Disney Dreams
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We (DH and I) currently have a Sony Cybershot (non-DSLR) that we like, but realize it was not the best purchase because of the lack to flexibility with no interchangeable lenses. So, we have decided to purchase a DSLR.
We are leaving on a DCL Alaskan cruise next week and are VERY excited. A new camera will be going with us, but which one?
We have narrowed it down to two: Nikon D5100 or Sony A55.
I really like the Nikon (probably in part because my dad who I get my shutterbugness from is a Nikon loyalist). It just seems like the best choice for overall quality of pictures.
The Sony has some fun features (endless panoramic, for example) and seems more instinctive when it comes to learning to use it. However, we are not sure how Sony is as a camera manufacturer (i.e. quality of the pictures).
Here's the kicker: We have 3 lens from an old (read: film) Minolta camera.
1. AF 70mm-210mm
2. AF 28mm
3. AF 35mm-70mm
We found out that those lens work with the Sony A55. This is about $1,000 (???) worth of lenses. It is making it very difficult to purchase the Nikon.
So... what would you do? If you have either camera, would LOVE your comments. We are both what you would probably categorize as beginning to intermediate photographers. (DH is new to DSLR cameras, I have some experience, but MANY years ago.)
Thanks for your comments. We appreciate it!
- Dreams and DH
We are leaving on a DCL Alaskan cruise next week and are VERY excited. A new camera will be going with us, but which one?
We have narrowed it down to two: Nikon D5100 or Sony A55.
I really like the Nikon (probably in part because my dad who I get my shutterbugness from is a Nikon loyalist). It just seems like the best choice for overall quality of pictures.
The Sony has some fun features (endless panoramic, for example) and seems more instinctive when it comes to learning to use it. However, we are not sure how Sony is as a camera manufacturer (i.e. quality of the pictures).
Here's the kicker: We have 3 lens from an old (read: film) Minolta camera.
1. AF 70mm-210mm
2. AF 28mm
3. AF 35mm-70mm
We found out that those lens work with the Sony A55. This is about $1,000 (???) worth of lenses. It is making it very difficult to purchase the Nikon.
So... what would you do? If you have either camera, would LOVE your comments. We are both what you would probably categorize as beginning to intermediate photographers. (DH is new to DSLR cameras, I have some experience, but MANY years ago.)
Thanks for your comments. We appreciate it!
- Dreams and DH