[xBhp Universal Thread]: Digital Cameras

[nand15]

Guys my dad has this ancient Yashica film SLR camera , the thing clicks the photo but then the film roll just snaps out . Tried getting it fixed , but no avail .

Now , the important thing is it's also got a sigma 80-200mm lens which I would like to put to some use . It is not compatible with any modern camera's but I hear that you can get an adapter for that ? Is that true ?

[hensil]

Originally Posted by nand15

Guys my dad has this ancient Yashica film SLR camera , the thing clicks the photo but then the film roll just snaps out . Tried getting it fixed , but no avail .

Now , the important thing is it's also got a sigma 80-200mm lens which I would like to put to some use . It is not compatible with any modern camera's but I hear that you can get an adapter for that ? Is that true ?

Hi,
I guess this Sigma lens has Yashica mount and to use it with any other camera with an adapter is not worth it. This is because there wont be any auto focus and maybe not even light metering. The old films lenses will not give good picture quality on the latest digital cameras. Also, the Yashica is not worth repairs.
Henry

[hensil]

Originally Posted by RedFlash

I'm Really confused over which DSLR to buy. Nikon ? Canon ?

I narrowed my choice to Nikon D5100 with 18-105mm Lens.
Then again some pro told me not to go for Nikon (He stated some reasons which I think are bullshit).
Now I'm confused between Canon 1100D and Nikon 5100D.

P.S. I want to save as much as possible, still I won't be buying second hand DSLR (As I'm not going to upgrade it in at least 2-3 years)

RedFlash,
You are right about the bullshit. Both the cameras are good. Buy any one that will cost less. Remember, when buying SLR you are buying into the system. Once you start adding lenses changing the system will be at great loss. If you are not going into professional photography why not buy the mirrorless cameras like Sony NEX or micro 4/3? They are smaller and cheaper and more user friendly and picture quality is as good as DSLR.
Henry

[hensil]

Originally Posted by inditiger

Hello everyone!

It's Prashant from Pune. I am a hobbyist photographer. I love clicking images. By the critics I got from my Facebook album, I've decided to take it a bit seriously.
I am planing to get myself a real camera. So far I'v been using mostly P&S and occasionally some friend's SLR.
I am yet unable to decide if I like Macro more or Portraits or Nature or something else..
I really need some pro advice for my first real camera. I am kinda short on budget. Rs.2500 to 2800/- max.
I am confused between Sony NEX-5K/B and Nikon D3100.
NEX-5K/B is much more compact and lightweight which is really good for bike trips.
D3100 on the other hand looks more convincing. Plus no need to get the mount adapter. (which is a must if I wanna upgrade from 18-55/18-200 with NEX-5K/B)

So now you know.. Please help me choosing one of these..

Thanks!

Hi,
I guess you made a typo mistake on the price. You'll not get above cameras at that price.
If you are not planning into going pro and investing lakhs of rupees in photography, I would recommend NEX 5. And what is this about mount adapter?
Henry

[nats]

Hello there!
Im a beginner in this line...so starting off with buying an entry level P&S for myself...confused between Nikon L24 and Panasonic LS5. I will be using the camera for learning the basics and then would be upgrading in a year or two.
Need a nice entry level cam to start things off
It would be great if i could get some suggestions

Thanks!

[nagoo]

Originally Posted by nats

Hello there!
Im a beginner in this line...so starting off with buying an entry level P&S for myself...confused between Nikon L24 and Panasonic LS5. I will be using the camera for learning the basics and then would be upgrading in a year or two.
Need a nice entry level cam to start things off
It would be great if i could get some suggestions

Thanks!

me too was looking for my 2nd camera after i lost the first one,.. and i suggest u to straight away buy the Canon Sx150is .. which i narrowed for myself after lot of R&D ..
i wanted a good camera which help me to move to DSLR's and as this camera has lot of manual controls as same with DSLR and is well within budget [around 10K] .. and moreover it had good reviews.
one more + point in canon is u can hack the camera with CHDK mods .. which gives lot of near DSLR capabilities

[nats]

@nagoo

Thanks for your opinion mate! Will surely consider the sx150is

[Durvesh]

Hey guys, i looking forward to buy a dslr camera ... can anyone suggest me something, i am looking at canon 1100d. anyone one know how is the battery life & photo clarity of canon 1100 d? where should i get this camera in reasonable rate in Mumbai???

[nagoo]

Originally Posted by Durvesh

Hey guys, i looking forward to buy a dslr camera ... can anyone suggest me something, i am looking at canon 1100d. anyone one know how is the battery life & photo clarity of canon 1100 d? where should i get this camera in reasonable rate in Mumbai???

hope this might help u ..

Canon EOS 1100-D CAMERA WITH18-55 IS MK II LENS 2YR CANON WARRANTY NEW YEAR DEAL | eBay

[Durvesh]

Originally Posted by nagoo

hope this might help u ..

Canon EOS 1100-D CAMERA WITH18-55 IS MK II LENS 2YR CANON WARRANTY NEW YEAR DEAL | eBay

thanks buddy, but do u no about the Canon1100D picture quality & battery life?
any other opinion in DSLR range is till 30K.