Buying a new cam

[jeffzac]

hey guys,

im in the midst of deciding to buy my first cam and im deciding between a Canon G12, Nikon P100 and a Pentax KX. Which would you guys recommend??

Thanks!

 

[deadsea]

Hardly seems fair to compare compact cameras against a dslr (kx). What would you like to use the camera for? Travel? Random snapshots with friends etc?

 

[spree86]

hey guys,

im in the midst of deciding to buy my first cam and im deciding between a Canon G12, Nikon P100 and a Pentax KX. Which would you guys recommend??

Thanks!

If you are ready to put money into a DSLR and all the equipment that you need to get along with it. Then the K-x would be a good choice.

 

[chillicutter]

Very obvious and easy choice. Pentax Kx :thumbsup:

 

[ZerocoolAstra]

hey guys,

im in the midst of deciding to buy my first cam and im deciding between a Canon G12, Nikon P100 and a Pentax KX. Which would you guys recommend??

Thanks!

If it were entirely my choice, I'd get the Pentax K-x without a moment's hesitation. But you really shouldn't be letting others make such important decisions for you, don't you think?

 

[edutilos-]

hey guys,

im in the midst of deciding to buy my first cam and im deciding between a Canon G12, Nikon P100 and a Pentax KX. Which would you guys recommend??

Thanks!

Suggest you read up more.


Basics of camera operation:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309544
http://www.ehow.com/how_2217908_operate-digital-camera.html
http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_4423_use-digital-camera.html
http://gizmodo.com/5116662/how-to-use-your-new-digital-camera

Composition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_(visual_arts)
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/composition.htm
http://www.photographytips.com/page.cfm/6
http://www.amateursnapper.com/photography/10-top-photography-composition-rules
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/digital-photography-composition-tips
http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-more-quick-composition-tips-illustrated

Flash photography
http://www.gentleye.com/photo/photoart/advflash/index.html
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=171657
http://www.all-things-photography.com/flash-photography.html
http://www.scantips.com/lights/flashbasics.html

More topics covered here:
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm

Newbie guide to Filters
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=803029
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photographic_filter
http://photo.net/equipment/filters/

Singapore Camera equipment price guides:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=124

 

[zenix84]

Just to add on. It seems to me budget is your main concern?
If you don't mind the size of a DSLR and you are sure you will use it then get the Pentax K-X.

You really have to consider the usage. There are times when I go out meet friends and just don't feel like carry the DSLR. A DSLR has lots of things to learn and take note of. IF you don't think you are that into photography I would say a PnS will do more good.

 

[pinholecam]

A Kx will be a better choice.

1. Better DOF control over the advanced PnS options which have small actual focal length lenses and small sensors which results in easily 8-10x more DOF for the same settings.

2. Far better low light performance

3. Expandability in the future with interchangeable lenses.

4. Rather small for DSLR

 

[arywn]

Hi,

I wrote about this topic in my website. You may like to take a look for your reference.

http://www.jeffryanstudio.com/choosedigicam

Hope it helps.

 

[hitendra]

get the pentax k-r

 

[jeffzac]

oO. thanks for all your inputs! its been of great help!
im leaning more towards the kx and i tink i'll go check it out in stores next week!

 

[fmeeran]

If you have shortlisted these based on price, please do take into account that the the DSLR will work out a bit more than the listed price because of the accessories that you always end up buying.
Among the other two, I personally have the P100 but I believe the Canon is a better camera.