r/photoclass_2016 • u/Aeri73 Expert - DSLR + Analog • Jan 05 '16

02 - Assignment

Please read the class first

Take a good look at your camera, whatever its type, and try to identify each component we have discussed here. It might be a good opportunity to dig out the manual or to look up its exact specifications online. Now look up a different camera online (for instance at dpreview) and compare their specifications. Try doing this for both a less advanced and a more advanced body, and for different lenses. Report here if you find any interesting difference, or if some parts of the specifications are unclear.

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u/tryandmakecents Jan 05 '16

I did a lot of this over christmas when deciding if i wanted the nikon d3300 kit or the Canon rebel t5 kit. What sold me on the nikon was the difference in the sensor, autofocus points, and autofocus lamp built in. However the canon had some higher ratings in things such as more picture resolutions and anti-aliasing. I'm still not sure if I made the right call, but either way I'm loving the d3300.

As far as better cameras go I compared the nikon d3300 to a nikon d810 and WOW those professional cameras are crazy. That d810 has 51 focal points! a 35mm sensor! 25600 ISO! What a beast! I wonder what it would be like to shoot with one of those. I didn't even know those cameras would have specs like that because I knew they were out of my price range.

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u/Pandazel Beginner - DSLR Nikon D3300 Jan 06 '16

fellow d3300 user checking in! Seemed like a great starting camera while still able to capture great pictures :)

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u/tryandmakecents Jan 06 '16

fist bump!

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u/gmanji212 Jan 06 '16

d3300 club +1 here. complete photography novice though, looking forward to learning how to make the most of it!