Nikon D5100, Canon T3i, or Sony A57
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Good choice Monkfish, I love my D5100. Look for the 55-300 it's on the low end of lens prices but takes amazing pictures. I like it far more than the 55-200, great sharp pictures. I wish the D5100...
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I'm thinking that OP already made the call, but I too would stick to Nikon or Canon. I've found the Sony flavor of the AVCHD video format is almost impossible to work with (it often doesn't even...
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Exactly.
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I would go with the Nikon. When the Canon T2i came out a few years ago I purchased it right before a vacation. I played with it and read the manual for my entire 6 hour flight and to be honest was...
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i'm in the same boat. 95% sure i'm getting the D5100.
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I was in the exact same position a few months ago. I decided with the D5100 and I could not be any happier. I have got a bunch of excellent shots, and the image quality is superb. I came from a the...
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No problem glad I could help
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Hello All,
I am looking for advice.:nod:
Until recently I had been deciding between the D5100 and T3i. I was leaning heavily towards the D5100, learned about "magic lantern", and my decision...
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The Nikon or Canon are almost the same - for them, it really comes down to user preference. I prefer Canon myself, but that's only because that's what was cheaper when I purchased my first one so...
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I have the exact same question and would like to get some feedback too if possible
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I'd say it goes like this:
(Nikon = Canon) > Sony
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I, too, am deciding between a Canon T3i and Nikon D5100, but leaning towards D5100 for its lens and simply because I like its aesthetics better.
I have some specific questions about the D5100...
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aairriq I would be happy to answer that:
Is the D5100's lack of viewfinder grid-lines and depth of field preview button a big annoyance? I will start with the DOF preview button, this is almost...
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Thanks for the prompt reply Xeoit. Your insights are very much appreciated! Good point that I can use the focus dots as markers to help me line up my shot, hadn't really thought of that before for...
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It is supposed go like this Nikon>Canon>Sony