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Thread: Best Entry-Level Digital SLR Cameras |
    
New member Username: Princeofdesign
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jul-08
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| Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 11:40 pm: |
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Avid photographers who want full creative control over their images should consider a digital SLR (single-lens reflex) camera. These models offer the advanced features that experienced shooters need, and all of them are compatible with a wide range of interchangeable lenses and accessories. Of course, they're generally more expensive than point-and-shoot cameras, with prices starting at about $600 for the body only. The good news is that if you've already invested in a set of 35mm SLR lenses and accessories, there's a good chance that you'll be able to find a digital SLR body that's compatible with them.
After extensive product testing, Which Digital SLR Camera? has named the following DSLR cameras the best and top-quality entry-level DSLR brands and products for beginning and intermediate-level photographers:
Nikon D80
Canon XSi
Canon EOS XTi
Pentax K200D
Pentax K10D
Sony Alpha A100K
Nikon D60
Nikon D40x |
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New member Username: Joncmac
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-08
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| Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 09:33 pm: |
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Thanks for the rankings. Do you think DSLR cameras are worth the price? Just trying to decide whether to buy a DSLR or point and shoot. Thanks for any advise. |
Bronze Member Username: Boston_spl
Highland,
CA
United States
Post Number: 93
Registered: Nov-08
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| Posted on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 03:04 am: |
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^^Canon EOS XTi....x2. |
Bronze Member Username: Brooky
Thunder Bay,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 13
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, January 26, 2009 - 10:13 am: |
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I recently moved up to a DSLR. I purchased an Olympus E-410 with a two lens kit for $380.00 in Canada. So far I'm really enjoying it. Those of you that are thinking about moving to a DSLR, just do it. You won't regret it. |
Silver Member Username: Lubfr01
Post Number: 104
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Saturday, March 28, 2009 - 11:49 am: |
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How about Olympus E500?
what are the pros and cons of this SLR? |
Silver Member Username: Magfan
USA
Post Number: 434
Registered: Oct-07
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| Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2009 - 10:27 pm: |
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Is the Olympus a 4:3 format? if so, it is a non-starter. A friend at work ignored my advice and bought the Olympus, which while very good and taking excellent photographs made it difficult to get a lens upgrade. The top-line Olympus glass is expensive and there is no '2nd' like Canon and Nikon have.
Start picking up and 'hefting' the cameras in your price range. See how well the controls fit your hands. Read DPReview tests of those which pass first muster. If you choose the Canon, take the 'kit' lens and throw it away. Buy a lens upline and be happy. These days, except for prime wide angle, I'd (do, actually) get nothing BUT stablized glass. Saves a lot of trouble and get you an extra stop or 2 at the bottom end. |
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