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5 Outstanding DSLR Cameras for Amateur Photographers!

November 15th, 2011, posted in Cameras, GK Vale

1. Nikon D3100
The D3100 is the best entry-level digital SLR currently available. A host of features and excellent image quality sends this camera to the top of the pack.
Pros
Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs, Full HD recording at 24fps, Excellent image quality for its class, Excellent noise control, Strong in-camera JPEG processing
Cons
Low resolution LCD screen, No bracketing, No external microphone input
2. Canon EOS 1100D
The Canon 1100D offers a good shooting experience for a great price, with enough features and functions to satisfy SLR beginners.
Pros
Comes in a range of colours, Bracketing, Great image quality on default settings,
Cons
Can feel a little plastic-y compared to other entry-level cameras, Only a 2.7-inch LCD screen, No AF lock button, No external microphone input
3. Nikon D5100
The Nikon D5100 will undoubtedly put a smile on every photographer’s face with its excellent image quality and feature set.
Pros
Great flip-out LCD screen, Excellent image quality, Very good ergonomics and intuitive button layout, Plenty of effects, automatic modes for beginners
Cons
Battery cover at base feels flimsy, No 30fps option in video mode, No manual audio overrides, No wireless flash control
4. Canon EOS 550D
The Canon 550D has the best implementation of video on a digital SLR yet, and matches it with excellent still image quality.
Pros
Full manual control in movie mode, Increased ISO sensitivity, Excellent LCD screen and resolution, External mic input
Cons
No selectable RAW sizes, Small viewfinder
5. Canon EOS 600D
This is a superb example of a consumer-level digital SLR that gets its video implementation right first time. We’re sure that all users, regardless of skill level or interest in videography or stills photography, will appreciate it.
Pros
Flip-out, high-resolution LCD screen, Wireless flash control, Digital zoom function in video recording can be really useful (at 3x), Excellent still image and video quality, Good shooting experience
Cons
Stills photographers might find it too similar to the 550D, No selectable RAW sizes

1. Nikon D3100

The D3100 is the best entry-level digital SLR currently available. A host of features and excellent image quality sends this camera to the top of the pack.

Pros

Lots of features that put it ahead of all other entry-level digital SLRs, Full HD recording at 24fps, Excellent image quality for its class, Excellent noise control, Strong in-camera JPEG processing

Cons

Low resolution LCD screen, No bracketing, No external microphone input

2. Canon EOS 1100D

The Canon 1100D offers a good shooting experience for a great price, with enough features and functions to satisfy SLR beginners.

Pros

Comes in a range of colours, Bracketing, Great image quality on default settings,

Cons

Can feel a little plastic-y compared to other entry-level cameras, Only a 2.7-inch LCD screen, No AF lock button, No external microphone input

3. Nikon D5100

The Nikon D5100 will undoubtedly put a smile on every photographer’s face with its excellent image quality and feature set.

Pros

Great flip-out LCD screen, Excellent image quality, Very good ergonomics and intuitive button layout, Plenty of effects, automatic modes for beginners

Cons

Battery cover at base feels flimsy, No 30fps option in video mode, No manual audio overrides, No wireless flash control

4. Canon EOS 550D

The Canon 550D has the best implementation of video on a digital SLR yet, and matches it with excellent still image quality.

Pros

Full manual control in movie mode, Increased ISO sensitivity, Excellent LCD screen and resolution, External mic input

Cons

No selectable RAW sizes, Small viewfinder

5. Canon EOS 600D

This is a superb example of a consumer-level digital SLR that gets its video implementation right first time. We’re sure that all users, regardless of skill level or interest in videography or stills photography, will appreciate it.

Pros

Flip-out, high-resolution LCD screen, Wireless flash control, Digital zoom function in video recording can be really useful (at 3x), Excellent still image and video quality, Good shooting experience

Cons

Stills photographers might find it too similar to the 550D, No selectable RAW sizes

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    Air Deccan campaign was Super Duper Success…

    July 15th, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News

    GKVale.com ran a campaign   with Air Deccan  from June 17, 2008 to July 10, 2008.

    Guests who booked on AirDeccan.net were eligible for a Great Offer! from G. K. Vale .

