The DSLR Thread - Page 3 - Team-BHP

ntomer · 12th April 2006, 15:49

jjmehta are selling 350D + kit lens + 1GB CF + UV filter + V bag for 42995/-. And this includes two years warranty from canon india. So I guess I must get the same deal from Alfa/Preetam as well; otherwise I will get it from jjmehta.

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tsk1979 · 12th April 2006, 15:59

Wow thats a great price! If you dont get 43K from pritam, you can get jjmehtas!

Samurai · 12th April 2006, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ntomer

Thanx for all the help. I was off for past few days so couldn't reply earlier. I have decided to go for Canon 350D; I will be buying it this weekend from Alfa in Palika Bazar. Will post my expereince with it.

\N

So, what happened to the friend...

ntomer · 13th April 2006, 12:33

Isn't the man his own best freind ;-)
That friend had already bought a Canon 2S-IS point-n-shoot. But I did so much research ont his topic that I felt like buying one myself :-)

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ntomer · 23rd May 2006, 13:21

Hi,

After a lot of research and help/suggessions from tsk1979, I finally bought my first dSLR - a D50 yesterday. Initially I was in the mood to buy Canon 350D, but when I held it in my hands it felt puny, just didn't have that feel to it; so I went for D50.
I bought it from Pritam Studion, Chandni Chowk, without bill and warranty (scares me but the difference was too much). I got the body for 29K, 1 GB SD card (SanDisk) for 1750, UV filter for 200 and a camera bag for 200. It totals to 31150, add 850 for credit card surcharge; thus the total damages were 32K.
I was browsing the net today and found some links regd refurbished D50s. This is the first electronic gadget I have ever bought without B&W, so a little apprehensive. How's Pritam's reputation, will they sell refurbished ones as new; is there any way to tell a used one from a new one???
I am new to photography and learning. Will upload some of my shots this week-end.

\N

tsk1979 · 23rd May 2006, 13:32

It was this fear of getting a dodo which made me go towards canon, but as far as pritam is concerned they are a really old store and a reputable one. So you dont have to worry about getting refurbished stuff.
Congrats on your purchase dude! Looking forward to seeing some pics.

gbpscars · 1st October 2007, 16:13

Could someone please suggest my friend a good entry level to mid-level digital SLR camera with relevant prices?

He is a hobby photographer and has a lot of good pics to his credit even with a simple 3MP camera. He is planning to upgrade to something better. He is no professional, but has a good sense of shots.

One of his relatives is willing to get one from Singapore.

Looking forward to suggestions.
Thanks in advance.

Samurai · 1st October 2007, 17:35

Without a budget it is hard to suggest.

Hellcat · 1st October 2007, 18:57

Guess this will help.

Camera Labs Buyer's Guide: the best budget digital SLRs

amitoj · 24th November 2008, 15:29

Congrats on the purchase, Suman.

This is the camera that i am eyeing as well (and the reason i stumbled upon this thread)

Guys, any idea where in Bangalore i can get a good price?

The jjmehta website mentions 450D body plus twin lens kit at 54K. It seems people have a bias against kit lenses, that they do not perform up to the mark as far as sharpness goes. But then the alternatives they suggest dont fit the budget either.
Besides, i am thinking, for a new dSLR user like me, spending a ton of money on lenses right now doesnt make sense. Right?

Amitoj

tsk1979 · 24th November 2008, 15:43

amitoj, the 18-55IS breaks the tradition. Its a kit lens which actually can take very sharp images, and most reviewers have published rave reviews.
As for the second lens in the kit, if its 55-250Is, thats also an amazing lens for the price.
Right now for the budget shooter I recommend 4 classes
Ultra wide (Canon sigma or Tamron 10-22,10-20,12-24)
Wide (Canon 18-55IS)
Zoom(55-250IS or 70-300IS)
The 70-300Is is called the "hidden L" by reviewers and has an excellent image quality

suman · 24th November 2008, 15:46

Thanks Amitoj! Its a truly remarkable camera & the 18-55IS kit lens is no slouch either

. Just that the 55-250 IS does beckon if you're going in search of wild life or sports action.

Otherwise, the 18-55 IS is doing me very well so far!

Best would be to get it from the US if you know someone coming now as they have a really good twin-lens kit offer, check out the online store of B&H (Photo, Video & Pro Audio) for more details.

Its better to buy from Canon if you're thinking of going the JJ Mehta route as prices would be almost the same; "grey" would be a much cheaper option if someone knows the shop personally & has used them.

amitoj · 24th November 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

amitoj, the 18-55IS breaks the tradition. Its a kit lens which actually can take very sharp images, and most reviewers have published rave reviews.
As for the second lens in the kit, if its 55-250Is, thats also an amazing lens for the price.
Right now for the budget shooter I recommend 4 classes
Ultra wide (Canon sigma or Tamron 10-22,10-20,12-24)
Wide (Canon 18-55IS)
Zoom(55-250IS or 70-300IS)
The 70-300Is is called the "hidden L" by reviewers and has an excellent image quality

Tanveer, the second kit lens is 75 - 300mm USM III. I dont know where they got this lens from. The official Canon India website lists EFS 18 - 200mm IS lens. Then there are some US websites that are listing a 55 - 200 mm IS lens as the second lens. They are all out to confuse me it seems.

tsk1979 · 24th November 2008, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitoj

Tanveer, the second kit lens is 75 - 300mm USM III. I dont know where they got this lens from. The official Canon India website lists EFS 18 - 200mm IS lens. Then there are some US websites that are listing a 55 - 200 mm IS lens as the second lens. They are all out to confuse me it seems.

