Help choosing a camera!! >.<
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Ermmm. Are Canon and Nikon lenses interexchangable? What about external flash?
I read a website and it says that Canon cameras do not have Auto ISO..? I'm not very sure when it was written but can anyone correct me on this? Is this important?
Choosing between Nikon D3000 and Canon EOS 500D, which is recommended???
I read a website and it says that Canon cameras do not have Auto ISO..? I'm not very sure when it was written but can anyone correct me on this? Is this important?
Choosing between Nikon D3000 and Canon EOS 500D, which is recommended???
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nope, the lenses are not interchangable...at least not without a convertor or sorts
not sure abt flashes, as i'm a nikon users, i only use nikon flashes.
if u r using nikon,it's best to use nikon lens, same for canon.
there r 3rd party lense also like sigma, tokina, tamron...
Auto ISO just remove 1 more factor that you hv to alter when taking ur pic. i guess it would b useful for a novice as you can concentrate more on taking the pic...
ISO is how the pic reacts to the light.
the lower the value, the better it is.
at higher ISO value, u are introducing noise to ur pics which is undesirable.
different cams hv different iso limits, so it's best to refer to the specific threads abt them.
look at nikon d3000(which i think will b available later of this mth?) or 500d is a good bet too.
it's best to feel them 1st.
nikon d90 is a good buy too.
as it has better iso performance compare to the d60,d5000 bodies and the kit len 18-105VR has a better reach too.
these r my personal opinions
not sure abt flashes, as i'm a nikon users, i only use nikon flashes.
if u r using nikon,it's best to use nikon lens, same for canon.
there r 3rd party lense also like sigma, tokina, tamron...
Auto ISO just remove 1 more factor that you hv to alter when taking ur pic. i guess it would b useful for a novice as you can concentrate more on taking the pic...
ISO is how the pic reacts to the light.
the lower the value, the better it is.
at higher ISO value, u are introducing noise to ur pics which is undesirable.
different cams hv different iso limits, so it's best to refer to the specific threads abt them.
look at nikon d3000(which i think will b available later of this mth?) or 500d is a good bet too.
it's best to feel them 1st.
nikon d90 is a good buy too.
as it has better iso performance compare to the d60,d5000 bodies and the kit len 18-105VR has a better reach too.
these r my personal opinions
weight of equipment is inversely proportional to your bank account......
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Oh.. ok~~!! =D Thanks thanks! How much does a macro lens usually cost?? For Nikon/Canon. The camera bag does not come with the camera?
Oh.. ok~~!! =D Thanks thanks! How much does a macro lens usually cost?? For Nikon/Canon. The camera bag does not come with the camera?
Look in the priceguides section...
Erm ok thanks >.<
Ok i was reading this thread http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=245883, and I was wondering, is it a must to get a UV filter? What is the UV filter thing for???
from TS's list, i also recommend 500D.
one thing is it has no restrictions on lens since it has built in autofocus motor.
It's not a must, it's an option you can chose or skip. Some people use it as protector for the lens - and that's how all the sales guys come across. They address the kiasu feelings with "must protect, mah!" Personally, I prefer a lens hood and being careful. Although a filter might help to prevent water splashes hitting the front element it can also cause flare and ghosting when you have strong lights in the picture (e.g. sun, lights at night). Lens hoods don't have side effects. A lens hood shades the lens to prevent flare and it's also an elastic protector that can take some bumps. Some lenses come already with lens hood, for other you can buy either original ones or 3rd party (e.g. from Hoya).
Lenses are built to work best without any filter. If you want a filter get a good one, don't skimp.
Ehhhh... So this autofocus motors, what does it do? I read that some lens have it (is it the same thing...)? Does the Nikon D5000/D3000 have it? So if my lens has that AF thing, will it still autofocus on a camera that does not have autofocus motors??
Oh.... Hmmm. I see. >.< Thank you!! I think a lens hood might be a better option for me for the moment. Good filters are very expensive from what I have seen. =(
Simply put, AF requires a motor to move the elemens in the lens. The motor can be in the camera body or in the lens. Canon ditched its old mount in the 1980s to the current EF mount which calls for the AF motor to be in the lens, regardless. Nikon and the rest moved to AF with the motor in the body, and then started implemented motors in the lenses themselves. That also means they have a number of older lenses that require the camera to have the AF motor, which the D3000 does not have. So your conclusion is right, if the lens has the AF motor, you do not need the camera to have it.
It might not be that big a thing for the D3000's case, especially if you're not going to spend that much on lenses. Weigh your budget against the camera.
It might not be that big a thing for the D3000's case, especially if you're not going to spend that much on lenses. Weigh your budget against the camera.
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I try to summarize so it's a bit clearer
A lens requires a motorized function in order to have Autofocus (AF) capability.
This motorized function can come from:
a) a motor built into the lens itself
b) a motor built into the camera body, that can turn a 'screw drive' in the lens
Canon DSLRs have no AF motor built into the body. All their lenses that can mount onto Canon DSLRs have built-in AF motors.
Nikon DSLRs can be used with all the newest Nikon lenses (duh) as well as all the older Nikon lenses.
Quite a number of the older Nikon lenses can AF, but require a motor drive from the camera body.
NOT ALL Nikon DSLRs have a motor built into the body. The entry-level models (eg. D3000, D5000, D60) don't have this motor.
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My guess is: Nikon guessed that entry-level DSLR owners might likely only own the kit lens (which has built-in AF motor). Thus body AF motor was deemed unnecessary/costly/heavy, and was consequently removed.
A lens requires a motorized function in order to have Autofocus (AF) capability.
This motorized function can come from:
a) a motor built into the lens itself
b) a motor built into the camera body, that can turn a 'screw drive' in the lens
Canon DSLRs have no AF motor built into the body. All their lenses that can mount onto Canon DSLRs have built-in AF motors.
Nikon DSLRs can be used with all the newest Nikon lenses (duh) as well as all the older Nikon lenses.
Quite a number of the older Nikon lenses can AF, but require a motor drive from the camera body.
NOT ALL Nikon DSLRs have a motor built into the body. The entry-level models (eg. D3000, D5000, D60) don't have this motor.
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My guess is: Nikon guessed that entry-level DSLR owners might likely only own the kit lens (which has built-in AF motor). Thus body AF motor was deemed unnecessary/costly/heavy, and was consequently removed.
Ok see if I understand what the last 2 posts were about. Thanks for the explanations btw. =)
D3000/D5000 does not have the built-in AF motors, but the new Nikon lenses have the motor thing? So it shouldn't really matter if my camera does not have the built-in AF motor, right? As long as my lenses have the AF motor thingy, it should work?
Canon DSLRs also do not have the built-in AF motors, but all their lenses have it, right?
AHHH this is confusing T_______T
D3000/D5000 does not have the built-in AF motors, but the new Nikon lenses have the motor thing? So it shouldn't really matter if my camera does not have the built-in AF motor, right? As long as my lenses have the AF motor thingy, it should work?
Canon DSLRs also do not have the built-in AF motors, but all their lenses have it, right?
AHHH this is confusing T_______T
ZerocoolAstra
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Yes you are right.
Nikon lenses with the built-in AF motor are denoted AF-S (autofocus-silent wave motor), or AF-I (quite uncommon).
Nikon lenses with the built-in AF motor are denoted AF-S (autofocus-silent wave motor), or AF-I (quite uncommon).
i so totally agree man...value for money too. and larger range.
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