Pls help! Nikon D5100 or Canon 600D as a Christmas gift for my hubby. Specific needs.
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rhino123
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I will not recommend both 600D and D5100... both are excellent camera, mind you... however, 600D had slow fps, although it had good movie mode, but the slow fps might be hindering for TS to take photos of children who can be very fast and active. For D5100, it lacked inbody motor, making some of the lenses in Nikon's arsenal not usable unless TS was to go without AF...
In actual fact I will recommend the D7000, 7D and 60D, however with the high prices of these models, I would get the Sony A65 which had excellent framerate, moderate cost, greate movie capability also... if chipped in some money, TS could get a A77. Note that both the A65 and A77 are a bit smaller and lighter than most other semi-pro model (not sure about Pentax's K-5 though) and A77 are weather sealed - 60D was not... and that might be important.
In actual fact I will recommend the D7000, 7D and 60D, however with the high prices of these models, I would get the Sony A65 which had excellent framerate, moderate cost, greate movie capability also... if chipped in some money, TS could get a A77. Note that both the A65 and A77 are a bit smaller and lighter than most other semi-pro model (not sure about Pentax's K-5 though) and A77 are weather sealed - 60D was not... and that might be important.
If you're gonna take pictures of your children, consider a Sony A33 or A55. You can get 10 frames per second, or 7 frames per second with full-speed autofocus even if you are using "Live view" - in other words, using the camera's screen to shoot instead of lifting the camera to your face (which usually distracts kids). On Nikon and Canon, you get slow FPS and slow or zero AF in liveview mode.
FYI, Sony makes the sensors for Nikon, so image quality is good too.
FYI, Sony makes the sensors for Nikon, so image quality is good too.
Do you have something to support your sweeping statement? We don't need the next episode of an endless (and pointless) brand war...
rhino123
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Total nonsense, many of the CS members (some being professionals) are using Sony for years and so far no problem (ask Kei and Rashae). They made good cameras and they provide their sensor for many other brands.
If your or your friends Sony camera was damaged, you might be getting a lemon, or it is user problem in the first place, if you do not owe or your friends do not owe a Sony, then why the sweeping statement?
LOL! That's the funniest thing I've heard. Though apparently you have zero experience with their cameras. And FYI, they outlast the canons and nikons even in harsh weather, and that's from my own experience and also luminous landscape.
Please lah. Stop posting stuff that just shows how little you know, or if you think you can judge their DSLRs by an experience you had with a TV.
FYI, My old Canon hi-fi speaker set died after 3 months. How?
rhino123
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What I could say... is that all camera brand made cameras that are build to last. My 1000D is with me for more than 1 year already, no problem at all... my 40D had metering issue, but is a second hand product and was already 2 years old or more. I know of a guy who had used his Sony cam for more than 2 years, and the camera is still going strong. He was always jokingly telling me that how he wished his Sony Cam would die, so he can buy a new one.
Well as you can see, all cameras even the entry levels one are built to last...
Well as you can see, all cameras even the entry levels one are built to last...
luckyorange
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Hmm please don't anyhow say, I've friend using her Sony PnS for almost 2 years and It's still going strong.
And to TS maybe you should try to ask your husband what he prefer? haha,
Just in case if you got him a N and he prefer C or the other way round, but in the end both are still very good cam =).. Good Luck!
kei1309
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huh... ask me about Sony Cameras? i know nothing.
stinking flamer above! haters gonna hate
ZerocoolAstra
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Since you have pretty much ruled out going camera-shopping with your hubby, perhaps you can consider getting a camera which you would also be happy to use from time to time
There isn't much to separate the D5100 from the 600D in terms of real-world performance. If your hubby takes up photography more seriously, he can always choose to purchase another camera in the future. Keeping that in mind, it would be prudent to avoid overspending on the first camera purchase.
I would advise not going to places like Gain City to purchase, as prices are higher than at the preferred camera stores. The value of the freebies are usually inflated. Makes more sense to buy basic kit alone at cheapest possible price.
If you want portability, quality and still retain a good amount of DOF control (ie. "subject with blurred background"), look at a m4/3 camera like the Olympus : EP3; EPL3; Panasonic : G3; GH2; GX1
Open up your options to include a Pentax Kr too.
It packs a good deal of features and is only about $600 body only.
This is the 1st Japanese SLR manufacturer and the first to use the pentaprism used on the SLR so its no 'unknown' brand.
If its between D5100 or 600D;
I'd suggest the 600D.
Performance is generally on par between the two, but at least with the 600D, there is no need to juggle with lenses with and without AF motor on lens.
The D5100 needs lenses that have a built in AF motor.
The minimum I would go for would be a Nikon D7000.
As suggest above, I think somehow finding out what your husband has in mind is the better idea.
No point being 'romantic' and getting something that does not satisfy anyone (eg. too expensive; too cheap; not what was on mind)
At the end, the shop is the one laughing all the way to the bank with your 'romantic' $$$.
My few cents.
Open up your options to include a Pentax Kr too.
It packs a good deal of features and is only about $600 body only.
This is the 1st Japanese SLR manufacturer and the first to use the pentaprism used on the SLR so its no 'unknown' brand.
If its between D5100 or 600D;
I'd suggest the 600D.
Performance is generally on par between the two, but at least with the 600D, there is no need to juggle with lenses with and without AF motor on lens.
The D5100 needs lenses that have a built in AF motor.
The minimum I would go for would be a Nikon D7000.
As suggest above, I think somehow finding out what your husband has in mind is the better idea.
No point being 'romantic' and getting something that does not satisfy anyone (eg. too expensive; too cheap; not what was on mind)
At the end, the shop is the one laughing all the way to the bank with your 'romantic' $$$.
My few cents.
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Darn.... I wish my wife was as supportive when I bought that Sony 70-200 f2.8 last week. Still giving me a black face when I take it out to Sungei Buloh.
kei1309
Senior Member
not a matter of bringing her there. i can assure you that more trouble will arise dragging a person who's not into photography, along for a day of photography
luckyorange
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kei1309 said:
Yup, imagine following someone with no idea of what is he doing. X.x
rhino123
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