Jan 15 2008, 05:01 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.
Blame yourself for not understanding what's the difference between a DSLR and a prosumer camera. It's a different class thing. You can't just compare like that.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.
QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jan 15 2008, 04:26 PM)
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.
That's simply because you are still haven't master the manual functions yet. Blame yourself for not spending more time to learn how to master the manual functions and straight jump to the conclusion that it's complicated to change between the modes. Do you actually know that they are almost the same? In S3 IS, you too have Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual and several other modes which are quite similar to DSLRs'.QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jan 15 2008, 04:26 PM)
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.
You still haven't get used to it. Blame yourself if you can't get used to it yet.QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jan 15 2008, 04:26 PM)
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?
You are comparing a kitlens which is suppose to be used to shoot wide angle scenes instead of far objects. Isn't that silly? Don't blame your DSLR, blame yourself if you yourself cant afford to buy good telelens. QUOTE(darthbaboon @ Jan 15 2008, 04:26 PM)
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.
Look at yourself, you obviously telling everybody that DSLR doesn't suit you. Conclusion is blame yourself for being dumb for buying a DSLR blindly knowing that it doesn't suit you. * 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.
p/s: I seriously advice you to sell off your Nikon D40x for you don't deserved to use DSLR for time being.
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