Which entry level DSLR?
I have the Canon G12 point and shoot camera and I absolutely love it. It has the perfect image quality and its compact. But now I think I should upgrade to an entry level DSLR and don't know which one to pick. I'm looking into the Nikon D3100 or the Canon Rebel T2i. What I'm looking for is the best camera for image quality and ISO performance.
When I looked at some sample images I found that the Nikon has a bit better colors and maybe sharper images?
I would really appreciate it of you guys help me chose!
I just got the t2i and I love it.
Sharper images and color difference depend on how the user sets up the camera
I can toy around with my Nikon's color settings to make it shoot more like a canon camera by default, and vice versa
anyway, pick whichever feels better to you. You must be able to handle the camera to where you are comfortable and like the control scheme
Canon and Nikon are almost exactly the same among equivalent models. If you are used the G12 and like it you will probably be much happier with the Rebel T2i since the menus and controls are very similar.
I own a d5100. I love it. It has the same image sensor as it's bigger brother d7000.It also shoots great videos( the flip out screen is handy when doing low angle shots). If you can save up a few more hundred dollars I would go for d5100 instead of d3100.
Sample pictures have nothing to do with the camera. You are looking at the result of the photographer's ability. The camera is only a tool. All dSLR's are basically the same. Your choice of camera will go down to brand loyalty or salesmanship.
Buy the camera that fits you best.It'll be your hands operating it, no-one else's.
Both of those cameras can give very good results. You won't though unless you know enough about them.
You can adjust the color and all sorts on both of them.
If that G12 is doing fine for you, keep it.
My old 350D is fine for me. I don't need to upgrade just cuz there are new models with more megapixels. Megapixels are the last thing to worry about.
Most DSLR owners don't get nearly as much quality as they could get simply because they don't know the camera well enough and most can't be bothered anyway.
It's a DSLR. The pics must be good. They came from a Canon or a Nikon super-camera.
See on the link below…
Click on the link in the Q and there's a really nice picture.
How to do it? What kind of camera?
One says an EOS another says a weatherproof camera and expensive high-spec Nikon and Canon to do it and they're both full of techical sh*t that means nothing.
What a laugh, haha
Haven't got a clue. Too full of camera hype and specs and no idea about what cameras can do.
When you get a camera it's as good as you are. If it's far more specified than you'll ever use or understand it's a waste of money.
Nikon D3100 is a great entry level DSLR camera to get. It is eazy to use, provide great image quality.
I had a same problem… I couldn't decide which camera i should get… So i just got Canon t2i
Canon t2i is a great camera and has better video quality than Nikon D3100. And of course Canon t2i is easy to use.
Buy a used Canon T2i.
Nikon cameras and their lenses are also more pricy than their Canon counterparts.
Also if you like shooting video clips as well the Nikon D3100 won't be able to shoot 29.97fps at 1080p, it only shoots video in 10 min segments (T2i shoots for 12min), and the data rate is 2.3-2.5 MB/second - half that of the of the T2i ( http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/D3100/D3100VIDEO.HTM ).
Nikon D3100 camera was my first DSLR and though it doesn't boast the many bells and whistles that its more expensive brethren do, it's a fantastic piece of equipment. If you are a beginner, this camera is for you. The interface is very user friendly, accentuated by the "guide" which walks you through different photographic techniques (e.g., blurring the motion of a flowing stream) and explains different functions (e.g., the various flash modes, focus modes, etc.). The image quality is excellent and boasts infinitely more creative avenues than a compact can.