The DSLR Thread

Rudra Sen · 10th October 2005, 13:45

50mm, 1.4 Ultra Sonic Motor. Normal lens.
20mm, 2.8 Ultra Sonic Motor. Ultra wide lens.
100mm, 2.8 Ultra Sonic Motor. Macro lens.
70-200, 2.8L Ultra Sonic Motor with Image Stabiliser. Zoom lens.
400mm, 5.6L Ultra Sonic Motor. Telephoto lens.
Tripod: Manfrotto 058 with Manfrotto 029 head.

Steeroid · 10th October 2005, 13:50

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Originally Posted by navin

Rudra Sen takes his cameras and his car very seriously.

How come you forgot to mention Malt Whiskey?

navin · 10th October 2005, 15:06

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

70-200, 2.8 Ultra Sonic Motor with Image Stabiliser. Zoom lens..

Ouch! be still my heart! the 17-40 would make a nice addition. i know the primes are a lot sharper and have a stop advantage but when travelling zooms are nicer.

ntomer · 24th March 2006, 11:51

Hi,

A friend wants to buy an entry level digital SLR. Which of the two (D70s or 350D) should I suggest?

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tifosikrishna · 24th March 2006, 12:03

Gosh, for a moment I thought I was in a photography forum, because the same question has been answered innumerable times in many photography forums.

Let me try to answer : Both are equally good cameras. If your friend has already invested in canon or nikon systems in terms of lenses, flashes etc, then it would be wise for him to stick with the same system. Or, if he is new, it seems the canon has an edge when it comes to range of lenses they have, that too on the telephoto end, if your friend is going to be in the forest shooting wildlife and birds, then canon system may suit him better, otherwise for normal needs, he can choose either.

airfoil · 24th March 2006, 12:04

This should be a choice between the Nikon D70S and the Canon 350D. Avoid the Nikon D70 - its an older model.

The D70S offers a 6.1 MP max resolution, while the 350D offers an 8 MP max resolution, which tilts the equation heavily in favor of the 350D, all other features being more or less equal from a consumer viewpoint.

The decider will be if the friend already owns compatible AF lenses from either the Canon & Nikon family. It would make sense to buy a camera which suits existing lenses.

black12rr · 24th March 2006, 12:13

Try nikon D50
Just try this link nothing else http://dcresource.com/reviews/cameraList.php

aslo ... www.dpreview.com

ntomer · 24th March 2006, 12:48

Nikon D50 seems to be quite cheap compared to these two. Will it be a smart buy? This friend of mine is a newbie in photography and have no prior experience apart from point-n-shoot cameras.

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ksethuram · 25th March 2006, 17:14

In entry level DSLR D70s is the best. This is the latest version of D70 with some tweaks, bigger LCD's and so on.

tsk1979 · 26th March 2006, 09:05

350D
Reason
1. Two year warranty.
2. Nikon D70 costs 65000+ with warranty, while canon can be had for 46000and 1GB card worth 4000rs free. Extra money saved can be used for a nice lens

And dont buy grey no matter what the deal
And I am using the 350D and liked it better than the Nikon which i have handled

ntomer · 27th March 2006, 13:36

www.jjmehta.com is selling dSLRs quite cheap; and giving some warranty as well. Are they reliable?

tsk1979 · 27th March 2006, 13:49

jjmehta.com is reputable store. As for warranty, unless it says "manufacturer warranty" dont buy. They clearly state on their website that for canon they give 2 year manufacturer warranty. this means a warranty card with dealer stamp

neoranjit · 29th March 2006, 06:35

The 350D is different compared to the Digital Rebel XT. The digital Rebel XT is lighter than the 350D. Though it is not officially in India, you can get it from someone in the US.

