DSLR Recommendations

doink24 · 23rd July 2006

Hi as above wanting to get a new DSLR...since the sony a-100 is out, i am now decidng btn this or the canon d350...hard to make a choice lei...any guys can recommend?? thankss

jdredd · 23rd July 2006

to be perfectly honest, theres been quite a few threads by people asking the same or similar question.

i would suggest you try and search. then read up on what people have said. its much easier to answer specific questions, than these kind of broad "which one shall i get" ones because there is no such thing as the "best" DSLR. all are good, in different respects.

eow · 23rd July 2006

350D

noise,image, price all very good
alpha-100, noiser(sound & image),more exp....

so MTL 350D best buy at the moment

dEthANGeL · 23rd July 2006

Buying a DSLR is not like buying a compact camera - You're buying into a system. So decide carefully.

Main jist of it is what you want to capture in the end.

Each system has its pros / cons for their lineup of lenses.

Photokina is round the corner - if you can wait - wait.

Klose · 23rd July 2006

Originally Posted by doink24

Hi as above wanting to get a new DSLR...since the sony a-100 is out, i am now decidng btn this or the canon d350...hard to make a choice lei...any guys can recommend?? thankss

Forget the A100 - utter disappointment (Actually I knew it sucked before I touched it

)

Wait for the new upcoming Nikon.

eow · 23rd July 2006

Originally Posted by Klose

Forget the A100 - utter disappointment (Actually I knew it sucked before I touched it )

Wait for the new upcoming Nikon.

how long did u handle the alpha-100 before u came to this conclusion?
or which deity gave u the hint?

some shots taken from the rdshow yesterday using alpha-100

eow · 23rd July 2006

zcwnfx · 23rd July 2006

i would go for canon. i have used for a short while the 350D and also the 20D. both are great cameras.

most importantly like said above, buying a DSLR is like buying into the system. u got to see the overall stuff like the accessories and lens to decide too.

canon got more 2nd hand stuff on sale. like nikon also. cos more pple using. hence if u see urself to be a big buyer of 2nd hand stuff, then i would say canon or nikon definately

donkuok · 23rd July 2006

Originally Posted by zcwnfx

i would go for canon. i have used for a short while the 350D and also the 20D. both are great cameras.

most importantly like said above, buying a DSLR is like buying into the system. u got to see the overall stuff like the accessories and lens to decide too.
canon got more 2nd hand stuff on sale. like nikon also. cos more pple using. hence if u see urself to be a big buyer of 2nd hand stuff, then i would say canon or nikon definately

Well said. Canon has been in SLR world business for many decades. It's proven to be good and you cant go wrong if u go for it, as it has more spares and parts, second hand and MO for u to play and test. People like Oracle (bro joe) will help u to save for canon quality L lens and accessories thru MO.
Unless, u would like to take the risk and be the pioneer

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yyD70S · 23rd July 2006

Or wait for the new Nikon DSLR to be launched on our National Day (check your goodies bag upon entering the N. Stadium... see if you are lucky

)

ortega · 23rd July 2006

wait for photokina for the latest list of new stuff being announced there

trd2970 · 23rd July 2006

wait for the upcoming nikon d80 or d88..

doink24 · 23rd July 2006

but dat wld be more expensive ryte???

raptor84 · 23rd July 2006

No then it would push the prices of the d70s down

Assuming its a model replacement

Love_sky · 23rd July 2006

I will recommend Nikon and Canon

1) Both company focus on this area (Camera)
2) Both company lens are sharp and good
3) You still can sell without so much of trouble
4) Can easily find the mount

I'm agree with them .. you actually buying the system rather than the model they release
Truly they are world no 1 and 2
but talking about the price,
i think 350D is very cheap in the market right now ... so do consider buying that can slowly
upgrade yr DSLR

mportrait · 23rd July 2006

The a-100 actually churns out nice pics. 10mp some more. Tried it and with the D-range optimizer, u can take the pic and print it straight away. Also, anti dust is useful if travelling overseas to dusty areas. So it is really unfair to say it is inferior to other makes. The CZ lenses lineup is another draw.

ExplorerZ · 23rd July 2006

1 gd point about getting minolta/sony 2hand stuff is it way cheaper than you can find in ebay as compared canon/nikon counterpart. but that would also mean if you buy new and sell it, you will be losing $

Cikgu101 · 23rd July 2006

wait a few days more for the new nikon model but if cannot tahan alreadygo to the nearest camerashop/s and test out all their DSLRs and let the Best Feel Wins. <--- That my advice only hehe

aaron80 · 23rd July 2006

Just try out the few models which u r interested in and get the one u think u like the most.. One man's food may be another man's poison.. Different ppl views can be subjective, you will be the one using the camera, so get the one u like most.. I believe all the brands have their own strengths and reputations.. U wouldn't really go wrong with any of them.. Its u who will make the pictures happen, so u r the most important.. Anyway dun worry too much about resales value too much, utilize ur camera to the max..

jdredd · 23rd July 2006

actually, its pretty pointless just looking at pictures taken by a camera to see if good or not, unless they are being compared to pictures taken by other cameras.

a picture taken by a prosumer, or even a good P&S, can also look good and sharp.

in any event, a picture taken by a A100, compaerd to a canon or nikon, will generally be int he same ballpark, assuming reasonably parity of lenses, and assuming the ISO is generally within their optimal range.

certaint at 4R or 5r or even 6R, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference without pixel peeping.

teh same can be said of olympus, orp entax or samsung.

its the functions, functionalities, lens range etc etc, that should be just as determinant, if not more so, than just picture quality.

