[OSX-Users] Re: d-slr recommendations

[Kathryn Macarthur]

I've had a Nikon D40 DSLR for a year now (although I don't think they make that model anymore), and have never had any problems with it - image quality is fantastic, lenses are a little on the pricey side, but I think slightly cheaper than Canon lenses.

The best advice I've been given on buying a DSLR is to go into a shop and actually hold some - you'll usually find one that fits your hand exactly - for example, I found the Canons to be a bit bulky, and the Sonys to be much heavier on one side than the other. I strongly recommend John Lewis for trying out cameras, their staff were very helpful to me and will let you try out any camera you please :-)

Kate

On 15 Jan 2010, at 10:01, m.c. schraefel wrote:

> Since some of you are avid photo shooting types as well, i seek your recommendation for a camera that will last more than a season.
> 
> used to be you could get a canon F1 or a nikon F3 and have a camera pretty much for life. Now with the sensors etc being upgraded every four months it seems, things are very different. one disadvantage to digital.
> 
> SO recy's for a good camera with a shelf life welcome. i've always used canons just as a point of reference, so initial bias there.
> 
> thanks
> 
> mc


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