The DSLR Thread

naj · 13th July 2009, 07:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by black12rr

PS :how much are nikon D90 prices in grey and white market?

Grey market price is 56k in Mumbai with 18- 105 lens .The prices vary as per season and time of the year. With the marriage season over is available at this price. Last month it was 60k.

sj_koova · 13th July 2009, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by naj

Grey market price is 56k in Mumbai with 18- 105 lens .The prices vary as per season and time of the year. With the marriage season over is available at this price. Last month it was 60k.

At 56k, D90 is a good buy.
18-105 lens can meet many of your needs. Good for portraits and landscapes. Don't ever think about bird/wildlife photography yet.

I got D90 with all these stuff at 66k from the US,

In the Box:
Nikon D90 Digital SLR Camera
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
EN-EL3e Recharg Li-ion Battery
MH-18a Quick Charger

Add-ons:
SanDisk 8 GB Extreme III (SDHC) Memory Card
Spare EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Slinger Camera Bag
SanDisk Multi Card USB 2.0 Reader
Professional Lens Cleaning Kit

harjeev · 13th July 2009, 10:27

I found this article The 50mm f/1.8 – Small Wonder!

This lens retails for just about 100 $ US and I was quite impressed with the article!!!

If the experienced gurus could please share their views on the same

sj_koova · 13th July 2009, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by harjeev

I found this article The 50mm f/1.8 – Small Wonder!

This lens retails for just about 100 $ US and I was quite impressed with the article!!!

If the experienced gurus could please share their views on the same

I have this lens. Wonderful piece for portraits I must say. It give much more professional look to snaps with additional sharpness and depth of filed. Haven't tried anything other than portraits with this lens. The article shows different perspectives with the lens. Let me try something different next time.
The 66k I mentioned in previous post includes this lens as well.

tsk1979 · 13th July 2009, 10:46

I use this lens quite extensively. For all my IR shots as well as for low light shots this lens just excels.
The best VFM lens money can buy.
A little soft at 1.8, it becomes tack sharp around F4 - F8 range.
Infact I do not have to apply any sharpening to pics taken in this range.

but it does not cost 100$ it costs around 70$ in the US

tabrez02 · 13th July 2009, 12:38

Have the below spec DSLR:

Canon 500D:
# Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS
# Canon EF-S 75-300mm
# 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
# Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV
# ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800)
# 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting
# Max. 170 large JPEG images in a single burst
# 3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode
# 9-point wide area AF with cross type centre point
# High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality
# EOS Integrated Cleaning System

Knight Rider · 14th July 2009, 15:07

I am planning to buy a used Nikon DSLR in bangalore, Can any of the gurus help me inspect the camera please? The item is loacted near marathalli

Please help!

Knight Rider · 16th July 2009, 22:34

Can someone help me please?

Samurai · 17th July 2009, 00:11

Unlike an used car, an used Camera can't be easily inspected for all problems even by expert users. There is just too much electronics in current dSLRs, it is practically a black box. So I am not surprised nobody is volunteering to make an inspection.

You can ask a Nikon dSLR user to check out the most commonly used controls and see whether they work. Beyond that it would take a week to a month to fully explore the camera and find all the issues.

Knight Rider · 17th July 2009, 00:15

Thank you @samurai, Much appreciated! will wait if someone volunteers as you rightly mentioned. Also thank you for letting me know about my options.

abhijitaparadh · 17th July 2009, 00:44

Anyone here have used 50mm reversed for macro work?
I want to see some realistic in-camera results. (Non-PPed)

navin · 17th July 2009, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabrez02

# Canon EF-S 75-300mm

Not a great lens. The 55-250 IS or 70-300 IS are much better. I'd look to upgrade this lens to either the 55-250 or 70-300 mentioned above.

pramod · 18th July 2009, 00:57

Hello Guys

I have a Canon Rebel XT (350D in India) SLR Digital Camera.
Unfortunately, i have lost the EOS Utility Software CD package.
I recently lost my laptop and got a new one. And i need to install the software to download my Camera's snaps real quick.
I tried to download from the net, but looks like, i need to have a version of it on my pc and i can only upgrade it from the net.

