I am seriously thinking about investing in a new DSLR camera. The problem is…there are just so many out there. I’ve been reading review after review, but I can’t seem to find a standout.
My question is this: what is the best DSLR camera out there for amateurs? Keeping in mind, I am a beginner and will need to learn how to use the bad boy, but I don’t want that to handicap my camera choice.
Any thoughts?
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I personally prefer Nikon (strictly for DSLRs).
The Nikon D40 is a great camera, and I would recommend that if you get a Nikon, put the money you save by getting the D40 towards getting extra lenses or maybe a Nikon Speedlight like the SB-400.
The Nikon D40 is a great camera, try it out at a store, and see if you like it. It is also the least expensive of the Nikons, but about the same in terms of what it offers.
I really love the Sony DSLR A700. It has amazing features, beautiful quality, a decent range of lens options, a large viewing screen, and much lighter body then the A300 model. You can also purchase the body + lens package to start… but I would defiantly suggest purchasing more lens in the future if your looking for greater range and options. As an amateur starting out I would absolutly suggest this model because its also fairly easy to learn but also has the high quality to continue into professional use if you ever choose.
I have a Nikon D-80, and really like it, but if I were starting over, I’d probably go with a high-end Pentax because anti-shake is built into the body, not the lenses — less expensive in the long run. There are also plenty of used lenses out there that will fit it, and they’re less expensive than Nikon or Canon. But that’s just me.
But don’t obsess over the decision. Pick a brand and learn to use it. Can you tell which picture was taken with which camera? No — they’re all good in the right hands. Ultimately, it’s the photographer that matters, not the camera.
You might just as well ask ‘How long is a piece of string?’
What you need to do is ask yourself exactly what sort of pics you want to take, then sort through the camera specifications to see what model is closest.
For myself I swear by the Sony and Minolta brands but that is because I have for years used Minolta cameras and have a good stock of lenses that will fit the digital models.
I also like the Sony A350 for the ability to swivel the live viewer, and the 14.2 mega pixel sensor. After all they must be pretty good because they supply sensors to Nikon don’t they?
sony or canon