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Title: what do you think of this
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 April 2012, 11:29
Been thinking of investing in a 1100d for a while now and after seing lowlifedubber is getting on with his i think im going to bite the bullet

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80181/show.html

saw that. seems a reasonable price to me and the finance isnt bad either.

question is though. whats that lense like. will it suffice for a while ?

Have other stuff at home. (Bag. sd cards. tripod. ect ect ect so literally the only thing i need is camera and lense)
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: Ridg on 25 April 2012, 12:03
With £30 cashback the D3100 is worth the extra £10

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/78032/show.html

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Nikon_D3100

If you do get the 1100D the kit 18-55 is a good starter lens.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: shepgti on 25 April 2012, 12:14
I shoot nikon but I've found the lower end canons to be better than the nikons
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: Toby on 25 April 2012, 12:15
I'll be getting a Nikon d3100 in the next few weeks.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 April 2012, 14:28
Hmm you may have just thrown a spanner in the works.

worth the extra £43?
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: thatwillis on 25 April 2012, 16:09
I'm using a Nikon D3000. Its taught/teaching me alot. Just means you have to work that lil bit harder to get shots you want. Still very happy with it. Only considering upgrading the lense at some point. Brilliant for someone starting out. You can see some of my photos in the main photography thread.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 16:59
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.

Oh, be quick:


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1100D-12-0-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55-Lens-Refurbished-/270963024453?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item3f16a7a245
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: thatwillis on 25 April 2012, 17:04
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.


For the D3000 series i know you need the af-s lenses with the silent wave motor inside. So they cost a lil bit more.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: Ridg on 25 April 2012, 18:47
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.

£87 vs £86 at the moment anyway.

Nikon glass is generally considered better quality anyway.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: thatwillis on 25 April 2012, 18:55
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.

£87 vs £86 at the moment anyway.

Nikon glass is generally considered better quality anyway.

184.99 for the 50mm af-s (af-s to work with the cheaper end of nikon cameras) on Amazon

Not sure on canon lenses.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: Ridg on 25 April 2012, 19:03
What's the difference in lens prices across the two brands, I know the Nikon 50mm f1.8 i quite a chunk more than the Canon equivalent.

£87 vs £86 at the moment anyway.

Nikon glass is generally considered better quality anyway.

184.99 for the 50mm af-s (af-s to work with the cheaper end of nikon cameras) on Amazon

Not sure on canon lenses.

-s denotes the silentwave motor equivalent of the Canon Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)

The AF version is £87 on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-50mm-F1-8D-Nikkor-Lens/dp/B00005LEN4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335376815&sr=8-1

NB Nikon offer a 50MM f/1.8 with and without a silent motor, Canon only offers the silent motor on the f/1.4

I'd double check the lens compatibility first though.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 19:10
Nikon seems too confusing! Never really looked into it.

The OP may be better going to a shop and actually using Canon/Nikon/Sony and see what he like.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: Ridg on 25 April 2012, 19:17
Nikon seems too confusing! Never really looked into it.

lol

It's no different from USM or L  the only "confusing" one is the G which means Gelded, meaning they don't have an aperture ring (aperture can only be set by the camera).

The OP may be better going to a shop and actually using Canon/Nikon/Sony and see what he like.

This
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 25 April 2012, 19:32
yeah ide defanitly be going into the shop and trying it, no point getting a camera i dont get on with. just wanted to know your opinions before i go in there, will proberbly finish early friday and have a look in.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: T_J_G on 25 April 2012, 19:33
I'll stick with Canon ;) too far in now!isn't AF built into some Nikon bodies whereas in Canon its in the glass?
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: shepgti on 25 April 2012, 19:37
I'll stick with Canon ;) too far in now!isn't AF built into some Nikon bodies whereas in Canon its in the glass?

all nikons bar the cheap ones(d3100) have and in built motor aswell as some lenses having it too  :wink:
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 25 April 2012, 20:21
I have nothing to compare it too but im really pleased with mine.Easy menu system great manual available etc.
I downloaded this http://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Buschs-Canon-Digital-Photography/dp/143546026X
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51h5ZDD8GUL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU02_.jpg)
So i have it in .pdf format and its proving to be an invaluble bit of kit.Im happy to upload it somewhere for you to download it.

Shame your not a bir closer as your welcome to come have a play with it.
Title: Re: what do you think of this
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 25 April 2012, 20:32
In fact ive just done it for you.

http://www.sendspace.com/file/h8oshv