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**powerslave** · 12-28-2009, 10:55 PM

I would highly recommend checking out the S90IS or the Panasonic LX3 if you're considering the SX20IS. Compare the features and decide what fits your need the best.

**RanjithMN** · 12-28-2009, 11:56 PM

wat do you guys recommend for a semi SLR upto 30ks?will lens be changeable?

**anthonydcruz** · 12-29-2009, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by moeed View Post

^^ Awesome cam there!

@ moeed, thanks buddy

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

wat do you guys recommend for a semi SLR upto 30ks?will lens be changeable?

Go for the Canon 1000D it wil cost you 18,500 INR (body only) and buy the 18-55mm with IS(image stabilizer) which should cost you around 6,500 INR.

**RanjithMN** · 12-29-2009, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by anthonydcruz View Post

Go for the Canon 1000D it wil cost you 18,500 INR (body only) and buy the 18-55mm with IS(image stabilizer) which should cost you around 6,500 INR.

tnx man,i have a noob question,do these lenses only fit a specific model or brand?

and can you tell me few more models for my range...i just want to compare them...what abt the ALPHA range?

thank you

**avinrichards** · 12-29-2009, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

tnx man,i have a noob question,do these lenses only fit a specific model or brand?

and can you tell me few more models for my range...i just want to compare them...what abt the ALPHA range?

thank you

Well lenses are a big story ..

say for a 1000D you can have several after market companies making the lenses for it.
The lenses are of standard sizes and will be cheaper than the original spares.

The Sony however are a totally diff ball game. They have exclusive stuff for their products and also end up being costlier.

**anthonydcruz** · 12-30-2009, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

tnx man,i have a noob question,do these lenses only fit a specific model or brand?

and can you tell me few more models for my range...i just want to compare them...what abt the ALPHA range?

thank you

Yes Canon lenses fit only on Canon bodies, same for Nikon too, this doesn't mean that you can fit an SLR lens(film camera) on a DSLR body. There are many lens manufacturers out there Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, Rokinon etc. to name a few, but i would highly recommend sticking to Canon lenses if buying a Canon camera and Nikon lenses if buying a Nikon camera.

It's better to stick with Canon or Nikon you can't go wrong with any of these, it's like comparing apples to apples. Alpha range is good only if have a budget of 40k-50k and more. Alpha 200 is a big no-no!!

**RanjithMN** · 12-30-2009, 11:17 AM

thanks again!

Originally posted by anthonydcruz View Post

It's better to stick with Canon or Nikon you can't go wrong with any of these, it's like comparing apples to apples. Alpha range is good only if have a budget of 40k-50k and more. Alpha 200 is a big no-no!!

??any specific reason?

and both 100D and Alpha200 costs the same right?

**Psycho_McCrazy** · 12-30-2009, 08:01 PM

Originally posted by anthonydcruz View Post

.....this doesn't mean that you can fit an SLR lens(film camera) on a DSLR body. .

that statement is absolutely wrong...
within a system, you can fit all film lenses on the digital bodies, as the film lenses always cover the area of image.

some of the newer (canon's EF-S series and Nikkor DX lens series) cannot fit/work on film cameras because they cannot cover the entire film frame which is larger than the smaller sensor of the regular DSLR's.

any canon EF (not EF-S) and any post 1980 Nikkor (non DX) lens will fit fine on both film and digital SLRs of canon and Nikon respectively (i have a film SLR and have used its lens on digital SLRs also). This is what an interchangable lens system is supposed to mean.

**psycho28** · 12-30-2009, 11:42 PM

Hi All,

I have been using a fuji s2000hd for long. Now am planing to shift to SLR. well bu budget is 30K (lens excluded). Could you please suggest any camera ?
I won't buy anything other than Nikon or Canon.

P.S I was thinking of canon 1000d or 450d, don't know their prices. Help will be appreciated.

**46wannabe** · 12-31-2009, 12:38 AM

Guys is the Sony HX1 capable of taking professional lenses like the high end Canons and Nikons? My bro recently purchased one. I read it has a panoramic feature as well where in the user can swing the cam within a 180 degree radius and get a panoramic shot. Is this true? Please advise.

it's my first post on this thread and I apologise if I have asked a repeat question.

**anthonydcruz** · 12-31-2009, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by Psycho_McCrazy View Post

that statement is absolutely wrong...
within a system, you can fit all film lenses on the digital bodies, as the film lenses always cover the area of image.

some of the newer (canon's EF-S series and Nikkor DX lens series) cannot fit/work on film cameras because they cannot cover the entire film frame which is larger than the smaller sensor of the regular DSLR's.

any canon EF (not EF-S) and any post 1980 Nikkor (non DX) lens will fit fine on both film and digital SLRs of canon and Nikon respectively (i have a film SLR and have used its lens on digital SLRs also). This is what an interchangable lens system is supposed to mean.

My bad... sorry

**anthonydcruz** · 12-31-2009, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by 46wannabe View Post

Guys is the Sony HX1 capable of taking professional lenses like the high end Canons and Nikons? My bro recently purchased one. I read it has a panoramic feature as well where in the user can swing the cam within a 180 degree radius and get a panoramic shot. Is this true? Please advise.

it's my first post on this thread and I apologise if I have asked a repeat question.

Nope!! Sony HX1 is an ultrazoom fixed lens point and shoot camera... though it has all the features of a DSLR camera (P, A, S, M), it is not possible to change the lenses.

**anthonydcruz** · 12-31-2009, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

thanks again!
??any specific reason?

and both 100D and Alpha200 costs the same right?

It's not just the costs but picture quality, storage(sony uses the compact flash which is very expensive and canon uses SD/SDHC) and much more, for more info check out this link. I would highly recommend u to go through the full review.

**beruoist** · 01-05-2010, 02:00 PM

Help : Canon 1000d vs sony a200

Hi Guys,

Need help in choosing between CANON1000D and SONY A200.
Please advise the pro's and con's of both the camera's.
Also the price range on the city basis will be much more helpful.

Sony A200 is available in price range from 21K-27K
Canon 1000D is available in price range from 25K-27K

Thanks in advance.

CHeers
Beruoist

**Aryan** · 01-05-2010, 11:36 PM

Query Merged.

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