hi all, just wanna know your point of view, coz am very tempted to get the sony A550... care to share any thoughts about this? by the way, i am currently using nikon D5K...:think:
You have to ask yourself.
In the first place, why would you want to get the Sony.
Is it because of IQ? Lenses collection?
And what are you not happy about the D5000 that makes you want to sell it away?
After asking yourself some questions, you will have a clearer picture on which way you want to go.
hi all, just wanna know your point of view, coz am very tempted to get the sony A550... care to share any thoughts about this? by the way, i am currently using nikon D5K...:think:
actually, i like my D5K... it's just the burden of buying expensive AFS VR lenses thats making me think of switching! currently, i only have the tamron 18-270mm VC, and the tamron 90mm macro... contemplating on getting the AFS 35mm f1.8, but since i've read about the A550, i started to rethink, and finally seek advice from CSers... i don't have any idea bout the price range of sony alpha lenses, and if there are third party alternatives, hence i started this thread. thank you in advance for the input, that'll surely be of great help in making my final choice.
actually, i like my D5K... it's just the burden of buying expensive AFS VR lenses thats making me think of switching! currently, i only have the tamron 18-270mm VC, and the tamron 90mm macro... contemplating on getting the AFS 35mm f1.8, but since i've read about the A550, i started to rethink, and finally seek advice from CSers... i don't have any idea bout the price range of sony alpha lenses, and if there are third party alternatives, hence i started this thread. thank you in advance for the input, that'll surely be of great help in making my final choice.
Not sure about Sony vibration control. I doubt it can handle 4 stop if you are using a 70-200 range zoom lens.
Go and test the handling of a Sony and then decide. I personally do not like the feel of the camera. Thought of switching once. Drop the idea after testing one. The feel of the mirror flipping is totally different from a Nikon.
Not sure about Sony vibration control. I doubt it can handle 4 stop if you are using a 70-200 range zoom lens.
Isn't buying another camera system means spending more money?:dunno:
precisely the same reason i switch in the first place..inbuilt stabilization body =stabilization for lens
the new A550 had a very usable high iso capability. if u can get a sigma 28mm f1.8
try imagine shooting at high iso with ultra bright lens at low shutter speed..u will be the envy/death of yr friends/enemies around.:devil:
It's extremely effective, and in actual reviews and side-by-side comparisons matches or beats most lens-based systems. In real life the difference is not noticeable.
if lens is a problem for you, you can get third party brand like tamron, tokina, sigma
sony means cz, cz means $$$$
think carefully, is the camera pissing you off so much to have a great change? are you limited by your camera technical capabilities?
Up till now i still can say, i have not ulitized fully of what my camera can do, my camera is limited by me.
shoot more, and get to know of your camera more, caress it everyday, you will get better photos soon that makes you feel there isnt much a reason for a change.
The new Nikon 70-200 VRII preformance is fantastic at the vibration control. If the Sony system can do as well, I don't see any reason from switching side.
Anyway, it's up to the TS to decide. End of the day, it's the photo we admire, not so much on the camera. If anyone out there does the other way round, he/she should be working for any of the retailers. Can keep looking at the camera all day long.
I was thinking of switching over to Canon for it's 5D but dropped the idea as it ergonomic is not as good as Nikon. Same thing that stop me from going for Sony.
There is no need for brand loyalty. They do not give us any discount for sticking with them. They only sucker us with better, pricer and fancier products.
Do you pay more for an AF-S VR lens compared to a non-VR equivalent?
I didn't realise you did.
You have an 18-270mm VC which already has stablisation, and a tamron 90mm macro which maybe would benefit from stabilisation, and you're contemplating on getting an AFS 35/1.8 which wouldn't benefit from stabilisation.
What lens are you hoping to get that would benefit from stabilisation? Specifically would benefit from, which doesn't include bragging rights or feel good factor.
For wide angle range, stabilization is not that critical.
Will switching camp make you feel you can get better pictures or attain more savings?
Sony is a good contender with seemingly attractive entry level gears, but what is really wrong with Nikon?
Can you give yourself more time to practice on techniques rather than to depend on technologies? Do you know there are better ways to stabilize your camera with the right holding techniques?
As for exposure, do you understand the strength of the sensor to optimise it? It is not a coincidence people can get very nice and sharp pictures with what you have. It is the understanding of the camera, lenses and exposure.
But of course, do not compare a d3x with d5000. it can yield different results when optimised with the right premium lens.
The limitation of the equipment is probably as weak as one's desire to spend and be contend.
if i were you..
i won't change to other brand that the lens line-up are more expensive and not as complete...
yes bro, i just bought the 18-270 VC, but i could've saved almost $400 if i bought the 18-200 no VC...
and i still think that the price to performance value of these lenses is not justifiable.
as for the 35mm AFS, if you have an in body VR, it'd be ++.