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Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 4:39:37 AM7/25/11
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Hi All,

I am planning to buy Nikon D3100 DSLR with 18mm - 55mm lens inbuilt. But before that I want to know about the lens category
and for which kind of shots which lens is being used. I am planning to took my family functions and sports events and wildlife.
So for these 3 items which lens will be usefull. Please help me in find out a good lens. Also explain me about the features.

With Regards,
S.Ramkumar

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Ram,

If there is no budget constraint go for 5100. Its much better than 3100.

18-55 is very very basic lens.

If possible exchange kit lens with some good lens with VR And lower A value lens like 18 -11X 3.5- 4

Some shops do buy back kit lens not all.


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The d3100 ( low fps.+ Lower focus speed ) is good for
Still shots
Where ppl / pets / animal / kids pose for shots


The moment you wish to capture action. You will be disappointed
And since kids pets and wild life won't sit around and pose for you
The camera is not cut  out for that job

However its a good entry level cam for the not very tech inclined

Ditto for the lens

In order to capture far off distances
You need a much bigger focal length

18 - 200 or 28 - 300mm are reasonably good for zooming far off ( provided there is adequate light )
And these lenses will cost about 3 to 4 times the cost of the d3100
Overall. If u wish to begin at some point and not get too ambitious about capturing motion like nat geo pro's

Then d5100 is more suited for a budget cam

The d7000 is the most ideal one for the consumer level job ( as on date )

Semi pros use d300s. - RS 1 lac approx
( model will e replaced by d400 or similar by Aug / Sept )

Pros use d3variants. these cost in excess of 4000 usdollars
+ the lenses ( cheaper to buy a Nano)


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From: Ram kumar <eng...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:39:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Photography - 39] Reg Nikon D3100

Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:02:32 AM7/25/11
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Hi Gaurav,

Ya actually budget is a constraint here that is why I planned for D3100 any way I like D5100 also.
what will be the focal length of the lens which you specified. Actually I dont know much about the
lens category and lens types. I just want to took sports, wildlife and also my family portraits. So if
possible please suggest me a good lens for these kind of functionality.

With Regards,
S.Ram

Shayon Pal

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:13:23 AM7/25/11
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Dear Ram,

A 18-55 mm is a very good kit lens that shall be a loyal friend in almost every situation. However, if you are interested in wildlife photography, then you shall find the zoom in the 18-55 very inadequate, most of the time.

While personally I'd suggest you a 55-200 in addition to the stock 18-55, you could also return your trade your stock 18-55 in favor of a 18-105 in case your purse is a bit tight.

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Shayon Pal
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Shayon Pal

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:16:00 AM7/25/11
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And of course, just as nix.pix suggested, I shall also strongly lobby for the D5100, in favor of the D3100.


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Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:27:08 AM7/25/11
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Hi Shayon Pal &nix pix,

Thank you for your suggestions and finally according to your suggestions I will try to change my selection from D3100 to D5100.
Also, coming to lens part, I planned to buy an additional lens along with 18mm - 55mm, the model of lens is AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6 G ED.

This one holds my budget also. So, is that ok? Shall i go ahead with this?

With Regards,
S.Ramkumar

Shayon Pal

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:32:34 AM7/25/11
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Ram,

Do remember that with two lenses, you shall have to keep switching between them as & when the situation demands. Make sure that you are okay with this. Of course, there is also a 18-200 mm lens that  is basically a combination of these two. Do give it a dekko if you can afford it. If not, then the combination of 18-55 and 55-200 shall serve you well for your amateur needs.


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Jul 25, 2011, 5:38:46 AM7/25/11
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Your most welcome

Congratulations
On your d5100.

Like shayon. And jay You won't regret it.

I suggest you begin wit one lens at the moment

( unless and untill your taking a trip and need the bigger zoom )

Cos you won't get an additional discount on buying multiple lenses.

And a single lens to beginwit and learn is a good Idea 

+ by buying a single lens today you also save and secure the option of buying a better lens in the future

And wit time you will realize the
Advantage of not changing lenses

As we'll as advantage
Of buying expensive lenses wit lower f nos aka bigger aperture opening.

Btw. If and only if you live in mumbai. I can get you a v good deal. The absolute lowest rate wit 2 years India warranty.



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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:27:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [Photography - 50] Reg Nikon D3100

Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:48:56 AM7/25/11
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Hi nix.pix,

Thanks for the offer. But i am residing in Bangalore now, so is it possible to get the same offer here too.

Also, Shayon Pal you suggested for a single lens 18mm - 200mm but it costs 48000 indian rupee, so I cant afford that.

I will go for a single lens as nix suggested with 18mm - 55 mm and will try to update later.

With Regards,
S.Ramkumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:50:13 AM7/25/11
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Ram,

Shayon Pal &nix pix covered all.

I also recommend full range lens. Changing and carrying two lens is very painful.

You can check sigma or tamron lens. Little cheap as compare to Nikkor for same range.


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Subject: Re: [Photography - 41] Reg Nikon D3100

Shayon Pal

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:51:20 AM7/25/11
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Yeah, you can do that. Not a bad idea.


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Shayon Pal
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S.Ramkumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:53:14 AM7/25/11
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I will inquire about Banglore

But even if its possible to get that price in Banglore
there is another basic problem

The distributor is all sold out on stock and will not be able to
Supply anything before 10th to 15th of August.

Is that acceptable to your. Time schedule ?


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Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:56:22 AM7/25/11
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Ya it is ok with me.

I checked in Nikon website and it says

Nikon D5100 (with AF-S 18-55mm VR Kit Lens) INR 39,950

AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED  INR 12,450

The price I have mentioned in the list. So for how much I can get it in bangalore.

