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Best DSLR camera for a beginner?
I’ve got a little compact camera at the moment (Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12) but I find it doesn’t have enough setting to make me happy. I want to be able to control focus/whitebalance/focus points etc and get a better result in different kinds of lighting (my digital camera isn’t great when there’s too much or too little light). I’ve been looking at the Canon EOS 400D and the Nikon D40 but aren’t sure which would be better… I don’t want to buy a huge lot of lenses, either. Any help or suggestions? Even some advice about best lense to start off with (budget will probably only stretch to one at first).
I’m in Australia so one more question; anyone know if I can order one from the states (with the exchange rate that would be a lot cheaper than buying one over here) and still get a warranty that would be valid here?
There are several, all well under a grand (USD)
My general feeling if going entry level is to get the newest body, and skip the older models, as various improvements to camera bodies can only benefit you.
Nikons new entry level cam http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5317/camera-test-nikon-d60.html
Sony Alpha A200 http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/5450/sony-alpha-200-camera-test.html
Canon XS http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XS/XSA.HTM
Pentax k200d http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_reviews/pentax_k200d.html
These are just a few, of course there is so much more info out there. All are new and current models. If money is really tight, I’d start off with a 50mm prime lens (primes are fixed and cannot zoom) they are generally really sharp, can shoot in low light and are usually cheap.
It will also force you to become a better photog in my opinion because you’ll have to put more thought into your composition in my opinion. When you save up money, then you spring for a good zoom lens.
Good luck
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