyone else. As far as what you are planning to shoot, for the cars if they are standing still and people the kit lens should be good enough for now, if following a race car or nature (birds in flight) than you are going to need a faster zoom lens with an aperture of F2.8, anything slower (larger number) will just tend to frustrate you with many blurred images. Mention to the sales person what you are planning to shoot, they should be able to help you with the lens.
I personally prefer Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera which is really good.
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor;
* DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light;
* enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
* Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
* Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor;
* Dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button
* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards,
* Plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support