Liliana
I really want a camera that will give me good photo quality but I still want good video and sound also. I was thinking either the canon t1i or the nikon d5000. Which is better and is the video and sound quality any good on either of them? Also I want very clear color photos.
Answer
Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD
http://7thingsdigital.com/?p=111
Product Details
New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Review: My Requirements for a DSLR were as below:
1. High Resolution LCD Screen.
2. Great/Easy to use - User Interface.
3. HD Video - 720 (30FPS) - (1080 was optional for me).
4. Live View.
5. Amazing Image Quality.
6. Comprehensive Software Package.
7. Large Variety of Lens options.
8. Performance.
9. Obviously, Cost (<1000$).
In the curent market, i narrowed down to 2 cameras - Canon EOS 500D/T1i or Nikon D5000 (Since i trust both brands for amazing image quality).
Canon EOS 500D Scored over Nikon in below areas:
1. LCD Screen 3inch 920,000 dot compared to Nikon's 2.7inch 230,000. For me high resolution screen is very important to enjoy the pics in the camera itself and obviously for better judgement of the focus. I bet, you will fall in love with T1i, immidietly after seeing pics in its brilliant LCD screen.
2. I verified both Ti1 and D5000 user interface and i felt T1i's user interface/menus were well organised keeping in mind of the entry level DSLR users. Again i love this on T1i.
3. I have seen many people complaining about T1i's 1080 (20 FPS) HD video. But Nikon doesn't even have this feature. And T1i has HD video 720 at 30 FPS which is a treat to eyes when you see it on HDTV. But Nikon provides 720 at just 24 FPS.
4. Both has Live View - Here T1i has the advantage of better resolution screen and D5000 has Lower resolution vari angle screen. My preferenece was high resolution screen.
5. Image Quality, I am very very happy about the Super sharp images of Canon T1i. My interest is mainly Macro and Landscape. And T1i gives me Amazing Quality images (I don't believe much in camera reviews) combined with Canon's brilliant lenses.
6. Canon's provides the best - with camera software package. Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, Photostitch and many more are very simple to use and powerful tools and provides necessary inventory for more than basic image editing (Don't compare this with specialized photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop).
7. Again Canon has the most comprehensive Lens set to choose compared to Nikon (Again don't bring in the theory of 3rd party lenses). I own the kit lens, Canon 100mm Macro, Canon 10mm super wide angle. And these leses combined with T1i produce breathtaking images.
8. When it comes to performance, T1i has got very great start up time, fast focus and good continious burst (9RAW/170 JPEGS at 3.4 FPS) which satisfies my needs. Nikon D5000 can shoot at 4FPS.
9. Cost wise, T1i is cheaper than Nikon D90 and Canon 50D.
I have read many reviews comparing T1i and D5000, saying Nikon has better Low light performance. It may be true, but T1i produces brilliant pics till ISO3200 (Nikon may produce little better than this at same ISO range), but I use my camera very less for low light photograpy and Canon T1i's JPEG quality in normal light is a very sharp, captures more detail due to its 15MP resolution and it is better than that of Nikon D5000.
Handling wise i never felt T1i as bad. It has a great grip and due to its less weight, it is very portable compared to Nikon D5000.
Final word:
For my use/requirements Canon T1i fits perfectly and it produces Amazing Super sharp images with market leading feature set for an Entry level DSLR. T1i has many improvements compared to that of 450D XSi keeping the similar (Better JPEG quality - compared to both 450D XSi and 50D) image quality and it is way ahead of Nikon D5000.
Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD
http://7thingsdigital.com/?p=111
Product Details
New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
Review: My Requirements for a DSLR were as below:
1. High Resolution LCD Screen.
2. Great/Easy to use - User Interface.
3. HD Video - 720 (30FPS) - (1080 was optional for me).
4. Live View.
5. Amazing Image Quality.
6. Comprehensive Software Package.
7. Large Variety of Lens options.
8. Performance.
9. Obviously, Cost (<1000$).
In the curent market, i narrowed down to 2 cameras - Canon EOS 500D/T1i or Nikon D5000 (Since i trust both brands for amazing image quality).
