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**srisetty** · 12-27-2010, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

I am torn between Powershot G12 and a DSLR. I know a DSLR gives quality in low light than a Powershot G12, but I am bowled out by the size, handling, and great picture quality of the G12. Somehow, I feel a G12 is better to lug around with than a heavy DSLR + lenses. I am unable to decide.

Do you have a mobile having a decent camera with autofocus? For your normal day to day clicks, your mobile might be sufficient and use DSLR for quality clicks.

**sherry_unicornlover** · 12-27-2010, 10:10 PM

Originally posted by NikhilB View Post

Bought my first SLR, a Canon 1000D (with 18-55 IS lens) yesterday...

I found using an SLR a very "humbling" experience... Can't wait to learn photography all over again...

Congrats for the purchase.

How much did you shell out for it?

**Rony** · 12-29-2010, 10:37 PM

Originally posted by NikhilB View Post

Bought my first SLR, a Canon 1000D (with 18-55 IS lens) yesterday...

I found using an SLR a very "humbling" experience... Can't wait to learn photography all over again...

Congrats Nikhil ! ...... Nice buy ....... I would be soon buying Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ10 (ZS7) !

**ravi@17bhp** · 12-31-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

I am torn between Powershot G12 and a DSLR. I know a DSLR gives quality in low light than a Powershot G12, but I am bowled out by the size, handling, and great picture quality of the G12. Somehow, I feel a G12 is better to lug around with than a heavy DSLR + lenses. I am unable to decide.

Interesting development! Just ordered Panny Lumix LX3 from JJ Mehta. Delivery tomorrow, waiting eagerly to lay my hands on it. Price including courier 19145, a special price. Bought it just for its 24 mm wide angle and pocket-ablity.

**onlinesatish** · 12-31-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post

Interesting development! Just ordered Panny Lumix LX3 from JJ Mehta. Delivery tomorrow, waiting eagerly to lay my hands on it. Price including courier 19145, a special price. Bought it just for its 24 mm wide angle and pocket-ablity.

Congrats anna, party ?

**saurabh.jain** · 12-31-2010, 03:08 PM

Hi guys, just fulfilled another essential requirement of touring, bought a Nikon D3000 with 18-55 VR lens, and thrilled by the learning process

**Parth** · 01-06-2011, 07:21 AM

Needed a cam for clicking snaps while touring, got myself a canon ixus 200 is for 9800/-.

I'd had went to check the prices of canon ixus 120/110 which was recommended by a fellow xbhpian, I got a good deal for the ixus 200 so I took it. Happy with the purchase.

Now need to develop *some* photography skills before this weekend

**eliksir** · 01-06-2011, 08:34 AM

congrats.
be active in the 'photgraphy and critique' thread

**Devilboy** · 01-14-2011, 05:04 PM

Help Required in choosing a DSLR

Hey Guys,
This is my first posting here and have been following up a lot of discussions for the past 2 days and have finally decided to place some querries. I really appreciate xBhp Mods for having started this thread.

I believe there are many experienced photographers here who must have handled different cameras especially Nikons and Canon DSLRs. I would be gald if you guys could guide me in choosing a better DSLR between Nikon 3100 and Canon 1000D or perhaps another model within the price range of Rs.33,000 /- inclusive VR Kits, 18-55mm lenses.

Would be glad if the advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. I have already check out the features and specifications of both the cams. However, a review from the experienced would be appreciated

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**NikhilB** · 01-14-2011, 05:20 PM

@Devilboy

I had the same query some time back. Firstly, look at some sites which give you buying guides like this or this.

Secondly, you cannot go wrong with either camera. There are some minor differences between them which you can read reviews and find out. In the end, you just need to see if you would mind paying extra for the D3100 over the 1000D.

PS: I used dpreview.com to check out revews. Although a bit on the technical side, they are very comprehensive. Also, digital-slr-guide.com has reviews in very simple language.

Happy researching!!!

**Jithu** · 01-14-2011, 06:05 PM

Bought Kodak Z981

Finally bought my self a camera kodak Z981 .

I was looking for camera below 10 K that will give me descent pictures
and full Hd videos and enough zoom range for capturing all the actions in my bike trips. I bought Kodak Z981 in a black friday deal from US .
The camera cost around 18 k here in India while i got it for 9 k in US. Specifications: 14 MP , 26 x Optical zoom , FUll HD video recording .
Clicked some pictures and videos. I am impressed with the quality of the video and battery life . Pictures are also descent. Pretty much good value for the money i paid . Here are few clickz i took

Photography and Critique - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4796-photography-critique-443.html#post561798

a place to show your photography talent or to find lots n lots of biking pictures.

**nagoo** · 01-15-2011, 01:54 AM

can anyone suggest me a good P&S [easy to carry] camera with lot of manual controls .. under 12k max

**Dogg** · 01-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

can anyone suggest me a good P&S [easy to carry] camera with lot of manual controls .. under 12k max

increase ur budget a bit and get a sony h55 for 14k.. it has manual settings

**Dogg** · 01-15-2011, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Devilboy View Post

Hey Guys,
This is my first posting here and have been following up a lot of discussions for the past 2 days and have finally decided to place some querries. I really appreciate xBhp Mods for having started this thread.

I believe there are many experienced photographers here who must have handled different cameras especially Nikons and Canon DSLRs. I would be gald if you guys could guide me in choosing a better DSLR between Nikon 3100 and Canon 1000D or perhaps another model within the price range of Rs.33,000 /- inclusive VR Kits, 18-55mm lenses.

Would be glad if the advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. I have already check out the features and specifications of both the cams. However, a review from the experienced would be appreciated

.

go for the 3100,it's wayy more advanced than the eos 1000d and the eos 1000d come with a non stabilised lens and also lacks video rec(some might not need it)... but is in the 25k mark and u can also,under the d3100's budget get a 1000d+ 18-135 IS lens for about 15k (u can also sell the standard kit lens) will add upto arnd the same as the 3100.

features wise,u'll loose the new tech in the d3100 over the 1000d,the starndard kit lens with the nikon is vr(image stabilised lens) and is plentiful for a beginner.also the 1000d lacks spot metering (not an issue,u can zoom in the center weighted mode to get the metering right ).The 3100 also packs some good hd vid features and is faster that the 1000d as well..

so the choice is urs... and did i mention u got beter/cheaper range of lenses for the nikon's.....

**eliksir** · 01-15-2011, 12:09 PM

Originally posted by nagoo View Post

can anyone suggest me a good P&S [easy to carry] camera with lot of manual controls .. under 12k max

increase to 13.5 and get the lumix TZ8 and you get the best image quality.
powershot sx130IS also gives the same quality but its bulky

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