Need recs for a Digital SLR...

Jacki05

DH wants to buy me a digital SLR, which I've wanted forever, and now I need recs!!  Anyone......Chris?  Recio?

PhotoCat82

I love my Nikon D80.  It has all the features that I want/need and was in my budget.  It's important to go to a camera store and get the feel of different cameras.  Some will feel comfortable to hold, others, not so much.  It's also very important to get a great lens.  Don't waste your money on getting an awesome camera body and then put a cheap piece of glass on it.  It depends on your budget as well.  Are you looking for something more professional or more pro-consumer?  Colonial Photo & Hobby has very knowledgeable sales reps that can help.  Harmon Photo is also good but I have found them to be more expensive.  GL and have fun!

Mrs. TLC

i agree it definitely depends on budget and what you plan to use it for. I have a Nikon D40, but in retrospect i kinda wish i had gotten one with higher megapixels (at least the D40x) since I am now shifting focus from "hobby photographer" to "semi-pro"....  but I do love everything Nikon, so you can't go wrong there (very user-friendly IMO)

Jacki05

Thank you!  I'm just a hobby photographer with no interest in going pro - teaching keeps me plenty busy!  I THINK Chris also  has a Nikon D40 - I've heard good things about that one.

jellybean529

I have the Olympus E-510 and it's great for a hobby photographer, and extremely affordable (mine was $550 through Adorama Camera and came with two lenses and two lens hoods). I love the live view feature, which helps if you're used to a digital point and shoot that has an LCD screen (I believe the newer Nikons and the Canon Digital Rebel XSi also have the live preview LCD screens though). HTH!

soccerbride22

My oldest daughter is into photography as is my dad.  We bought her a Nikon D40 for her birthday and she LOVES it.  Even my dad who has owned very nice/expensive cameras thought hers was great and now he wants one for Christmas.  DD has not had a problem with megapixals, but it is lower (6.2 I think).  You can go to a D60 or D80, but you are also increasing the price significantly. Unless you are doing some semi-prof work, I don't believe it is necessary.  If you shop around, you should be able to get a package, including the 55-200 lens for about  $550.  They are easy to use, and smaller than the Canon or Olympus (my dad has a Canon).  The only downside to the D40 which we have found so far is you have to look through the viewfinder to take the picture - you cannot use the screen.  hth!

Sara_18

I love my Canon Rebel - easy to use and it had the right feel in my hands. I tried both, but this one just "felt" better. I totally recommend going to a good camera store and holding all cameras. See how they feel, what they weigh, what it's like to use them. Then you'll find the one that's right for you.?

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