Canon or Nikon or Pentax

trumycam · 24th January 2010

Hi All,

I've been thingking a lot on what camera to purchase. Ive been considering Cannon 500D, Nikkon D5000 and pentax KX. I've been surveying around and most of the shop owners has been telling me to get the Nikon and they can give me good offer on the nikon. Any advise from anyone out there? I'm quite a newbie thus not really that familiar on the detail technical aspects of the cameras. Thanks.

Rashkae · 24th January 2010

Why are you cross-posting?? You did not read ANY of the forum rules, did you?

trumycam · 24th January 2010

I wanted to post a thread, thought can put it under general discussion. but when i saw newbie, thought i can just put it in newbie section as i am a newbie. Do not know how to shift my thread. my apologies

woefulwabbit · 24th January 2010

Originally Posted by trumycam

I've been thingking a lot on what camera to purchase. Ive been considering Cannon 500D, Nikkon D5000 and pentax KX. I've been surveying around and most of the shop owners has been telling me to get the Nikon and they can give me good offer on the nikon. Any advise from anyone out there? I'm quite a newbie thus not really that familiar on the detail technical aspects of the cameras. Thanks.

I'm always suspicious of recommendations made by shopkeepers because face it.. it is in their best interest that you buy something that improves their profit margin, rather than something which suits you best. Of the three cameras you mentioned, IMO the D5000 will be my last choice. From what I understand, K-x and 500Ds are selling out really fast through the island... my guess is the shops are recommending the D5000 just so that they can move their stocks. Of course, these are just my opinions and guess, so may not all be true.

Anyway, between these three cameras, I think that Pentax K-x is probably the best choice. At ~$800 for the basic kit, it is far cheaper than the other two which are $1100+, yet is just as good as the others, in some cases even better than the others. If you go for a dual lens kit, it's only ~$900 for the Pentax K-x and $1400+ for the other two.

ZerocoolAstra · 24th January 2010

$900 for DSLR + dual lens kit is certainly a deal that's too good to miss. I hope this forces the others to lower their prices and try to keep up.

Don't trust shopkeepers too much. They're mainly interested in their bottomline.

tunge · 25th January 2010

Originally Posted by trumycam

Hi All,

I've been thingking a lot on what camera to purchase. Ive been considering Cannon 500D, Nikkon D5000 and pentax KX. I've been surveying around and most of the shop owners has been telling me to get the Nikon and they can give me good offer on the nikon. Any advise from anyone out there? I'm quite a newbie thus not really that familiar on the detail technical aspects of the cameras. Thanks.

seems like u've narrowed down ur choices, the best way to decide is to actually have a good hands-on on each of the camera to feel which u like most. if u r thinking of getting the kit, also consider n compare the kit lenses that each comes with

A Whale · 25th January 2010

Did the shopkeeper say Sony & Olympus lousy?

madmartian · 25th January 2010

Welcome to CS

Check out the posts in this forum, read up on the specs & go to the shops & have a feel of it. When you are comfortable with what's in your hands, then make your final decision

TsQ · 25th January 2010

To TS:

above all the stuff written above.. try to look at the lens each brand is offering.. do u hv one lens that u prefer?

like canon.. the low cost lens are pretty plasticky .. and no silent motor.. so lots of motor noise when it focos.. the build quality is also lower (thats why some of their lens are slighly cheaper then nikon)

Nikon on the other hand dont hv lots of lens like canon , so see what u need.. then again whatever nikon dont hv u may try tamron or sigma to fill it up..

Pentax is cheap but they hv even lesser lens (means u might need to buy other brands of lens if the one u want pentax dont make) .. ofcos many will say "They hv enuff lens to satisfy all ur basic needs" but thats what they think.. not you ...

at the end its really what u want and what u need... non are the same.

Like me... I ditch canon recently due to the fact that i prefer nikon AF-S lens ... better build, hv silent motor and Nikon hv good high ISO performance...

but to others these are not important at all.. then they hv their own set of reason to chose other brands.

