Friday, November 2, 2012

How many megapixels should a decent dslr camera have?

I'm choosing the camera I want for Christmas, I'm an art student and do a lot of photography within it, so I'm asking for a dslr camera for Christmas.My friend has the Nikon D3100, I really like that camera, but she won't let me get the same one as her! She wants to be "original" so I need to find one, that's of good quality for under £350. I was looking at the canon EOS 1100D, this is only 12.2 megapixels and the Nikon one is 14 megapixels, how much better quality will the Nikon one be compared to the canon? If anyone could recommend a good quality camera, either Nikon, Sony or Canon under £350 and of professions standard I would be really grateful, thankyou :)
>>> How many megapixels should a decent dslr camera have?

Panasonic GH2 or Nikon 600D?

Which has over video quality footage?
>>> Panasonic GH2 or Nikon 600D?

Looking for a nice/cheap camera?

I've always enjoyed photography. I'm looking to continue my hobby more seriously though.
I don't want to spend more than $600.
I've been told that a Nikon D3100 is a decently priced quality camera.

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
Added (1). A camera that has an interchangeable lens would be best!
>>> Looking for a nice/cheap camera?

Good Photography Cameras For Beginners?

I love photography. Well, I guess I should say I love the concept of photography. I love the thought of being able to capture feelings and emotions in one picture. I have a simple digital camera.It's a Sony Cybershot and I would love to upgrade. The only problem is that I am a soon-to-be high school student, so I don't have much experience with photography.My current dream is to own a Nikon D800. However, being an amateur, I'm not sure this camera is right for me. Are there any suggestions as to what camera would be better for me?
>>> Good Photography Cameras For Beginners?

About DSLR camera kits?

Okay so I'm really young, really really young. Buying a professional camera has been a dream since I was a little kid, I always liked taking pictures.My Best friend told me a few days ago that she might buy one. I thought about it for the past few days and I did a tad bit of research and I found a man selling a Nikon D40 for a thousand and a half where I live and I can't find a way of telling my mother about this.My mother was never the understanding type. She would probably say no before knowing what I actually want. I just want her to pay about 800 only, which isn't too much considering where I live and this is going to be my next birthday gift and I don't have any way of making money because I'm not old enough to work, I got the money I have from my family in holidays, they give me money for my birthday and I saved the money since I was little. The real question is, how can I tell her about this and are there better and cheaper cameras out there than the Nikon D40? Thank you.
Added (1). A thousand and a half is about $400 .And I just want my mother to pay me about $200.
>>> About DSLR camera kits?

Your advice on black friday purchase?

I've been interested in purchasing the nikon d5100 camera for a while now but have been waiting for a good deal. Currently, it's listed 30% off ($200 off) on amazon.com. I haven't ever gone black friday shopping before, so I'm not familiar with how much I could be saving.Do you think I should make the purchase from amazon now or wait til black friday? Will the savings be greater on black friday? Please help! The sale ends tomorrow.thank you
>>> Your advice on black friday purchase?

Nikon DSLRs vs Nikon 1?

I was going to upgrade my 12 megapixel simple sony point and shoot to a Nikon DSLR, but I also found the Nikon 1. I love the Nikon 1's design and how it's smaller and more user friendly, but I know it's a hybrid and not a DSLR. However, I would get the Nikon 1, but it's actually more money than the DSLRs I was interested in, for less megapixels! I know that supposedly megapixels don't matter that much, but I shouldn't downgrade from 12 to 10 megapixels for such a high price, right? Unless the details and clarity and picture quality really are better, what do you guys think? Also, I was thinking of getting a Nikon DSLR, because I'm very interested in photography even though I've never used more than a point and shoot I'm up for the challenge. Which do you think is best, the D3100, D3200, or D5100? I know out of those 3 the D3100 is the worst and although the D3200 has 8 more megapixels, it's supposedly not that much better than the D5100? Anyway, keep in mind I would buy these through Amazon where the D3200 and D5100 are both $596 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR NIKKOR Zoom Lens included. How is this lens as a starter lens? Is it like where you turn it manually to focus? I would like that. I would want to take pictures with/of my friends at parties or outside, so a "fast" lens would be good for that. Also, I would like to zoom and take wide landscapes. But, I can always get new lenses later. Which camera would be the best for pictures with friends and family, vacations, the ones that have the most effects, etc? Also, I heard about those lensbaby lenses, would those be compatible with those cameras? Please try answering any/all of these questions. I'm probably asking for the D3200 or D5100 and would like clarification on if the lens included will suit my needs. Thanks!
>>> Nikon DSLRs vs Nikon 1?

Is there any Speedlight Kit for Canon similar to Nikon's R1C1?

I saw this Speedlight Kit
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Wireless-Close-Up-Speedlight-Digital/dp/B000C0L50C

identical with the one used in CSI tv-episodes
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I wonder if
1) there is any similar for Canon machines or if

2)there is any way to use R1C1 on any Canon machine

Thanks
>>> Is there any Speedlight Kit for Canon similar to Nikon's R1C1?

How to get my camera D5100 to detect a lens?

I have a D5100 but am finding it tricky to buy a lens for a reasonable price.So I bought the following:

SIGMA MINI-WIDE11 1:2.8 28MM LENS (with an M42 screw mount)

and

M42 screw mount lens to Nikon F mount adapter.

It all connects together but the camera doesn't detect the lens.Is there a way to get my camera to detect the lens?
>>> How to get my camera D5100 to detect a lens?

My Nikon D3100's flash won't function anymore. Help!

We used it yesterday and it was already low battery but we still took some pictures and after, we noticed that it won't flash anymore. We used AUTO setting but still it won't flash. What should I do?
>>> My Nikon D3100's flash won't function anymore. Help!

Which lens are the best to use at Nikon D5100?

Out of AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens and Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6, Which telephoto lens is the best to use with Nikon D5100 and why?
>>> Which lens are the best to use at Nikon D5100?

What is an ideal range (in millimeters) on a lens to shoot macro photography?

For example, the standard lens is: 18-55mm. But I want a lens that is higher in quality, with a bigger range to do macro. Two of my biggest wants for a camera will be shooting macro and taking photos at a fast shutter speed. But anyways, what would a good range be? Any good brands of lens? What about good brands that can be interchangeable between different brands for ex. I was at the camera shop and had a Sigma lens on a Nikon body.
Also what does it mean when it says for ex.on a lens: 2.8 1:1?
What is it using to measure instead of millimeters?
>>> What is an ideal range (in millimeters) on a lens to shoot macro photography?

Anyone want to tell me the basics of a camera? Like Nikon D5100?

I got this camera as a birthday present last year from my parents. Since I'm Ito photography but, I'm not use to this kind of
Camera I used a retro Nikon camera from like the 90's so this is Much different and I'm still not use to it! So any help would be appreciative! This is my camera Nikon- D5100 16.2-Megapixel DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - Black anyways thanks
>>> Anyone want to tell me the basics of a camera? Like Nikon D5100?

Would you rather get an Ipod touch or a camera for christmas?

Ok so i really want an ipod but i have an iphone but it doesnt have a front camera :( And the camera im talking about is http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=nikon+camera&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=3944
well not this eexact one but something like that!
>>> Would you rather get an Ipod touch or a camera for christmas?