    Every PNR (Ticket number) was eligible to get credit worth of 20 photo prints (4×6 size) from GKVale absolutely free. Also, Every week 1 lucky guest was eligible to win one Digital camera a Kodak – C763 worth Rs.12,995 from GK Vale & Co., Bangalore. 

    The above campaign was a Grand success.

    Now read a response we got from Sudhir Khare of Dehradun :

    dear sir,

    i have received item against order no 1238. i have ordered first time & came to know about you through air deccan offer. item is photo mug. it is a wonderful gift. quality is also very good and prices are very very reasonable. i got delivery in very less time. now i will be your regular customer. pl forward this mail to concern people for appreciation of their work & effort. i have placed another order for photo printing, order no. is  3477.

    sudhir khare
    dehradun

    You can still redeem your Air Deccan coupon  here.

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    Special Surprises from GKVale

    June 2nd, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News, Specials

    How would you feel surprising your loved one with a memorable set of photos or a personalized card, why stop there, get them a personalized calendar now! They could be models in their very own calendar.

    GKVale has brought a bunch of new surprises for our customers, ranging from photos to photo frames and digital cameras Not only do they give a rate that makes everyone’s eyes pop out but they also include accessories with them. These could include leather bags, battery chargers and memory cards.

    It doesn’t matter what your photography needs are GKVale will have you covered. The knowledge to know what the customer wants and needs comes from servicing them for nearly a century.

    From DSLR’s to regular point and shoot digital cameras, from regular photo frames to stylish ones, from glossy photos to matte photos, anything the customer desires is available, and that to at attractive prices.

    So why wait for a special occasion to surprise your loved ones? Get something for them when they least expect it. Get them something that can save and preserve memories for them.

    For More details visit: Special Offers

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    Good news for all the Picasa Web Users…..Picasa Pictures can now be printed at GKVale.com.

    May 25th, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News

    We are pleased to announce the integration of Picasa Web Albums in GKVale.com. This feature will allow you to order prints & create personalized products using photos at Picasa without uploading them again at www.gkvale.com

    GK Vale Pictures with Picasa

    We all like to share photos with our loved ones, and would like to get them printed without going through too much trouble. This is one more step to providing best of printing technology and services to our valued customers. Just upload the photos on Picasa and get them printed & delivered at your doorstep by www.gkvale.com.

    Now preserve & cherish the special moments of your life with GKVale.com.

    So get your cameras out and start clicking!!

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    Be the model on your own Calendar!

    May 7th, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the model on a calendar? Or have loved ones on a calendar? Now you don’t need to because GK Vale can now make that possible. How is it possible? All you have to do is visit their website www.gkvale.com and they will tell you. No more boring calendars with pictures of people you don’t know. Have a loved one staring back at you all the time with GK Vale’s Calendar facility.

    Choose from three different types of Calendars. The tabletop, The wall Hanging calendar and also the one-month Calendar. These Calendars are affordable and people know when it comes to GK Vale, it means their products are top quality. G K Vale have proven themselves to be market leaders with anything related to photography for over the past 100 years.

    There are a variety of templates to choose from and in the end you realize that you will be spoilt for choice. Each one looks better than the other and the only choice you will actually have to make is not whether you should get the calendar but which of the templates you should choose.

    So Start clicking pictures cause you never know someday you might be Mr./Miss or Mrs. November in your very own Calendar.

     

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    Get your Photos delivered at your doorstep.

    May 7th, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News

    The long drudgery travel to the photo shop is now over with GK Vale’s online photo prints. NO longer do you have to waste your precious time by going to the shop when you can upload your pictures and send them to GK Vale’s to get it printed. And you don’t even have to go and collect the prints, they will be delivered to you within 2 to 3 working days unless YOU specify otherwise.

    The 100 years old photography expert has kept the most important people in mind when developing this project– YOU the customer. Not only does this facility help you with time it also lets you choose your print size, surface (glossy and matte), quantity, proportions, and you may now even preview any special features that you would like applied to your images. It’s all about making the customers life easier and simpler -  Photo Prints

    Photographs are all about keeping those special moments of your life forever, so why not frame it. GK Vale also offers photo frames in which you can preserve your memories and cherish them for years to come – Photo Gifts

    So what are you waiting for, there are a whole bunch of photographs stored on your computer and camera that are waiting to be printed and immortalized.

