Any ex Nikon D5100 Owners

changed to a Canon 600D/650D? Pleased or not?

Thanks,
AL

I did the opposite. I'm not going back to that sensor....

Very happy with D5100.

Thanks Ben - can you elaborate when you have time?

Thanks,
AL

I suppose the easiest way would be to list pro's and con's between the two.

D5100:

Pro's - Dynamic range, Noise control above ISO800, grain at high ISO is smoother, focusing in live view, can set minimum shutter speed when using Auto-ISO.

Con's - A little small (I like big cameras), viewfinder is a bit small, has a tendency to over-expose (maybe subjective, but I tend to use -0.7 EV all the time)

600D:

Pro's - feels slightly more high-end than D5100 but no better built, bigger (see above..), LCD screen looks great.

Con's - Low ISO IQ not as good, high ISO IQ not as good, images often look "flat" comparitavely, ugly grain, chroma-noise, Auto-ISO not as advanced.

Hope this helps.

Yes, that's helped a lot - thanks very much. I used to own a D5100 and was sorry I sold it, so I'm toying with buying another DSLR. It's cheaper looking than buying

Thanks again,
AL

There's one caveat. I'm only using Nikon until Canon catches up with sensor tech at which point I'll be coming back to Canon. Their lens selection is better on the whole and they have the 135L which Nikon have nothing to compare.

So, if you're looking to get back into DSLR photography and want to pick an eco-system and stick with it, I'd be tempted to go with Canon. I don't mind switching between them, that's all. I'll be back with an EOS at some point (I hope...)

Gary.

ALH wrote in post #16573867
Yes, that's helped a lot - thanks very much. I used to own a D5100 and was sorry I sold it, so I'm toying with buying another DSLR. It's cheaper looking than buying

here's a cheaper tip: join a local camera club (even if you don't own a camera) look on media websites (TV/ newspaper) or on http://www.meetup.com for information on local photography groups.
On local photowalks you will meet other friendly photogs and they will lend you a variety of cameras and lens -- Canon, Nikon and maybe other brands to shoot for the day. Be sure to bring a couple of memory cards and shoot in RAW and JPG with different camera setups on the same subject.
Use a free RAW converter like http://toolson.net/Raw​Converter which can be used on any model.

You may be surprised on which system has the best images!!
(of course for wildlife and bird shots the lens is most important)

watt100 wrote in post #16573975
here's a cheaper tip: join a local camera club (even if you don't own a camera) look on media websites (TV/ newspaper) or on http://www.meetup.com for information on local photography groups.
On local photowalks you will meet other friendly photogs and they will lend you a variety of cameras and lens -- Canon, Nikon and maybe other brands to shoot for the day. Be sure to bring a couple of memory cards and shoot in RAW and JPG with different camera setups on the same subject.
Use a free RAW converter like http://toolson.net/Raw​Converter which can be used on any model.

You may be surprised on which system has the best images!!
(of course for wildlife and bird shots the lens is most important)

My brother in law belongs to a few clubs and having listened to his experiences I'm sure it's not for me

AL

I tried that once. Thought I'd walked onto the set of a Little Britain episode...

* shudders....

ALH wrote in post #16574019
My brother in law belongs to a few clubs and having listened to his experiences I'm sure it's not for me
AL

quickben wrote in post #16574099
I tried that once. Thought I'd walked onto the set of a Little Britain episode...

* shudders....

I didn't realize you lived in England, I'm terribly sorry
Much apologies

Oh, it's not that bad

ALH wrote in post #16575040
Oh, it's not that bad

I understand, once lived in UK schadenfreude and all
Again, my sincere apologies

I used to have one, no complains. Clean pics @ high ISO, I had it paired with the 50mm 1.8G.

Some pics:

ISO 1,000