Digital SLR Cameras

I am considering purchasing a digital SLR. Who out there has one and any recommendations? I'm not looking for a $2000.00 camera, just a good one.

I just got a canon rebel xt 10 MB for christmas. so far i love it, haven't had that much to use it on so far, but it is really nice to use. I really like the fact that there is no delay from when you push the shoot button and when the camera actually takes the picture. Plus you can change the settings to change your photo, if you want to learn that much. I will eventually

Ken

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7989901&type=product&id=1155069748336

Awesome camera for the price. Never had anything but good feedback on it.

My wife would like a Digital Rebel. We haven't looked further than that, but the camera seems to have no competition at it's price point.

I've owned a Cannon for years (not digital but film) and they are probably one of the best out there. The only one that might top it is a Nikon. I'm not doing that much photography anymore so I didn't get a new one but if I were to get a one that would be it. I bought my first Cannon in Tokyo many many years ago (56 to be exact) when I was there on R & R. Still have it but don't use it anymore but
can't bring myself to part with it. It's been too many places with me over the years. My son is also into Canons and would not have anything else.

George Herschell

Sony CyberShot...very good and easy.

Very heppy with my Cannon Digital Rebel also.

Went from Nikon F (film) to Cannon Rebel (digital), good camera, great value
for the money.

Ted
(professional news photographer/retired)

Canon Rebel XSi. Great reviews. I really like the camera because it gives great pictures and is easy to use. I had a Pentax ME Super and didn't think I'd like a DSLR, but the XSi is great.

Check out: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/598190-REG/Canon__EOS_Rebel_XSi_a_k_a_.html

Watch them, though because the price can change--I paid 750 for mine in July, it dropped to 699 and is now up to 900

It depends what you want, I have a Nikon D40, it is Nikon's entry level camera, costs a bit under $500 and will produce excellent images. It is "only" 6.1MP but you have to remember, the sensor on it is four times the size of your average point and shoot camera and the images it produces are far superior to my 8MP Kodak camera.

You can easily print 16x20 photo quality from the D40. My recommendation would be a D40 then spend some more money on some more Nikon lenses to get the best quality lenses you can.

If you did want more megapixels I would suggest the D90, more features than the D40 and can still be had for less than $1000.

I can upload some full size D40 images to my web sire of you would like to see what the camera is capable of.

I have the Nikon D60 with 10.2 megapix. Great pictures and easy to use for a novice photographer

Here you go, a D40 image - 4.3MB, showing my garage in the middle of winter - I've cleaned it up a bit now!

http://www.mghorizon.com/photos/garage.jpg

The best way to chose a camera is go to a store and play with them, all brands are good, the salesman will recommend what he owns. Just buy whatever feels good in your hand and seems easiest to operate.

I have a Sony Alpha A 100. 10.2 MP. I bought it because I have a bunch of Minolta AF mount lenses and speed flash. Also because the image stability is built into the camera and not the lens.

It works fine.

This is a good place for review: http://www.steves-digicams.com/

I like the Olympus because they actually look like Cameras.

My Film SLR's are either Minolta or Olympus OM's.

Don't forget the underdogs man...Pentax, Olympus, Sony. Personally, I just picked up a Pentax K200D, I like that I can get any lens EVER made for a Pentax camera and it will work (you can pick up some dirt cheap, great lenses). Can't say that for Canon or Nikon.

Entry level DSLR's I considered (and if you read the reviews and forums you'll find similar comments):

Canon XS and XSi: I almost got the XS, couldn't justify the $200 difference to upgrade to the XSi. But the XS just didn't feel "substantial" to me when I held it, and the although the camera price is reasonable Canon lenses can be expensive.

Nikon D40 or D60: Didn't really consider these two, didn't like the lack of in body autofocus (lens must have autofocus built in). Needed to get a D80 or D90 but there are more $$$.

Pentax K200d or K2000: I ended up going the the K200d. Pentax is praised for the build quality of their camera bodies, and I liked the idea of using legacy lenses.

Olympus E520: reasonably priced and comes with great kit lenses.

Sony A200 or A300: Since they bought out Minolta, they are compatable with past Minolta slr lenses.

You should be able to get any of the above with a kit lens for under $600 (except the XSi). All of them will be able to take a great photo, just figure out your lens requirements and go for the camera body to match.

I also suggest heading over to www.flickr.com and browsing the photos. When you see a photo you like, you can view the information on them and see what camera and lens combination they used.

I had a Canon 20D which was awesome. I just upgraded to a 40D and it is awesomer! The Rebel XT and XTi are great cameras as well.

Ryan Twelves Wrote:

You can get an M42 to bayonet mount adapter that should work. You will have manual focus and I am not sure if your metering will work (it should).

alabbasi Wrote:

Rod H. Wrote:

Ah, that make sense! Thanks! So Mike, do you guys ever have problems with yours in lower light? I'm wondering if we could try different settings or something?

We do have problems occasionally Rod, the trick is to try and find a definite vertical line (or horizontal line if you have the camera turned sideways) and let the camera focus on that. Once you know what the camera is looking for when it tries to focus you learn how to help it. When you were moving the camera and pointing at the window or lamp, it wasn't focusing on the bright light, it was seeing the vertical edge of the window frame and probably the edge of the lamp shade.

Nikon D40 is a great camera, I use mine for all sort's of photo shot's,
landscape, motor racing, portrait, indoor's and general.

The Wiz Wrote:

I've owned a Nikon D100 since they came on the market.

Bought the Nikon because I already had several Nikon lenses.

I have shot 12,000 plus photos with it and have never had a problemm with it.

I've carried it on backpacking trips in mid winter and never had a problem with the cold. It is heavy though, with a big lens.

Battery never goes low it seems...seldom have to charge it. Quite different than the Nikon 5700 that I have. Those batteries might last 1/2 hour, but takes good pictures.