D3200 against A57

[Fudgecakes]

Is a dry cabinet neccesary, or just leave it inside a closed drawer will do? I think I have a humidity box from an old camera with a meter at the top, works the same right? Dun think I will need filters, maybe a clear or uv one, but should not be too expensive.

Dry cabinet un necessary? Scrimp on 100 dollars and put your thousand dollar investment at risk? U sure you wanna be penny wise pound foolish? The humidity box would require silica gel. Personally I think a dry cabinet will be better as I can control the humidity with precision. And don't need to worry Bout the cabinet being too dry or humid.

Personally I don't use filters. Why degrade your IQ with a filter that may or may not protect your investment? To me, a force that can shatter the front element would also e able to make short work of the filter and the lens below. The broken firer fragments might even cause injuries to you haha. I have used my lenses with no filters since the day I got it And I still haven't scratches any of them yet.

 

[Blur Shadow]

Here we go again... Dry cabinet vs. dry box...

Both works. One needs more attention than the other. Go figure.

 

[Octarine]

Is a dry cabinet neccesary, or just leave it inside a closed drawer will do? I think I have a humidity box from an old camera with a meter at the top, works the same right? Dun think I will need filters, maybe a clear or uv one, but should not be too expensive.

Skip the uv / clear filters, get a dry cabinet. Get what is really necessary instead of questionable protectors...

 

[denzelwng4]

Skip the uv / clear filters, get a dry cabinet. Get what is really necessary instead of questionable protectors...

agree, myself i shoot in naked lens :bsmilie: means no filters at all unless long exposures using Lee...
dry cabinet is a must...

 

[shaze]

I see....anyway, decided if I need sony, then its going to be a37. Smaller screen, but retains most of the features of a57. Price is quite similiar to d3200 too, impt for me because I cannot spend too much. Really difficult to make a choice, both are outstanding in different ways.

 

[kei1309]

I see....anyway, decided if I need sony, then its going to be a37. Smaller screen, but retains most of the features of a57. Price is quite similiar to d3200 too, impt for me because I cannot spend too much. Really difficult to make a choice, both are outstanding in different ways.

make your choice and stand by it :bsmilie:

just remember the dry cabinet

 

[shaze]

make your choice and stand by it :bsmilie:

just remember the dry cabinet

Changed my mind. Decide to forget the Sony. Now probably going between D3200 and D5100. Price wise, most probably going for D5100 with a kit 1 and extra 55-200mm . TK FOTO latest price at ~$1000. Maybe not getting dry cabinet because of the bulkiness. Most probably going for the dry box.

Thank you to all of you experts who helped clear my doubts!!

 

[Blur Shadow]

Buy buy buy!

 

[donut88]

To all the ppl:

Sorry for my noob post, I have yet to decide on a camera from my previous thread. I spent some time reading through the threads here and found that many people recommended the sony a57.

As mentioned many times, megapixels do not make a difference, so the D3200 should not make such a big diff. DXOmark recommends the D3200 for the excellent sensor. Just wanted to ask, as both are at comparable prices, will the sony be better? Really difficult to make a decision. Maybe planning to buy around october or november.

Another question:
The d3200 has kit 1(18-55), kit 2(18-105) and another bundle (18-55 + 55-200).
I feel that kit 1 cannot reach far, so considering between kit 2 and the bundle kit. Some reviews say 55-200 vr has lousy iq, but the bundle is slightly cheaper than kit2. Experts please help me?

Sorry if I sound desperate.

I may sound like a Sony fanboy, but I must advise to get a57.

 

[shaze]

I may sound like a Sony fanboy, but I must advise to get a57.

Haha, would like to, but not this time because of the $$$. Its a very good alternative, but no money. Personally, I dun like the evf, but then, overall still like sony slts. Maybe consider slts again when I change body next time. =)

 

[kei1309]

not sure if Nikon still has that Dry Cabinet promotion. you might want to check that out

 

[shaze]

not sure if Nikon still has that Dry Cabinet promotion. you might want to check that out

Huh? What promotion does nikon have? Sorry, quite blur here... -_-

 

[kei1309]

Huh? What promotion does nikon have? Sorry, quite blur here... -_-

You can always call in tomorrow to find out, or google the dealers in Singapore and call them now