Re: The DSLR Thread Quote:
Originally Posted by petrolhead_neel So I have been using an EOS 1100D with 18-55 and 55-250 kit lenses for the past (almost) five years now. Its realy upgrade time for me now and I find myself preferring to use my phone's camera these days to the 1100D.
Now, I cannot spend a lot at all. I really want to get a new camera and get going again. I was looking at the Nikon D5300 with an 18-55 and a 50mm prime. There's also someone I know selling a well kept 3 years old D7100. I also have the Sony a6000 in my shortlist. My goal is to really learn photography and a bit of videography too. What should I do? Thanks in advance.
My Dad uses a Pentax K3 with a 70-300mm lens and I would love to take that one off his hands when he upgrades. However, find a service centre here is hard and cannot find Pentax K mount lenses online too. The Pentax, otherwise, is a great camera: Attachment 1665894 |
1. Don't think about Pentax. They will be out of the market in a few years. They won't sustain ongoing investment, this is a minor sideshow for the parent company, Ricoh.
2. If you want to get into video, you should think about Sony or Canon. I am a Nikon shooter, but Nikon is not really serious about video, at least in the non-pro segments.
3. D7100 is old now. There are better sensors. And video is not that great.
4. D5300 gives minor delta benefits. Not worth getting into Nikon if you buy a D5300. And in any case, a D5300 doesn't give too much control with dedicated buttons. For that, you have to move to the D7x00 series, if you think of Nikon. Quote:
Originally Posted by jayantvs 1100D is a great starter camera. Maybe you should keep it and try upgrading the lens kit.
I would suggest stick to Nikon or Canon if you are into serious photography reason being the lenses are more easily available compared to other brands.
Of the 2 choices you have given I would chose D7100 if it is well maintained as it is more advanced one. However you would lose out on Wifi connectivity, GPS and high ISO range of D5300 if these matter to you. |
1. GPS: how is that useful? Do most of the folks take those special shots that make geotagging an imperative? And what is the delta benefit over a mobile phone that can do geotagging? I always get into aeroplane mode when out in the field. I want to maximize the battery life.
2. WiFi: how is that useful? Are you a pro sports photographer, who needs to transfer photos to your parent company in a few minutes? :-)
3. D7100: if one is in the Nikon ecosystem, it makes sense, if one wants to learn. But moving from Canon to Nikon: why? Why not a 70D? |