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[Yogi]

Hi guys, noobie here! I've been viewing this forum for a couple of days now and I just registered today. Anyway, I dont have any camera yet however Im planning to get one on the weekend and I still havent decided which cam would I choose. Can you help me? these 2 camera's are my preferred ones: Canon 1000d and Nikon 3000d
which would you prefer for starters?

Thanks!

 

[J.Kendall]

Does cost matter to you?

 

[Yogi]

not really.. i wanted a cam that would most likely be with me for a long time that's why im planning to get those good ones. And if you are familiar with these two can you also advise me what lens i could use from best to good..

Thanks so much!

 

[KmH]

Both of those cameas are very basic entry-level cameras and in a year or so you may well find them limiting your photography by being so basic. Though I shoot Nikon gear, of the 2 I'd recommend the 1000d.

However, since you want to keep the camera a long time I would say take a hard look at the Nikon D90. It is a top of the heap entry-level camera and it will take longer for you to outgrow the cameras capabilities.

 

[Yogi]

Okay I will consider D90 as well, But do you think it'll be user-friendly for me?

 

[im_jacobf]

I hear an extremely good entry-level DSLR is the Canon Rebel T1i. I haven't actually gotten to mess with it, but I will let you know tomorrow what I think (my dad ordered it and it will be here tomorrow).

 

[TJ K]

The d90 will be plenty user friendly. If you wanted there are plenty of preset auto modes as well as the more advanced manual modes. It is a great camera to learn with and also do serious work. It is good at higher ISOs too. It is a great cam for the money. GL
TJ

 

[Yogi]

Thanks guys.. really helped a lot!