Check www.deals2buy.com for regular deals on the Nikon and the Canon.

tifosikrishna · 29th March 2006, 07:06

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

The 350D is different compared to the Digital Rebel XT. The digital Rebel XT is lighter than the 350D. Check www.deals2buy.com for regular deals on the Nikon and the Canon.

ranjit, i dont think so. in US its called the rebel xt and everywhere else its known as 350d..

tsk1979 · 29th March 2006, 07:35

350D is the brandname under which the came is sold in India and elsewhere(except US). In the US it is sold under the brandname "rebel XT"
Its the exact same cam. Even for 300D(predecessor to 350D) the brandname all over the world was 300D, but in US it was called "Kiss Digital"

10th October 2005, 13:45	#1
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,588 Thanked: 6,530 Times View My Garage	The DSLR Thread 50mm, 1.4 Ultra Sonic Motor. Normal lens. 20mm, 2.8 Ultra Sonic Motor. Ultra wide lens. 100mm, 2.8 Ultra Sonic Motor. Macro lens. 70-200, 2.8L Ultra Sonic Motor with Image Stabiliser. Zoom lens. 400mm, 5.6L Ultra Sonic Motor. Telephoto lens. Tripod: Manfrotto 058 with Manfrotto 029 head. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 10th March 2006 at 07:26.
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ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 133 Times	The DSLR Thread Hi, A friend wants to buy an entry level digital SLR. Which of the two (D70s or 350D) should I suggest? \N Last edited by Samurai : 1st October 2007 at 16:24. Reason: correction
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tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 827 Thanked: 383 Times View My Garage	Gosh, for a moment I thought I was in a photography forum, because the same question has been answered innumerable times in many photography forums. Let me try to answer : Both are equally good cameras. If your friend has already invested in canon or nikon systems in terms of lenses, flashes etc, then it would be wise for him to stick with the same system. Or, if he is new, it seems the canon has an edge when it comes to range of lenses they have, that too on the telephoto end, if your friend is going to be in the forest shooting wildlife and birds, then canon system may suit him better, otherwise for normal needs, he can choose either. Last edited by GTO : 28th March 2013 at 17:31. Reason: Please do not type like this......and this....Next time infraction
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24th March 2006, 12:04	#6
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	This should be a choice between the Nikon D70S and the Canon 350D. Avoid the Nikon D70 - its an older model. The D70S offers a 6.1 MP max resolution, while the 350D offers an 8 MP max resolution, which tilts the equation heavily in favor of the 350D, all other features being more or less equal from a consumer viewpoint. The decider will be if the friend already owns compatible AF lenses from either the Canon & Nikon family. It would make sense to buy a camera which suits existing lenses.
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black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	Try nikon D50 Just try this link nothing else http://dcresource.com/reviews/cameraList.php aslo ... www.dpreview.com
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ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 133 Times	Nikon D50 Nikon D50 seems to be quite cheap compared to these two. Will it be a smart buy? This friend of mine is a newbie in photography and have no prior experience apart from point-n-shoot cameras. \N
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ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	In entry level DSLR D70s is the best. This is the latest version of D70 with some tweaks, bigger LCD's and so on.
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tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	350D Reason 1. Two year warranty. 2. Nikon D70 costs 65000+ with warranty, while canon can be had for 46000and 1GB card worth 4000rs free. Extra money saved can be used for a nice lens And dont buy grey no matter what the deal And I am using the 350D and liked it better than the Nikon which i have handled Last edited by tsk1979 : 26th March 2006 at 09:06.
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27th March 2006, 13:36	#11
ntomer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 643 Thanked: 133 Times	www.jjmehta.com is selling dSLRs quite cheap; and giving some warranty as well. Are they reliable?
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27th March 2006, 13:49	#12
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	jjmehta.com is reputable store. As for warranty, unless it says "manufacturer warranty" dont buy. They clearly state on their website that for canon they give 2 year manufacturer warranty. this means a warranty card with dealer stamp
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29th March 2006, 06:35	#13
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	The 350D is different compared to the Digital Rebel XT. The digital Rebel XT is lighter than the 350D. Though it is not officially in India, you can get it from someone in the US. Check www.deals2buy.com for regular deals on the Nikon and the Canon.
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29th March 2006, 07:35	#15
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,823 Times View My Garage	350D is the brandname under which the came is sold in India and elsewhere(except US). In the US it is sold under the brandname "rebel XT" Its the exact same cam. Even for 300D(predecessor to 350D) the brandname all over the world was 300D, but in US it was called "Kiss Digital" Last edited by tsk1979 : 29th March 2006 at 07:38.
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