A DSLR for indoor pictures??? Suggestions.

[stickygnans]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. After clicking pictures with canon SD1200 and nikon S570 for almost 2 years, I would like get upgraded to a DSLR. This is where I am stuck, with the biggest question - Which camera?. My requirements are listed below.

1. A DSLR camera with the mega-pixel range of 12 or above.
2. My usage (in the order of priority)
a) Indoor shooting (not necessarily low-light); like objects, for concepts, ideas (mainly for stock photography)
b) Portraits
c) Macro
d) Nature landscape

Initially I decided to buy canon dslr untill i see this difference - that nikon portraits have vibrant colors than that of canon's portraits? Is it true? And, nikon pics have reproduced colors well when used indoors than canon. Outdoor pics, i'm satisfied with canon. So, this leaves me in a dilemma as to which DSLR to buy.

Eliminating nikon D3000 & canon Rebel Xs for pixel range, i'm eyeing one among nikon D3100, nikon D5000, canon T1i and canon T2i.

So, photo experts, can you suggest me a camera based on my requirements.

Thanks
StickyGnans

[RichardTaylor]

Picture "vibrance" and colours may very well depend on how the original are post processed by the photographer.

Both are good systems.

The lenses you buy may be more important than the bodies.

What lens are available to meet your budget & shooting needs?

What system feels best in your hands and how does it feel to you when looking through the viewfinder?

[stickygnans]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Picture "vibrance" and colours may very well depend on how the original are post processed by the photographer.

Both are good systems.

The lenses you buy may be more important than the bodies.

What lens are available to meet your budget & shooting needs?

What system feels best in your hands and how does it feel to you when looking through the viewfinder?

Hi RichardTaylor,

Thanks for your reply.
As for your reply - "Picture "vibrance" and colours may very well depend on how the original are post processed by the photographer.", yes I admit, but I have seen some obvious differences even without any post-processing. This is the reason why i took up this point.
As my budget is tight, I would like to be content with the kit lens for now. Since my requirements can be categorised as "specific", I expected there would be some cameras which would best fit the "specific" requirements.

Thanks
StickyGnans

[Peapod Photo]

I would think that lenses would have more effects for indoor shooting than the camera body you get... Or you could invest in a good flash if you understand how to use it and make the most of it...

[SusanH1970]

Since you're wanting something that's relatively inexpensive and good in low light, you should probably consider a body plus a 50mm f/1.8 lens. The 50 1.8 is a faster lens than the kit lenses and will be much better in low light, and is actually a less expensive lens than the kit lens (I'm assuming you mean the 18-55 f/3.5 - 5.6). FYI, that lens won't autofocus on the Nikon models you mentioned, but will on Canon systems, so if autofocus is an important factor, that's something to consider.

FWIW, I have a Canon XSi which is 12mp and use it often with my 50mm 1.8. The only complaint I have is it doesn't handle high ISO's well and only goes to ISO 1600. Thank goodness for Noiseware.

That being said, the 50mm is my go-to lens for portraits. I usually use the kit lens for landscapes, since it does go pretty wide. For macros you could either look into a macro lens, or less expensive option would be extension tubes.

[stickygnans]

Originally Posted by Peapod Photo

I would think that lenses would have more effects for indoor shooting than the camera body you get... Or you could invest in a good flash if you understand how to use it and make the most of it...

Hi,

Thanks for your reiteration on the importance of lenses. Started to think on lenses than just camera bodies now.

Thanks
StickyGnans

[stickygnans]

Hi Susan,

Thanks for information on the 50mm f1.8 lens (I hope this is a prime lens). Yes, all your comments are really informative to me and it makes me to see this field with a different eye.

Lens, Lens, Lens,....

Thanks a lot.

StickyGnans

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by stickygnans

Hi Susan,

Thanks for information on the 50mm f1.8 lens (I hope this is a prime lens). Yes, all your comments are really informative to me and it makes me to see this field with a different eye.

Lens, Lens, Lens,....

Thanks a lot.

StickyGnans

You're welcome. Yes, the 50mm is a prime lens.

[wulf]

Picture vibrance can be influenced by camera settings. Nikons, Canons and, I suspect, pretty much anything calling itself a DSLR will provide a range of tweaks than can be applied although it is generally better to do this kind of work in post-production where you can see the changes in more detail (and undo them!).

Wulf

[stickygnans]

Originally Posted by wulf

Picture vibrance can be influenced by camera settings. Nikons, Canons and, I suspect, pretty much anything calling itself a DSLR will provide a range of tweaks than can be applied although it is generally better to do this kind of work in post-production where you can see the changes in more detail (and undo them!).

Wulf

Hi,
Thanks Wulf, for your information of picture vibrance.

StickyGnans