A good Macro Lens
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens @ $399
Other option
IF you are interested in Recording High Quality Movies and Taking great images go for Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 is cheaper and good image quality almost same as 550D…so if your are not interested in recording movies …go for Nikon D3100
Nikon D3100 @ $620 (approx)
Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
Recommended Zoom lens for D3100
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G $249
Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED IF AF-S DX VR [Vibration Reduction] Nikkor Zoom Lens
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550D gives you better movie mode, a bit more megapixel and advance Metering Mode, In 550D you can use EF and EF-S lenses but in D3100 you can only use Nikon F mount lenses, The best part of Nikon D3100 is cheaper than 550D and will give you almost the same image quality as 550D.
Decide yourself which one will be more better as you first entry level DSLR camera, hope you enjoy this article.
Watch the Video Canon 550D vs Nikon D3100
Specification of both the Entry level camera
Camera Model
Cano 550D
Nikon D3100
Mega Pixel
18.0million
14.2million
Focus & Metering Modes
9-point AF (iFCL metering System with 63-zone Dual-layer Metering Sensor)
11 AF points (with 3D tracking)
ISO rating
ISO 80 – 12800
ISO 80 – 12800
Shutter
30-1/4000 sec
30-1/4000 sec
Lens Type
Canon EF/EF-S mount
Nikon F mount
Uncompressed format
Yes RAW
Yes RAW
Continuous shooting
3.7 fps
3 fps
Movie mode
1920 x 1080 (HD 30/25/24 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60/50 fps)
A good news for Sony A850/A900 owners, as sonyalpharumor today reported that official Sony Hong Kong website already published the A850/A900 firmware upgrade manual!
improvements done are
1) Release shutter without lens.
2) EV compensation upgrade from +3/-3 to +5/-5
3) HDR enhance from +2/-2 EV to +3/-3 EV.
4) Improved AF speed and accuracy, especially in Tele end
DxOMark has been updated for 2011 with several new features, new reviews and more lens and camera measurements.
There are also new, easy to digest views and scores that put the headlines front and center.
The DxOMark 2011’s key features include:
A new ranking system for lenses that comes as a direct response to visitor’s feedback;
Easier navigation and data access from Home to measurement pages;
200+ new lens/camera combinations – making a total of 1,000 available on the site!
As you likely know, DxOMark measurements are generated to improve the performance of products like DxO Optics Pro and rely on DxO Analyzer, the world’s leading turn-key laboratory solution for image quality evaluation. Thanks to its accuracy, completeness, and reliability, DxO Analyzer has become the reference tool for numerous leading imaging industry players.
May Be Nikon’s new interchangeable lens mirrorless system, 18-55m lens is attached with the concept model. There are some words printed on a display board placed near the models which says “These are all proposed models from Nikon’s design department, and are concept designs that takes a peek into the future”. The last line says, “We do not have plans to commercialise these cameras”.Concept Camera Model of Nikon Image taken at Nikon Sapporo Showroom. Picture posted on DCHome
These two images indicate the shapes of upcoming high-end DSLR of Nikon, Images credit burner-images visit website to see more images.
Nikon D3S D-SLR as the winner of a prestigious Popular Science 2010 “Best of What’s New” Award in the Gadgets category. Setting the standard for Pro D-SLR’s, the D3S was the first camera to achieve unprecedented new levels of low-light sensitivity for both photos and HD video, in addition to amazing image quality.
The FX-format Nikon D3S received a Best of What’s New Award from the Popular Science editors because of the camera’s ability to create images with low noise throughout the broad ISO sensitivity range from 200 to 12,800. The range is also expandable to an astounding ISO 102,400 to capture images in nearly any lighting conditions. The camera’s low-light capabilities afford professional photographers the ability to capture incredibly sharp, crisp still photos and video in low-light surroundings flash-free. Additionally, the Nikon D3S delivers superior image quality and high-speed performance that photographers seek throughout their photo-taking experiences.
“The D3S has significantly raised the bar for professional D-SLR cameras,” said Lisa Baxt, senior communications manager, Nikon Inc. “It has created new opportunities in low-light photography, while also delivering the highest image quality and high-speed performance that photographers have come to expect with Nikon D-SLR cameras.”
Every year, the editors of Popular Science review thousands of products in search of the top 100 tech innovations of the year as well as breakthrough products and technologies that represent a significant leap in their categories. Best of What’s New Awards are presented to 100 new products and technologies in 11 categories: Automotive, Aviation & Space, Computing, Engineering, Gadgets, Green Technology, Home Entertainment, Security, Home Technology, Health and Recreation. All of the winners will be featured in the December issue of Popular Science, which is on newsstands now. The story is also available online at www.popsci.com/bown.
Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
14.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor; 3-inch monitor with One-Touch Live View shooting and movie capture
Includes 3x 18-55mm Zoom-NIKKOR VR Image Stabilization lens
ISO range – 100-3200 expandable to 12800
Full 1080p HD Cinematic Video with full-time autofocus and sound
Easy-To-Use Nikon Guide Mode with intuitive controls and on-board assistance
Capture images to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)
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