All brands are good.. but there's one or two that is more suitable for each person.. try to know what is important to u 1st..

spheredome · 26th January 2010

Normally I don't pick brands for posting but in this thread, I would say you have made a reasonable choice for Pentax Kx. Since pentax is the only brand you have spelled it correctly, guess you heart is already in to.

cpuer · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by spheredome

Normally I don't pick brands for posting but in this thread, I would say you have made a reasonable choice for Pentax Kx. Since pentax is the only brand you have spelled it correctly, guess you heart is already in to.

Good observation, it makes sense to me

KY1977 · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by spheredome

Normally I don't pick brands for posting but in this thread, I would say you have made a reasonable choice for Pentax Kx. Since pentax is the only brand you have spelled it correctly, guess you heart is already in to.

No. Pentax also wrong. It is spelled with a capital P.

An drew · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by KY1977

No. Pentax also wrong. It is spelled with a capital P.

ok ok get the pentax.

woefulwabbit · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by spheredome

Normally I don't pick brands for posting but in this thread, I would say you have made a reasonable choice for Pentax Kx. Since pentax is the only brand you have spelled it correctly, guess you heart is already in to.

Reminds me of the time when Emjay first came in to introduce themselves after taking over distribution...
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showt...32#post4949732

dancemania · 26th January 2010

I would say Cannon 500D bec. I have seen alot of people buying this one and I also find the pics are very nice. However, it is your choice.

TsQ · 26th January 2010

seriously.. u are not buying just the camera.. you are buying the SYSTEM .. once start nikon or canon or pentax with more lens, then its difficult to change unless u prepare to sell everything off..

tehzeh · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by TsQ

seriously.. u are not buying just the camera.. you are buying the SYSTEM .. once start nikon or canon or pentax with more lens, then its difficult to change unless u prepare to sell everything off..

Actually, if the TS is going to learn with this camera, he can just get something that is real cheap and would aid him in learning the basics. After learning, he can still sell off the cheap camera without incurring much loss.

imo.

Green-Ray · 26th January 2010

This story may help :

Was at the East Coast sipping my coffee and an European guy came to look at my D5000. He mentioned it's a good camera and added : "In Europe, they say 'Canons are designed by Engineers and Nikons are designed by Photographers'."

Like any newbie, I was sold a D5000 (my first SLR). So far, I'm happy with it since there's lots of functions and I especially like the swivel LCD monitor and its lightweight. My dislike : its 1.5x crop factor.

I think for a beginner, it's easier to pick up and don't need a PhD in Photography to enjoy it.

tehzeh · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by Green-Ray

This story may help :

Was at the East Coast sipping my coffee and an European guy came to look at my D5000. He mentioned it's a good camera and added : "In Europe, they say 'Canons are designed by Engineers and Nikons are designed by Photographers'."

Like any newbie, I was sold a D5000 (my first SLR). So far, I'm happy with it since there's lots of functions and I especially like the swivel LCD monitor and its lightweight. My dislike : its 1.5x crop factor.

I think for a beginner, it's easier to pick up and don't need a PhD in Photography to enjoy it.

Is it reliable...?

LOL.

TsQ · 26th January 2010

Originally Posted by tehzeh

Actually, if the TS is going to learn with this camera, he can just get something that is real cheap and would aid him in learning the basics. After learning, he can still sell off the cheap camera without incurring much loss.

imo.

agree... if u unsure if DSLR gonna e ur thing, get the cheapest 1st... but i duuno, is Pentax easier to sell off later ? I know the C & N is ...

anyway just get one that suits u most... Pentax KX i seen some sample test photo at dpreview.. looks very similar to 500D ..

actually i am also know considering to get Canon or Nikon ... sold my 450D away and now stuck with choices

24th January 2010	#1
trumycam New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	Canon or Nikon or Pentax Hi All, I've been thingking a lot on what camera to purchase. Ive been considering Cannon 500D, Nikkon D5000 and pentax KX. I've been surveying around and most of the shop owners has been telling me to get the Nikon and they can give me good offer on the nikon. Any advise from anyone out there? I'm quite a newbie thus not really that familiar on the detail technical aspects of the cameras. Thanks.

