|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
SLR Cameras
|
|
11-29-2010, 02:16 PM | #1 |
Brigadier General
258
Rep 3,815
Posts |
SLR Cameras
Have finally managed to drop enough hints and the other half has said she will buy SLR camera for me.
Been looking around for a while and as its been years since I last used SLR I think starting new is the right term As as always there is a budget I've got it down to I think two cameras. Nikon D3100 with 18-55 VR Lens or Canon EOS 500D 18-55 Lens Just wondering of those on here who seem to have the knack for photography which is the better camera? Price wise they both fall in arond £450 which is the budget so ideal. Thanks in advance
__________________
F30 335i M Sport - now departed
Last edited by magic77; 11-29-2010 at 02:22 PM.. |
11-29-2010, 02:22 PM | #3 |
Major General
165
Rep 5,950
Posts
Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Stockport, Cheshire
iTrader: (1)
Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00]
2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00] |
I just wish my missus spent £4.50 on me let alone £450!!! Good work.
I'd also love an SLR camera but fear I wouldn't have the time, or patience, to really get the most out of it. Are the ones you mention Digital or is that now the standard??? ...a quick Google answered my question...
__________________
Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci
Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe |
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:23 PM | #4 |
Brigadier General
258
Rep 3,815
Posts |
They both feel virtually the same though nikon has added bonus for things like easy rotation and you can use the screen to see your shot instead of just view finder/ For me its all about the shot quality in this case as both are so similar shape
__________________
F30 335i M Sport - now departed
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:24 PM | #5 | |
Brigadier General
258
Rep 3,815
Posts |
Quote:
THis evening is google night for the cameras info
__________________
F30 335i M Sport - now departed
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:32 PM | #6 |
BMW Miniature Collector!
13489
Rep 7,987
Posts |
I use a Nikon D40 SLR, so I would say go for the Nikon as they are pretty easy to use if you are new to SLR's, plus they have many auto functions in which the camera will auto select most of the settings.
If however you are feeling adventurous, then the Nikon has plenty of manual functions which is what I like about them, plus you can get lots of instant data back about the image you have just taken and adjust within the camera, before even editing in Photoshop, etc. I have never used a Canon so cant really comment on that, but it's probably a good idea to see if you can get hold and try both of them, and see which one you like the feel of in your hands. Here's some pics I have taken on my D40, so you can see the quality of a SLR: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453992 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:36 PM | #7 |
Private First Class
24
Rep 168
Posts |
what about lenses - the Nikon hasnt got a built in motor so for ease of use (ie autofocus) you wil require lenses with built in motors -not an issue with the latest set of af-s lenses, but older versions wont have them, leaving focussing to manual mode only. Saying that I bought a Nikon D90 a couple of years ago and love it. Its funny, you think about trying all sorts of different lenses but keep coming back to just one or two favourites. Ive got a cracking kit-lens replacement, the tamron 17-50mm F2.8 and its perfect for 95% of the time....
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:45 PM | #8 |
Brigadier General
164
Rep 4,190
Posts
Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:48 PM | #9 |
Colonel
54
Rep 2,197
Posts |
They both will do the job. Personally I like Nikon because among other things, the flash system is a lot better and use any lens made in the last 50 years because they have never changed the lens mount like Canon have. However you probably won't be buying an external flash or using any old lenses so it's a moot point.
Whichever you feel more comfortable with. Both OK. If you can stump up for the 18-105mm or 16-85mm in the Nikon camp (not sure what the Canon equivalent is) that's much more flexible, but of course more expensive. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:49 PM | #10 |
Second Lieutenant
8
Rep 265
Posts |
The Canon vs Nikon argument is akin to Pepsi vs Coke (hrm does that analogy work in the UK?). Both are very good, you're likely to be very happy with either. Best advice is to go play around with each at a store for a bit and see which feels better in your hand.
Between those two, the Canon has a much nicer screen on in than the Nikon does. Other than that they are pretty much identical feature wise. Are there any other lenses that you particularly want? If so, I'd compare the price of those between Canon and Nikon as well. Personally I love my Canon 450D, and can't stand my buddies Nikon, but they both take great pictures. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 02:51 PM | #11 |
Brigadier General
258
Rep 3,815
Posts |
hmm eventually I will probably get another lense but to start off and learn the thing keep things simple.
Interesting point about the lense motors will need to have a further play me thinks
__________________
F30 335i M Sport - now departed
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2010, 04:59 PM | #12 |
Major General
165
Rep 5,950
Posts
Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Stockport, Cheshire
iTrader: (1)
Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00]
2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00] |
Seems a bit harsh to call yourself that Peter - you've not even got it yet .
__________________
Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci
Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe |
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2010, 05:27 AM | #13 |
Brigadier General
224
Rep 3,016
Posts |
They're both good cameras and lenses and you'd be hard pushed to notice any difference between them in terms of picture quality.
I've used Nikon all my life, but that's only because I started out with an F2 in 1973. One thing in Nikon's favour is that they haven't changed their lens mount in all that time and I could use the original lens on my current D200, albeit in manual focus mode. The same cannot be said about Canon. It's really a case of what feels better in your hand. If you're not already familiar with this excellent photo website, check here: http://www.dpreview.com/ |
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2010, 05:38 AM | #15 | |
Colonel
54
Rep 2,197
Posts |
Quote:
That model Nikon cannot autofocus old Nikon lenses (higher spec Nikon bodies like D90 can). OTOH you can't use old Canon lenses anyway because they changed the mount a decade and a bit ago. So get whichever one you like best |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-30-2010, 09:52 AM | #16 |
A Zip an a Double Cup
80
Rep 4,462
Posts |
I've got a barely used Canon T1i, w/some extra's, let me know if your interested
__________________
PTF Tuned | RB's | AMS FMIC | AR DP's | HPF Exhaust | CP-E DCI | Apex Arc 8's | 235/275 Star Specs | |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|