Which Camera to Buy? Shortlisted - Nikon 3300, Nikon 5100, Canon 1200 D, Canon 600D

[BHOOTER RAJA]

Let D750 decide the focus and you will not be disappointed. It has great focus system and pretty fast.

 

[Ankur003]

Thanks for your suggestions.

My main confusion is due to following reasons.

1. For D500, I will need to buy a flash and will need to always carry it for indoor low light photography
2. D750 does not have touch screen which I would prefer to have since its very convenient for Focus point selection.

Jiten, touch screen would be convenient for focus selection. focus point selection button is also conveniently located in D750 so you can change focus points without having to look away from viewfinder.
personally i dont think touch screen is such a deal breaker. Firstly, it will use battery which is a scarce resource while travelling.
Secondly touch screen can be engaged only when using live view so it depends on your style of shooting.
if you also want to make movies of your camera D500 may be better choice due to touch screen.

 

[Jiten]

Let D750 decide the focus and you will not be disappointed. It has great focus system and pretty fast.

Dada you are right. But I find it very useful in Portrait using AF point manually.

D500 offers both joystick and touchscreen for AF selection. I have never tried a joy stick or touchscreen on any body for AF Selection but I think it would be useful.

Experienced gurus can throw more light on that though..

 

[Jiten]

Jiten, touch screen would be convenient for focus selection. focus point selection button is also conveniently located in D750 so you can change focus points without having to look away from viewfinder.
personally i dont think touch screen is such a deal breaker. Firstly, it will use battery which is a scarce resource while travelling.
Secondly touch screen can be engaged only when using live view so it depends on your style of shooting.
if you also want to make movies of your camera D500 may be better choice due to touch screen.

Thanks Ankur. You own D750, how comfortable you are with the navigation dial to select AF point. D750 does not even have joy stick (AFAIK) so is it fine for you without that.

And also from your point of view, which body do you suggest and with which lenses?

 

[Ankur003]

Thanks Ankur. You own D750, how comfortable you are with the navigation dial to select AF point. D750 does not even have joy stick (AFAIK) so is it fine for you without that.
And also from your point of view, which body do you suggest and with which lenses?

Jiten, While both the camera are great. I will suggest you to base your decision on FX vs DX preference.
My suggestion would be to go FX route looking at your requirement. Looks like you will be using your camera more on wider end than tele end.
Another factor to consider is, camera manufacturers make professional lens for FX format more than DX format (there are hardly any). You can call this marketing gimmick.
So you will be limited by the choice of lens available for DX format. Unless you want to buy FX lens and use on DX.
I am quite comfortable in navigating AF points using rear dial. I have never used a joystick or touch screen so can not comment how convenient it would be.
Every camera has different layout and it take time to get used of it. So i am pretty sure, its about getting comfortable with dials and button.
What i do not like about D750 is its AF point spread. There are no AF points towards the outer section of sensor. I will suggest you go and check AF layout of D750 and compare with D500.
Here is how it compares against D810

check this link for more info on this
http://nikonrumors.com/2014/10/20/nikon-confirms-the-51-af-points-in-the-d750-are-narrower-compared-to-the-d810.aspx/

 

[hensil]

Since you are not interested in action shoot you don't need D500.
I'd suggest especially for street shoot and low light shoot, you go for D7200 and for lenses Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 and 50-100 f/1.8.
With these combination you'll seldom need a flash. The low light high ISO quality of D7200 is very good and also the focusing and buffer is good.
Henry

 

[Jiten]

Jiten, While both the camera are great. I will suggest you to base your decision on FX vs DX preference.
My suggestion would be to go FX route looking at your requirement. Looks like you will be using your camera more on wider end than tele end.
Another factor to consider is, camera manufacturers make professional lens for FX format more than DX format (there are hardly any). You can call this marketing gimmick.
So you will be limited by the choice of lens available for DX format. Unless you want to buy FX lens and use on DX.
I am quite comfortable in navigating AF points using rear dial. I have never used a joystick or touch screen so can not comment how convenient it would be.
Every camera has different layout and it take time to get used of it. So i am pretty sure, its about getting comfortable with dials and button.
What i do not like about D750 is its AF point spread. There are no AF points towards the outer section of sensor. I will suggest you go and check AF layout of D750 and compare with D500.
Here is how it compares against D810
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check this link for more info on this
http://nikonrumors.com/2014/10/20/nikon-confirms-the-51-af-points-in-the-d750-are-narrower-compared-to-the-d810.aspx/

I will visit Nikon showroom and check both personally.

