08-18-2010, 09:46 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Confused Adult
Location: Spokane, WA
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Good entry level HD camera?
Looking at this one now that it just popped up on my feed.
Nikon D3100: The First DSLR With Real Video Autofocus Been trying to get back in to photography forever, though I'm a complete nub. What do you think I should look for? |
09-21-2010, 06:49 PM | #2 (permalink) |
The sky calls to us ...
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Location: CT
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By HD, you mean one that records HD video? If so, I've heard nothing but good things about the Canon t2i. The D3100 looks pretty good, but I haven't heard enough about the video mode's contrast-based autofocus to be sure. What kind of environment are you planning to shoot in?
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12-01-2010, 06:12 PM | #3 (permalink) |
Tilted
Location: Fort Lauderdale
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I traded "up" from a D40 to the 3100...all I can say is I LOVE it.
Just like the D40 it feels right in my hand, and is very easy to use. I don't do video so I have no idea about that. If you "shop around" you can find USA models for about $625. ( I like "stuff" that doesn't require you to RTFM) |
12-05-2010, 02:20 PM | #4 (permalink) |
Psycho
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A lot of people feel that at the entry level, you can't go too wrong with either Canon or Nikon..just be prepared to lock into a system either way if you start collecting multiple lenses. The D3100 and the t2i are quite well-regarded.
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