23rd July 2006	#1
doink24 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bt Batok Posts: 112	DSLR Recommendations Hi as above wanting to get a new DSLR...since the sony a-100 is out, i am now decidng btn this or the canon d350...hard to make a choice lei...any guys can recommend?? thankss

23rd July 2006	#2
jdredd Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,273	Re: DSLR Recommendations to be perfectly honest, theres been quite a few threads by people asking the same or similar question. i would suggest you try and search. then read up on what people have said. its much easier to answer specific questions, than these kind of broad "which one shall i get" ones because there is no such thing as the "best" DSLR. all are good, in different respects.

23rd July 2006	#3
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,497	Re: DSLR Recommendations 350D noise,image, price all very good alpha-100, noiser(sound & image),more exp.... so MTL 350D best buy at the moment __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

23rd July 2006	#4
dEthANGeL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Siglap Posts: 1,645	Re: DSLR Recommendations Buying a DSLR is not like buying a compact camera - You're buying into a system. So decide carefully. Main jist of it is what you want to capture in the end. Each system has its pros / cons for their lineup of lenses. Photokina is round the corner - if you can wait - wait.

23rd July 2006	#7
eow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,497	Re: DSLR Recommendations __________________ 头可断，血可流,倩女不可不追求 carpe diem,when in doubt, hoot first,apologise later:p GALLERY

23rd July 2006	#8
zcwnfx Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Potong Pasir Posts: 541	Re: DSLR Recommendations i would go for canon. i have used for a short while the 350D and also the 20D. both are great cameras. most importantly like said above, buying a DSLR is like buying into the system. u got to see the overall stuff like the accessories and lens to decide too. canon got more 2nd hand stuff on sale. like nikon also. cos more pple using. hence if u see urself to be a big buyer of 2nd hand stuff, then i would say canon or nikon definately __________________ D70s-er Since 2005

23rd July 2006	#10
yyD70S Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,060	Re: DSLR Recommendations Or wait for the new Nikon DSLR to be launched on our National Day (check your goodies bag upon entering the N. Stadium... see if you are lucky ) __________________ AI 16mm f3.5 \| AiS 35mm f1.4 \| AiS 50mm f1.2 \| AI 105mm f2.5

23rd July 2006	#11
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,507	Re: DSLR Recommendations wait for photokina for the latest list of new stuff being announced there __________________ The Law

23rd July 2006	#12
trd2970 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,610	Re: DSLR Recommendations wait for the upcoming nikon d80 or d88..

23rd July 2006	#13
doink24 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bt Batok Posts: 112	Re: DSLR Recommendations but dat wld be more expensive ryte???

23rd July 2006	#14
raptor84 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282	Re: DSLR Recommendations No then it would push the prices of the d70s down Assuming its a model replacement __________________ Pet Portrait Portfolio Stock Photos for sale

23rd July 2006	#15
Love_sky Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East area Posts: 712	Re: DSLR Recommendations I will recommend Nikon and Canon 1) Both company focus on this area (Camera) 2) Both company lens are sharp and good 3) You still can sell without so much of trouble 4) Can easily find the mount I'm agree with them .. you actually buying the system rather than the model they release Truly they are world no 1 and 2 but talking about the price, i think 350D is very cheap in the market right now ... so do consider buying that can slowly upgrade yr DSLR __________________ Canon 50D with L Lens Dream to hold a 5D mark II Last edited by Love_sky; 23rd July 2006 at 07:26 PM.

23rd July 2006	#16
mportrait Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,449	Re: DSLR Recommendations The a-100 actually churns out nice pics. 10mp some more. Tried it and with the D-range optimizer, u can take the pic and print it straight away. Also, anti dust is useful if travelling overseas to dusty areas. So it is really unfair to say it is inferior to other makes. The CZ lenses lineup is another draw.

23rd July 2006	#17
ExplorerZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Legion Posts: 6,785	Re: DSLR Recommendations 1 gd point about getting minolta/sony 2hand stuff is it way cheaper than you can find in ebay as compared canon/nikon counterpart. but that would also mean if you buy new and sell it, you will be losing $ __________________ multiply \|\| deviant \|\| APAD 08

23rd July 2006	#18
Cikgu101 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ipoh, Malaysia Posts: 291	Re: DSLR Recommendations wait a few days more for the new nikon model but if cannot tahan alreadygo to the nearest camerashop/s and test out all their DSLRs and let the Best Feel Wins. <--- That my advice only hehe

23rd July 2006	#19
aaron80 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Woodlands Posts: 2,262	Re: DSLR Recommendations Just try out the few models which u r interested in and get the one u think u like the most.. One man's food may be another man's poison.. Different ppl views can be subjective, you will be the one using the camera, so get the one u like most.. I believe all the brands have their own strengths and reputations.. U wouldn't really go wrong with any of them.. Its u who will make the pictures happen, so u r the most important.. Anyway dun worry too much about resales value too much, utilize ur camera to the max.. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronius80/ Last edited by aaron80; 23rd July 2006 at 09:54 PM.

23rd July 2006	#20
jdredd Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,273	Re: DSLR Recommendations actually, its pretty pointless just looking at pictures taken by a camera to see if good or not, unless they are being compared to pictures taken by other cameras. a picture taken by a prosumer, or even a good P&S, can also look good and sharp. in any event, a picture taken by a A100, compaerd to a canon or nikon, will generally be int he same ballpark, assuming reasonably parity of lenses, and assuming the ISO is generally within their optimal range. certaint at 4R or 5r or even 6R, you wouldnt be able to tell the difference without pixel peeping. teh same can be said of olympus, orp entax or samsung. its the functions, functionalities, lens range etc etc, that should be just as determinant, if not more so, than just picture quality.