[arun_kun]

Guys, I need help. I have canon 550d and I use16 gb SD card . After taking pics for family occasion, I tried to load them in to my mac. But error is thrown saying card is not readable. Again I tried to check in my DSLR, same error is shown. Can anyone please help me out. How can i recover my photos from the card. If I format now all the pics will be gone. I want those pics badly.

Thanks in Advance,
Arun Kun

[fuel_addict]

Originally Posted by arun_kun

Guys, I need help. I have canon 550d and I use16 gb SD card . After taking pics for family occasion, I tried to load them in to my mac. But error is thrown saying card is not readable. Again I tried to check in my DSLR, same error is shown. Can anyone please help me out. How can i recover my photos from the card. If I format now all the pics will be gone. I want those pics badly.

Thanks in Advance,
Arun Kun

You might have already tried this. I suggest you clean the terminals of the SD card where contact is made. Not being able to read the card in two devices may mean the card is damaged or has dust/grime on the contact area. Hope it's the latter in your case.

[StarScream]

Originally Posted by Surprise

Thanks.

BTW, where is the choice 5

Somehow I inclined to Option-4 becase...a deal on D300, 1-1/2 old with just 7k clicks for 40k incl (18-55 lens, battery charger, 16GB Sd card and a bag)

That is a good deal, considering all the kit but the body alone shouldn't be more than 25-30k. If you're spending 40k - then a new D90 kit should be in that range.

Two more points - I think what amitk26 is saying about the Nikon range of bodies is that the full functionality really starts (in the current line up) D90/D7000 onwards. Why? because they allow you to use all their AF lenses, including the older AF-D ones, with full functionality. And one gets some wonderful deals on that glass in the secondhand market. The D3100 and D5100 limit the user to the AF-S lenses, if you want full functionality (essentially AF).

The other point is about the camera being a tool. That is true but the only reason to invest in a better body is so that it gives you some headroom to grow i.e. as you get better you discover more use and functionality in your camera rather than as you get better the limitations of the camera hold you back.

The D90 and D300 may be a generation old but they are still very good cameras to upgrade to, for a good price, even from a D3100.

[MadBiker]

Re asking my question since it got masked by other informative posts..

I'm using a Canon 40D and would like to upgrade it. I shoot mostly Landscapes and Portraits. Looking at Selling my 40D and Buy a Used Canon 60D.

It is a tough choice to make, Since the sensible upgrade would be a 7D, But a Used 7D costs about 55,000 Rupees, whereas a used 60D is available for ~ 35,000 - 40,000 Rupees.

Would you think it would be wise to go in for a 60D or save up more and get the 7D instead? Advice please

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by Me-hul

Congratulations!!Did the coupon code work on zoomin? It worked about a week back, but now when I actually want to place an order the code is not working.

As already mentioned, I exchanged my old DSLR with D5100. When I type my old camera details, webpage generates an offer price and if i accept that offer, subsequent page generates a coupon code which I apply at check-out

While using above, i cannot use any other coupon code from Zoomin so no idea if normal discount coupons are still working or not.

[arun_kun]

Originally Posted by fuel_addict

You might have already tried this. I suggest you clean the terminals of the SD card where contact is made. Not being able to read the card in two devices may mean the card is damaged or has dust/grime on the contact area. Hope it's the latter in your case.

Yes, I have tried this but does not seem to work. SD card is getting detected in the system.

[ariendj]

for those looking to buy an entry level dSLR..here is the best offer on nikon D3100.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_6871wt_754


New Nikon DSLR Camera D3100 Black + 18-55mm VR Kit Lens+4GB+Case+2Yr Nikon Wrnty+VAT Paid Bill & Lenspen+Dust blower+Cloth Worth Rs.990
for 23270

[neoonwheels]

Awesome video.. Future of imaging, well it might be..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoHeW...yer_detailpage

[Behemoth]

So finally the news is out. The Nikon D5200 is being announced on Nov 6th!
More details here (speculative)
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/31/ni...mber-6th.aspx/

While D5100 stocks last, grab the deals as pricing for the D5200 is bound to be much higher.

Regards,
Behemoth

[Fordmanchau]

Guys, can anyone guide me on what is the ideal length for a tripod ?
I am looking for a minimum of 5ft extended length , will it be okay?
Do I need more ? or even a 4.5 ft lengt tripod would do good ?

I am planning to buy it before Diwali.

[autocrat]

Originally Posted by Fordmanchau

Guys, can anyone guide me on what is the ideal length for a tripod ?
I am looking for a minimum of 5ft extended length , will it be okay?
Do I need more ? or even a 4.5 ft lengt tripod would do good ?

I am planning to buy it before Diwali.

Most tripods will extend to 5 feet, but get something that can take low angle shots too... I got a velbon sherpa - not too heavy, sturdy and stable.

[Rudra Sen]

Originally Posted by MadBiker

I'm using a Canon 40D and would like to upgrade it. I shoot mostly Landscapes and Portraits. Looking at Selling my 40D and Buy a Used Canon 60D.

It is a tough choice to make, Since the sensible upgrade would be a 7D, But a Used 7D costs about 55,000 Rupees, whereas a used 60D is available for ~ 35,000 - 40,000 Rupees.

Would you think it would be wise to go in for a 60D or save up more and get the 7D instead? Advice please

Interesting! Is there anything wrong with your camera?
40D is one real good one from Canon as I've seen. And what's the idea selling this and going for a second hand body?
What's the shutter count as of now? If you're worried about that then check out your shutter count with this.

If your reason is only changing for the sake of changing, then it's a different matter all together.

[MadBiker]

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Interesting! Is there anything wrong with your camera?
40D is one real good one from Canon as I've seen. And what's the idea selling this and going for a second hand body?
What's the shutter count as of now? If you're worried about that then check out your shutter count with this.

If your reason is only changing for the sake of changing, then it's a different matter all together.

Nothing wrong at all sir. Total Shutter count was ~ 94,000 and the shutter was replaced at 89,000. The New shutter count is about 5000 odd.

I feel I am cropping my images a lot these days, and wanted to take a suggestion if it is a worth while upgrade upgrading to a used 60D or push it further for a 7D?

I shoot mostly portraits and landscapes.

[ampere]

Originally Posted by MadBiker

Nothing wrong at all sir. Total Shutter count was ~ 94,000 and the shutter was replaced at 89,000. The New shutter count is about 5000 odd.

Do also note that prices of 7D will fall, because 6D has come out. If you really want to change, you might get good deals.
(I am not saying you should change. All I meant was in case you want to, you may find good offers for new pieces also)

[Rudra Sen]

Originally Posted by MadBiker

I shoot mostly portraits and landscapes.

And what size enlargement you normally go for? For A3 or even A2 size prints your camera is more than enough. And why are you cropping your images? Little bit of cropping here and there is perfectly alright but if you're going beyond that, means you're not concentrating on your composition.

That said, both the cameras you mentioned are surely good. But I would not suggest any second hand purchase. Gremlins if any, come out after few days of usage.