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Is the Canon Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D) a good starter DSLR camera?
Posted on 4/6/15 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 4/6/15 at 10:30 pm
This will be our first DSLR camera purchase. We have only used point-and-shoots and our smartphones as cameras thus far.
I like the Canon Rebel SL1 (called EOS 100 in the rest of the world) because of its price and compact size and weight. It is apparently the smallest DSLR in the market.
Just wondering if this will be a good starter DSLR camera? My only concern is whether the internals are a bit outdated (this model first came out in Mar 2013). The other camera I am looking at is Nikon D3300. It is slightly larger than the SL1, and is is a newer model - came out in Jan 2014. But frankly I can't tell which one is better.
Canon Rebel SL1
Nikon D3300
Help a DSLR noob out. TIA.
I like the Canon Rebel SL1 (called EOS 100 in the rest of the world) because of its price and compact size and weight. It is apparently the smallest DSLR in the market.
Just wondering if this will be a good starter DSLR camera? My only concern is whether the internals are a bit outdated (this model first came out in Mar 2013). The other camera I am looking at is Nikon D3300. It is slightly larger than the SL1, and is is a newer model - came out in Jan 2014. But frankly I can't tell which one is better.
Canon Rebel SL1
Nikon D3300
Help a DSLR noob out. TIA.
This post was edited on 4/6/15 at 10:36 pm
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Posted on 4/7/15 at 6:29 am to euphemus
Yes, it'll be more than enough.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 7:19 am to tLSU
quote:
Yes, it'll be more than enough.
Can I ask for what will it be more than enough? I am also interested in a DSLR as I have a new baby on the way. I want good pics instead of iphone pics. I also spend lots of time outdoors and like scenery type photos.
TIA
Posted on 4/7/15 at 7:59 am to euphemus
More info than you can use on cameras and photography in general.
ETA j
More specific for your question.
The best part of this site is that it is updated with reviews and deals on equipment.
ETA j
More specific for your question.
The best part of this site is that it is updated with reviews and deals on equipment.
This post was edited on 4/7/15 at 8:08 am
Posted on 4/7/15 at 8:42 am to Motorboat
quote:
Can I ask for what will it be more than enough? I am also interested in a DSLR as I have a new baby on the way. I want good pics instead of iphone pics. I also spend lots of time outdoors and like scenery type photos.
TIA
It'll be more than enough for anything you do for a long time. The most important part is learning about photography and getting out of Auto mode, or else you're going to be taking photos which, for web purposes, look almost identical to what your iPhone produces. Once you understand aperture, you can pick up the nifty fifty LINK which will allow you to get some great portrait shots of your kid and family. Ultimately, there's no way you could possibly "outgrow" that body for 3 or more years if you start learning and practicing photography now.
Oh, and the below statement about Nikon having a better aftermarket is BS. Buy what feels comfortable to you in your hands after you've picked one up and understand where the controls are. Being able to easily manipulate the controls quickly without looking is very important in the long run.
These 2 books are pretty much essential to giving you a good starting base:
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 4/7/15 at 8:59 am
Posted on 4/7/15 at 12:14 pm to euphemus
I bought the Nikon D3300 last year. Great camera for the money.
Look online for some photo comparisons. I remember the Canon not always being true to color, and having some other small issues.
Look online for some photo comparisons. I remember the Canon not always being true to color, and having some other small issues.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 12:49 pm to Bmath
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I bought the Nikon D3300 last year. Great camera for the money.
Look online for some photo comparisons. I remember the Canon not always being true to color, and having some other small issues.
I reviews I have seen thus far seem to indicate that the Nikon D3300 does take better pictures than the Canon SL1. However, I find myself getting drawn to the SL1's compact size and light weight. Will continue to do more research.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 1:29 pm to euphemus
Sony A6000 vs Nikon D3300
This post was edited on 4/7/15 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 4/7/15 at 2:30 pm to beejon
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SonyA6000
I nearly bought a mirrorless, but they typically don't perform as well in low light. Also, I really wanted to use a traditional viewfinder.
That being said, most of the DSLR/Mirorless cameras in the same class are comparable. It largely comes down to features and other preferences.
What I liked about the D3300 is the Guide mode. You can select the type of shot you are looking to take, it sets the camera up automatically, and also displays those settings on the screen. This really helped me get a feel for what I needed to do when shooting in manual on my own.
The kit lens is OK, but the bundle from Sam's also came with a nice telephoto lens that I almost exclusively use when shooting outdoors. So something else to maybe look for is a good starter lens that comes with a bundle, or one that can be had for cheap if you buy the body on its own.
Posted on 4/7/15 at 4:03 pm to tLSU
Good stuff. thanks
Posted on 4/8/15 at 10:54 am to Bmath
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So something else to maybe look for is a good starter lens that comes with a bundle, or one that can be had for cheap if you buy the body on its own.
I linked a costco bundle for the nikon up a few posts
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:33 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
That is the same bundle I bought at Sam's.
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