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Nikon d3200 vs T2i

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BolderPro
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So I'm looking to get a dslr that i specifically use for video i already have a really nice photo camera and so i will not use the new one for pictures at all. with that being said Which of the two cameras would be better? I know the nikon hasn't had much or any time to be used but I think theres some people on here who will already be able to tell me which one is better. So I'm leaning for the nikon because then i wouldn't have to convert my lenses but i know the t2i already has a really good rep.


Apr 26 2012 6:56PM
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edai
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You wouldn't be able to convert your lenses anyways.

Nikon F >/< Canon EF

Doesn't work. Looks like you're getting the D3200.
Apr 26 2012 7:29PM
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BolderPro
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I had a whole thread about converters and everybody said it would work with a fotodiox lens converter, and i am wondering which is truly better anyways i will worry about lens stuff later i just want the real truth about which is better for video
Apr 26 2012 7:34PM
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edai
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No shit huh?

Well they both have the same exact specs for video I guess, so the only thing that might change is like bitrate, but idk.
Apr 26 2012 7:43PM
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.cam.
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Specs literally mean nothing. I have seen better stuff (on the web at least) shot on an hvx than on REDs.

To the op,
The d3200 hasn't really been tested enough to make a decision on whether its better or not. However it is the same sensor as in the sony a77/a66/nex 7 if you want to watch videos filmed on those cameras. The quality should be better than on the a77/66 because there is not transparent mirror blocking the sensor. It will probably be better than the t2i(sharper) but the t2i will cost far less. The t4i should be coming out soon though so maybe wait for that to compare to the d3200
Apr 26 2012 7:58PM
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zahava
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What photo camera an what lenses do you already have?
Apr 26 2012 8:31PM
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BolderPro
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Nikon d300s and tamron 17-50 f/2.8 tamron 70-200 f/2.8 nikon 18-135 f/4.5-5.6
Apr 26 2012 8:52PM
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zahava
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Sell that 18-135 and buy an UWA. Definitely buy the d3200. It's nice to have a secon flat and it's so much easier to get hired if you have a backup body.
Apr 26 2012 9:13PM
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BolderPro
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Yea i won't be using the 18-135 for anything now that i got the tamron 17-50 so i might either buy the UWA or put it towards the 3200 and call it a day
Apr 26 2012 9:31PM
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123+ski
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have you considered the d7000 to replace both? as in sell the 18-135 and the d300s and get a d7000 and a UWA?
Apr 26 2012 9:35PM
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zahava
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Yah, keep your d300s, its a banger cam. Nikon 10.5 is a dope lens! Tonkina 11-16 is dope as well but for me that would be a landscape lens, not enough distortion for action. Sigma 10-20 is also a nice lens.
Apr 26 2012 9:36PM
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123+ski
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just checked and saw the d300s has more af points and cross type points than the d7000, but it could be something to check out
Apr 26 2012 9:42PM
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zahava
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Lol what? D300s is the 7d equivalent and the d7000 is like a 60d. That made no sense. Two bodies is awesome and for the last time no one will hire you to shoot any type of event unless you have a backup body, if something goes wrong....
Apr 26 2012 9:52PM
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123+ski
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was just wondering, don't know much about the nikons, I just know the d7000 is solid for photos and video. Also just saw that he only wants to do video on this one
Apr 26 2012 10:20PM
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zahava
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D7000 doesn't do 60fps at 720p. D3200 does. D300s is also such a better photo cam and again, TWO BODIES. When I eventually upgrade, if ever my 60d, like eventually, I'm 100% keeping it as a backup.
Apr 26 2012 10:23PM
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dhoplax
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which camera is overally better? im gunna shoot photo and video
Apr 26 2012 10:41PM
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123+ski
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k, I will def do more research next time, didn't know the d7000 was that much worse than the d300s, I thought the d7000 was on par with the 7D, and the d3000 and d3100 have been very low end cams, which is why I didn't see why he would get them as a backup. The d3200 looks very solid, I have heard some people hesitating about the 24mp. 720 60p is good, but now that I shoot abc-intra, I usually go 24p and haven't been shooting 60p as much. Still very good though. The one thing I still don't know is the build quality of the d3200. I assume it is at least on par with the t2i, but I figured op might've wanted the d7000 because it is weather sealed. What you are saying definitely makes sense, and I was simply asking because I don't know much about nikon. Panasonic is amazing for video, and even though he said video only and his lenses would be compatible, I think you are probably right that it might be better for him to get the 3200 so he could have a backup for photos
Apr 26 2012 11:20PM
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