mblouir Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Don't worry about megapixels.......it's sensor size that's more important. You could have a bazillion megapixels but if the sensor isnt big enough to handle them they are worthless. MP should be way down on the list of requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 DSLR has interchangeable lenses for more versatility can also take some of the best pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Don't worry about megapixels.......it's sensor size that's more important. You could have a bazillion megapixels but if the sensor isnt big enough to handle them they are worthless. MP should be way down on the list of requirements. True dat! My iPhone has a 5mp camera that owns many 8mp camera phones. I LOVE my Nikon D3100. Sent from my iPad using special algorithms and data nodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 DSLR is much more advanced that the point and shoot. You just have to first pick a brand... then decide what camera you want/can afford. -- I got the Nikon D90 which is one of the better "beginner" dslr's out there and worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 DSLR is much more advanced that the point and shoot.You just have to first pick a brand... then decide what camera you want/can afford. -- I got the Nikon D90 which is one of the better "beginner" dslr's out there and worth every penny. It would be my first DSLR camera. Does it record videos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 yes it does.. get a D5000, you'll love the swivel screen.. I know I do... nice for taking low to the ground shots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes it records. I can tell you that going from a point and shoot to DSLR is very intimidating but well worth the effort!!!! This is a very new challenge for me. I've had my camera for a week. LOL The D5000 is a step down from the D90 from what I could read. I really depends on what you want/need. Here is a side by side comparison showing pictures. http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I was thinking of the D3100 or d90. The d90 is $900, not including tax. this is the d3100 http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/nikon-nikon-d3100-14-2mp-dslr-camera-with-af-s-dx-nikkor-18-55mm-vr-lens-kit-d3100/10153746.aspx?path=ab5a393617840ebaa3f13db553d9c990en02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 if I remember right, there wasnt that much different with the D5000 and D90.. but the swivel screen of the D5000 is what sold me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 you are better of doing the d5000 than the d3100 - based on specs alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1anonly Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 If I remembered right, the D5000 doesn't record video in HD. The D3100 does. The swivel screen on the D5000 is cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I think it records 720p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1anonly Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 You're right the D5000 was 720P and the D3100 1080i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have a separate 1080 video camera.. I couldnt picture using the dslr as a vid camera.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Me too. Mine records in hd so I don't worry about video specs. I have a separate 1080 video camera.. I couldnt picture using the dslr as a vid camera.. Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Not sure what specs people were looking at when you looked at the 5000 and the 3100, but I can't agree with the 3100 being less than the 5000. I believe the 5000 has one thing the 3100 doesn't and it's not something most use. You have to ask yourself some questions. Like what are you going to be doing with it. Are you looking to become a photog? The only reason I didn't get the 5000 is because Nikon is coming out with a new one soon D5100 or whatever they end up calling it. The swivel screen is neat, but I VERY VERY seldom use it when taking a picture. I look through the view finder. You get a steadier shot doing so. Also, my D3100 takes 1080P NOT (I) video. I've used it, and it DOES work, but it isn't a video recorder. The D3100 has the latest Expeed2 image processing engine, and other things the D5000 doesn't have due to it being older. The D3100 is as easy as pie to use. I use mine in manual mode so I do all the setting, but my wife uses it in auto and she loves it too. Please make sure you check out the Nikon site and do your homework before buying. Also understand that not all SD cards are created equal. They have different classes of cards and some manufacturers say they meet a class but they in fact don't. Use Nikon specified card manufacturers only or one that a professional recommends. http://www.nikon.com/ Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yeah yeah what do you know? You drive a Pontiac.. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Bump.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormChaser Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Bump....For the new guy.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Well I have a D5100 and like it a lot, but I really have nothing to compare it to. It's my first DSLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillsBlueC6 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I saw a great answer to this question yesterday on NAPP. because all camera's take great pictures these days you should get what your friends have, so you can borrow their lens. The other part was go to a good store and hold a bunch of different camera's. See which one's just feel good in your hands. If it feels good it will inspire you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I saw a great answer to this question yesterday on NAPP. because all camera's take great pictures these days you should get what your friends have, so you can borrow their lens. The other part was go to a good store and hold a bunch of different camera's. See which one's just feel good in your hands. If it feels good it will inspire you. Also holding the cameras and working through the settings, each brand has a different user interface and some of them are more intuitive than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I shoot with a Canon DSLR. I found it easier to use than the Nikon counterpart. Go to best buy and find cameras in your price range and get your hands on as many as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I saw a great answer to this question yesterday on NAPP. because all camera's take great pictures these days you should get what your friends have, so you can borrow their lens. The other part was go to a good store and hold a bunch of different camera's. See which one's just feel good in your hands. If it feels good it will inspire you. ^^^ Also agreed, i have a few photography friends and just got and i picked up a rebel xsi a while back. Thing is if i want to use their nice fisheye lenses and such they still fit my camera, and i dont have to go out and but a $1-2000 lens. A dinner and some beers and were squared up haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I know this thread is a little old but Im currently shopping for DSLR and im between the Nikon D5100 and the Canon T3i, Im also hoping to have it by May before the detailing clinic at Thompson Racing. I like the Nikon better so far because: 1) the menus are better and it shows you different pictures next to the settings to kinda show you the difference in the picture between the different settings 2) it feels great in my hand 3) it's more compact and actually looks better and cleaner, especially from the backside. 4) It has an autofocus mode when shooting video 5) picture quality is unreal What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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