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    Photo Gifts

    May 7th, 2008, posted in GK Vale

    Photo Gifts are here… Yay!!!

    Ever felt like you were in a gift shop and wanted to buy each and everything that was in sight? I bet you will have the same feeling when you look at all the amazing photo gifts that GK Vale has to offer. It doesn’t stop at the regular coffee mug and T-shirts, you also have Key Chains, Mouse pads, personalized plates, magnets, coaster sets and cushion covers. Check out all the cool photo gifts that are available at the GK Vale website – www.gkvale.com

    The Magic Mug can fascinate a person for hours and hours. Pour Hot Liquid in – view an image on the mug, finish the hot liquid – image disappears. Special plates for special moments of your life – place your photo on a plate and keep it as a showpiece in your house. Put your photo on a cushion cover and receive extreme comfort – both from the cushion and the fact that you have such a special cushion. With these photo gifts you can create one of a kind gifts to your friends who will surely appreciate the hard work you must have done to make it, not realizing that at the back of your head you are thinking – “Thank God for GK Vale.” And best of all, All of the products are value for money.

    GK Vale comes through for the customer in every way possible from home delivery to online facilities. There is no wonder why GK Vale has been at the top for over the past 100 years.

    Cheers to photo gifts (with your magic mugs.)

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    GK Vale.com joins hands with India’s largest reward points program IMINT

    May 7th, 2008, posted in GK Vale

    GK Vale.com is on a roll with its nationwide campaign! The Photo-Specialists www.gkvale.com have formed a brand new coalition with IMINT. They, www.imintpoints.com are India’s grand-daddies of coalition loyalty and customer rewards programs. That means you can earn points everyday because of them, no I’m not poking around.

    What can you do with all these IMINT points you say? Well you can cash them in for amazing rewards!

    But how is that possible? How can they manage something like that? Good question, but they www.imintpoints.com had that answer way before you thought of that.

    IMINT answered that through the largest network of business partners on a single rewards platform across thousands and thousands of merchant outlets across India.So now IMINT card holders can place orders for any of their photography  needs online at www.gkvale.com and earn points for shopping.

    What are you waiting for? Get online and get clicking, your points await you!

    GK Vale & IMINT

    For more details log on to www.gkvale.com

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    New photo frames are here!!

    April 25th, 2008, posted in GK Vale, Photo Frames

    Hurray……!!!

    For the first time in the Photography Industry- get Photo Frames ONLINE.

    The 100 years old expert of photography has recently launched a wide range of photo frames, on their website www.gkvale.com. Enhance your photos by ordering stylish and classy photo frames available at GK Vale.com and get them delivered at your DOORSTEP.

    Photo Frame

    After all a photograph is more than a picture, it’s actually capturing time. These memories are meant to be cherished. So, frame your photos with stylish Frames and… celebrate with style!

    The photo frames are specially mounted with wood design, metallic finish, and beautiful moldings, to make your photographs extra special. These photo frames are seriously worth trying and what’s more, they are affordable too!!! Hang them on your favorite wall, place them on your desk, or gift them to your family and friends, and preserve those memories forever!

    Get a hold of the latest photo frames from GKvale.com and capture that smile for a lifetime. After all a photograph is for ever, if preserved properly!! What do you say?

     

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    Thank you for all who said “Cheese for love!!!”

    February 23rd, 2008, posted in GK Vale, In the News, Valentine Day

     

     

     

    Cafe Coffee Day & GK Vale.com

    G.K.Vale.com in association with Café Coffee Day had organized a Photo Shoot Session on 20 of their CCD outlets this Valentines Day all over the Bangalore city.     While CCD on Lavelle Road had the option of getting the photos printed right there, other outlets had the opportunity only to shoot the picks and then get it printed within 48 hours in any of the 15 G.K.Vale outlets across the city. We at G.K.Vale are coming out with another unique concept called “Portrait on Wheels” .This will take G.K.Vale photography capabilities right to their customer’s doorsteps. This will be a welcome change to other wise busy Bangaloreans. “G.K.Vale is now available online nationally – www.gkvale.com and where we are able to serve our customers from all over the Country”. This national presence online will coin-side with the un-veiling of new look and feel of gkvale.com where usability aspect of the portal will be given the utmost importance together with new look and feel. So keep looking !!!

    Team G.K Vale.com

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