The Digital Camera Thread: Questions, discussions, etc.

Mugen_Power · 18th April 2007, 18:06

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Originally Posted by navdeep

Intelligent choice. BTW how much did it cost you. Grey or billed ?

Thanks Buddy..
I Got it for 24k without bill.

At first i was planning to buy D70S than i used a friend's D70 for 2 days and i find it big after using Sony T7, than i decided to buy smaller than D70.

navdeep · 18th April 2007, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Thanks Buddy..
I Got it for 24k without bill.

At first i was planning to buy D70S than i used a friend's D70 for 2 days and i find it big after using Sony T7, than i decided to buy smaller than D70.

Well thats definitely a good buy at that price. Do post some pictures from your new cam.

rkg · 18th April 2007, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Thanks Buddy..
I Got it for 24k without bill.

At first i was planning to buy D70S than i used a friend's D70 for 2 days and i find it big after using Sony T7, than i decided to buy smaller than D70.

congrats on your D40
any dealer or vendor warranty? if yes for what duration.where did you bought it?

kunaldhami · 21st April 2007, 10:05

I was using Canon Powershot A620,Yesterday it got stollen from my car,Now I am looking for new P&S Cam within budget around 15K...Please suggest me which cam should I go for?

My requirements :
*Easy to use.
*Good optical zoom
*Manual controls

navdeep · 23rd April 2007, 12:08

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

It has much better kit lens than canon too!

Which kit lens did you buy AF-S DX 18-55 mm G lens or AF-S DX 18-55 mm G II lens

tsk1979 · 23rd April 2007, 12:10

Its GII, see the box
I have the Canon 350D, so mugen bought the G-II lens with his D40

navdeep · 23rd April 2007, 12:17

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Its GII, see the box
I have the Canon 350D, so mugen bought the G-II lens with his D40

Ya Tanveer, You are right I was busy looking at the second picture .. lol .
I knew you are a canon guy

Do you think 3 point AF, no DOF preview and AF supported only in AF-S lenses is a real -ve in D40. I think price range of 23-25K is quite good.

low_bass_makker · 23rd April 2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by Mugen_Power

Finally Got My New Cam..

Nice choice Mugen Bhai......so any pics taken with the camera or not......

Samurai · 24th April 2007, 18:23

Anybody wants to ditch their new C segment car plan and spring for this?

Rob Galbraith DPI: A first look at the Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Steeroid · 24th April 2007, 20:32

Has anyone here heard of this brand called 'Sigma' (if its an esoteric one, forgive me for I know not). There's an SD14 offer from this manufacturer here - looks rather nice and impressive.

Samurai · 24th April 2007, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Has anyone here heard of this brand called 'Sigma' (if its an esoteric one, forgive me for I know not). There's an SD14 offer from this manufacturer here - looks rather nice and impressive.

So it is out finally, the SD14 was announced long back. It uses the Sigma mount obviously, so your Nikon lenses won't work. They use a very revolutionary sensor called Foveon X3.

But, Sigma is well known for its inexpensive lenses. Therefore, they do have lots of lenses available for their DSLR family. This one is a pro dSLR with 14 MP sensor. Wait for some reviews before you consider it.

Zappo · 25th April 2007, 00:23

Mugen... fantastic cam. I am myself planning to buy the same cam. Image quality as I have seen is fabulous. Still, post some images.

Btw... could you tell us whom did you buy it from?

tsk1979 · 25th April 2007, 00:28

Sigma and Fuji are two SLR families which use real revolutionary sensors, which can really make digital photos look like film, with true warm colors.
The new Fuji can even give the Velvia(that old fuji wow film) effect, and has a Nikon mount.
If you have a family of Nikon lenses, and want to upgrade, take the Fuji over D200. Its a much better cam(except for speed, only 1.5fps)

navin · 25th April 2007, 12:45

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Has anyone here heard of this brand called 'Sigma' (if its an esoteric one, forgive me for I know not). There's an SD14 offer from this manufacturer here - looks rather nice and impressive.

Sigma has made a few SLR (both Film and now Digital) but their forte is lenses. I have used a few Sigma lenses and find they hunt more than the Nikons I have used.

Sigma lens Pro:
Much cheaper than similar Nikon lens (not sure about Canon)
Some lenses that Nikon does not have

Cons:
Sample to Sample variance - you can cut this by sending them back for calibration (some have front focus like the 301.4 DC i tried).
Hunting - atleast in my expereince
A touch softer than similarly specs Nikons esp wide open.

Sigma lists quite a few Pro who use their glass but i assume these guys get properly calibrated glass for their endorsements.

kvish · 25th April 2007, 13:15

I dont think SIGMA SD14 has satisfied the hype. What everyone is saying is that it is a good sensor in a poor camera. You can check some photography forums, lot of discussions going on this... Ofcourse, there are some who have taken amazing photos... check this one Carl Rytterfalk Fotografi He has brilliant images from SD14. But these are people who can take amazing images from basic canon p&s... !!

21st April 2007, 10:05	#514
kunaldhami BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surat Posts: 152 Thanked: 82 Times	I was using Canon Powershot A620,Yesterday it got stollen from my car,Now I am looking for new P&S Cam within budget around 15K...Please suggest me which cam should I go for? My requirements : Easy to use. Good optical zoom *Manual controls
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23rd April 2007, 12:10	#516
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	Its GII, see the box I have the Canon 350D, so mugen bought the G-II lens with his D40
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24th April 2007, 18:23	#519
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,998 Thanked: 49,933 Times View My Garage	Anybody wants to ditch their new C segment car plan and spring for this? Rob Galbraith DPI: A first look at the Canon EOS-1D Mark III
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24th April 2007, 20:32	#520
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,025 Thanked: 2,757 Times	Has anyone here heard of this brand called 'Sigma' (if its an esoteric one, forgive me for I know not). There's an SD14 offer from this manufacturer here - looks rather nice and impressive.
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25th April 2007, 00:23	#522
Zappo Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 5,907 Thanked: 2,746 Times	Mugen... fantastic cam. I am myself planning to buy the same cam. Image quality as I have seen is fabulous. Still, post some images. Btw... could you tell us whom did you buy it from?
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25th April 2007, 00:28	#523
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,688 Thanked: 23,489 Times View My Garage	Sigma and Fuji are two SLR families which use real revolutionary sensors, which can really make digital photos look like film, with true warm colors. The new Fuji can even give the Velvia(that old fuji wow film) effect, and has a Nikon mount. If you have a family of Nikon lenses, and want to upgrade, take the Fuji over D200. Its a much better cam(except for speed, only 1.5fps)
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25th April 2007, 13:15	#525
kvish BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 195 Times	I dont think SIGMA SD14 has satisfied the hype. What everyone is saying is that it is a good sensor in a poor camera. You can check some photography forums, lot of discussions going on this... Ofcourse, there are some who have taken amazing photos... check this one Carl Rytterfalk Fotografi He has brilliant images from SD14. But these are people who can take amazing images from basic canon p&s... !!
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