The DSLR Thread

skandyhere · 8th November 2012, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by novice29

Hi All,
Nikon D5100 with Standard 18-55 kit lens at 30K (after some negotiation).
I do not have any idea about the pricing of this model.
Is it wise to buy this now when considering the new model D5200 is announced (not sure whether we can expect any price cut in future).
However I will not go for 5200 as I am pretty happy with D5100. Only confusion is in price.
Please help.

As far as I'm given to understand, the D5200 has flash commander capability (not sure about this though). If that's so and you're certain you will want to develop your strobist skills (and are willing to make those purchases when you do), the 5200 might be worth it if it can be had for between 45-50 because a commander adapter on the D5100 itself can be around 10k. If people know about cheaper yet reliable wireless flash adapters, I'd be happy to hear.

KameshR · 8th November 2012, 21:20

I have a D3000 with no flash commander capability. A friend suggested the cowboy studio flash trigger unit. I have been using it for an year and quite satisfied with the results. I'm not sure if they are compatible with speedlites though.

The build quality is so-so yet it met my expectations given the price. I added yongnuo's instead of Nikon speedlites since I was going full manual with my setup.

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-N...io+2+receivers

skandyhere · 8th November 2012, 23:53

Forgot to add to my previous post... "with TTL metering capability as well"

mazda4life · 9th November 2012, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by novice29

Hi All,
Nikon D5100 with Standard 18-55 kit lens at 30K (after some negotiation).
I do not have any idea about the pricing of this model.
Is it wise to buy this now when considering the new model D5200 is announced (not sure whether we can expect any price cut in future).
However I will not go for 5200 as I am pretty happy with D5100. Only confusion is in price.
Please help.

there is a good sale happening on the D5100 , this is for a refurb with 90 day warranty... http://www.adorama.com/INKD5100R.htm...ce=rflaid62905

I buy regularly from this vendor and they are amongst the best in the camera business. Nikon refurbs are worth buying as they are as good as new.

Nikon via Adorama and Cameta have been having some great deals on lens and I have been stocking Prime and Non Prime lens.

somspaple · 9th November 2012, 00:14

the best that you can get on ebay [trusted sellers] is 28.5 K [after applying coupon codes]. i recently got one.

amitk26 · 9th November 2012, 08:12

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Originally Posted by KameshR

But I'm surprised why no one listed good Post Processing software as a must have. IMHO, there is so much capability in developing an image from RAW.
My must have software is Photoshop Elements, Photomatix and Topaz Detail. Of course, open source options like GIMP with FX Foundry and Luminance are available too.

Try UFRaw for raw processing.Apart from other features It has options for lens geometry correction which you can manually tweak and also presets for 3ed party lenses so quite helpful for sigma 10-20 users as data for fisheye/sigma UWA is missing in Adobe LR

tsk1979 · 9th November 2012, 08:31

I ditched UFRAW for Rawtherapee.
Works much better than the clunky GIMP/UFRAW interface

ariendj · 9th November 2012, 08:40

The 35mm Prime for Nikon D5100.

Me-hul · 9th November 2012, 11:36

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Originally Posted by ariendj

The 35mm Prime for Nikon D5100.

Could you let us know the price? Does this one come with auto-focus motor?

mobike008 · 9th November 2012, 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariendj

The 35mm Prime for Nikon D5100.

Congrats and welcome to the club. Look forward to some sample pics of the 35mm. How much did you pay?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me-hul

Could you let us know the price? Does this one come with auto-focus motor?

Yes, it comes with auto-focus motor and is extremely fast in focusing with no sound in dark conditions.

I paid Rs.12,200 for it.

ariendj · 9th November 2012, 11:49

^^paid 12.7k at flipkart but they bumped the price to 14k a day after my purchase.
but i think its still the cheapest for the lens in online stores.

as of now,the 50mm prime is cheaper at 13.4k in flipkart.

Me-hul · 9th November 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariendj

^^paid 12.7k at flipkart but they bumped the price to 14k a day after my purchase.
but i think its still the cheapest for the lens in online stores.

as of now,the 50mm prime is cheaper at 13.4k in flipkart.

I think the manual 50 mm is available for 6.1 k on flipkart..

gigy · 9th November 2012, 22:02

I bought 35mm for 12075 from homeshop18

mobike008 · 10th November 2012, 08:56

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Originally Posted by gigy

I bought 35mm for 12075 from homeshop18

How? It shows as Rs.12775 on their website? I have been seeing this price from last 2-3 weeks

http://www.homeshop18.com/nikkor-af-...0484/cid:8931/

ariendj · 10th November 2012, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

How? It shows as Rs.12775 on their website? I have been seeing this price from last 2-3 weeks

http://www.homeshop18.com/nikkor-af-...0484/cid:8931/

Use GC No. 'GCP5EQPAP593' and get Rs. 700/- off during check out

only problem is,they do not ship it to all the places in India and so had no option but to go with flipkart.

8th November 2012, 21:20	#10922
KameshR BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 38 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: The DSLR Thread I have a D3000 with no flash commander capability. A friend suggested the cowboy studio flash trigger unit. I have been using it for an year and quite satisfied with the results. I'm not sure if they are compatible with speedlites though. The build quality is so-so yet it met my expectations given the price. I added yongnuo's instead of Nikon speedlites since I was going full manual with my setup. http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-N...io+2+receivers
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8th November 2012, 23:53	#10923
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 346 Thanked: 92 Times	Re: The DSLR Thread Forgot to add to my previous post... "with TTL metering capability as well"
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9th November 2012, 00:14	#10925
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 349 Thanked: 955 Times	Re: The DSLR Thread the best that you can get on ebay [trusted sellers] is 28.5 K [after applying coupon codes]. i recently got one.
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9th November 2012, 08:31	#10927
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,494 Times View My Garage	Re: The DSLR Thread I ditched UFRAW for Rawtherapee. Works much better than the clunky GIMP/UFRAW interface
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9th November 2012, 08:40	#10928
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	Re: The DSLR Thread The 35mm Prime for Nikon D5100. Attached Thumbnails
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9th November 2012, 11:49	#10931
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 159 Times View My Garage	Re: The DSLR Thread ^^paid 12.7k at flipkart but they bumped the price to 14k a day after my purchase. but i think its still the cheapest for the lens in online stores. as of now,the 50mm prime is cheaper at 13.4k in flipkart.
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9th November 2012, 22:02	#10933
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Re: The DSLR Thread I bought 35mm for 12075 from homeshop18
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