Best Beginner SLR camera?

[Yuri De Lima]

I've researching on SLR cameras. I'm trying to buy one that is reliable and good as a beginner's SLR cam. And not too expensive.

So far I've heard good things about Nikon D40 and Sony cams.

Any suggestions?

 

[mattmartindrift]

i recently spent a ton of time researching.

1st thing I noticed Cannon Vs. Nikon = Coke Vs. Pepsi.

Go to a local camera shop that sells new & used equipment feel them both, play around, see which one you prefer.


I went with a "used" 6.1MP Nikon D70; if I wasn't told it was used, I'd have assumed it to be brand new. I paid $400 (in december 07) with body, 18-55mm lens, charger, battery and 512mb mem card.

I have since picked up a nikkor 55-200mm VR lens.

I love this camera, it's more than I'll need for a couple years, and for the price I couldn't beat it.

 

[jaysen]

yup. i paid a little more for my canon rebel xt. a great beginner dslr.

 

[Digital]

I have a canon digital rebel xt. It's my first dslr, had it for about 2 years now. Love it. I recommend it. I'd get the xti if I was beginning now though.

 

[Yuri De Lima]

I have checked CG and I've been checking online they have this seller which sells all kinds of cameras. They are called "sample cameras"?

Is this safe to bid?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D40-Digit...yZ150130QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[SpockthePuffer]

I have a Nikon D60 that I love, I'm a fan of Nikon

 

[BoredAgain]

Another vote for the Canon Rebel XT. I've been researching them for over a year...but spending money on other things. Oops.

 

[rich311k]

I would recommend a step up from the D40. It is not the camera the higher models are. A used D80 would be a great choice.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i have used the rebel and really liked it

 

[Digital]

I'm a canon guy.