2007-09-03 20:43:34 · 9 answers · asked by larry j 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I picked the Canon XTi over the Nikon D40x (both 10MP DSLRs) though, I got a Tamron 18-250 zoom lens with mine and love it.
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2007-09-04 06:12:07 · answer #1 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before going out and spending the money on a DSLR you might want to take a photography course first. Check with your local community college or high school.
The reason I suggest this is your statement "... thinking about getting into photography..." This tells me you don't presently have a camera and know very little about photography. Taking a course will teach you the fundamentals of photography with a minimum investment of your money. By taking a course in photography you'll quickly learn if its really something you want to continue with or not.
By learning about ISO, aperture (aka f-stop), shutter speed, light and composition you'll be better equipped to make an intelligent choice about what you want and need in a DSLR. You may find that an advanced digicam will meet all your photographic needs or that only a DSLR will allow you to do what you want photographically.
This is just my opinion. You, of course, are free to do as you wish.
2007-09-03 23:19:52 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All of the major brands are good. Choose a brand that appeals to you. Then you have to think about getting a spare battery, what size memory card, if you want an extended warranty, how much you can afford, what size zoom, if you want manual controls, the size of the camera, finding a reliable place to purchase it, and the list goes on and on and on.......
The first thing to realize is that almost any digital camera will take good pictures. If more people would read the manual more than once, they would be able to take better pictures. Usually, the person assumes it is the camera when it could be them not knowing exactly what to do. Just give yourself more photographic knowledge by doing more reading on the internet.
I really believe buying a camera is an individual choice.
The person needs to read alot of reviews on cameras so they can decide on the features that they really want and need.
Go to the store and hold them so you can see if they feel comfortable in your hands. If possible, take some pictures in the store to check the quality of the pictures.
I can only give a suggestion of what to look for in a new digital camera.
Good Luck
my suggestion
go to yahoo shopping
digital cameras
digital camera GUIDE
be sure to check titles on the left side
the guide should answer your questions
2007-09-04 03:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally love my olympus E-500 because it was a good value, came with two kit lenses that were better than the competition and it takes great pics. I, however, am not a pro, just somebody who really likes taking great pics, blowing them up, etc. If that is you, then go for the new oly with image stabilization (I think it is the E-510) as you can't beat the value and the oly kit lens beats anything that cannon or nikon has on the market as a kit lens. Also, I never have to worry about dust on my sensor.
If you are really considering going pro...then I might consider nikon. However, olympus is really starting to move up in the DSLR world and their new offerings really compete with the base line offerings of the big names but Cannon and Nikon are made for pros. Keep that in mind when shopping so that you don't overspend on what you need.
2007-09-04 09:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Button 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony A100 is good as a first SLR, Canon Rebel XT or XTi, Nikon D80 if you want to pay extra money for this brand (and the same Sony's sensor) and Pentax K10D with some useful features (or Samsung GX1 as a clone). For more be my guest at http://fototramp.blogspot.com
2007-09-03 23:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by samsonovster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soooooo many good ones. First read good photography book. Introduction to Digital Photography type. Knowledge much more powerful than camera. Expensive mistake if not happy, resale market terrible.
2007-09-03 20:52:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
cannon,sony, nikon are about the best on the market.
If you already have some lens go with the same manufacture. If you don't Then pick what features you like the best becasue over all they all make great pictures.
2007-09-03 20:52:51 · answer #7 · answered by Yoho 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
canon xt or the xti
avoid the nikons unless it is a d80 or d200 and higher, they are making there bodies really cheap now
2007-09-03 20:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by qwerty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-09-03 20:51:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