By the way, what would be an ideal combination of lens on FF for you if I want to build it gradually by spending lets say another 1L in lense over one year of time period?

Since you are not interested in action shoot you don't need D500.
I'd suggest especially for street shoot and low light shoot, you go for D7200 and for lenses Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 and 50-100 f/1.8.
With these combination you'll seldom need a flash. The low light high ISO quality of D7200 is very good and also the focusing and buffer is good.
Henry

Henry, I have spent 4 years with D5100 and would now like to go to high end body whether its FF or DX.

Lens which you suggested have wonderful reviews, I will see if I can check out personally before making a decision.

 

[Ankur003]

I will visit Nikon showroom and check both personally.

By the way, what would be an ideal combination of lens on FF for you if I want to build it gradually by spending lets say another 1L in lense over one year of time period?

Jiten, thing with lens is every lens has its own target audience. So your requirement and shooting style decides what you need. I will share my previous experiences and future planning.
I bought D750 after using D3100 for over three years. My main preference was landscapes and street photography and low light (long exposure) shots. I bought it with kit lens 24-120 f/4 as I did not have any FX lens at that time. Gradually I got a few wide angle prime lens (as they were cheap) as I need them more while clicking cityscapes in Singapore. You can check my entire kit on this page
But over time I have decided to get rid of primes and invest in 14-24 f/2.8 and 70-200 f/2.8 lens. This should cover all my photography needs.
On my recent trip to Japan i got a tamron 70-200 f/2.8 lens. This lens has very good reviews and is praised by veterans. I have all good things to say about this lens. I will posting a few images from this lens in near future (on my travelogue)
I also used Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 (borrowed) extensively on my trip.
I will be looking at Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 lens as well once I have some more bandwidth (money).
I will be gradually adding another body as well.

 

[hensil]

I will visit Nikon showroom and check both personally.

By the way, what would be an ideal combination of lens on FF for you if I want to build it gradually by spending lets say another 1L in lense over one year of time period?



Henry, I have spent 4 years with D5100 and would now like to go to high end body whether its FF or DX.

Lens which you suggested have wonderful reviews, I will see if I can check out personally before making a decision.

Hi Jiten,
Nikon was marketing D7xxx series as their top APS-C camera for last 8 years until they introduced D500.
D7200 is as good as D500 in every way unless you are looking for sports run and gun kind of photography. At half the cost of D500 I think it is the best value for money.
With the two Sigma lens it will cost you less or same as a D750 with 24-120. It will yield better results than FX D750 + 24-120 f/4. remember the Sigmas are F/1.8.
In all honesty I am buying D500 at twice the cost of D7200, only for its capability of higher frame rate and buffer and most important factor is the buttons layout on D500 is same as D800 and D4.
I go mad when using D7200 and D800 together.
Henry
PS:I feel D500 is over valued at $2000. It should be around $1600 same as Canon 7D II.

 

[iamsomnath]

I am too looking for updating my camera in near future.

I have Nikon D5100 with kit lens and 35mm, 50mm primes presently.

My main interest is street photography, portrait and landscape. I am not into Wildlife/Sports photography, though a good medium range fast zoom lens for street portrait is in my wishlist for future.

Please suggest a body + lens kit within 1.5L range which serves me for a long time. Which would be better between D750 and D500. (One difference which I can see in favour of D500 have touch screen which I think would be quite handy for Focus point selection.)

Jiten , you have very good advises here. If I was you my approach would have been different. Always keep in mind that great lenses on shitty body ( and D5100 is a very fine camera) is always better than shitty lenses on great body. Your 1.5 L budget is not gonna suffice , I am afraid. You have mentioned street, portrait and landscape. I would suggest keep your body & lenses. Get the new Nikon 18-35 ( or tokina 11-16 if you plan to stick with DX in near future) and 70-200 F4. You will see an instant jump in contrast, sharpness and colour rendering. That would also leave some money with you which you can use for a 24-120 F4 or the great 85 1.8 AFS G . Also look of for used lenses in forum like JJmehta. Once your lens arsenal is in place later go for an FX body. Just for your thoughts.