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technology » Canon T2i or Nikon D3100?

andre's avatar
14 years ago
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andre
Go.
Étrangère's avatar
14 years ago
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Étrangère
I am not a robot...
Nikon!

Better ISO range, HD video capability, and the generally more awesome Nikon body layout.
andre's avatar
14 years ago
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andre
Hmm I was favoring the T2i because it uses the same sensor as the one in the 7D.
Étrangère's avatar
14 years ago
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Étrangère
I am not a robot...
Do you have a top price you're willing to pay? I could suggest several great entry-level dslrs!
andre's avatar
14 years ago
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andre
Well, something not much more expensive than the T2i. I'd also have to consider availability in Brazil... But suggest away!

It actually seems to be more appropriate to compare the T2i to the D5000, but the D3100 is newer... I wonder if Nikon will release a D5100 soon.
Étrangère's avatar
14 years ago
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Étrangère
I am not a robot...
> Hmm I was favoring the T2i because it uses the same sensor as the one in the 7D.

Woh sorry, apparently I was getting my stats from a wack source. The canon does have movie mode and in fact has the better ISO range of the two. So, as long as you have played with both canon and nikon bodies and don't have much of a preference between them, the Canon probably isn't a bad choice. (I dislike canon's layout, myself)

The Canon has a better sensor, though it also has a higher crop factor, is slightly heavier, and is more expensive. So really I think it comes down to whether or not you feel like you want that better sensor and are willing to pay the extra money for it.

Happy decision-making!
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14 years ago
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andre
Argh, I hate this. It takes me weeks until I can decide what to buy. I'm now thinking I'll save some more and and get the Nikon D7000.
 
14 years ago
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arun
keep smiling !
It took me months to decide on my DSLR before finally going for D40. It *is* crazy.
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14 years ago
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andre
For some reason I thought you had a D3000.
Étrangère's avatar
14 years ago
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Étrangère
I am not a robot...
I waited like two years before I bought my Nikon. :)

But dude at some point you just have to do it.
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14 years ago
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andre
So,

This http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/en/Camera-Se … r-rankings and this http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d7000.htm are making me want to spend more on the Nikon right now...
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14 years ago
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Étrangère
I am not a robot...
:)
 
14 years ago
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arun
keep smiling !
You're on right path. :p