Canon EOS 500D Scored over Nikon in below areas:
1. LCD Screen 3inch 920,000 dot compared to Nikon's 2.7inch 230,000. For me high resolution screen is very important to enjoy the pics in the camera itself and obviously for better judgement of the focus. I bet, you will fall in love with T1i, immidietly after seeing pics in its brilliant LCD screen.
2. I verified both Ti1 and D5000 user interface and i felt T1i's user interface/menus were well organised keeping in mind of the entry level DSLR users. Again i love this on T1i.
3. I have seen many people complaining about T1i's 1080 (20 FPS) HD video. But Nikon doesn't even have this feature. And T1i has HD video 720 at 30 FPS which is a treat to eyes when you see it on HDTV. But Nikon provides 720 at just 24 FPS.
4. Both has Live View - Here T1i has the advantage of better resolution screen and D5000 has Lower resolution vari angle screen. My preferenece was high resolution screen.
5. Image Quality, I am very very happy about the Super sharp images of Canon T1i. My interest is mainly Macro and Landscape. And T1i gives me Amazing Quality images (I don't believe much in camera reviews) combined with Canon's brilliant lenses.
6. Canon's provides the best - with camera software package. Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, Photostitch and many more are very simple to use and powerful tools and provides necessary inventory for more than basic image editing (Don't compare this with specialized photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop).
7. Again Canon has the most comprehensive Lens set to choose compared to Nikon (Again don't bring in the theory of 3rd party lenses). I own the kit lens, Canon 100mm Macro, Canon 10mm super wide angle. And these leses combined with T1i produce breathtaking images.
8. When it comes to performance, T1i has got very great start up time, fast focus and good continious burst (9RAW/170 JPEGS at 3.4 FPS) which satisfies my needs. Nikon D5000 can shoot at 4FPS.
9. Cost wise, T1i is cheaper than Nikon D90 and Canon 50D.
I have read many reviews comparing T1i and D5000, saying Nikon has better Low light performance. It may be true, but T1i produces brilliant pics till ISO3200 (Nikon may produce little better than this at same ISO range), but I use my camera very less for low light photograpy and Canon T1i's JPEG quality in normal light is a very sharp, captures more detail due to its 15MP resolution and it is better than that of Nikon D5000.
Handling wise i never felt T1i as bad. It has a great grip and due to its less weight, it is very portable compared to Nikon D5000.
Final word:
For my use/requirements Canon T1i fits perfectly and it produces Amazing Super sharp images with market leading feature set for an Entry level DSLR. T1i has many improvements compared to that of 450D XSi keeping the similar (Better JPEG quality - compared to both 450D XSi and 50D) image quality and it is way ahead of Nikon D5000.
What's the difference between an advanced point and shoot digital camera and a digital SLR?
MissBehavi
I love taking photos. im no photographer but i enjoy using my camera wherever, whenever.
i have a sony cyber shot digi right now
it was 8 megapixels i believe.
Every year i upgrade.
I really want a fantastic quality camera.
one that i will be satisfied with for a couple of years.
a "fancy" one, u know?
whats the difference between those types of cameras.
i dont want to spend no more than $1000 on one.
im going to new york soon and would like to take some amazing pictures.
Answer
Everything you need to know about DSLR cameras can be found here:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-digital-slr.html
Since most people have been mislead by marketing hype and now believe that the more megapixels the better, you should also read this:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-megapixels.html
Always remember this: "Its not the camera, its the photographer."
I have never owned a camera that took great pictures.
I have never owned a camera that took lousy pictures.
However, I have used a camera to make some great pictures and I have used a camera to make some lousy pictures. The camera gets no credit for a great picture and no blame for a lousy picture. I get the credit or the blame. The camera is just a dumb box.
"Pictures are not taken, they are made." Ansel Adams.
Amazing pictures are made by a person who is knowledgeable about light and composition and ISO and shutter speed and aperture and skilled in their use. The camera is just a tool and, like any tool, its performance depends on the user's skill. You wouldn't expect the same results if you gave a hammer to a 6 yr. old as you would if you gave it to a journeyman carpenter.
