Team-BHP - The DSLR Thread

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Originally Posted by DieselFan (Post 1428388)

If you get this lens at 10K buy a new one.

Yes, I will buy the new one only. Thanks a lot.

I have not been using my Nikon F70 (camera before digital era started) for many years now. It has a Nikkor Lens (upto 80 zoom).

I would like to know what can be done with this, can it be sold, who would be interested.

I currently have a Sony H9, autofocus digicam

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Originally Posted by Sankar (Post 1426354)

For the time being i might be able to with the kit lens as i will be only learning.

Like others suggested, try sourcing it from US/Singapore/HK. Pentax provides very good quality at decent price. I am using the K100D, and it provides everything one needs for the casual photographer. With the pentax K7 being announced, there is a decent progression path too.
PS: The new kit lenses from pentax are weather sealed too. (the ones on the K7).

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader (Post 1426081)

I have a 15 month old Pentax K100D with a couple of lenses. Of late I am having a terrible problem with it.

1: When I take the shot, the screen turns into grainy black, though the photos are not affected.
2: Once this happens, it automatically clicks 3-4 times though there is just shutter movement and no pics.

Any idea what could be the problem ?

kvish,
Could you please help me out here.

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Originally Posted by rajismine (Post 1428054)

Xcite here is giving 450D for 39.5K with warranty and canon club membership. Plus they are offering their own free goodies worth Rs 5K. And if you dont want those goodies, you can get a cash discount of 4.5K i.e a net price of 35K,

Rajismine, are you sure about this info that the Canon 450D can be bought for 35 K with warranty, at Xcite? If it is, then I think I'm paying Xcite Bangalore a visit today.

If the grey 450D sells at 31K, it doesn't seem likely to be able to get one with warranty for just 35K. Forgive my sceptism lol:

Hi all,

This is a Bombay based query. I have a canon 40d and am searching for a good place to develop photos - poster size. Ideally, close to Bandra/Kalina.

Also, looking for a good place to buy a few lenses, specifically, the canon 60mm macro & the 50mm f/1.8 lens [the plastic one]

Thanks in advance.

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Originally Posted by msbehave (Post 1429581)

This is a Bombay based query. I have a canon 40d and am searching for a good place to develop photos - poster size. Ideally, close to Bandra/Kalina.

Best person to ask would be Sam Kapasi he lives in Bandra and he and his father are avid photographers.

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Originally Posted by RufRoc (Post 1429527)

I personally went to Xcite when I was given the offer some 15-20 days back. Grey market still calculates the savings on the mrp of 40K and hence the price is 31 here

Rajeev

Gentlemen looking out for a DLSR camera, preferably from Canon. Would request if i could be guided to which ones are good with good optical zoom features. I am intersted in travel photography and general photography, need one which can get clean and clearer images.
Price range - under 30K.

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Originally Posted by invincible7 (Post 1430148)

Canon EOS 1000D with 18-55mm lens for Rs 26,995.00 from jjmehta.com with 2GB SD Card, UV Filter, "V" Shape Bag and 2 Years warranty from Canon India. Perhaps you may get it cheaper elsewhere.

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Originally Posted by invincible7 (Post 1430148)

Would request if i could be guided to which ones are good with good optical zoom features.

Optical zoom in DSLR? That's a mistake I suppose.

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen (Post 1430218)

Optical zoom in DSLR? That's a mistake I suppose.

Not everyone is aware of what a SLR is.
A couple years ago I had a difficult time explaining, to normal people, that there's a mirror in SLR and the lense is not a part of the camera. That happened when I was trying to explain the difference between a P&S and a SLR.

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Originally Posted by gendarmee (Post 1430322)

Not everyone is aware of what a SLR is.
A couple years ago I had a difficult time explaining, to normal people, that there's a mirror in SLR and the lense is not a part of the camera.

Now that scene further muddled by mirrorless SLRs.:)

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Oh got caught by the professional himself lol:.

So which one should i go for sir, what would you recommend in that range for an enthutiast.