Nikon...I got one and I just cant stop praising my Nikon !!! :)

jacksparrow · Nov 14, 2009 4:19 PM

The best entry level DSLR in Market is Pentax k-x. 

Phiste · Nov 14, 2009 4:55 PM

Owned and used all non digital,could not find any differences because of not being a professional. Though I like the Nikon.

Syanjali · Nov 14, 2009 5:34 PM

hey amnesiac74, i am also in the same boat. I guess you are also graduating to dSLR like me. This might help you: http://www.digital-slr-guide.c... I went to Bestbuy and got my hands wet with both the cameras. I felt Nikon was much easier to use for a dSLR freshman like me and will probably go with the Nikon. Also it is the cheaper option. The lowest price I can find for it is $674 at abesofmaine.com with the deals2buy coupon. Please share your lowest price you can find. Last edited: 14-Nov-09 06:46 PM

gosalukis · Nov 14, 2009 6:46 PM

Thanks all! All the info. has been helpful. Keep it coming. Anyone has hands on experience with T1i? (I need to go to best buy and do that) Last edited: 14-Nov-09 07:10 PM

amnesiac74 · Nov 14, 2009 7:09 PM

Get canon. DSLR is all about the lens and with Canon you will have a wide array of selections as compared to Nikon.

khai_k_khai_k · Nov 14, 2009 7:22 PM

i have been using NIKON D 90 for last one year,i find it very easy and yet sturdy in my hands,easy to play with S,F,saturations etc,Awesome pictures,i think its ur skill later on with practice that makes u better n better,go and play with it best buy and go for one which you feel comfortable.good luck.

newyork5154 · Nov 14, 2009 8:03 PM

Hey nice choices. But I'd say go with Canon Rebel T1i. I own canon XTi and it is simply amazing. I may end up upgrading to Canon Rebel T1i soon. It is the latest introduction to Canon's Rebel family. The camera is very sharp and precise. It also has the feature to capture HD video. When I got my first Rebel XT, I did a lot of research and almost all of my findings showed that Canon was better than Nikon. Both have their own specialties and drawbacks. But people's thoughts and opinions varies. For more review on your choices see the following link: Nikon:http://reviews.cnet.com/digita... Canon: http://reviews.cnet.com/digita... Last edited: 14-Nov-09 08:07 PM

zildjian123 · Nov 14, 2009 8:07 PM

After watching the recent cnet reviews on both of these dSLRs, I felt that the reviewer would rather buy Nikon while supporting Canon equally. To me it summarizes as: 1. Canon has larger selections for lenses (from earlier posts), 2. Is about the same price as Nikon (online) and gives more megapixels than Nikon does, 3. Video capture fps is a little higher in T1i than in D5000 (from cnet), 4. Nikon feels more sturdy while holding (a plus for Nikon) but when i felt it at bestbuy T1i fits okay too, So, all it comes down to is for how much I get buy a nice bundle with tripod and carrying case included. I am still looking forward to more pros and cons from the real users. In the meantime I ll look for a cheaper vendor online. I appreciate all the thoughts posted in this thread.

amnesiac74 · Nov 14, 2009 9:01 PM

dont make mistake by buying DSLR for kids.http://www.dpreview.com/review... Last edited: 14-Nov-09 09:16 PM

Phiste · Nov 14, 2009 9:09 PM

This might also help:http://www.macworld.com/articl...

gosalukis · Nov 16, 2009 11:32 AM

Amnesiac74 Nikon D-90 is what I have..... and its one of the best...... So go for Nikon D-90 instead of 5000...

Veer Gorkhali · Nov 16, 2009 12:53 PM

My best bet is SONY Alpha. Have been using it for almost a year. It is user friendly with awesome pics. http://www.google.com/products...

subrath · Nov 16, 2009 1:01 PM

Definitely a DSLR for serious photography and Point-n-Shoot camera for everything else. Even the least expensive DSLR packs a punch which Point-n-Shoot will almost never achieve but the DSLR's punch comes with an added weight and size.   After using Nikon DSLR for past few years I dont carry around an extra weight and size of a DSLR for a typical 'not-so-serious' photography. Besides that it is pretty moronic to use crappy entry level slow lens on today's DSLRs which is like putting Formula 1 racing car engine on a Honda Civic body. The weight of 2 of my most commonly used lens (24-85mm and 80-200mm)  weighs almost 2 kilograms put together in addition DSLR weight (about 600 grams)+ dedicated Flash and four (sometimes eight )AA batteries (about 300 grams)+ add-on lens filters like Polarizers, UVs etc (about 100 grams). In all 3 and 1/2 kilograms of weight.

Khaobaadi · Nov 16, 2009 6:15 PM

This one is from my Nikon DSLR (pic of a street performer shot in Toronto). For more pics from my Nikon click here:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/c...

Khaobaadi · Nov 16, 2009 6:20 PM