I know this is a stupid question but I feel like asking. How to u guys know wat dslr to go for at the beginning be it Canon, Sony, Nikon....? Is it the kind of system, the lenses, interest, feeling....?
Ha ha. I will take a look at those stickys. No but i do wonder nowadays more and more people going into dslr, is it jus the hype that they bought the dslr or wat. Wat make them go and buy in the first place?
I am still wondering if I should buy a dslr cos although I have the interest but I don't seem to have the time. And I wonder is it better to buy a beginner or mid-range model to learn if u don't intend to change the body until its beyond repair.
I know this is a stupid question but I feel like asking. How to u guys know wat dslr to go for at the beginning be it Canon, Sony, Nikon....? Is it the kind of system, the lenses, interest, feeling....?
I am still wondering if I should buy a dslr cos although I have the interest but I don't seem to have the time. And I wonder is it better to buy a beginner or mid-range model to learn if u don't intend to change the body until its beyond repair.
I am still wondering if I should buy a dslr cos although I have the interest but I don't seem to have the time. And I wonder is it better to buy a beginner or mid-range model to learn if u don't intend to change the body until its beyond repair.
Actually, I would also suggest what luckyorange said abt going straight to mid range (semi-pro), to reduce the cost of upgrading. But I guess one of your fear is losing interest fast. (Time is not an issue, the Weather is...).
Also, the range of cameras you will be looking at is also dependent on your shooting interests. For instance, If you are taking landscapes, many times you will be using low ISO (~100 - 400 max for me). When comparing image quality (ignoring the lens factor here) across the wide range of DSLRs, you won't be able to notice much visible difference.
Buying a DSLR means you are investing into a lens system - the body is only a small cost in the long term since lenses are more long term. So one way to choose is to decide by lens collection and prices.
The main benefit of buying a DSLR is the large sensor size (APS-C sized), which will produce better images in terms of better detail, better dynamic range and low noise. An entry level DSLR has an APS-C sensor. A semi-pro DSLR is most likely going to have an APS-C sensor too. Therefore there is no advantage in buying semi-pro over entry level, unless you want the additional convenience of features. The added cost is generally not a benefit to a learning shooter like yourself. The next jump in image quality will be going up to full-frame sized sensors - but these are quite expensive.
If you are a beginner, it is better to buy an advanced P&S camera to experiment and learn, and then buy a DSLR (or mirrorless) camera later.
After using my Fuji S6500FD (advanced P&S) camera for about 3 years, I learned a lot about photography and what to look for in an upgrade. My priorities were good image quality, low weight, small bulk, good ergonomics and low cost. This is why I eventually went with a mirrorless option (Samsung NX) - I personally think that DSLRs will fade away soon anyway.
Shahmatt said:Buying a DSLR means you are investing into a lens system - the body is only a small cost in the long term since lenses are more long term. So one way to choose is to decide by lens collection and prices.
The main benefit of buying a DSLR is the large sensor size (APS-C sized), which will produce better images in terms of better detail, better dynamic range and low noise. An entry level DSLR has an APS-C sensor. A semi-pro DSLR is most likely going to have an APS-C sensor too. Therefore there is no advantage in buying semi-pro over entry level, unless you want the additional convenience of features. The added cost is generally not a benefit to a learning shooter like yourself. The next jump in image quality will be going up to full-frame sized sensors - but these are quite expensive.
If you are a beginner, it is better to buy an advanced P&S camera to experiment and learn, and then buy a DSLR (or mirrorless) camera later.
After using my Fuji S6500FD (advanced P&S) camera for about 3 years, I learned a lot about photography and what to look for in an upgrade. My priorities were good image quality, low weight, small bulk, good ergonomics and low cost. This is why I eventually went with a mirrorless option (Samsung NX) - I personally think that DSLRs will fade away soon anyway.