Cameras

[jtoh]

Brainkid:

jtoh:

Congrats Brainkid! That's a great camera. Have fun! Experiment experiment experiment! What's the lens kit the camera came with?

The lens is 18-55mm... :? sufficient to capture the future running athelete? :idea:

Can. You just have to play with your shutter and aperture to get the desired effect. If your running subject is too far away then you might want a lens with a bigger zoom. But play with this first.

So how? Took some pix already?

[smurf]

I went to Cathay photo, they quoted $899 for nikon d3100.but they also recommended Sony alpha series, saying that Sony is now making better DSLR wor...price wise is quite competitive...and alpha can take full HD video leh...


Any comments?? :?

[Brainkid]

jtoh:

Brainkid:

[quote=\"jtoh\"]Congrats Brainkid! That's a great camera. Have fun! Experiment experiment experiment! What's the lens kit the camera came with?

The lens is 18-55mm... :? sufficient to capture the future running athelete? :idea:

Can. You just have to play with your shutter and aperture to get the desired effect. If your running subject is too far away then you might want a lens with a bigger zoom. But play with this first.

So how? Took some pix already?[/quote]Yes YES!!! I tried taking the pictures when he is running and when I am running to catch his shoots..turns out to be very good.

I am still trying to master the portrait pics with him in focus and background blurry...erm....end up whole thing is blur. I only read like few pages of the manuals..way to go man!

[jtoh]

Brainkid:

jtoh:

[quote=\"Brainkid\"]
The lens is 18-55mm... :? sufficient to capture the future running athelete? :idea:

Can. You just have to play with your shutter and aperture to get the desired effect. If your running subject is too far away then you might want a lens with a bigger zoom. But play with this first.

So how? Took some pix already?

Yes YES!!! I tried taking the pictures when he is running and when I am running to catch his shoots..turns out to be very good.

I am still trying to master the portrait pics with him in focus and background blurry...erm....end up whole thing is blur. I only read like few pages of the manuals..way to go man![/quote]Sounds good! For the portrait shots with bokeh (ie background out of focus), have the aperture as wide as your lens allows. Use aperture priority if you're not familiar with full manual. Make sure you focus on the subject. You should be able to get the shot.

[twinklejoy]

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

[Happy Mama]

smurf:

I went to Cathay photo, they quoted $899 for nikon d3100.but they also recommended Sony alpha series, saying that Sony is now making better DSLR wor...price wise is quite competitive...and alpha can take full HD video leh...


Any comments?? :?

My pro friends were laughing at the Sony Alpha. They say it's not a DSLR. It just gives the effect of a DSLR. Also, the lens don't seem to be inter-changeable. I would think Nikon D3100 would be a better choice for a beginner. My 2 cents worth

[jtoh]

Happy Mama:

smurf:

I went to Cathay photo, they quoted $899 for nikon d3100.but they also recommended Sony alpha series, saying that Sony is now making better DSLR wor...price wise is quite competitive...and alpha can take full HD video leh...


Any comments?? :?

My pro friends were laughing at the Sony Alpha. They say it's not a DSLR. It just gives the effect of a DSLR. Also, the lens don't seem to be inter-changeable. I would think Nikon D3100 would be a better choice for a beginner. My 2 cents worth

I have that impression too. I think Sony's probably giving the retailers a better profit margin and that's why they're trying to promote it.

[jtoh]

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

I'm not familiar with the two models you're talking about. For DSLR, read through this thread. If you have any further specific questions I'll see if I can answer.

[Happy Mama]

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

It depends on your brand preference in this case... Why don't you drop by the shop and trying holding it to get a feel of the camera? It's always the \"feel\" and also which camera you can comfortably grip with your hands/fingers.

If you ask me for personal choice, I am a fan of Canon as it is very user friendly even for beginners. My hubby is a fan of Nikon.... but Panasonic DSLR? :?

[twinklejoy]

jtoh:

twinklejoy:

hi all,

can advise which is more prefer?
1. Canon EOS1000
2. Panasonic FZ40
on the other hand, I'm still aiming Nikon D3100....only if I can get the same price as Brainkid :oops: ..
I know nuts about DSLR so please offer advises.
Many Thanks!

I'm not familiar with the two models you're talking about. For DSLR, read through this thread. If you have any further specific questions I'll see if I can answer.

Thanks jtoh.
I hv read through this thread and know that NikonD3100 is still the preferred model.
was thinking, of these 2 models, are they comparable to NikonD3100?
I'm new to DSLR but am willing to learn all those complicated switches and functions.