I am in the market to buy a DSLR, my options are Canon D70, Nikon D5200 and D7100. However I am more leaning towards Canon, mainly because of online reviews, what would you suggest?
Please note this will be my first DSLR, previously owned Compact cameras like Sony Cybershot and canon G9.
Also being a Ozbargainer my final question is about price, what is the cheapest price(preferably for twin lens)in the market for Aus stock with 2 year warranty?
Which camera, please suggest? or Cheapest Canon D70 deal?
geekr on 24/11/2013 - 15:53
Last edited 24/11/2013 - 18:46
Last edited 24/11/2013 - 18:46
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Thanks greenpossum
I own a Nikon D5200 and am loving it. I had a Sony before this and since switching to Nikon, I now realise what I was missing. At the end of the day, it depends if you own any Canon lens. If you dont then it doesnt matter which camera you choose. I havent used any other cameras but I can vouch for D5200, if you are getting good deal on it, grab it.
Hi expertreader, spoke with local JB HiFi, they agreed to price match with Ryda.com price, but DWI is bit cheaper, so have been hunting for even better deal.
Honestly, Nikon vs Canon, whilst a common debate, is a pointless debate. In the end your choosing a system, not a camera. Go to any physical camera shop, and see which one feels better. That's all that would matter, considering they are all virtually the same at that price point.
Nikon has much more older lenses available, which are more affordable but harder to use. They do have slightly less modern lenses compared to canon.
I recommend using a website called snapsort to compare cameras.Regardless of what company you choose, I would strongly recommend buying a body used. This gives you more money to spend on lenses which is much better investment, both photographically and financially, as they rarely depreciate in value.
My recommendation is a used d7000 + 35mm f/1.8 lens.
Tl;dr: Choose the one that 'feels' right, buy used and spend the leftover on lenses.
I have a Nikon d3100 and d7000.
Thanks cajamian,been to local JB, I felt canon is a step ahead in handling and user friendlyness. Regarding used camera, can we trust used ones? It doesn't even come with warranty, what is your opinion?
+1 to the comments above about buying into a system rather than buying a brand - if you don't have an existing investment in lenses then your choices are open. Go and pick up a few and see what feels good in your hands - ergonomics and button placement are very important.
The other thing to consider is how you plan to use the camera. Is it stills? Video? combination of both? What type of photography? Will you be shooting any sports? You may find that a mirrorless camera may suit your needs better than a DSLR - DSLRs can be heavy and bulky so you end up leaving it at home, unless you're heading specifically to shoot. Mirrorless cameras will slip into a bag much easier due to smaller size and lighter weight.
Have a look at dpreview.com - they are in the middle of a series of comparisons at the moment but the enthusiast one is probably most relevant as they include the D7100 and Canon 70D:
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4227562267/enthusiast-inter…
Hi JayOh,thanks for the reply.
I usually take my G9,which is also bit bulky where ever I go. I want to use this cam for both still and videos.mirrorless is very good option, it is really awesome…also checked the dpreview link…I am already stretching my budget, max I want spend is $1500, So mirrorless will not be an option for me as I have to spend min 2grant for it.Thank you
If you're moving from compact cameras to a DSLR you will definitely notice the difference - in the amount of resolution you can squeeze out of an image, the quality of the images due to the lenses, and other factors. You will almost certainly notice the size as well, and the need to make that decision as to whether or not to take 'the big camera'.
I would do a big +1 on comments above. Try out the cameras at a shop, choose one that has the controls that you feel comfortable with, possibly get a body with a kit lens but also pickup a prime lens (eg 50mm) and put the zoom lens in the bag & leave the prime on and use your legs to zoom. Get second hand or one of the entry level jobs & keep all the boxes so you can sell them on eBay later if you want to. So in other words, don't invest a lot in the kit at this stage. When you have worked out what's good for you, and have grown out of the camera [ie have learned all the features in the body, can squeeze every last drop of performance out of it including running in manual only mode], and are being held back by the kit due to poor low light performance or whatever, you can then continue with the Canon/Nikon or whatever you settled on OR look at what is available by then.
Personally, I love where mirrorless technology and the likes of the Sony A7 is going - full frame, small body, and (for a full frame) low entry price. Still not cheap (looking at over $2k for the A7 with kit lens) and range of lenses (without using an adapter) is still low. But definitely interesting…. and the Zeiss glass is enough to tempt me very badly to jump from the Nikon camp once a decent portrait length (90mm or so) prime lens comes out.
One thing I noticed when reading the equipment used in a press photo competition was that most of the winning entries were taken on Canon. So it would seem the pros endorse Canon. Disclosure: I like Canon.