PostmanPot
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http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/dslr-cameras/D5500.html
Anyone seen or used this? The new Nikon D5500 looks to be a game changer.
One of the main features is the 3.2" tilt/swivel touch screen, which also allows controlling the camera through the viewfinder, as well as tap to focus in live view mode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxhEk22uUQQ
(Edit: It's more the overall package, features and size that is a game changer
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It's all all packed into a body smaller and lighter than Nikon's entry level D3200.
A while back I got rid of my Nikon D40 and 18-135mm, my iPhone did most of what I needed and I was prepared to bridge the gap and not have to carry around a big camera and lens. The iPhone's consistently good results, especially in low light, meant a lot for me, and since pics are mainly going to Instagram, any extra noise or poor low light performance isn't much of a concern, the grain even adding pleasing effects.
http://i.imgur.com/SgK6PDgl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gN6kcjql.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EUJuU6ml.png
But there are times I do miss my DSLR, especially low light conditions and low light landscapes, and of course a bit of zoom. I really missed it during these fires.
The D5500 ticks all the boxes for me, the only nice to have would have been in-built GPS (although this hampers battery life when enabled, and I could get a GPS attachment). It also doesn't seem to have a proper in-camera HDR setting, which is the main negative for me.
After looking at the D7200 and even D610 FX, I actually prefer the sounds of the D5500, particularly the swivel and touch screen lending itself to more creativity, which will allow me to spend more on lenses. I'm thinking a Sigma/Tamron/Tokina 10-20mm, Nikkor 35mm, and then a Nikkor macro (would love the 105mm...).
Your thoughts? Nothing from Canon seems to come close, and Nikons take nicer photos, last longer, and have longer warranties. I was very keen on a Canon, but I just can't.
Anyone seen or used this? The new Nikon D5500 looks to be a game changer.
One of the main features is the 3.2" tilt/swivel touch screen, which also allows controlling the camera through the viewfinder, as well as tap to focus in live view mode! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxhEk22uUQQ
(Edit: It's more the overall package, features and size that is a game changer
)It's all all packed into a body smaller and lighter than Nikon's entry level D3200.
A while back I got rid of my Nikon D40 and 18-135mm, my iPhone did most of what I needed and I was prepared to bridge the gap and not have to carry around a big camera and lens. The iPhone's consistently good results, especially in low light, meant a lot for me, and since pics are mainly going to Instagram, any extra noise or poor low light performance isn't much of a concern, the grain even adding pleasing effects.
http://i.imgur.com/SgK6PDgl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gN6kcjql.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EUJuU6ml.png
But there are times I do miss my DSLR, especially low light conditions and low light landscapes, and of course a bit of zoom. I really missed it during these fires.
The D5500 ticks all the boxes for me, the only nice to have would have been in-built GPS (although this hampers battery life when enabled, and I could get a GPS attachment). It also doesn't seem to have a proper in-camera HDR setting, which is the main negative for me.
After looking at the D7200 and even D610 FX, I actually prefer the sounds of the D5500, particularly the swivel and touch screen lending itself to more creativity, which will allow me to spend more on lenses. I'm thinking a Sigma/Tamron/Tokina 10-20mm, Nikkor 35mm, and then a Nikkor macro (would love the 105mm...).
Your thoughts? Nothing from Canon seems to come close, and Nikons take nicer photos, last longer, and have longer warranties. I was very keen on a Canon, but I just can't.
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Practically it makes no difference.