75-300USM III costs around 6000rs, and this low price also means low image quality. I have this lens, and mostly use it when there is enough light to enable me to use F8-F11 sweet spot.
I would suggest not getting this lens

amitoj · 24th November 2008, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

75-300USM III costs around 6000rs, and this low price also means low image quality. I have this lens, and mostly use it when there is enough light to enable me to use F8-F11 sweet spot.
I would suggest not getting this lens

Hmmm. Thats a good suggestion. Out goes this lens from my list then. How much does the 55-200IS lens cost?

Quote:

Originally Posted by suman

Its better to buy from Canon if you're thinking of going the JJ Mehta route as prices would be almost the same; "grey" would be a much cheaper option if someone knows the shop personally & has used them.

I havent decided the route yet. But leaning towards B&W.

I have a few relatives coming down from Canada. It should work if i order online and give their address as shipping address, right? But, will the warranty be valid in India in that case?

12th April 2006, 15:59	#32 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 11,286 View My Garage	Wow thats a great price! If you dont get 43K from pritam, you can get jjmehtas! __________________ Reclaimed, wrung dry and recycled....!

23rd May 2006, 13:21	#35 (permalink)
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 268	bought a D50 Hi, After a lot of research and help/suggessions from tsk1979, I finally bought my first dSLR - a D50 yesterday. Initially I was in the mood to buy Canon 350D, but when I held it in my hands it felt puny, just didn't have that feel to it; so I went for D50. I bought it from Pritam Studion, Chandni Chowk, without bill and warranty (scares me but the difference was too much). I got the body for 29K, 1 GB SD card (SanDisk) for 1750, UV filter for 200 and a camera bag for 200. It totals to 31150, add 850 for credit card surcharge; thus the total damages were 32K. I was browsing the net today and found some links regd refurbished D50s. This is the first electronic gadget I have ever bought without B&W, so a little apprehensive. How's Pritam's reputation, will they sell refurbished ones as new; is there any way to tell a used one from a new one??? I am new to photography and learning. Will upload some of my shots this week-end. \N

23rd May 2006, 13:32	#36 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 11,286 View My Garage	It was this fear of getting a dodo which made me go towards canon, but as far as pritam is concerned they are a really old store and a reputable one. So you dont have to worry about getting refurbished stuff. Congrats on your purchase dude! Looking forward to seeing some pics. __________________ Reclaimed, wrung dry and recycled....!

1st October 2007, 16:13	#37 (permalink)
gbpscars BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 402 View My Garage	Could someone please suggest my friend a good entry level to mid-level digital SLR camera with relevant prices? He is a hobby photographer and has a lot of good pics to his credit even with a simple 3MP camera. He is planning to upgrade to something better. He is no professional, but has a good sense of shots. One of his relatives is willing to get one from Singapore. Looking forward to suggestions. Thanks in advance. __________________ ...looking forward to sit a few feet above mean road level and away from potholes... Last edited by gbpscars : 1st October 2007 at 16:16.

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12th April 2006, 15:49	#31 (permalink)
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 268	jjmehta are selling 350D + kit lens + 1GB CF + UV filter + V bag for 42995/-. And this includes two years warranty from canon india. So I guess I must get the same deal from Alfa/Preetam as well; otherwise I will get it from jjmehta. \N

13th April 2006, 12:33	#34 (permalink)
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 268	Isn't the man his own best freind ;-) That friend had already bought a Canon 2S-IS point-n-shoot. But I did so much research ont his topic that I felt like buying one myself :-) \N

1st October 2007, 18:57	#39 (permalink)
Hellcat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 220 View My Garage	Guess this will help. Camera Labs Buyer's Guide: the best budget digital SLRs

24th November 2008, 15:29	#40 (permalink)
amitoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,122 View My Garage	Congrats on the purchase, Suman. This is the camera that i am eyeing as well (and the reason i stumbled upon this thread) Guys, any idea where in Bangalore i can get a good price? The jjmehta website mentions 450D body plus twin lens kit at 54K. It seems people have a bias against kit lenses, that they do not perform up to the mark as far as sharpness goes. But then the alternatives they suggest dont fit the budget either. Besides, i am thinking, for a new dSLR user like me, spending a ton of money on lenses right now doesnt make sense. Right? Amitoj __________________ 'There are, always and only, the bad people, but some of them are on opposite sides.'

24th November 2008, 15:43	#41 (permalink)
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 11,286 View My Garage	amitoj, the 18-55IS breaks the tradition. Its a kit lens which actually can take very sharp images, and most reviewers have published rave reviews. As for the second lens in the kit, if its 55-250Is, thats also an amazing lens for the price. Right now for the budget shooter I recommend 4 classes Ultra wide (Canon sigma or Tamron 10-22,10-20,12-24) Wide (Canon 18-55IS) Zoom(55-250IS or 70-300IS) The 70-300Is is called the "hidden L" by reviewers and has an excellent image quality __________________ Reclaimed, wrung dry and recycled....!

24th November 2008, 15:46	#42 (permalink)
suman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,522 View My Garage	Thanks Amitoj! Its a truly remarkable camera & the 18-55IS kit lens is no slouch either. Just that the 55-250 IS does beckon if you're going in search of wild life or sports action. Otherwise, the 18-55 IS is doing me very well so far! Best would be to get it from the US if you know someone coming now as they have a really good twin-lens kit offer, check out the online store of B&H (Photo, Video & Pro Audio) for more details. Its better to buy from Canon if you're thinking of going the JJ Mehta route as prices would be almost the same; "grey" would be a much cheaper option if someone knows the shop personally & has used them. __________________ "Unborn TO-MORROW and dead YESTERDAY, Why fret about them if TO-DAY be sweet!" - The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Last edited by suman : 24th November 2008 at 15:50.

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