New to dslr
Jan 19, 2015 10:15:21 #
waynecrowley
Loc: enerywhere/anywhere
Hi, I'm new to dslr, trying to decide between a Nikon d3200 and a Canon EOS T5. Both will fit my budget and will be an upgrade to my current high-end PS. I previously used a Pentax K1000 for film. I liked the K1000 except for it's weight and the occasional missed shot because I took too long to set exposure/shutter speed.
Jan 19, 2015 10:19:35 #
waynecrowley wrote:
Hi, I'm new to dslr, trying to decide between a Nikon d3200 and a Canon EOS T5. Both will fit my budget and will be an upgrade to my current high-end PS. I previously used a Pentax K1000 for film. I liked the K1000 except for it's weight and the occasional missed shot because I took too long to set exposure/shutter speed.
Some items to consider for purchasing equipment:
What is your focus (landscape, nature, sports, stars, water, people, etc...)?
*** The shooter makes the excellent shot - not the camera ***
Questions on Pixel count - lots of info out there on this subject... Basically, the higher the pixel count, the larger the print you can produce.
Image Size Calculator A quick explanation of Pixels and Dots...
Digital Image Size in Pixels and Photo Print Size A pixel to print calculator
A quick review and comparison of cameras (not by any means the final word - just a quick overview of the technical differences):
Alternative buying options are refurbished and used. I buy refurbished and have been very pleased with the equipment. Other members buy used and the comments have been very positive.
Top recommended sites for photo gear:
B&H Photo & Video here
Adorama here
Cameta Camera here
KEH Camera here
For those located it in the U.S., it is recommended to stay away from gray market items (non-USA items) as explained in this article by Nikon.
Jan 19, 2015 10:22:30 #
Both Canon and Nikon are excellent choices. Remember, though, you must also buy a lens to go along with your camera body. That is almost the harder decision because there are so many to choose from. My personal favorite over the years has been a lens in the range of 18-200mm, and I recently purchased a 16-300mm. Both cameras will support third party lens from Sigma and Tamron, and they normally cost less than the ones produced by Nikon or Canon.
Jan 19, 2015 10:35:41 #
Welcome to UHH.
Both Nikon and Canon make excellent cameras.
Both Nikon and Canon make excellent cameras.
Jan 19, 2015 10:39:03 #
Welcome! I have the T3i and love it. I believe the T5 does not have a rotating LCD; that can be very handy for low-angle shots :)
You might do some comparisons between the T3i and the T5, to see if the "improvements" are important to you. I don't do video, nor speed shooting, nor do I need any more pixels :)
You might do some comparisons between the T3i and the T5, to see if the "improvements" are important to you. I don't do video, nor speed shooting, nor do I need any more pixels :)
Jan 19, 2015 11:06:27 #
waynecrowley wrote:
Hi, I'm new to dslr, trying to decide between a Nikon d3200 and a Canon EOS T5. Both will fit my budget and will be an upgrade to my current high-end PS. I previously used a Pentax K1000 for film. I liked the K1000 except for it's weight and the occasional missed shot because I took too long to set exposure/shutter speed.
Welcome.
Here is a good site to compare actual camera features:
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T5-vs-Nikon-D3200
Jan 19, 2015 17:16:12 #
I recommend also physically looking at the cameras if possible, holding them, seeing where the controls are and their access, and how it feels to use them. Make sure it fits comfortably. If it's a bad 'fit', it wont get out much.
Jan 20, 2015 09:58:05 #
Jan 20, 2015 10:01:24 #
Longshadow wrote:
I recommend also physically looking at the cameras if possible, holding them, seeing where the controls are and their access, and how it feels to use them. Make sure it fits comfortably. If it's a bad 'fit', it wont get out much.
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