I have been using point-and-shoot for a few years now and I think I’m ready for the DSLR.
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Before you even soak up the advice given to you, or even look at models and prices, it would be a good idea to research what dSLRs are, how they work, and how they are different than point and shoots.
You’d be surprised how many people make this jump and are shocked at how their pictures aren’t any better, shocked that a dSLR can seem like this machine with all these buttons and options and end up leaving their camera in auto mode wondering why things are actually worse rather than better.
I’ve seen people ask where the ‘zoom’ button is, ask why they can’t see anything on their LCD when they are trying to take a shot, asking why everything isn’t in focus like P&S cameras, I could go on and on.
And finally, there is no such thing as a best camera for a newbie or amateur. It’s like asking what’s the best car to get for a new driver, it’s kind of silly. Is a Lexus harder to drive than a Ford Focus? The brake, gas, steering wheel and turn signal all work the same.
All dSLRs have the shutter button in the same place. A new trend started by Sony with their 230, 330 and 380 dSLRs with menus and layouts that better explain to the novice what everything means and how it effects your photography. It continues with Sony’s new A500 and A550.
Right after Sony, Nikon did the same thing with their new D3000 if I remember correctly. Canon hasn’t done it yet, but I’m sure something is in the works. There is no such thing as a bad dSLR anymore. Sony, Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Olympus all make fine entry level dSLRs. Don’t get too caught up in people telling you why you must buy a Canon or Nikon, research the features, pros and cons yourself and then pull the trigger.
Look at the entry level cameras from Canon, Nikon, Pentax or Sony. They will all have one in the $500 range. Make sure you like the brand that you choose because lenses are not interchangeable between them. If you decide to switch brands later you will have to replace everything (lenses, flashes, cables etc.).
Canon and Nikon will have the most available lenses and accessories but the others will have more than enough for most people.
Canon Rebel XS, XSi or T1i
Nikon D40, D3000, D60 or D5000
nikon D40 is a good Digital SLR camera for amateur.Nice out of the camera result picture quality. Affordable price.Compact size and light weight or if you can afford, a newer model Nikon D3000 is a great camera to get.Easy to use and take very good picture quality
or another good brand from Canon, Canon Rebel XS or XSi are good to start with.
If price is an issue I’d go with a Nikon D40, if you have a pretty good budget try a Nikon D90; the D60 is a lower quality version of the D40 that costs more.