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Nikon D3100 or Canon 1100D for beginner?

  • 11-10-2013 10:03pm
    #1
    ClubDead
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    I’m a total beginner to photography and I’m having difficulty in choosing between the two. I’m still trying to get my head around the technical jargon for each but from what I can understand video quality is better for the Nikon. Not that it’s not important but I’m more interested in photo quality.

    Is one better than the other for photo quality?

    Thanks :)


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  • #2
    robertxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭robertxxx


    700d


  • #3
    magicbastarder
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    ClubDead wrote: »
    Is one better than the other for photo quality?
    the difference would be minimal to the point of being unimportant.
    best choose on having a heft of each, and choosing whichever feels best in your hand.


  • #4
    Nerro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭Nerro


    You will be really pushed finding difference in image quality between these two bodies.


  • #5
    ClubDead
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    robertxxx wrote: »
    700d

    If it was within my means I would.


  • #6
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    IF you can't make up you mind then it doesn't matter which one you go for. As mentioned, pick them both up and see how they feel.


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  • #7
    hallo dare
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭hallo dare


    i got the missus the Nikon and she loves it. it seems very easy to use, and has excellent pictures from it.


  • #8
    mayo.mick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,491 ✭✭✭mayo.mick


    Both great cameras. Best advice would be go to a camera shop and try out both, whichever one "feels right" in your hands is the one to go for!

    Swinford Weather



  • #9
    eoglyn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 362 ✭✭eoglyn


    If you know anyone with either Nikon or canon that you would be comfortable swapping or getting a loan of lenses from, you should go with that one


  • #10
    thedarkroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭thedarkroom


    ClubDead wrote: »
    I’m a total beginner to photography and I’m having difficulty in choosing between the two. I’m still trying to get my head around the technical jargon for each but from what I can understand video quality is better for the Nikon. Not that it’s not important but I’m more interested in photo quality.

    Is one better than the other for photo quality?

    Thanks :)

    I would certainly recommend a hands on test. Quality wise, the difference between them is negligible so have a look at them in a shop somewhere and see how it feels. Certainly check the menu system and see which one you find best. Is the menu layout intuitive or do you find it cumbersome and awkward. They are both different. I have been using Nikons for several years and have experience with most of the models but any time someone asks me advice in work I always tell them a hands on test is the best thing to judge by as for a €400 spend, you will get €400 of a camera.


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