Need entry level SLR...

[USCRugbyNo1]

Keep the comments flowing!

 

[Jeremy Z]

One thing to consider about Sony. I think they have the sweep panorama mode. If it works the same as in their point & shoot cameras, all you have to do is depress the shutter release, then sweep through your panorama, and the camera and software do the rest. I don't believe any other mfr. has got it so refined. Also, the body-integral anti-shake technology of Sony (and Pentax) is a huge plus to me. I don't have to buy it on every lens, because it is in the camera body. Not the case with Nikon and Canon. I have a 20 year old manual focus lens on my Pentax, and it still benefits from the anti-shake.

I think the Sonys will take Zeiss lenses, which is a plus.

As a real estate pro, you may want to look at whether you can get a tilt-shift lens for Sony. This lens will correct perspective issues when shooting architecture. They're damned expensive, so you may not ever want one, but I've always wanted one. I don' do enough serious shooting of architecture to justify it though.

Also, it is worth noting that just because Canon and Nikon are the best-selling, that doesn't make them the best cameras for you. When I was starting out with my dSLR several years ago, I also found that Pentax blew Canon and Nikon away. Better kit optics, better construction, body-integral anti-shake, and better backwards compatibility of optics.

 

[USCRugbyNo1]

I just don't think I would use the panorama as much as everyone thinks I would. I probably would like to buy a Canon.

 

[ConradM]

I just don't think I would use the panorama as much as everyone thinks I would. I probably would like to buy a Canon.

It's hard to get over the power of popularity.

Just keep in mind, in the entry level world, you need to spend a little more to get a SLR comparable to the A35 in terms of Image Quality and usable features.

 

[Crollo]

What I find people say, is if you're going entry level, don't go Canon. Pentax supposedly doesn't butcher their entry-level cameras the same way Canon does.

 

[QuadTap]

the sony sweep panarama is pretty awesome also the auto focus in video is great... i think you would be happy with the sony

i'm not up on canon entry level stuff by i love my d3100 nikon, it's the cheapest entry level nikon and autofocus in video is nice (but a little noisy).

you're right about the wide angle stretching out the perspective vs the sweep panarama but i'm not sure where you will find an ultra-wide angle lens for "cheap".

I say if you love canon get the canon and love it!