Jan 15 2008, 10:58 PM
QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jan 15 2008, 04:26 PM)
Hey all,
I just bought a Nikon D40X (Kit) 2 weeks ago after using Canon S3-IS for quite a long time.
So far I can't seem to figure out what's so spectacular about the SLR camera compared to what I've been using all this while.
Between fast point and shoot applications, the S3 wins. I don't think you guys buy the SLR camera to use it's auto-shoot/scene/portrait... etc functions. By the time I finish setting up the shot, either the subject is impatient, or I'd have stood there for ages, and worse still if the shot doesn't turn out properly, I'd have to reset everything again.
Worse still the view-finder is so small compared to using the LCD + histogram for the S3. Changing apperture, shuttle speeds and ISO doesn't seem to affect what I see in the viewfinder. As a result, more often than not the shots turn out bad. So much for the "What you see is what you get" concept for SLR.
Zoom wise, the kit lens sucks compared to the in-hand 12x zoom of the S3. Don't even ask me to spend another RM 2.5k for something better. I know the SLR's advantage is interchangable lenses, henceforth versatility in taking pictures, but am I honestly expected to carry around 3 lenses and swap them each time I need to take a photo?
Thanks and appreciate some comments and feedback on the above. I'm beginning to think I blew away RM 2.5k on an unnecessary and (inferior) purchase.
* Btw, I use my cameras to mainly take scenery shots during travels, taking group photos... and all the normal stuff people use the camera for. I don't camp outdoors for hours just to take a photo, I don't use a tripod and I don't intend to sell any of my photos. I just like the satisfaction of taking some good shots every now and then, while having all my other shots turn out clear.
Hi Darthbaboon, it's absolutely normal to be frustrated when your expectation is not met. I'd not ask you to convince yourself that DSLR is better since you find it otherwise. For me it's very personal and subjective. Some prefer to swim in a pool, while some prefer to swim in the sea. I just bought a Nikon D40X (Kit) 2 weeks ago after using Canon S3-IS for quite a long time.
So far I can't seem to figure out what's so spectacular about the SLR camera compared to what I've been using all this while.
Between fast point and shoot applications, the S3 wins. I don't think you guys buy the SLR camera to use it's auto-shoot/scene/portrait... etc functions. By the time I finish setting up the shot, either the subject is impatient, or I'd have stood there for ages, and worse still if the shot doesn't turn out properly, I'd have to reset everything again.
Worse still the view-finder is so small compared to using the LCD + histogram for the S3. Changing apperture, shuttle speeds and ISO doesn't seem to affect what I see in the viewfinder. As a result, more often than not the shots turn out bad. So much for the "What you see is what you get" concept for SLR.
Zoom wise, the kit lens sucks compared to the in-hand 12x zoom of the S3. Don't even ask me to spend another RM 2.5k for something better. I know the SLR's advantage is interchangable lenses, henceforth versatility in taking pictures, but am I honestly expected to carry around 3 lenses and swap them each time I need to take a photo?
Thanks and appreciate some comments and feedback on the above. I'm beginning to think I blew away RM 2.5k on an unnecessary and (inferior) purchase.
* Btw, I use my cameras to mainly take scenery shots during travels, taking group photos... and all the normal stuff people use the camera for. I don't camp outdoors for hours just to take a photo, I don't use a tripod and I don't intend to sell any of my photos. I just like the satisfaction of taking some good shots every now and then, while having all my other shots turn out clear.
I'd suggest you you downgrade if you are not happy with your D40x. After all, if you are not having fun, what's the point? If you browse though Canon forum in Dpreview, many people who own tons of equipment sold everything off and get a prosumer. I don't see what's wrong with that. The worst thing can happen to one is to force oneself to use something that one doesn't like. Photography is suppose to be fun, isn't it?
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