Which dslr to get...

[jclyde13]

nikon d3000 without a doubt, i am officially a nikon fanboy, i personally find the viewfiner only to be better, i love my d3000
check out this >>> http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336655

also go ebay without a doubt

Very nice pics. I think I'm just going to get the cam. at Walmart or Sears so I won't have to deal w/ shipping, etc.

I'm a nikon guy for sure. But, the best way to feel what you like is to hold the cameras your self.

Ask your self these questions:

What do I want my camera to do for me?
What can I afford?
What kind of pictures am I aiming for?
Do I want a all around camera or a limited one?

But from what I know, I would go for a D60, D40, D5000.

Unfortunately all of those mentioned are out of my price range (even the $499 for the D3000 is a stretch for me).

 

[haynchinook334]

Look at Adorama's refurbished cameras. There is a lot of D60's, D40's, D80's, and some D200's I have seen that were under $500.

 

[devder1]

brooooo im just telling you, youll save a ton of money going through ebay on just about any camera related purchase you can make

 

[Chaitika]

Go into a camera shop and handle both models. You'll know pretty quickly which one feels right in your hands.

 

[haynchinook334]

Nikon

http://www.adorama.com/Als/ProductL...3370&Count=10&SortBy=p_price_sort&SortOrder=0

Canon
http://www.adorama.com/Als/ProductL...6337&SortOrder=0&SortBy=p_price_sort&Count=10

But, Yes....

Go to a camera shop and try all the DLSR cameras out.

 

[jclyde13]

Look at Adorama's refurbished cameras. There is a lot of D60's, D40's, D80's, and some D200's I have seen that were under $500.

Wow, they do have some good deals, the d40x is only $330. So the d40x would be better than the d3000? Oh, and what lense should I get for it if I do get the d40x (preferrably under $200 so I can keep the whole thing around $500)?

 

[haynchinook334]

Wow, they do have some good deals, the d40x is only $330. So the d40x would be better than the d3000?

The D3000 replaced the D40. Don't know to much of the "x" factor of the D40.
As for the lens, I really like the 50mm f/1.8 and the 35mm f/1.8 lenses. Really clear and sharp lenses.

 

[phillydog1958]

Both Canon and Nikon are good companies that make great products. I'm going to suggest a Nikon because, within the past few months, I purchased the D5000. If you can afford it, spend the extra cash and purchase a D5000.

 

[jclyde13]

The D3000 replaced the D40. Don't know to much of the "x" factor of the D40.
As for the lens, I really like the 50mm f/1.8 and the 35mm f/1.8 lenses. Really clear and sharp lenses.

Oh, well maybe I'll just get the d3000 then, b/c it's a little cheaper anyway... btw, thanks a lot for all the help everyone.

 

[Chaitika]

Read this about the d3000

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09073005nikond3000.asp

Read this about the d5000

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond5000/page33.asp

Read this about the canon xs

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/page34.asp