I`m looking at getting a DSLR.
At the moment I`m looking at either a Nikon D90 or possibly a Canon 40D.
The Nikon has some nice reviews as does the Canon 40D (in some aspects better than the 50D)
I have had a 35mm SLR in the bygone past so I do understand how much better/flexible they are over compacts.
I`m aware that the Nikon has 12MP & the Canon 10MP, but from reviews the Canon seems to be better picture wise or noise wise?
The only thing that puts me off of the Canon is it uses CF cards & everyone seems to moving to SD Cards.
I`ve even looked at breaking the bank & going for the Sony A900, 24 MP, full frame, but from some reviews it has a few disadvantages.
So given a few different budgets what should I choose?
Budgets.... £1,000, £1,500, £2,000, now I think £1,000 is probably what I`ll limit myself to....
A Full frame would be nice, but they are Very costly & really a dream. I`m aware that the Nikon`s don`t come with the remote control software that Canons do (No real issue), I`m aware the D90 has video (No bigger either).
Why do I want one?
Because, I would love to have the flexibility of a DSLR, which I miss using compacts.
What type of Photos?
Good question, nothing specific really so its more a case of a good base camera to start that I can tailor things around, my Stepson has His wedding in a couple of months & I`d love to be able to take some decent Photos <so perhaps start from there>, they don`t have the money for a Pro, so its kind of an investment for them. Years back, my main types of Photos were Portraits & just unusual things I came across, I used to develop my own negs & prints (for those who need to know C41 - IIRC). Long time ago..lol
Money isn`t the driving factor, its more about getting a decent quality of image & yes I`m very aware that no amount of kit will make a good Photo.
Live view might be handy for still life type photos, I think Sony wins Hands down....
Links to the D90 & 40D
Nikon D90
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Cameras%20and%20Lenses/Digital%20SLRs/products/Nikon/D90%20%2018-105mm%20VR%20Lens%20Kit-75332/Show.htmlCanon 40D
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Cameras%20and%20Lenses/Digital%20SLRs/products/Canon/EOS%2040D%20%2017-85mm%20IS%20USM%20Lens-66558/Show.html