DSLR Nikon D5000 or Canon E550

[Rayleigh]

I am considering buying a DSLR and I am stuck between D5000 and E550. Anyone can give some pointers about your preference?

[Mdfaz]

hi if you go to clubsnap forum, you can get a lot more info there...

 

anyway neither, get the pentax kx or kr :)

[Thugstercena]

canon 550D. no need to think one. best.

[Mrmilktooth]

im using canon and i can say its a gd 1

[Davidklt]

Its the man behind the camera that counts.

[Jman888]

Its the man behind the camera that counts.

 

 

sounds like some people will drive a Ferrari at 70km/h

[Mrmilktooth]

Its the man behind the camera that counts.

 

 

use a iphone4 camera & it beats some DSLRs too

 

LOL... really...

 

 

[Kxbc]

Both are good brands. Both have their + and -. Boils down to the man holding the camera.

 

But based on aesthetics, if you have smaller hands or if your gf/wife will use it more often, the Canon will fit better in smaller hands. Nikons are typically bigger and heavier physically which may suit those with bigger hands better.

 

Then you have to consider whether the real need for a DSLR. A DSLR does not give you better pics. If one does not understand the basics of photography, give him/her a Leica or medium format also no use. Photos can still be badly composed and out of focus (focus wrongly).

 

Then you may also want to consider if you really want to lug around a big camera body + 1 or 2 lenses when you travel. Sometimes, it's good to just have a PnS which fits swee swee into your jacket pocket.

 

btw, I have a Nikon DSLR (first generation D7). I can't shoot with a PnS. I don't know how to handle it and my reaction time is damn slow vs using a D/SLR.

[Wind30]

if nikon try the D7000.

 

If budget is lower like below 1k, get the pentax k-r. I think currently the pentax K-r is really much better value if you are willing to accept a "different" lens mount.

[Mdfaz]

Do some research and read up on forums about dslr. I like canon a lot as well (i have 2 canon pns) and was looking to trade-in an eos 550d when i looked further and found pentax kx. Costs much less and comes with dual kit lens. in terms of image, i don't see how it is less capable than 550d to produce a good image. Now the latest is pentax kr for entry level dslr.

 

of course if you ask anyone on the street, its either nikon or canon. but i advise you to read up more. go to clubsnap, lots of resources over there :)

[Zniper]

 

 

ok, multi-million question... wat camera u tink i'm using while taking these shots...???

get this camera instead, will post the answer tonight...

 

PS: not photoshop or watever, juz pure camera taking...

Edited October 25, 2010 by Zniper

[Estrangable]

most people will ask u to get a canon or nikon for dslr....but if u are willing to explore a bit more, u can consider pentax. It's cheaper and the best bang for buck

[Little_prince]

ok, multi-million question... wat camera u tink i'm using while taking these shots...???

get this camera instead, will post the answer tonight...

 

PS: not photoshop or watever, juz pure camera taking...

 

iphone

[Tinydog]

Its an ok image but nothing too spectacular. So yeah I agree it must be a phone!!!

[Pchmj]

most people will ask u to get a canon or nikon for dslr....but if u are willing to explore a bit more, u can consider pentax. It's cheaper and the best bang for buck

 

I received WTF looks when friends ask me for recommendations and I say pentax. Don't dare ask me after that. Always happen.

Received very shocked looks when I say I buy Olympus cam at $1500. They sound as if I'm stupid.

[Ben5266]

ok, multi-million question... wat camera u tink i'm using while taking these shots...???

get this camera instead, will post the answer tonight...

 

PS: not photoshop or watever, juz pure camera taking...

Should be a PnS, like Canon Ixus or lower.

If you are using DSLR, I suggest you change to a better one.

[Mustank]

indeed true!!!!

 

when i bought my canon 40D, my pictures turn out like shiit

 

hardware gives one the option to take extreme pictures at extreme conditions

 

but whether the option can be excercised is dependent on the imagination power and skill of the man behind the hardware

 

if one has no intention to practise, then it is like giving an old man a ferrari

[Estrangable]

some people are just plain ignorant...they only know 2 brands - nikon or canon.

 

Pentax specialise in camera and have been in the business for so long...same goes for olympus