With Regards,
S.Ramkumar

Shayon Pal

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Jul 25, 2011, 5:57:56 AM7/25/11
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I had recently bought the NIKON D5100 for Rs 38,000, in Delhi. And you should be able to get the 55-200 for about 11K as the regular market price.


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Jul 25, 2011, 6:18:32 AM7/25/11
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This is an excellent Idea  that didn't strike me earlier

The purists don't like anything other than nikor glass  on Nikon body.

But i am sure that 3rdparty won't matter to hobbyists like us.

Do explore

A Google search should turn out plenty of comparisons for the same or similar focal length range in question

Kenrockwell
And
Dp review
Are 2 sites that come in mind for such and more

don't evaluate 100 % crop comparisons

Simply compare the general max size you are most likely to print / use / preserve in Digi media.

For eg 10 x 12 inches instead of the 5 ft poster size


Also. Do keep in mind
That certain sw's can make up for
The side effects of 3rdparty lenses

So one can save money by buying such lenses. And yet present awesome. ( professional quality ) pix by simply devoting a Lill bit of time to sw editing.


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Ram, Shayon Pal &nix pix covered all. I also recommend full range lens. Changing and carrying two lens is very painful. You can check sigma or tamron lens. Little cheap as compare to Nikkor for same range. -G Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone

From: Ram kumar <eng...@gmail.com> Sender: digital-pho...@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:32:32 +0530 To: <digital-pho...@googlegroups.com> ReplyTo: digital-pho...@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [Photography - 41] Reg Nikon D3100 Hi Gaurav, Ya actually budget is a constraint here that is why I planned for D3100 any way I like D5100 also. what will be the focal length of the lens which you specified. Actually I dont know much about the lens category and lens types. I just want to took sports, wildlife and also my family portraits. So if possible please suggest me a good lens for these kind of functionality. With Regards, S.Ram On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 2:24 PM, <gaura...@gmail.com> wrote: Ram, If there is no budget constraint go for 5100. Its much better than 3100. 18-55 is very very basic lens. If possible exchange kit lens with some good lens with VR And lower A value lens like 18 -11X 3.5- 4 Some shops do buy back kit lens not all. - G Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone
From: Ram kumar <eng...@gmail.com> Sender: digital-pho...@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:39:37 -0700 (PDT) To: <digital-pho...@googlegroups.com> ReplyTo: digital-pho...@googlegroups.com Subject: [Photography - 39] Reg Nikon D3100 Hi All, I am planning to buy Nikon D3100 DSLR with 18mm - 55mm lens inbuilt. But before that I want to know about the lens category and for which kind of shots which lens is being used. I am planning to took my family functions and sports events and wildlife. So for these 3 items which lens will be usefull. Please help me in find out a good lens. Also explain me about the features. With Regards, S.Ramkumar -- ********************************************************************************** You received this
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3 days ago

I got for a friend of mine

5100 + kit Lens.
Both wit 2 years Nikon India warranty
+ carry bag
+ 4gb lexar mem card
+ hoya filter

All in all for 35k.
All taxes included.

I am expecting a similar price continual in August

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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:56:22 -0700 (PDT)
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Ram kumar

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Jul 25, 2011, 6:32:53 AM7/25/11
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Thanks Nix

I will try to google it and will try to find out a single lens that fit in to all the purposes. So, then I am ok with the price what you have
mentioned with also I need the same kind of price but without the kit lens so that i can buy outside.

Once again thanks nix, gaurav and shayon for your suggestions.

With Regards,
S.Ramkumar

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Varun Shah

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Jul 25, 2011, 6:49:11 AM7/25/11
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Go to foto circle in balepet. Next to police station, he'll give u d best prices in bangalore.
His name is jayesh

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Varun Shah

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Go to foto circle in balepet. Next to police station, he'll give u d best prices in bangalore.
His name is jayesh - 9845022654

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Nix,

This is very good deal. I paid 31K for the D3100 six month back.


-G

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Your most welcome

Wish you all the best !



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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:02:53 +0530
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I didn't have access to such prices then.

So don't feel bad bout your deal


But i do have access now.

So . If you live in mumbai
Get intouch for the following.

Nikon. Everything. Body lenses flash etc.

Lowpro. Bags

Hoya filters

Silk tripods

Lensbaby lenses.


I also have access to
Tamrac bags and
Sigma lenses
But haven't explored it as such
And hence can't guarantee as of now


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Hi ramkumar,
The decision to go with d5100 is fantastic ! With wise words of nix pix... I bought it nd nt regrettin it

Am a total amateur! M jus learning photography ! Within a week , al post my first album to the group!

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Shayon Pal

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@NixPix: Dude, I am moving to Mumbai soon. And now you're gonna be my one-stop solution for all NIKON needs ;-)


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Jul 25, 2011, 7:13:54 AM7/25/11
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Like nix pix said... He gets u de best offer !

I rather went on ebay n an emi option... Nd I got a discount too with free shipping excluding a carry case ar 35150 !

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Hey Jimmy. Thanks for the compliment

Awaiting your snaps. Impatiently.

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Btw, I m facing one problem due to ignorance! When I change de mode to other eefects, how do I switch off the flash...... Even when I push it down , it pops up back during the clicking

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Let's start a new thread for this issue?

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Ram kumar

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THanks Jay,

I am awaiting for your album, post it soon..

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Welcome to mumbai.

Rest assured. You will get the best wit regards to .....

( but i hope
That's not the only reason
for your shifting ...:-)



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Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:41:14 +0530
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Shayon Pal

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Haha! No, I had been planning to move to Bombay for a while. I grew up there. That's my home :)


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Sounds great.

Welcome home.


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