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[cherry]

This might be a long shot, but you never know:

Does anyone have any experience with digital SLR cameras? I took a photography class this past year that I quite enjoyed, but I've lost access to the dark room for obvious, term-end - shaped reasons. I have a point-and-shoot, but I just can't get the control or quality of image from it that I desire.

I'm looking at either the Nikon D60 or Canon Rebel XTi/EOS 400D, which I've found for within $20 of each other. Both are entry level DSLRs, 10.1 MP, which is more than enough for 8x10 prints, and right now I don't foresee wanting to print larger. The Nikon has a better lens (vibration-reduction), but the Canon has a few more features. At the moment, I'm leaning towards the Nikon, as the idea of getting a camera like either of these and then using the preset seems rather bizarre. On the other hand, the Nikon doesn't have a drive pin, so it can only auto-focus with lenses with their own motors. Fortunately, the kit lens does have a motor, but it limits my future options.

Does anyone have any experience with either brand, camera, or DSLRs in general? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Comments

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

From what I see/hear, it's pretty much down to personal preference at this point. They're both solid cameras. At the moment, I'm leaning towards the D60, if only because it has a better kit lens. One of my friends says he's seen a lot of Nikons die, however. I think I'm going to ask a fellow at the store to let me see them, and see how they fit in my greedy hands.

Note: I myself am being tempted by the D300, but am determined to resist.

If it was anywhere within my price range? I'd be resisting too.

[d-benway.livejournal.com]

The D300 may be within your price range if you decide to omit the lens.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I'm a little to impatient for the build-a-camera approach -- without a lens, the amount of usage I could get out of it would be severely curtailed.