decided to go with the Nikon D5100 but

jdmlove · 09-06-2011, 02:40 AM

Finally i decided to buy a DSLR!! i wanted to buy a digital camera but since i can add little bit more money and get a decent DSLR... why not!!

so, I've been browsing for the right camera for the right budget, and finally i compared the Canon 600D with the Nikon D5100 and i guess the Nikon wins except in HD Videos... which i wont use the camera for Videos that much!

The canon Made in Japan and the Nikon made in Thailand, do this affect the life of the camera? any body using Made in Thailand Nikons?

is that a reason that will make u change ur mind? or it doesn't matter?

kenchan · 09-28-2011, 01:01 PM

my D3100 is from Thailand. i dont like thai food at all, but their camera seems ok.

it's not like the craftmanship looks like crap or anything. i guess the one thing i dont like about the D3100 is the lens... not as sharp as prime. but that was expected.

phelan · 09-28-2011, 01:04 PM

get a prime lens

Skeeterbop · 09-28-2011, 08:53 PM

yeah, you will notice the biggest improvement by using good quality glass. I wouldn't worry about it being made in thailand.

Red__Zed · 09-28-2011, 08:54 PM

been shooting my made in thailand d3100 with no issues

jdmlove · 09-29-2011, 06:27 AM

Thanx all

i'll go ahead with the 5100.

I'll do the purchase from Amazon, if any body know where to get lower price.

plz tell me.

Skeeterbop · 09-29-2011, 08:29 AM

maybe check B&H Photo? they tend to have decent prices.

jdmlove · 09-29-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

maybe check B&H Photo? they tend to have decent prices.

thanx, went to B&H but the Packages in Amazon are much better and lower priced.

phelan · 09-29-2011, 03:12 PM

amazon package is a great starter kit. get used to the camera and its capabilities with the kit lens, then you start looking for lenses.

jdmlove · 09-29-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

amazon package is a great starter kit. get used to the camera and its capabilities with the kit lens, then you start looking for lenses.

thanx, this is what i will do.

wilsonp · 10-01-2011, 10:44 PM

Which package - a lot of times the accessories included aren't worth the extra cost, just padding for the dealer.

jdmlove · 10-02-2011, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

Which package - a lot of times the accessories included aren't worth the extra cost, just padding for the dealer.

I thought of this package...

Amazon.com: Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 16GB Card + .45x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto Lenses + Remote + Filter + Tripod + Accessory Kit: Electronics

what do you think?

Parkerman · 10-02-2011, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmlove

I thought of this package...

Amazon.com: Nikon D5100 Digital SLR Camera & 18-55mm G VR DX AF-S Zoom Lens with 16GB Card + .45x Wide Angle & 2x Telephoto Lenses + Remote + Filter + Tripod + Accessory Kit: Electronics

what do you think?

Looks alright, The "lenses" in it are garbage, The cleaning kit is meh... the tripod will work for now since your camera won't weigh much. Bag is probably alright... and depending on the speed of the SD card it seems good.

Couldn't piece stuff together for the price of the kit... So yea, its pretty good.

jdmlove · 10-02-2011, 02:35 PM

IF i will buy the memory card and the bag alone, they will cost more than the offer in the package! so its like am getting those lenses with stand for free

i wont use any lenses in the beginning since i dont have experience yet,

thanx for the comment

Parkerman · 10-02-2011, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmlove

IF i will buy the memory card and the bag alone, they will cost more than the offer in the package! so its like am getting those lenses with stand for free

i wont use any lenses in the beginning since i dont have experience yet,

thanx for the comment

Well, those aren't even really lenses that come with it. They are just gimmicky filters that attach to the end of your lens to either magnify it or make it seem more like a wide angle. They are cheap and probably should just be used as paper weights to be honest.

The 18-55 is the only actual lens that comes with the kit.

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jdmlove Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 222 Drives: HR 350z - 07 M35X Rep Power: 14	decided to go with the Nikon D5100 but Finally i decided to buy a DSLR!! i wanted to buy a digital camera but since i can add little bit more money and get a decent DSLR... why not!! so, I've been browsing for the right camera for the right budget, and finally i compared the Canon 600D with the Nikon D5100 and i guess the Nikon wins except in HD Videos... which i wont use the camera for Videos that much! The canon Made in Japan and the Nikon made in Thailand, do this affect the life of the camera? any body using Made in Thailand Nikons? is that a reason that will make u change ur mind? or it doesn't matter? __________________

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	get a prime lens __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	yeah, you will notice the biggest improvement by using good quality glass. I wouldn't worry about it being made in thailand. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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jdmlove Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 222 Drives: HR 350z - 07 M35X Rep Power: 14	Thanx all i'll go ahead with the 5100. I'll do the purchase from Amazon, if any body know where to get lower price. plz tell me. __________________

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Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	maybe check B&H Photo? they tend to have decent prices. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	my D3100 is from Thailand. i dont like thai food at all, but their camera seems ok. it's not like the craftmanship looks like crap or anything. i guess the one thing i dont like about the D3100 is the lens... not as sharp as prime. but that was expected.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	been shooting my made in thailand d3100 with no issues

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	amazon package is a great starter kit. get used to the camera and its capabilities with the kit lens, then you start looking for lenses. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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jdmlove Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 222 Drives: HR 350z - 07 M35X Rep Power: 14	IF i will buy the memory card and the bag alone, they will cost more than the offer in the package! so its like am getting those lenses with stand for free i wont use any lenses in the beginning since i dont have experience yet, thanx for the comment __________________

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