luckyorange
Senior Member
kei1309 said:
Yup, I know.
Just want to know only.
Pls help! Nikon D5100 or Canon 600D as a Christmas gift for my hubby. Specific needs.
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Yup, I know.
Just want to know only.
coolthought
Senior Member
there are quite a number of us who "progressively" change camera and lenses... quite a norm... and not nightmare. At least be happy in thought that what you gave him.... is his first....
you can check out the price guide subforum. the shops listed in there are. However, do your homework. Call and check with a few shop to find out the price and look for the most bargain one.... and also do check the price of uv filters that will fit the lens.
detritus
Senior Member
its VERY cool
i used to have the navy blue one (sold it off when i upgraded) and i know many users who bought the white and red ones. definitely eye-catching and less intimidating for kids when taking photos of them.but since u've already shortlisted 2 models, i didn't see the need to bring it up earlier.
enjoy your camera. the nikon d5100 is a good one (actually, all modern DSLRs are pretty decent nowadays).
ZerocoolAstra
Senior Member
Hi TS (LadyInPink):
Congrats on your camera purchase. The D5100 is indeed a capable camera. In fact as has been mentioned many times on this thread, they are all pretty capable, and the difference between them boils down to more subtle details which are now unimportant as you've already acquired a camera
Understandably you're curious and excited and want to take brilliant photos straight away. Do note that getting used to a DSLR can take some time. Some people learn very quickly and some take longer, so don't pressure yourself unnecessarily. Enjoy the learning process! It can be frustrating at times but ultimately it should be a rewarding one
The 35mm f/1.8 lens that some had mentioned, is a fixed-focal length (sometimes referred to as 'prime') lens.
Your kit lens covers 18-55mm, so 35mm is within this range. The difference is the larger maximum aperture (important word) of f/1.8.
I would advise you to stick to your kit lens first and only think about other lenses at a later date.
Congrats on your camera purchase. The D5100 is indeed a capable camera. In fact as has been mentioned many times on this thread, they are all pretty capable, and the difference between them boils down to more subtle details which are now unimportant as you've already acquired a camera
Understandably you're curious and excited and want to take brilliant photos straight away. Do note that getting used to a DSLR can take some time. Some people learn very quickly and some take longer, so don't pressure yourself unnecessarily. Enjoy the learning process! It can be frustrating at times but ultimately it should be a rewarding one
The 35mm f/1.8 lens that some had mentioned, is a fixed-focal length (sometimes referred to as 'prime') lens.
Your kit lens covers 18-55mm, so 35mm is within this range. The difference is the larger maximum aperture (important word) of f/1.8.
I would advise you to stick to your kit lens first and only think about other lenses at a later date.
Valkarian
Member
TS! Congratulations on the purchase! Regardless of camera, it's the experience of shooting that matters!
I can understand why you might feel that, now that you have a dslr with interchangeable lens, you want another lens. The 18-55 kit that you have is a very functional lens! Take your time, go out with your camera and record these fleeting memories!
I wish you and your husband a happy journey ahead!
I can understand why you might feel that, now that you have a dslr with interchangeable lens, you want another lens. The 18-55 kit that you have is a very functional lens! Take your time, go out with your camera and record these fleeting memories!
I wish you and your husband a happy journey ahead!
LadyInPink
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can't seem to reply to specific posts.
Kei, the Canon nazi was at a 2nd floor shop in Funan. Kind of right in the middle. Looks like a popular shop and it is a recommended retailer on page 3 of this thread. mentioned twice or maybe more. Perhaps the sales person was having a bad day, but he was rather intimidating and dismissive towards us. And completely unprofessional in the way he dissed Sony and pushinng blatantly for Canon against Nikon without proper justifcation, and without even asking us what were our needs. Too bad lah, I take my $$$ and spend it somewhere else.
The other shop is from SLR Revolution at level 4. A happy experience buying there. Ray was his name.
Good service deserves a highlight!
