UGH. Having a hard time with decision.

Question

Ok everyone, thanks for your input with my last question..

I have been looking at getting a DSLR camera now and have been researching diligently in order to get the best deal and best camera for my budget…

I have narrowed my decision down to the following:

Canon Digital Rebel XT (8mp) with 28-90 mm kit lens (421.00)

Nikon D40 (6.1 mp) with standard 18-55mm kit lens (458.10)

Sony Alpha A200k (10.1 mp) with 18-70mm kit lens (499.00)

Which camera would you recommend and why? Are the lenses that come with these cameras good for a beginning DSLR photographer with little experience? I will mainly use my camera to take pics of nature, animals, and vacations.

Are these cameras outdated? I am trying to stay within a certain price range (under 600 with taxes and shipping included). So I am having a hard time making a decision with these cameras.

Answer 1

I have a friend that does professional photography and videography. I recall him telling me he had a Canon.

Answer 2

Here is some additional information that should help you decide.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.h...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40...

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/18-55-i...

Before you start spending $1800 for a bridge to pro DSLR, you will want to learn how to use one ... some thing that will take a few semesters of photo classes ... longer if you use the trial and error method.

That makes the D40 a good choice.

Answer 3

Hi, it's good to hear that you're interested in purchasing a new camera and i understand they're a bit pricey and making a decision can be difficult, but from experience using the Canon XTi, i would recommend getting the XT which is not that different from the XTi. They're great camera's and very much worth every penny. I myself am a semi-pro and I use my Rebel to shoot fashion photography and i take mine on all of my vacations. DSLR's can be very frustrating at first because there are so many functions but once you read your manual, and you get to know your camera, you'll be in good shape and fall in love with it. The lense that comes with the camera is good and you can always purchase others for it. I have 2 additional lenses, two which are okay, and one which is quick and shoots well for fashion portraiture. I can post some links to show you some shots that i've made with my canon...shots from within the past 2 weeks...just to show you the quality of the camera.

http://flickr.com/photos/37179449@N00/27...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2734...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2708...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3018/2695...

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!