Q. i am going to get a camera soon and i don't know weather to get the Nikon D3100 or Sony a35. they both seem really good but i don't know which to choose. help plz :)
A. Nikon, of course, has been in the camera business a very long time. However, Sony isn't as much a newcomer to the camera market as some might have you think. Sony actually invented and sold the world's first non-film based camera - the Sony Mavica of 1981. No, it wasn't a digital camera. It recorded on a floppy disc which was then viewed on your TV. The Sony ProMavica MVC-5000 and MVC-7000 were actually SLR cameras with 3 interchangeable lenses. The MVC-7000 also had lens adapters to allow use of Nikon and Canon lenses. Sony also has a long history of designing and manufacturing cameras for broadcast TV and home video cameras.
Although the Sony SLT A35 is a very good DSLR, the new SLT A65 offers several refinements. It is, however more expensive. The main claim to fame for the SLT series of cameras is the use of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT). This technology allows for full-time continuous phase-detect auto focus whether you're shooting still images or full 1080p HD video. The Nikon D3100 does allow for auto focus during video capture but its the slower, less precise contrast-detect auto focus.
TMT also allows you to shoot at 7fps (frames per second) with the A35 and 10fps with the A65. Both models also offer your choice of 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama.
When Sony bought the DSLR technology and manufacturing rights from Konica-Minolta in 2006 they did three smart things: They kept a focusing motor in the camera body, they kept Image Stabilization in the camera body and they kept the Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount that dates back to 1985. What that means is you have access to a large selection of high quality previously owned Maxxum AF lenses that will auto focus on any Sony DSLR and also be, in effect, an Image Stabilized lens.
Nikon, on the other hand, chose to not put a focusing motor in the body of the D3100 and they also chose to put their version of IS (Nikon calls it VR) in some but not all of their lenses. With the D3100 if you want auto focus you must buy the more expensive AF-S lenses. An example: A Nikon AF 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will not auto focus on the D3100 is about $130.00. The Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will auto focus on the D3100 is about $220.00. In my world $90.00 isn't pocket change. Yes, you can use the Nikon AF lenses on the D3100 but only if you don't mind manually focusing them. So, with the D3100 you get to pay again and again for a focusing motor and over and over for IS/VR.
Sony reviews:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA35/AA35A.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA65/AA65A.HTM
Prices from B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Sony SLT A35 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $649.99 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-26-2011. Free USA shipping.
Sony SLT A65 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $999.99. Available in November.
Nikon D3100 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $549.95 after a $100.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-19-2011. Free USA shipping.
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $749.95 after a $100.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-19-2011. Free USA shipping. NOTE: The D5100, like the D3100, Does NOT have a focusing motor in the camera body. It too requires the more expensive AF-S lenses.
In my opinion, between the Sony SLT A35 and the Nikon D3100 the SLT A35 offers more features and benefits and is the better choice. If you can stretch your budget and wait a few weeks the Sony SLT A65 would be well woth it.
Although the Sony SLT A35 is a very good DSLR, the new SLT A65 offers several refinements. It is, however more expensive. The main claim to fame for the SLT series of cameras is the use of Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT). This technology allows for full-time continuous phase-detect auto focus whether you're shooting still images or full 1080p HD video. The Nikon D3100 does allow for auto focus during video capture but its the slower, less precise contrast-detect auto focus.
TMT also allows you to shoot at 7fps (frames per second) with the A35 and 10fps with the A65. Both models also offer your choice of 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama.
When Sony bought the DSLR technology and manufacturing rights from Konica-Minolta in 2006 they did three smart things: They kept a focusing motor in the camera body, they kept Image Stabilization in the camera body and they kept the Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount that dates back to 1985. What that means is you have access to a large selection of high quality previously owned Maxxum AF lenses that will auto focus on any Sony DSLR and also be, in effect, an Image Stabilized lens.
Nikon, on the other hand, chose to not put a focusing motor in the body of the D3100 and they also chose to put their version of IS (Nikon calls it VR) in some but not all of their lenses. With the D3100 if you want auto focus you must buy the more expensive AF-S lenses. An example: A Nikon AF 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will not auto focus on the D3100 is about $130.00. The Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 prime lens that will auto focus on the D3100 is about $220.00. In my world $90.00 isn't pocket change. Yes, you can use the Nikon AF lenses on the D3100 but only if you don't mind manually focusing them. So, with the D3100 you get to pay again and again for a focusing motor and over and over for IS/VR.
