Hey, Guys.
This is an old and boring topic to some, I'm sure. But, I need help deciding on a dSLR camera. I've been reading here and elswhere, but find I just keep getting more confused.
I am completely new to photography (other than very little time with an old Point and shoot). I'm looking to learn and grow.
With that said, I've looked at: Nikon D40, Nikon D40x, Rebel Xt and Xti, Olympus e-500, and e-510, their brothers, sister, cousins, great uncles, and the aunts no one likes...whew...so, I don't know which one to go after.
I was initally looking at the E510. It has great features, the kit lenses get good reviews, and looks like I would have a lot of room to grow. But, as I read more, I began to believe, as I was new, the Nikon D40 would suit me just as well for a cheaper price.
So, is this just a matter picking one and go with it, or are their major differences in the ones above that a newbie might want/need?
Thanks
This is an old and boring topic to some, I'm sure. But, I need help deciding on a dSLR camera. I've been reading here and elswhere, but find I just keep getting more confused.
I am completely new to photography (other than very little time with an old Point and shoot). I'm looking to learn and grow.
With that said, I've looked at: Nikon D40, Nikon D40x, Rebel Xt and Xti, Olympus e-500, and e-510, their brothers, sister, cousins, great uncles, and the aunts no one likes...whew...so, I don't know which one to go after.
I was initally looking at the E510. It has great features, the kit lenses get good reviews, and looks like I would have a lot of room to grow. But, as I read more, I began to believe, as I was new, the Nikon D40 would suit me just as well for a cheaper price.
So, is this just a matter picking one and go with it, or are their major differences in the ones above that a newbie might want/need?
Thanks