Best entry level DSLR?
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at
4:50 am
Hi,
I would like to buy an entry level DSLR, probably from canon or nikon. Price is not a restriction, but I would expect excellent image quality and a larger frame. I will be mostly using the camera for outdoors (landscape, scenery), portraits and close up (macro) images.
Please pour your suggestions.
Thanks
Gnans
Tagged with: canon • image quality • landscape scenery • macro images • Nikon • portraits • restriction
Filed under: Entry Level DSLR Camera
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you can consider Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera
# D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
# Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection and subject tracking
# Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
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# 4 frames per second continuous shooting
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Nikon D3000 is a good entry level camera take good sharp picture quality or if you want better one then Nikon D5000 or Canon Rebel T1i are good choice.
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Although the Pavlovian response is always "NIKON!" "CANON!" there are other choices. Don’t overlook Sony and Pentax, especially the Pentax K-x.
The Sony A330 has arguably the best Live View currently available plus two features not found in the often-recommended Nikon D3000 and D5000.
Sony has a focusing motor and their version of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body. Since Sony uses the old Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount a Maxxum AF lens made in 1985 will auto focus on any Sony DSLR. Since the IS is also in the camera body that 25 year old Maxxum lens becomes, in effect, an IS lens – as does any lens used. With a Nikon D3000 or D5000 you have to buy Nikon AF-I or AF-S lenses if you want auto focus since neither one has an in camera focusing motor. Nikon and Canon have their versions of IS in some – but not all – of their lenses so you pay for it again and again.
The Pentax K-x is one feature-packed camera. It has Live View, video capability, double/multiple exposure capability (seldom found in cameras costing 2 to 3 times as much), an in camera focus motor and Pentax’s version of IS is also in the camera body. Since Pentax still uses the "K" lens mount from 1975, any lens ever made in that mount can be used. Yes, there are limitations when using a 35 year old manual focus lens but it can be used – and it becomes an IS lens.
The Nikon D5000 has Live View and video capability but no in camera focus motor or IS or double/multiple exposure capability.
Here are some comparison prices from B&H:
Sony A330 w/18-55mm lens, $549.99 with a $50.00 "Instant Savings". $499.99 final cost.
Nikon D3000 w/18-55mm lens, $549.95 with a $50.00 "Instant savings". $499.95 final cost.
Nikon D5000 w/18-55mm lens, $749.95 with a $50,00 "Instant Savings". $699.95 final cost.
Pentax K-x w/18-55mm lens, $513.95. For a mere $14.04 more than the Nikon D3000 you get Live View, video capability, double/multiple exposure capabilty, an in camera focusing motor and in camera IS. For $185.96 LESS than the Nikon D5000 you gain an in camera focusing motor, in camera IS and double/multiple exposure capability.
The Sony A330 (at the same cost as the Nikon D3000) adds Live View and an in camera focusing motor and in camera IS.
B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Now you decide for yourself which of these cameras offers you the most features for your money. If I were buying a new camera today my money would go for the Pentax K-x just for the double/multiple exposure capability – with the in camera IS and focusing motor also being important considerations.
Hey,
Price limit?
Canon EOS XS
Canon EOS XSi
Canon EOS T2i
Nikon D3000
Nikon D5000
Nikon D90
Are the ones I recommend.
Here’s a post called ‘Buying a DSLR, what’s important, megapixels, features, brand, price, quality and which one to get. There are also Amazon links, here is the post – http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/03/which-dslr-to-buy.html
You can consider buying
1)Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
@12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
@Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
@DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
@EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
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2)Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
@12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
@5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
@D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
@3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
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you mast visit this source
Canon 450D / 500D
Olympus E-620
Nikon D5000
Pentax K-x
Nikon D90 is the primary DSLR in the world to assist a whole HD or High-Definition movie recording