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Jun. 25th, 2008 12:52 pmThis 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.
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.