24th January 2010	#2
Rashkae Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10,205	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax Why are you cross-posting?? You did not read ANY of the forum rules, did you? __________________ Alpha

24th January 2010	#3
trumycam New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax I wanted to post a thread, thought can put it under general discussion. but when i saw newbie, thought i can just put it in newbie section as i am a newbie. Do not know how to shift my thread. my apologies

24th January 2010	#5
ZerocoolAstra Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Singapore Posts: 4,749	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax $900 for DSLR + dual lens kit is certainly a deal that's too good to miss. I hope this forces the others to lower their prices and try to keep up. Don't trust shopkeepers too much. They're mainly interested in their bottomline. __________________ Nikon D90\|T12-24 f/4\|N35/1.8DX\|N50/1.8\|N85/1.8

25th January 2010	#7
A Whale Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 77	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax Did the shopkeeper say Sony & Olympus lousy?

25th January 2010	#8
madmartian Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Outer Space Posts: 7,728	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax Welcome to CS Check out the posts in this forum, read up on the specs & go to the shops & have a feel of it. When you are comfortable with what's in your hands, then make your final decision __________________ *Take the shot!*

25th January 2010	#9
TsQ Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: River Valley Posts: 1,012	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax To TS: above all the stuff written above.. try to look at the lens each brand is offering.. do u hv one lens that u prefer? like canon.. the low cost lens are pretty plasticky .. and no silent motor.. so lots of motor noise when it focos.. the build quality is also lower (thats why some of their lens are slighly cheaper then nikon) Nikon on the other hand dont hv lots of lens like canon , so see what u need.. then again whatever nikon dont hv u may try tamron or sigma to fill it up.. Pentax is cheap but they hv even lesser lens (means u might need to buy other brands of lens if the one u want pentax dont make) .. ofcos many will say "They hv enuff lens to satisfy all ur basic needs" but thats what they think.. not you ... at the end its really what u want and what u need... non are the same. Like me... I ditch canon recently due to the fact that i prefer nikon AF-S lens ... better build, hv silent motor and Nikon hv good high ISO performance... but to others these are not important at all.. then they hv their own set of reason to chose other brands. All brands are good.. but there's one or two that is more suitable for each person.. try to know what is important to u 1st..

26th January 2010	#10
spheredome Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AMK Posts: 1,166	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax Normally I don't pick brands for posting but in this thread, I would say you have made a reasonable choice for Pentax Kx. Since pentax is the only brand you have spelled it correctly, guess you heart is already in to.

26th January 2010	#15
dancemania Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Posts: 472	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax I would say Cannon 500D bec. I have seen alot of people buying this one and I also find the pics are very nice. However, it is your choice. __________________ I'm here to learn.:flame:

26th January 2010	#16
TsQ Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: River Valley Posts: 1,012	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax seriously.. u are not buying just the camera.. you are buying the SYSTEM .. once start nikon or canon or pentax with more lens, then its difficult to change unless u prepare to sell everything off..

26th January 2010	#18
Green-Ray New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 1	Re: Canon or Nikon or Pentax This story may help : Was at the East Coast sipping my coffee and an European guy came to look at my D5000. He mentioned it's a good camera and added : "In Europe, they say 'Canons are designed by Engineers and Nikons are designed by Photographers'." Like any newbie, I was sold a D5000 (my first SLR). So far, I'm happy with it since there's lots of functions and I especially like the swivel LCD monitor and its lightweight. My dislike : its 1.5x crop factor. I think for a beginner, it's easier to pick up and don't need a PhD in Photography to enjoy it.