I'm thinking between the Nikon 3100 or Canon 550D? Any advise?
small pig said:Abt the same for these 2. Maybe if possible go for 5100
Hmmm I prefer Canon coz a buddy is using Canon as well. Can share lens. Where do u think I can get a good deal for a brand new set? I don't mind second hand too since I'm just starting out.
adrian01 said:Hmmm I prefer Canon coz a buddy is using Canon as well. Can share lens. Where do u think I can get a good deal for a brand new set? I don't mind second hand too since I'm just starting out.
Kawa43 said:Then get 600d if u prefer canon, and since u're just starting out.
Get the lens only when u have decided which themes suit u the most.
I was comparing with the Nikon 3100 can I thought the 550D was a closest match instead of 600D.
ZerocoolAstra said:600D is the successor to the 550D.
To me, it seems like Canon and Nikon entry-level models don't compete directly, especially in terms of specification and features.
You'll need to decide what kind of features you want, and pick the most appropriate camera to match.
In the end it is still a lot of trial and error. You'll likely need to use a DSLR for some time before realising what features you really wish it to have
Hmmm ok. I'll check the price difference between the two then. Other than features I'm also price sensitive too.
ZerocoolAstra said:of course...
most people are price sensitive...
but avoid the 'penny wise, pound foolish' outcome, where you buy something cheaper, only to realise that you really wanted/needed the features which the more expensive model had in the end it might become more expensive.
Hmmm just realized that there's not much of noticeable difference to me between the 2. Perhaps I'm too amateur to realize.
ZerocoolAstra said:That's ok
without having used one extensively, I would say that it would be hard to pinpoint what it is you really want/need.
For example, if you take up sport photography (particularly fast-action sport), you might then desire a camera which has a faster frame rate (measured in FPS). Such a criteria might be less important if you were into landscapes, or holiday snaps.
Or, if you are seriously into portraits and want to get those f/1.4 lenses with super-thin depth of field, you may then desire a camera with many focus points, and with the ability to spot-meter at the selected focus point.
Am just hypothesising here. The point is that it would be tough to figure out all this without actually trying first
so which came first? the chicken or the egg?
Yeah that's why I don't wanna invest too much for now. I'm definitely not into sports. Won't mind portrait or shooting at some social event.
Kawa43 said:I would really suggest to get 600D instead 550D. 600D is just nice for the beginner like us. i am coping well with this camera within just 1 month. But of course once u get into the photography world slighly deeper, you will still find that 600D is enough. Just try it with different lens.
I am currently with 600D & 50mm f1.8 lens, besides the kit lens. that's really fun playing camera with different lenses.
Yeah realized that 550D has stopped production since the launch of 600D, it'd successor. Especially when the price difference is so small, about $100. Will give a serious consideration.
I'm thinking between the Nikon 3100 or Canon 550D? Any advise?
ziploc said:Please refrain from hijacking other people's thread. Thread split.
I think you jumped into another thread (hijacked) and posted the question which has now become post #1 of this thread, if I'm not mistakenHuh? I don't understand.