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| | | | | | | Posted by Snow7 They were all from coolpix series p&s. E7600 L110 L23 |
| | | | | Posted by Snow7 I would most def like a nikon next again, but as stated the lack of autofocus, would that be a problem ? As i heard its something that would be of use 99 percent of the time? |
| | | Posted by Byberrian Fanman ..Wut? With the D3100/5100 (and every Canon body made since 1987), there is no lack of autofocus.. as long as the lens you get has a focus motor inside it (or is of the 'AF-S'/HSM/USD/PZO/SD-M specification). With Nikon, the only time you'd run into a situation where you would not have autofocus is if you got A.) an older screw-driven AF lens (the cheapest 'little' bodies have no internal AF motor for these lenses) or B.) anything that's manual-focus to begin with. |
! | | | | | Posted by jovialhavoc I have been told that one of the worst investments you can make as a photographer is a top of the line camera. Due to the rapid pace at which camera technology is evolving. That is certainly no reason to not buy a quality camera, but more than not most people end up spending waaaaay too much money for features that they hardly ever (if never) use. The best place to sink your money (IMO) is in your glass (lenses). As long as you stay within the same brand (and to a certain extent with adapter rings, other brands) your lenses can continually be used again with your new and upgraded cameras. Also (again IMO) lens quality will continue to affect your picture quality more than the type of camera you buy. Just my 2cents any thoughts? |
| | | | | Posted by /dev/nox OK, it's time I think... I'm looking for my first full frame camera. For first time, cheapest one will be OK. - I have some Nikon full frame lens - In studies working with Canon 5D Mk II - I've never heard about Pentax full-frame cameras. Does they manufacturing it? - Same with Sony cameras (never used them) |
| | | | | Posted by Yeah_meoW Cheapest full-frame would be Canon 5D (the original one) they sell for around $800-900, not sure how well they handle low light though. Next up would be the 5D2 and D700 both sell for around $2000. |
| | | | | Posted by superphoenix Looking for a good, cheap, low light camera that will help illuminate dark places without use of flash (rooftops at night, tunnels, etc.) Any suggestions? Are there even any good low light P&S cameras? |
| | | Posted by TheVicariousVadder I don't know of a point and shoot with bulb mode. |
| | | Posted by Shawn W. They exist, but you're right about even the most basic SLRs with kit lenses being better. |
| | | Posted by TheVicariousVadder Name one with a true bulb mode. CHDK hacked firmware may allow a canon powershot camera to go for up to 2000 seconds or 30 minutes but it's not the same thing. And like we've already stated, the image quality is shit. Even the GX1 Canon's $800 Flagship doesn't offer a bulb mode. You need a mirrorless or DSLR to get it. |
I know because I owned a few. | | | Posted by Shawn W. Pentax's IQ Zoom series. I know because I owned a few. |
| | | Posted by Snow7 Fantastic !Thanks so much for clearing this up. So i have decided to stay true to Nikon and will go with 3100 or will try and see if i can get the 5100. Thank you Shawn also for your help. |
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