Photography Cameras?

Question

I really need a new camera. And I love photography. I currently have an A-1 Canon. I want a digital camera, though. =/ Suggestions?

Need a good digital photography camera. I don't have a budget. I just need a good camera.

Answer 1

If you have a few lenses and budget is not a concern, get a Canon EOS 400D. If the lenses are old, though, they won't be compatible with a new digital camera anyhow.

If you are open to any suggestions at all, though, I like Nikon and would suggest the D80 as the "hot ticket" right now.

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3476/editors-choice-10mp-dslrs.html

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3231/camera-test-nikon-d80.html

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3157/nikon-d80-competitive-set.html

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/2794/hands-on-nikon-d80-dslr.html

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d80.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/
(Note: There are 30 pages to this article. Don't stop after reading page 1.)

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinions.asp?prodkey=nikon_d80
(Note: There are over 60 owner opinions, including pros and cons in almost all of them.)

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/nikon_d80.html
(Note: There are 11 pages to this article. Don't stop after reading page 1.)

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d80.htm

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Answer 2

I purchased a Canon Digital Rebel Xti in November. I LOVE it. It is my first SLR and to me, it is awesome. It takes some learning after having only point and shoots before, but I feel it was a very worthwhile purchase. Of all the people I know that own this camera, there are no bad reviews. Good luck on your hunting.

Answer 3

The Lens you have for the A1 will not fit newer Canon.
This is the reason I went with Nikon when I was getting my first camera. Nikon is loyal to their Photographers, by not changing their lens mount,and that means a lot to me, plus I think it's a better system.
With a Nikon you can do something like this.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/carpeicthus/430334530/in/pool-nikkor/
that you can't do with a Canon because it doesn't have double exposure capability.

Answer 4

I am using a NikonD50 in my photojournalism class and I love it. It has so many settings that make photography easy.

Answer 5

i was in the same spot as you and i went Sony Alpha and i love it! other than that i would choose the Cannon digital rebel XTi

Answer 6

What's your budget?