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DSLR within 35K

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thecoolguy02
thecoolguy02 Original post #1
Mar 22, 2013 at 12:19 AM
Hi...
I am looking for a DSLR for ard 35K...
m using Nikkon P510 right now...
I dnt know much abt cams and want to replace my oldcam...
My basic requirement is just a good photo indoor as wellas outdoor…

Plz suggest me guys…
sujoyp
sujoyp #2
Mar 22, 2013 at 8:58 AM
by out door if u mean u want to zoom on birds and animals then u need a zoom lens...
for indoor if u want to shot in low light then again you need a 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.8 lens :D

with basic kit lens you can shoot indoor with flash,landscapes,group photos,party shots with flash,portraits etc :)

soo can you again describe what you want to shoot ;)

BTW you fall in the DSLR bracket of nikon D3100,D5100,& canon 600D & Canon 100D (replacement of 1100D)
nac
nac #3
Mar 22, 2013 at 9:48 AM
^
Good to see a new announcement from Canon. But seems more expensive than 600D.
thecoolguy02
Mar 22, 2013 at 10:29 PM
by out door if u mean u want to zoom on birds and animals then u need a zoom lens...
for indoor if u want to shot in low light then again you need a 35mm 1.8 or 50mm 1.8 lens :D

with basic kit lens you can shoot indoor with flash,landscapes,group photos,party shots with flash,portraits etc :)

soo can you again describe what you want to shoot ;)

BTW you fall in the DSLR bracket of nikon D3100,D5100,& canon 600D & Canon 100D (replacement of 1100D)
I need cam for small family function and get together... and out for small trips...
sujoyp
sujoyp #5
Mar 22, 2013 at 11:02 PM
can you extend your budget to 40k ....I think D5100+18-105 will be good enough for ur needs ....you can not do birding with that but at least you can take some shots at zoo ...
thecoolguy02
Mar 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM
can you extend your budget to 40k ....I think D5100+18-105 will be good enough for ur needs ....you can not do birding with that but at least you can take some shots at zoo ...

hw abt D5200??
sujoyp
sujoyp #7
Mar 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM
technically D5200 is far ahead then D5100 ....D5200 is like D7000 less focus motor ...but then u will get 18-55 for now...will it be ok for you
thecoolguy02
Mar 25, 2013 at 2:45 PM
I thk 18-105 is also available with D5200 bt m nt sure abt the price...
sujoyp
sujoyp #9
Mar 25, 2013 at 3:47 PM
a 18-55 kit cost 6k and a 18-105mm kit cost around 15-16k soo the price will increase by 10k...soo u will get D5200+18-105 for 50k
thecoolguy02
Mar 25, 2013 at 5:19 PM
hmmm.... du u hv any idea of price in delhi...
sujoyp
sujoyp #11
Mar 25, 2013 at 8:55 PM
no idea boss :)
thecoolguy02
Mar 30, 2013 at 12:25 AM
Nikkon 5200 is available in 49K with 18-105mm kit... I chk the demo as well bt it is nt dat gud in low light...
sujoyp
sujoyp #13
Mar 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM
how did u check the low light thing....I hope you know that you have to put the camera on ISO 1600 and above and check if it produces clean image or not

else there is no replacement for big aperture lenses like 50mm 1.8 for low light
R
Mar 30, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I would be a bit careful about the D5200. It has been criticised for its soft images which has resulted in the D7200 having its AA filter removed.
sujoyp
sujoyp #15
Mar 30, 2013 at 10:19 PM
D7200 :D :D am i in 2015 ;)
R
Mar 30, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Sorry, D7100.
thecoolguy02
Apr 1, 2013 at 10:13 PM
how did u check the low light thing....I hope you know that you have to put the camera on ISO 1600 and above and check if it produces clean image or not

else there is no replacement for big aperture lenses like 50mm 1.8 for low light

I thk u r right I must chk it with ISO 1600 or more...

I would be a bit careful about the D5200. It has been criticised for its soft images which has resulted in the D7200 having its AA filter removed.
Hw to chk this??? and D7100 with 18-105mm is too expensive @ 80K
R
Apr 2, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Hw to chk this??? and D7100 with 18-105mm is too expensive @ 80K

Well, I'm not recommending the D7100. I merely mentioned it to show the impact of the problem. As to how to check the D5200, the simplest way is to wait and see if the negative impressions on image quality change as users get used to it. Sometimes a newer model needs a different approach and users who upgrade from older models will have to wait for their minds to recalibrate before they get the best out of the camera. I don't think that is the case here given the upstream modifications but there is no harm in seeing how things pan out. One can also wait to see if Nikon will release a firmware upgrade which might solve the problem - though I don't think that is going to happen either.

It would be good if you can describe, or post photos, of what you would consider 'good' in low light photography. If you are serious about indoor photography you will need a good flash (emphasis on good) and learn to use it well. This applies to some forms of outdoor photography as well.
thecoolguy02
Apr 3, 2013 at 11:18 AM
^ thx dude... I finally got my new D5200 with 18-105MM :razz:
sujoyp
sujoyp #20
Apr 3, 2013 at 12:25 PM
wow bro congrats... :)
thecoolguy02
Apr 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM
thks for ur advise :)
nac
nac #23
Apr 3, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Congrats... Happy clicking...