Entry level DSLR

[Stev0]

what is the best entry level dslr?

Is there a reason to go 400D over 350 on the Canon's?

[popipants]

The 400D is beter, but not really worth the extra money,
350D is still considered "best buy" value for money wise.

If have the $ go 450. It also supports video I think.

[Stev0]

The 400D is beter, but not really worth the extra money,
350D is still considered "best buy" value for money wise.

If have the $ go 450. It also supports video I think.

can pick up a 350d with 18-55 plus some little extras for 3k

[Stev0]

I should then be able to sell the panasonic fz30 for about the same?

[popipants]

The 400D is beter, but not really worth the extra money,
350D is still considered "best buy" value for money wise.

If have the $ go 450. It also supports video I think.

can pick up a 350d with 18-55 plus some little extras for 3k

That is why it is considered a best buy!!
If you get the camera for that price it leaves some monies for lenses!

[Stev0]

The 400D is beter, but not really worth the extra money,
350D is still considered "best buy" value for money wise.

If have the $ go 450. It also supports video I think.

can pick up a 350d with 18-55 plus some little extras for 3k

That is why it is considered a best buy!!
If you get the camera for that price it leaves some monies for lenses!

see there is also a 400d for 3500 

[madmike999]

canon has bad after sales!!!

parts and service, get a nikon, cost a bit more but what great service

[popipants]

canon has bad after sales!!!

parts and service, get a nikon, cost a bit more but what great service

What after sales service do you need on a camera ?!?!?
Don't drop the think and it will never break

[madmike999]

i'm a photographer, and nikon has always been there no matter what, besides nikon makes awesome lenses.

just my 2c. but this could be like bmw and ktm né!

[Stev0]

canon has bad after sales!!!

parts and service, get a nikon, cost a bit more but what great service

What after sales service do you need on a camera ?!?!?
Don't drop the think and it will never break

Its not for me its for kirsten. She currently uses my FZ30 and it is doing the job nicely, but I can see she is getting frustrated with it. The SLR provides her with more options. They only thing holding the FZ back is the max 400ISO rating - Really annoying.

She is getting a lot of work for portraits at the moment. Investing a little bit will pay off in the long run.

servicing is not a problem as her dad used to run his own camera afterservice and repairs shop. He really knows his stuff.

[corne.l]

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   I have a few "mechanical" camera lenses, they are the byonette type. will they work on a digital camera?
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[madmike999]

the old lenses work on the new dslr, mite lose a function or two but it works.

[corne.l]

the old lenses work on the new dslr, mite lose a function or two but it works.

Thanks

[Highlander]

entry level, I think one can't beat the nikon D40.

Go look at Ken Rockwell's site and read up on the D40. Although he probably owns hundreds of cameras, he still shoots most with a D40. If its good enough for him its good enough for us. Keep in mind that you will buy a base model camera and then extend it further with lenses. so you eventually end up investing in one brand only. So choose carefully. Also keep in mind the performance of baseline dslr's at higher ISO's. Read up about it a bit. No use in shooting at 3200 if the shot is horrible.

I cant say much about canon, as i never owned it.
Love nikon however.

I'll go for a D40, very cheap, my 2c

[nicovdw]

Go to www.dpreview.com - lot's of info/sample pics.

[Ginger Bread Man]

nikon all they way! d40 and d60 are brilliant little cams,

and yes canon is just as good but service is horrid in sa

been using nikons on a semi prof level since the 601 days, trust me cant go wrong

[WabbitKiLR]

I have a D40. Lovely little camera, long battery life, lots of options...hell, the lightning pics even make me look pro-ish

[Stev0]

most stock lense are 18-55  did see a package with a bonus 70-300 lens.