Can any one suggest if i can get a CD after market? Or can anyone in Bangalore share it with me for a while.

Regards
Pramod

bigman · 18th July 2009, 01:26

Have a read of this, worth a try as the work around may still be ok.

EOS utility softare - Canon Digital Photography Forums

As an alternative there are also a few d/l links on the thread, so you can d/l and then update.

SirAlec · 18th July 2009, 20:16

you can download it directly from canon support site.

13th July 2009, 10:27	#1263
harjeev Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,899 Thanked: 292 Times View My Garage	I found this article The 50mm f/1.8 – Small Wonder! This lens retails for just about 100 $ US and I was quite impressed with the article!!! If the experienced gurus could please share their views on the same
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13th July 2009, 10:46	#1265
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	I use this lens quite extensively. For all my IR shots as well as for low light shots this lens just excels. The best VFM lens money can buy. A little soft at 1.8, it becomes tack sharp around F4 - F8 range. Infact I do not have to apply any sharpening to pics taken in this range. but it does not cost 100$ it costs around 70$ in the US
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13th July 2009, 12:38	#1266
tabrez02 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Have the below spec DSLR: Canon 500D: # Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS # Canon EF-S 75-300mm # 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor # Full HD movie recording with HDMI connection for viewing and playback on an HDTV # ISO 100-3200 (expandable to 12800) # 3.4 frames per second continuous shooting # Max. 170 large JPEG images in a single burst # 3.0” ClearView LCD with Live View mode # 9-point wide area AF with cross type centre point # High speed DIGIC 4 performance and superb image quality # EOS Integrated Cleaning System
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14th July 2009, 15:07	#1267
Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 28 Times	I am planning to buy a used Nikon DSLR in bangalore, Can any of the gurus help me inspect the camera please? The item is loacted near marathalli Please help!
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16th July 2009, 22:34	#1268
Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 28 Times	Can someone help me please?
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17th July 2009, 00:11	#1269
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,828 Thanked: 45,523 Times View My Garage	Unlike an used car, an used Camera can't be easily inspected for all problems even by expert users. There is just too much electronics in current dSLRs, it is practically a black box. So I am not surprised nobody is volunteering to make an inspection. You can ask a Nikon dSLR user to check out the most commonly used controls and see whether they work. Beyond that it would take a week to a month to fully explore the camera and find all the issues.
	() Thanks

17th July 2009, 00:15	#1270
Knight Rider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 282 Thanked: 28 Times	Thank you @samurai, Much appreciated! will wait if someone volunteers as you rightly mentioned. Also thank you for letting me know about my options.
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17th July 2009, 00:44	#1271
abhijitaparadh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 222 Thanked: 3 Times	Anyone here have used 50mm reversed for macro work? I want to see some realistic in-camera results. (Non-PPed)
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18th July 2009, 00:57	#1273
pramod BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 480 Thanked: 323 Times View My Garage	Canon EOS Utility CD Hello Guys I have a Canon Rebel XT (350D in India) SLR Digital Camera. Unfortunately, i have lost the EOS Utility Software CD package. I recently lost my laptop and got a new one. And i need to install the software to download my Camera's snaps real quick. I tried to download from the net, but looks like, i need to have a version of it on my pc and i can only upgrade it from the net. Can any one suggest if i can get a CD after market? Or can anyone in Bangalore share it with me for a while. Regards Pramod
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18th July 2009, 01:26	#1274
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	Have a read of this, worth a try as the work around may still be ok. EOS utility softare - Canon Digital Photography Forums As an alternative there are also a few d/l links on the thread, so you can d/l and then update. Last edited by bigman : 18th July 2009 at 01:27.
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18th July 2009, 20:16	#1275
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	you can download it directly from canon support site.
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