Which DSLR Should I Buy?
I am thinking of getting a DSLR. Which one should I buy?
I am looking for something quite cheep because I agree with Ken Rockwell that in most cases more features and pixels in DSLRs do not tend to improve people pictures. He does offer some good suggestions but I need to also consider several other factors:
- I currently own 2 Nikon lenses. A 50mm 1.8 Prime and a relatively old zoom lens. Both require a motor in the body of the camera for autofocus. (which limits me to a D80 or higher, the D5000 will not work) It may well be better for me to replace these lenses but for now my budget is limited.
- I don't mind Nikon and Canon but I also appreciate many factors of other companies like Pentax etc. (I also have access to several older Pentax lenses, though they are currently waiting for me in another country)
- I am interested in used cameras as much as new, such as a used D90 etc.
Any suggestions or useful comments would be really appreciated.
The image is a Leica S2, the DSLR I want but can not afford.
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My sister has a nikon d80 that i use (when i'm permitted) it is very easy to use, not too heavy. Lenses aren't too expensive.....
ReplyDeleteAre you one to get hung up on tech/ specifications?
Perhaps you should look at what you'll be mainly using it for, and settle for one that suits those purposes that's also within your budget.
Sometimes a difficult thing to do when there's another you want but can't afford!
I am not chasing features but there are a few things that I do need to some extent.
ReplyDeleteThe D80 is a good option for me but I would rather a D90 (basically the newer version of the D80) which tends to produce better images in low light conditions.
yeah, sometimes i find working in low light conditions frustratiing, but at the moment my digital camera that i'm reguarly using is clumsy!
ReplyDeletebtw, it's an old kodak and i do not recommend :)
ReplyDeleteGreat. I have the same question as well.
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