Nay, no plans to buy another lens. And in fact, it's still sitting pretty, and fully charged on our sideboard. I don't dare to touch it. *nervous*:sweat: Am quite a technology challenged person. But am slightly concerned that hubby hasn't played with it either. Then again, he is serving his reservist right now and comes home late these days. Funny. I seem more excited than him. Scar-ly I become the photobug instead!
Next steps: signing up for the class first. Think that will give us some confidence to handle the camera. Am also spending some time to read through the newbie threads here, esp the ones on basic knowledge. Lastly, I received some great advice here re filter and tripod. Tripod sounds like something to look into, but he's going to pay for it himself! :sticktong
Kei, the Canon nazi was at a 2nd floor shop in Funan. Kind of right in the middle. Looks like a popular shop and it is a recommended retailer on page 3 of this thread. mentioned twice or maybe more. Perhaps the sales person was having a bad day, but he was rather intimidating and dismissive towards us. And completely unprofessional in the way he dissed Sony and pushinng blatantly for Canon against Nikon without proper justifcation, and without even asking us what were our needs. Too bad lah, I take my $$$ and spend it somewhere else.
The other shop is from SLR Revolution at level 4.
A happy experience buying there. Ray was his name.Good service deserves a highlight!
Nay, no plans to buy another lens. And in fact, it's still sitting pretty, and fully charged on our sideboard. I don't dare to touch it. *nervous*:sweat: Am quite a technology challenged person. But am slightly concerned that hubby hasn't played with it either. Then again, he is serving his reservist right now and comes home late these days. Funny. I seem more excited than him. Scar-ly I become the photobug instead!
Next steps: signing up for the class first. Think that will give us some confidence to handle the camera. Am also spending some time to read through the newbie threads here, esp the ones on basic knowledge. Lastly, I received some great advice here re filter and tripod. Tripod sounds like something to look into, but he's going to pay for it himself! :sticktong
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detritus
Senior Member
The other shop is from SLR Revolution at level 4.
Good service deserves a highlight!
ray has a very good reputation among many members here
its not a surprise
Valkarian
Member
ray has a very good reputation among many members here
its not a surprise
i think most of funan shops are staffed with rather patient people, ranging from demanding customers to completely newbie photographers.
detritus
Senior Member
"most" is being too generous... "some" is more appropriate.
TS had already experienced a few of the "not so nice" ones and i can relate... some are nazis when it comes to pushing certain brands, some are notorious "chop-shops" that will make mincemeat of your budget and sell u nonsense at inflated prices if u're not careful.
it is not even necessary to name names... the more experienced customers know who they are.
Hi TS, congrats on the purchase!
Juz like to add abit of my 2cents.
Polarized filter: I believe u guys bought a CPL filter. There's a thread regarding filters and is very informative. Do read up on it for details and what you can do with the filter.
As for the cheap filter u mentioned for night time use, I think that may be a uv filter? Normally, using filters for night shots are not recommended as it may result in glares/flares in your final picture. You may want to test this out first before you mount on that filter permanently.
Nikon course: never been to one, duno how good it is. I've been to the canon one, for compact cameras (free). But, they don't teach anything. Juz go thru the modes that r on the camera and that's that. Hopefully the dslr ones are more normative. Do let us know after your course.
Ok, enuff of my ranting. Haha
(ps: I'm a noob also)
Juz like to add abit of my 2cents.
Polarized filter: I believe u guys bought a CPL filter. There's a thread regarding filters and is very informative. Do read up on it for details and what you can do with the filter.
As for the cheap filter u mentioned for night time use, I think that may be a uv filter? Normally, using filters for night shots are not recommended as it may result in glares/flares in your final picture. You may want to test this out first before you mount on that filter permanently.
Nikon course: never been to one, duno how good it is. I've been to the canon one, for compact cameras (free). But, they don't teach anything. Juz go thru the modes that r on the camera and that's that. Hopefully the dslr ones are more normative. Do let us know after your course.
Ok, enuff of my ranting. Haha
(ps: I'm a noob also)
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luckyorange
Senior Member
S2Glow said:
Ts already got a n 5100
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