New to DSLR

[trupurple]

I used canon 600D to shoot for an official event for this brand. It was very good, low noise even at very dark stage at ISO 1600. Much better than its highest end flagships, except the X. My guess 650 might be even better. As for the lenses.. I used cost 4-6times more than the cam only bad point is its slow shots per second (will prob get 30% misses due to small buffer loading), will miss a lot of shots while its loading/unable to snap. Focus works fine.
But seriously those lenses you listed are good enough

 

[EJB]

Hi im new to DSLR and thought of getting one. My budget is 800 to 1k.. Thought of getting a D3200. Any recommendations? BTW I don't know any about DSLR.. I want to buy for taking food photography and normal photos.. I mean, just a average one should be good.. Sorry if my questions are abit dumb!

You do know DSLR is not about the body, but rather the lenses, right?

 

[EJB]

Value Market is an online shop,they have an office here. Warranty will be by them,any problem can bring to their local office. They use courier service to send the item to you,when the item reach than you will need to pay the GST to the courier service company.

The other web site is Canon official web site and official retail pricing. If you want to really check local pricing , you can go to MS Color or TK Photo etc.

Just to be clearer...

Paraphrased:

Value Market parallel imports the set from external non-authorised resellers, and thus is cheaper as they have no warranty coverage from the authorised distributor/service center.

In-house warranty needs to be verified if they send in to the professionals (aka authorised service centers) or they take it up on their own (might not be properly trained technicians).

 

[Norman Chan]

But how often can a branded Canon or Nikon or Sony or Pentax be spoiled within a year ? Unless been mis-handle or you are really bad-bad luck that you get a problem set.

After one year , you still can send to official Canon or Nikon or Sony or Pentax to get it repair or service.

 

[AlpineEscape]

You do know DSLR is not about the body, but rather the lenses, right?

you can't be serious, right? DSLR is a camera system with interchangeable lens. the body and the lenses make up the whole camera. you cannot ignore either. equally important, the person manning the camera.

 

[Norman Chan]

you can't be serious, right? DSLR is a camera system with interchangeable lens. the body and the lenses make up the whole camera. you cannot ignore either. equally important, the person manning the camera.

Both are important....

 

[EJB]

But how often can a branded Canon or Nikon or Sony or Pentax be spoiled within a year ? Unless been mis-handle or you are really bad-bad luck that you get a problem set.

After one year , you still can send to official Canon or Nikon or Sony or Pentax to get it repair or service.

The question here is not if you get a problem set, is the after service of getting the equipment into professional hands for the 'cure'.

Are you going to let a 'warrantied' set camera be opened up by in-store 'technicians' for fixing?

If a notice was sent by the OEM, asking all to send in for some quick fix, will the PIs do the same?

There are more than just 1 factor in this.

you can't be serious, right? DSLR is a camera system with interchangeable lens. the body and the lenses make up the whole camera. you cannot ignore either. equally important, the person manning the camera.

Read carefully my reply to the context of the original quote that I was typing to.

I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. 80% of DSLR purchasers focus only on the camera, but forget about the glass.

The weightage is always 80% lenses, 20% body, a body can be fitted with any lens, no issues here. However, a good lens can do more than just 'any lens'.

Lenses are still the bulk of importance over camera - since simply, humans tend to upgrade every once a while, the camera now becomes a 'constant change', and is no longer consideration.

 

[Norman Chan]

The question here is not if you get a problem set, is the after service of getting the equipment into professional hands for the 'cure'.

Are you going to let a 'warrantied' set camera be opened up by in-store 'technicians' for fixing?

If a notice was sent by the OEM, asking all to send in for some quick fix, will the PIs do the same?

There are more than just 1 factor in this.



So it is up to individual to decide for themselves which is a better choice.

 

[Gevancksya]

i think you cannot go wrong as a beginner with one of the entry level dslr from canon. When I switched to dslr i started with the 550d. now i have the canon eos 7d

 

[sanfong]

Hi im new to DSLR and thought of getting one. My budget is 800 to 1k.. Thought of getting a D3200. Any recommendations? BTW I don't know any about DSLR.. I want to buy for taking food photography and normal photos.. I mean, just a average one should be good.. Sorry if my questions are abit dumb!

Any body + kit lens will be good for a start. I would recommend you to get one from 2nd hand. Next time when you upgrade you will not lose much when selling it off.

 

[Yongie]

I am selling my Canon 600D XD!

Good gear for beginner~

 

[ninabey]

i just read that nikon d3200 don't have filter effect. does it matter actually? ya i also think tt 600D is quite good for entry level dslr..

 

[Rashkae]

Canon stuff is overpriced, not value for money.

 

[Rashkae]

i think you cannot go wrong as a beginner with one of the entry level dslr from canon. When I switched to dslr i started with the 550d. now i have the canon eos 7d

Can definitely go wrong. Especially when you pay too much.

 

[ninabey]

thanks everyone. i finally brought a 700D and its sitting down here with me. now i am having problems with my dry box.

1. i switch on the power last night and switch to H and now it stays at 60%. how do i decrease the rh?
2. can i switch off the dry box when i am not using it? or do i have to on it everyday?
3. do i have to detach the lens to store in my dry box or i can store it tgt?

 

[Yongie]

Haha i sold mine ady~ upgraded to 70D (cause dont want wait 7D II liao)

Creative filter can be replaced by PC software~ another word... useless "JUNK" apps~ XD

i just read that nikon d3200 don't have filter effect. does it matter actually? ya i also think tt 600D is quite good for entry level dslr..

 

[chinkt]

Any comments on the Sony NEX-5T which is less than $870 with single lens kit at SLR Rev and Alan Photo?

 

[reno77]

Any comments on the Sony NEX-5T which is less than $870 with single lens kit at SLR Rev and Alan Photo?

I got the 5R, the version before with NFC. I'll recommend it for normal photo taking.
I use it for travel and family pics, as well as for videos. Compact, can fit in my wife's handbag.
if you need a EVF get the Nex 6, ( or wait for the update) if not get the 5T, a bit more compact and screen can swivel more.

 

[Kirakun83]

Sry to OT. May I know anyone bought Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote control?

 

[EJB]

Sry to OT. May I know anyone bought Nikon ML-L3 wireless remote control?

What is it regarding? It's a simple wireless IR remote.