[OSX-Users] Re: d-slr recommendations

[m.c. schraefel]

At 10:24 +0000 on 15/1/10, Kathryn Macarthur wrote:


>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


Thanks 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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