Sony reviews:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA35/AA35A.HTM
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA65/AA65A.HTM
Prices from B&H - http://www.bhphotovideo.com
Sony SLT A35 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $649.99 after a $50.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-26-2011. Free USA shipping.
Sony SLT A65 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $999.99. Available in November.
Nikon D3100 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $549.95 after a $100.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-19-2011. Free USA shipping.
Nikon D5100 w/18-55mm zoom lens, $749.95 after a $100.00 Instant Savings from B&H. Ends 11-19-2011. Free USA shipping. NOTE: The D5100, like the D3100, Does NOT have a focusing motor in the camera body. It too requires the more expensive AF-S lenses.
In my opinion, between the Sony SLT A35 and the Nikon D3100 the SLT A35 offers more features and benefits and is the better choice. If you can stretch your budget and wait a few weeks the Sony SLT A65 would be well woth it.
Camera and Camcorder Info?
Q. I want to buy a camera and I'm torn between getting a digital camera or an SLR camera. I also want a camcorder that can record in standard definition. The problem is, i don't want to spend a lot of money and i'm not sure where to go.
I want to go to best buy, but i feel like i might get a deal on craigslist or if i go to a non chain store or a store that isn't best buy.
Is craigslist a good deal?
Where else can I go to buy a camera or camcorder that isn't best buy, target, kmart, or walmart?
Any tips or hints to purchasing something new?
I want to go to best buy, but i feel like i might get a deal on craigslist or if i go to a non chain store or a store that isn't best buy.
Is craigslist a good deal?
Where else can I go to buy a camera or camcorder that isn't best buy, target, kmart, or walmart?
Any tips or hints to purchasing something new?
A. Check out the top rated and under $200 cameras that are also have video camera feature build in:
http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-10-cameras-under-200-bucks.html
and this is the top rated camcorders that can take picture: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html
http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-10-cameras-under-200-bucks.html
and this is the top rated camcorders that can take picture: http://lovetosharethis.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-best-hd-and-digital-camcorders-can.html
im looking for a new SLR-like camera around $400...any suggestions?
Q.
A. Ok you need a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 owner to actually set the record straight on the camera then a so called expert like flotoace. I got this camera over a DSLR for a few things that DSLR cannot do. First of all if you buy a DSLR camera you will need to buy about 3-6 Lens in order to get the zoom of what the FZ-50 can get you. the FZ-50 can go from 35-420mm, price out the lens for the DSLR lens and see how much you will spend. Yes the 50 can only go to F-stop 3.7 at 420mm where the DSLR can go to 2.8 at sporting events...at a heafty weight where you will need a tripod for it while the 50 can be handheld. Now the picture quality: Wow i say the 50 gives alot of the so called DSLR great cameras a run for the money in this. I have taken stunning pics with my 50 and have put them up against other DSLR in my photo club and i have walked away with DSLR owners grumbling under thier breath that they bought the wrong cameras. The quality of the pictures, colors, sharpness is just crazy. To look at pictures that at least 740 owners of the 50 have taken go to this site:
www.flickr.com
enter in Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 and you will see amazing pics.
I did not want to carry all this equipment that you would have to with the DSLR owners have to in order to just take a picture.
Another advantage is that the FZ-50 lets you grow into the camera, lets you learn and grow. Yes it has full auto, Scene mode, and you can have full manual control too...oh and can DSLR take video in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode? Thought not!
Here are some sample pics i have taken with the 50...enjoy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2068485133_495f337da3_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2074447014_78b76f1ec8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2115574001_df1dd55587.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2104367010_ec10d61acb.jpg
oh and if any DSLR owner ask...yes i have enlargeged some of my pics all the way to 30x36 with no problems in picture quality at all. good luck on you decision.
www.flickr.com
enter in Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 and you will see amazing pics.
I did not want to carry all this equipment that you would have to with the DSLR owners have to in order to just take a picture.
Another advantage is that the FZ-50 lets you grow into the camera, lets you learn and grow. Yes it has full auto, Scene mode, and you can have full manual control too...oh and can DSLR take video in either 4:3 or 16:9 mode? Thought not!
Here are some sample pics i have taken with the 50...enjoy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2011/2068485133_495f337da3_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2270/2074447014_78b76f1ec8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2035/2115574001_df1dd55587.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2124/2104367010_ec10d61acb.jpg
oh and if any DSLR owner ask...yes i have enlargeged some of my pics all the way to 30x36 with no problems in picture quality at all. good luck on you decision.
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