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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
On 13/01/2013 9:43 AM, RichA wrote:
$899 is kind of high for that grade of body I think. I would have figured $750 or so, but I guess the D3200 occupies that price-point. In comparison what does the 5200 offer over the 3200 and are they necessary ? |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
On 23/01/2013 2:35 PM, Steve B wrote:
"RichA" wrote in message ... On Jan 22, 6:52 pm, Rob wrote: On 13/01/2013 9:43 AM, RichA wrote: $899 is kind of high for that grade of body I think. I would have figured $750 or so, but I guess the D3200 occupies that price-point. In comparison what does the 5200 offer over the 3200 and are they necessary ? So you are paying $300 extra for an articulated LCD. The other differences are trivial. * * * * I personally do not like the articulated LCDs. Nothing against THEM, but I just know that I (sorry I cannot embolden, italicize, and underline the previous I's) would find a way to screw it up, or break it. DAMHIKT Steve I don't use the LCD to shoot images - all through the viewfinder. Only the occasional review of what's been shot (throw back from film days). |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
On 1/23/2013 2:06 AM, RichA wrote:
On Jan 23, 1:39 am, Rob wrote: On 23/01/2013 2:35 PM, Steve B wrote: "RichA" wrote in message ... On Jan 22, 6:52 pm, Rob wrote: On 13/01/2013 9:43 AM, RichA wrote: $899 is kind of high for that grade of body I think. I would have figured $750 or so, but I guess the D3200 occupies that price-point. In comparison what does the 5200 offer over the 3200 and are they necessary ? So you are paying $300 extra for an articulated LCD. The other differences are trivial. * * * * I personally do not like the articulated LCDs. Nothing against THEM, but I just know that I (sorry I cannot embolden, italicize, and underline the previous I's) would find a way to screw it up, or break it. DAMHIKT Steve I don't use the LCD to shoot images - all through the viewfinder. Only the occasional review of what's been shot (throw back from film days). You can get away without one, but there have been occasions when an articulated LCD will allow you to do things you can't do with a viewfinder. Mostly for "grab" or "documentary shots." You have answered your question from above. If you like to use the articulated screen, and time lapse, you pay the extra money to get them. I would give my wisdom teeth, and prolong my knees if I had an articulated viewfinder on my camera. Actually I purchased a third party EVF. -- PeterN |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
"Steve B" wrote in message ... I personally do not like the articulated LCDs. Nothing against THEM, but I just know that I (sorry I cannot embolden, italicize, and underline the previous I's) would find a way to screw it up, or break it. OTOH I love being able to turn the LCD face in for complete protection when I am not using it. And having an overhead or waist level finder in live view mode. Trevor. |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
On 24/01/2013 9:52 AM, Trevor wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message ... I personally do not like the articulated LCDs. Nothing against THEM, but I just know that I (sorry I cannot embolden, italicize, and underline the previous I's) would find a way to screw it up, or break it. OTOH I love being able to turn the LCD face in for complete protection when I am not using it. And having an overhead or waist level finder in live view mode. Trevor. I guess its what you become used to. How are these things attached or should I say powered - ribbon cable? So far, for myself, there has been 3 particular electronic Items where the cable has failed - flip phones, car air bag, so I'm very wary of this type of connection. |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
On Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:35:34 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote: "RichA" wrote in message ... On Jan 22, 6:52 pm, Rob wrote: On 13/01/2013 9:43 AM, RichA wrote: $899 is kind of high for that grade of body I think. I would have figured $750 or so, but I guess the D3200 occupies that price-point. In comparison what does the 5200 offer over the 3200 and are they necessary ? So you are paying $300 extra for an articulated LCD. The other differences are trivial. I believe the differences in the focus systems may or may not be trivial depending on the intended use. Side by side comparison can be done he http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Pro...ras/index.page |
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Nikon D5200 price, too expensive?
"Rob" wrote in message ... I personally do not like the articulated LCDs. Nothing against THEM, but I just know that I (sorry I cannot embolden, italicize, and underline the previous I's) would find a way to screw it up, or break it. OTOH I love being able to turn the LCD face in for complete protection when I am not using it. And having an overhead or waist level finder in live view mode. I guess its what you become used to. How are these things attached or should I say powered - ribbon cable? So far, for myself, there has been 3 particular electronic Items where the cable has failed - flip phones, car air bag, so I'm very wary of this type of connection. Yes ribbons can cause trouble, or be trouble free like any other electronic circuitry, depending on design and quality of construction. However given that some swivel finders can be swiveled around and around, those would probably use some sort of pressure contacts, which may be better or worse. I'm simply betting I will replace my camera body before my 5 year extended warranty expires though. Trevor. |
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