Buying a DSLR will not automatically give that knowledge and skill to you. It has to be learned. If your New York trip is 6 months away then you might have time to learn to actually use a DSLR. If your trip is 2 weeks away then I suggest postponing your DSLR purchase.
However, if you're determined to buy a DSLR then I'll make some suggestions. First, expand your shopping to include both Sony and Pentax. Sony and Pentax both have their versions of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body so every lens you ever use will be an IS lens. Nikon and Canon have their versions of IS in the lens and not every lens they offer has it. Plus, you get to pay for the IS with every lens.
You may be told that Sony doesn't have the lens selection of Nikon or Canon. That isn't exactly accurate. A Sony DSLR can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985. I counted 61 Minolta Maxxum/Sony AF lenses on the wikipedia site. After-market manufacturers like Tamron, Sigma and Tokina are also offering lenses for the Sony DSLR so I rather doubt you'll lack for lenses.
The Pentax DSLR line can, with limitations, use every K-mount lens made since 1975. Tamron, Sigma and Tokina also have lenses for Pentax.
If I were making the trip my kit would consist of the Sony A300, a 50mm f1.4 lens, the 18-70mm kit lens and a Maxxum 70-210mm f4 zoom.
These books should really help you:
"Digital SLR Handbook" by John Freeman
"Understanding Exposure" and "Understanding Shutter Speed", both by Bryan Peterson
Photographer and author David Busch ( http://www.dbusch.com/ ) has written a Guide for most all DSLRs. Buy the one for the camera you choose.
Good luck and have a safe, fun trip.
Everything you need to know about DSLR cameras can be found here:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-digital-slr.html
Since most people have been mislead by marketing hype and now believe that the more megapixels the better, you should also read this:
http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/define-megapixels.html
Always remember this: "Its not the camera, its the photographer."
I have never owned a camera that took great pictures.
I have never owned a camera that took lousy pictures.
However, I have used a camera to make some great pictures and I have used a camera to make some lousy pictures. The camera gets no credit for a great picture and no blame for a lousy picture. I get the credit or the blame. The camera is just a dumb box.
"Pictures are not taken, they are made." Ansel Adams.
Amazing pictures are made by a person who is knowledgeable about light and composition and ISO and shutter speed and aperture and skilled in their use. The camera is just a tool and, like any tool, its performance depends on the user's skill. You wouldn't expect the same results if you gave a hammer to a 6 yr. old as you would if you gave it to a journeyman carpenter.
Buying a DSLR will not automatically give that knowledge and skill to you. It has to be learned. If your New York trip is 6 months away then you might have time to learn to actually use a DSLR. If your trip is 2 weeks away then I suggest postponing your DSLR purchase.
However, if you're determined to buy a DSLR then I'll make some suggestions. First, expand your shopping to include both Sony and Pentax. Sony and Pentax both have their versions of Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body so every lens you ever use will be an IS lens. Nikon and Canon have their versions of IS in the lens and not every lens they offer has it. Plus, you get to pay for the IS with every lens.
You may be told that Sony doesn't have the lens selection of Nikon or Canon. That isn't exactly accurate. A Sony DSLR can use every Minolta Maxxum AF lens made since 1985. I counted 61 Minolta Maxxum/Sony AF lenses on the wikipedia site. After-market manufacturers like Tamron, Sigma and Tokina are also offering lenses for the Sony DSLR so I rather doubt you'll lack for lenses.
The Pentax DSLR line can, with limitations, use every K-mount lens made since 1975. Tamron, Sigma and Tokina also have lenses for Pentax.
If I were making the trip my kit would consist of the Sony A300, a 50mm f1.4 lens, the 18-70mm kit lens and a Maxxum 70-210mm f4 zoom.
These books should really help you:
"Digital SLR Handbook" by John Freeman
"Understanding Exposure" and "Understanding Shutter Speed", both by Bryan Peterson
Photographer and author David Busch ( http://www.dbusch.com/ ) has written a Guide for most all DSLRs. Buy the one for the camera you choose.
Good luck and have a safe, fun trip.
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