It is always difficult when you start to search for a DSLR. You have so many things that you want and so little things you can afford. This was one of the problems I faced. But there was a bigger problem before i could even start surfing models...Whether it has to be a Canon or a Nikon.
I know there are many other brands available like Pentax and Sony and Olympus but for a noob it is always advisable to go for a popular brand. There are several reasons behind that...the major one being that so many people have these cameras that it is always easy to find one who can explain you the functions, and same platforms mean you can easily exchange gears and accessories and make the best out of your buck (banker speaks again :P ).
Coming back to the eternal fight between Canon and Nikon, I believe both the cameras are more or less the same and have have models that can be matched up neck to neck. My first step into taking a decision was finalizing a budget. That is very important and helps you narrow down on a fewer models to break your head on. After finalizing your budget you are left with 4-6 models to finalize from. The options that lied within my budget were -
- Canon EOS1100D
- Canon EOS600D
- Canon EOS650D
- Canon EOS700D
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D5200
To be honest i was always inclined towards Canon. Cant explain why but always felt Nikon is a little complicated and that Canon looks more professional (Canon doesn't have DSLRs coming in colors like Red and Orange). For some a Red colored Glossy DSLR might be a turn on...for me it worked the other way.
Honestly first camera is like first love. You look at it and you fall for it. Happened to me. While in a store i saw Canon 600D, held it and fell in love with it. But again love has to prove itself. It took me another two months to decide that this will be ONE!
So first DSLR, go by the gut. Check them out and see how they feel in your hands. Hours surfing on the web and reading countless reviews wouldn't help. Go out and feel one. That's how i made my decision and I am more than happy with it.
To get a little technical, my camera has a 18mp CMOS sensor, swivel screen and has features more than enough for a someone who is just starting. And more than anything its great value for your money. Similar Nikon models come with a 24.1mp sensors but that number doesn't really matter. All you are going to do is look at the pics on your computer screen and gloat over it.
So more than breaking your head on numbers get something you are comfortable with. You are going to spend a lot of time with it.
Next blog....more details of the gear!
Keep clicking...cheers!!
I know there are many other brands available like Pentax and Sony and Olympus but for a noob it is always advisable to go for a popular brand. There are several reasons behind that...the major one being that so many people have these cameras that it is always easy to find one who can explain you the functions, and same platforms mean you can easily exchange gears and accessories and make the best out of your buck (banker speaks again :P ).
Coming back to the eternal fight between Canon and Nikon, I believe both the cameras are more or less the same and have have models that can be matched up neck to neck. My first step into taking a decision was finalizing a budget. That is very important and helps you narrow down on a fewer models to break your head on. After finalizing your budget you are left with 4-6 models to finalize from. The options that lied within my budget were -
- Canon EOS1100D
- Canon EOS600D
- Canon EOS650D
- Canon EOS700D
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D5200
To be honest i was always inclined towards Canon. Cant explain why but always felt Nikon is a little complicated and that Canon looks more professional (Canon doesn't have DSLRs coming in colors like Red and Orange). For some a Red colored Glossy DSLR might be a turn on...for me it worked the other way.
Honestly first camera is like first love. You look at it and you fall for it. Happened to me. While in a store i saw Canon 600D, held it and fell in love with it. But again love has to prove itself. It took me another two months to decide that this will be ONE!
So first DSLR, go by the gut. Check them out and see how they feel in your hands. Hours surfing on the web and reading countless reviews wouldn't help. Go out and feel one. That's how i made my decision and I am more than happy with it.
To get a little technical, my camera has a 18mp CMOS sensor, swivel screen and has features more than enough for a someone who is just starting. And more than anything its great value for your money. Similar Nikon models come with a 24.1mp sensors but that number doesn't really matter. All you are going to do is look at the pics on your computer screen and gloat over it.
So more than breaking your head on numbers get something you are comfortable with. You are going to spend a lot of time with it.
Next blog....more details of the gear!
Keep clicking...cheers!!
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