Sony A390 vs. Nikon D3000?

[axel21]

now that's something..why use a paragraph if it was meant to be in the same phrase. why use different paragraphs if it was meant to be in a sarcastic way..hmm, anyway this is getting way off topic and honestly not helping anyone decide for what camera to buy

 

[Vtec44]

dude u really need to learn what sarcasm means..
actually i was only responding to what derell said about sony not being a real camera company because it also make stereos and alarm clocks..

Now you know Nikon doesn't belong to a car company and doesn't make stereo or alarm clocks, like Sony does.

You're very welcome.

Back to topic, Sony makes great cameras but they lack followers like Canon and Nikon.

 

[Sonoma]

To much animosity between Sony and Nikon, just buy a Canon!! :lmao:

 

[jvs]

Wow didn't this thread totally go off topic lol. In response to the OPs question, I would personally go with the Sony. It's got the best live view system with quick AF, a tilting LCD screen for angled shots, in body stabilization, the ability to use Konica minolta AF lenses and for me I prefer the user interface more than the nikon.

But like other ppl said, try the cameras out in store first and see which one u like. Good luck with ur decision =)

 

[axel21]

To much animosity between Sony and Nikon, just buy a Canon!! :lmao:

but not one that has that freaking wheel for menu selection..it's really annoying
as for the menus, after toying with a nikon for a few hours i still spend about 5 minutes trying to find some simple settings like WB or metering, dunno maybe i'm hard headed and can't get it but it's a real maze

 

[kirbym2]

For what it's worth, I started with a Sony A200, went to the Nikon D3000, and have now upgraded to the D7000. I really enjoyed the Sony, but felt limited. The D3000 gave me a lot more, and I found it really easy to use. Nikon accessories are easy to find, and stock is often not an issue. I often had difficulty finding Sony product. I'm sure there are some that would say I wasn't looking hard enough, but wanted to give my 2 cents. Hope that helps.

 

[Vtec44]

as for the menus, after toying with a nikon for a few hours i still spend about 5 minutes trying to find some simple settings like WB or metering, dunno maybe i'm hard headed and can't get it but it's a real maze

There's a button on my D7000 and my 10-year-old FujiFilm S2 Pro for each one of the mentioned functions. You press the button to use it.

 

[axel21]

as for the menus, after toying with a nikon for a few hours i still spend about 5 minutes trying to find some simple settings like WB or metering, dunno maybe i'm hard headed and can't get it but it's a real maze

There's a button on my D7000 and my 10-year-old FujiFilm S2 Pro for each one of the mentioned functions. You press the button to use it.

maybe on the d7000 there is a button..but the d60 has a maze for a menu

 

[axel21]

off topic..how do you add photos to the gallery

 

[Vtec44]

maybe on the d7000 there is a button..but the d60 has a maze for a menu

It's probably same maze that other starter DSLR's have for a menu.