Happily1986 5th Gear March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 That's why I'm relating to the TS that you must really like photography. Otherwise, it will be a white elephant. I want something I'm happy to bring along for a simple lunch gathering but still perform better than the typical P&S but without the bulk. I'm using the NEX-5N and I feel it will suit most casual users. Unless the need for speed is the only criterion. which is why i am hesitant to change my bridge camera. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Change to 5D la, rest no need to consider 5D is yummy cos of the FF.. but $$$ also very steep... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 I want something I'm happy to bring along for a simple lunch gathering but still perform better than the typical P&S but without the bulk. I'm using the NEX-5N and I feel it will suit most casual users. yeah! lunch gathing, i bring S95 go can already nephew bday party, then i carry D90. heavy leh... weight is a major major consideration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 When i brought my kids to hk disneyland, i was loaded with the following: 1) One bagpack containing various kids stuff 2) One top load camera bag containing 40D + 17-55 lens 3) one top load anyhow bag contaiing 2 flash SIONG ARH!!!!!!! But the pictures Like that got to bring the maid along to carry backpack.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Get a ILC if u just taking casual photos. Lugging around a DSLR even with kit lens around a neck is no joke when u r doing a trek/hiking. Unless u need a very fast setup to capture for eg. kids. Then DSLR only. I know there's a guy who regularly lugs a SLR with backpack and run marathon with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssbcc 1st Gear March 7, 2012 Author Share March 7, 2012 I know there's a guy who regularly lugs a SLR with backpack and run marathon with it. Wow that's hardcore! Either he doesn't run very fast or he doesn't take very good pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 (edited) This is a question to all the photography buffs out there. I'm new to photography, but I would like to upgrade from a point and shoot camera to something better, but I have difficulty deciding between a ILC (the Sony NEX series) or a full sized DSLR (either the Canon EOS series or the Sony Alpha series). Can anyone share about the difference in shooting these 2 groups of cameras? Thanks. Personally, i find the pic quality are about the same in ILC and DSLR. we are no professionals and we are just causal shooters. the only deciding factor is whether you like the weight and feel of the camera. DSLR can be heavy and bulky, mind you. And you may just give up taking pics just because of the weight. ILC, as we all know, is light compact. But some ppl dont like the feel of it, they find it too small, too kiddy to use. So its your personal choice. Got to ask yourself what are you using the camera for? If its for family pics with kids running around, you may not like to lug a DSLR around, chasing after klds. I'm using Sony A "five five 0" myself. Well its DSLR with some weight, but i feel ok with it because i like the feel of DSLR. Edited March 7, 2012 by Donut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 I only have kit lens. Can do for beginner. If you take more under bright light then ILC is a better choice. But if you like to take pictures indoor like inside the museum where flash is prohibited, then you need DSLR. Rubbish.... ILC has 1.8 and even 1.4 lens....... you know what you talking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratovarius Turbocharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 usually i avoid direct flash.. cos it will make the subject's face look "flat".. You can adjust the angle so it shoots at the ceiling (for indoors) or other objects so that the light won't be so harsh on the subject's face. If you don't want to spent $$$ on a freaking flash, you can improvise the one on your camera by putting a few pieces of paper in front to disperse the light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben5266 Supercharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Rubbish.... ILC has 1.8 and even 1.4 lens....... you know what you talking about? Care to share a picture taken indoor with ILC with high ISO? My kit lens is f/3.5. This was taken at ISO800 (should have set to 1600). 1/10s, a bit too long on my shaky hands. If use 1.8, the 4 corners will be less sharp right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 You can adjust the angle so it shoots at the ceiling (for indoors) or other objects so that the light won't be so harsh on the subject's face. If you don't want to spent $$$ on a freaking flash, you can improvise the one on your camera by putting a few pieces of paper in front to disperse the light. or diffuser for pop up flash. just hook it on only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk65 1st Gear March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Care to share a picture taken indoor with ILC with high ISO? My kit lens is f/3.5. This was taken at ISO800 (should have set to 1600). 1/10s, a bit too long on my shaky hands. If use 1.8, the 4 corners will be less sharp right? sistine chapal leh... nice. 1/10s a bit too long IMO, i lousy handler and its 90 degree up la no joke on the next focal length smelly smelly 30 right? (ceiling so high) so rule of thumb 1/f i.e. 1/30 or faster to get sharp pic. tats me la.. 1/2 cent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 which is why i am hesitant to change my bridge camera. Tell me abt it. I was thinking I have to continue using the Fuji S6500 until the Nex5N came along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 yeah! lunch gathing, i bring S95 go can already nephew bday party, then i carry D90. heavy leh... weight is a major major consideration. Actually I was itching and the S90/ G12 and then S95 was on my shortlist. I was lucky I waited a while more and Sony came up with a nice ILC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben5266 Supercharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 sistine chapal leh... nice. 1/10s a bit too long IMO, i lousy handler and its 90 degree up la no joke on the next focal length smelly smelly 30 right? (ceiling so high) so rule of thumb 1/f i.e. 1/30 or faster to get sharp pic. tats me la.. 1/2 cent Thanks for the tips. The focal length is 18mm. If I remember correctly, I hug it infront of my chest and snap without see through the viewfinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Care to share a picture taken indoor with ILC with high ISO? My kit lens is f/3.5. This was taken at ISO800 (should have set to 1600). 1/10s, a bit too long on my shaky hands. If use 1.8, the 4 corners will be less sharp right? if u r using 1.8, you can adjust the aperture to about f5.6 or 6.3 to get the photo all sharp.......... ILC is reputable for its low light capability, especially using NEX system or X100. Their sensors are same as DSLR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic March 7, 2012 Share March 7, 2012 Care to share a picture taken indoor with ILC with high ISO? My kit lens is f/3.5. This was taken at ISO800 (should have set to 1600). 1/10s, a bit too long on my shaky hands. If use 1.8, the 4 corners will be less sharp right? Ur less sharp is actually Bokeh. Camera buff will die for any super shallow depth of field. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happily1986 5th Gear March 11, 2012 Share March 11, 2012 Get a ILC if u just taking casual photos. Lugging around a DSLR even with kit lens around a neck is no joke when u r doing a trek/hiking. Unless u need a very fast setup to capture for eg. kids. Then DSLR only. i think you mean get a bridge camera. ILC is still same concept as DSLR, able to change lenses just that body has been shrunk dramatically. The lenses you use are still restricted in range. Unless you tell me the ILC have some lens that can whack say from 24 mm to 720 mm. Otherwise, if you are talking about one size fits all, the ILC will have you bringing along quite a few lenses too albeit overall weight is not that drastic. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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