I want to step into the world of DSLR photography and learn photography. I am a complete novice and have only had a Sony point and shoot camera. While I want to learn every aspect of DSLR photography but since I’m a beginner I don’t want to spend too much. I have shortlisted Nikon D5100, Nikon D90 and Canon 600D. Although I prefer the image quality of Nikon entry level DSLR I’m still ready to go for Canon but in the future if my progress is good I would like to purchase Nikon full frame camera. Actually I’m leaning towards D5100 but I’m not sure if this camera has everything. I do not want to choose a camera that could hinder my learning graph. I wanted to go for Nikon D7000, but after hearing a lot of focus related problem I don’t want to invest double the amount of the camera I’ve shortlisted on a camera with so many problems. Is D5100 capable of auto bracketing for HDR photography? Please help.

I was a film camera slr enthusiast- did some semi pro stuff in the past. I was using a 35mm film Nikon FM with nikkor prime and zoom glass. Excellent system for my needs-low light, fast lenses. Unfortunately all stolen some years ago (many $$ worth). We now use digital point and shoots for the family and are fine, but for me, very frustrating – especially lag and other obvious things. I have been researching a dslr, have read about nikon d90’s, 3100 and Canon D550’s, Pentax K-r and K-x. Even looked at second hand Nikon D40 and D200’s (also have looked at some favorable reviews about older Canon’s).
My needs are a camera with no nonsense manual settings with high quality images; that offers automatic modes for my kids (who I want to teach photography) and for my wife to learn to use (she takes great photos with the point and shoot). Not interested in hybrid cameras.
I want to get a f1.4-1.8 55mm prime lens for the camera.
What used cameras would be a good buy (0-0) to build upon? Or should I go for the budget entry level dslrs currently available. I want to build up the system over time. I am unable to spend 00+ at sale point on new technology at the moment. cheers

I’m looking to get my 1st DSLR. I’ve been researching it for so long that I’ve almost confused myself more because obviously every camera has some negative reviews. I really want the Canon 5D or 7D, but I think that is a little too much for me to spend right now. So I’ve narrowed it down to these three cameras…

Nikon D3100
Nikon D90
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

What do you all think? Pro’s/Con’s? Or other recommendations?

I am leaning towards the D90 because it seems to have more functions & isn’t an "entry-level" camera. I am also planning to start out by getting the camera with just the lens kit it comes with on Amazon, so keep that in mind when you are recommending.

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I love photography and currently have a Canon Powershot SX10 IS. I want to upgrade from that point and shoot to a dSLR.

Aside from shooting landscapes, animals, and people, I want to be able to shoot at night (stars, cityscapes, etc.) and I want a camera that will take quality photographs in low light situations without using a flash (high ISO). I also want the camera to include a video mode with a high fps rate (and preferably HD).

I have done a little research, but decided to ask the public to help me choose: Nikon D3000, Nikon D90, Pentax K-x, Pentax K-r (releasing in October), or other? Please give reasoning and thank you in advance for your help!

Budget: 0 on camera body.

Feel free to suggest any lenses, as well!

I am thinking about just saving up a bit more, instead of going entry level photography, i feel as if buying higher grade will allow me to learn and grow with the camera.NIKON D90, OLYMPUS E-30, CANON T1I? TELL ME WHY. PRICE MATTERS! THANKS.

so im still a beginner on dslr world, i used to use point and shoot camera but im thinking of moving on and buying a dslr. im not going to be a photographer for living, only for hobby. do you think i should buy an entry level dslr or just go straight ahead to the more pro level ones like nikon d90 or canon 5d mark II? notice that all the cameras i mentioned have video recording capability. and fyi, the canon t1i (500D) and the nikon d5000 are both new camera and they just came out i believe. any help would be very much appreciated. thank you.

so im still a beginner on dslr world, i used to use point and shoot camera but im thinking of moving on and buying a dslr. im not going to be a photographer for living, only for hobby. do you think i should buy an entry level dslr or just go straight ahead to the more pro level ones like nikon d90 or canon 5d mark II? notice that all the cameras i mentioned have video recording capability. and fyi, the canon t1i (500D) and the nikon d5000 are both new camera and they just came out i believe. any help would be very much appreciated. thank you.

ive been looking at buying a digital slr for some time,
is it worth spending more on a higher level camera.i would say im an intermediate photographer

the camera i thought about buying is the nikon D90, is it worth spending the extra money than say an entry level D40 or D60

I’ve not yet got my first DSLR. I’ve been doing photography for years now, but with P&S’s, even though some were quite advanced.

So, I know most things about photography.

Yes, I know I’m buying into a brand, although yes, there are lenses from Sigma, Tamron, etc…

I know it depends on glass as well.

But here’s my question.

Is it worth investing in a semi-pro/mid level DSLR? I don’t want to have to update in at least the next 3 years.

Because apparently prices for entry levels will drop, but mid levels wouldn’t so much…

I mean, in terms of Image Quality, they’d be around the same. I’m aware that ergonomics is another difference, and so is fps, exp, etc.; but what other features are there?

Are they sturdier? Will they last longer?

I don’t exactly want a camera that becomes old stock after a while. Would mid levels be compatible with lots of lenses?

I’ve recently been considering a lot of cameras, ultimately narrowing down to the Pentax K20D, Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi) and Nikon D90.

Nikon D90 seemed, and seems, so perfect. Only thing; the HD movie mode is bad and makes the price go up. I’d consider it if I weren’t so unsure about whether it counts as an entry level or mid level DSLR. Also, apparently the VR lenses aren’t as good as IS. Still, that last one isn’t that important. It’s mainly the price, too.

Canon 450D is a bit of a grey area for me. It’s, compared to the others, cheap, produces fine image quality and can go up reasonably to 1600 ISO without creating a lot of bad side effects. The IS lenses are apparently great, and the program offered is excellent. So you see, I don’t want to unnecessarily pay for the D90, just for a better screen and movie recording. I’m aware, however, that this has only 9 pt, against 11 pt, but this has 14 bit proc. and from what I’ve seen, produces a lot sharper images. However, if this is too much of an ‘entry level’ and will become ‘old stock’, I don’t really want to get it.

Pentax K20D is a bigger grey area. I don’t know how the image quality matches up to the others, and the ISO noise is contrasting and quite odd. I’m not sure if it’s better or not. Live View is terrible, and I don’t want to really have to pay for something that is bad, but since the K20D is fairly cheap, I don’t mind. 11 pt, unsure about bit proc. and program offered… 6400 ISO, like on the D90, is useless, but I wouldn’t use it any way, so it’s of no concern. In built VS (Vibration Shake) and it’s, from what I can tell, a mid level camera.

Ergonomics don’t matter at this stage. Please don’t tell me to hold them. The Pentax is heavier, but if it’s worth investing in… Pentax doesn’t have much glass, but it does have glass, and there are other providers for lenses, anyway, so that doesn’t matter at this stage.

I’ll pay for the D90 if the ISO and IQ is much better, or at least if it’s worth investing in.

I’d probably only buy at end of year, so it would probably drop, but still, I’m planning ahead.
VS is actually SR, my mistake…

Pentax’s Live View is terrible, and there’s no real point of it being sealed up seeing as I’m not gonna buy special lenses, or at least accessories to protect the lens, other than a simple UV filter.