Comments on: Canon Eos 5D Mark Ii And Nikon D3X Digital Camera Review

By: Colorful L

Colorful L — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:35:59 +0000

Canon Digital Rebel XSi is the way to go but it is over $600
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YA85A?ie=UTF8&tag=100beautytips-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012YA85A

for under $600 Nikon D60 or Nikon D40 with 2 lens are great to get.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000SDPMEI?ie=UTF8&tag=100beautytips-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000SDPMEI
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By: Lambo

Lambo — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:33:59 +0000

A D40x is GREAT. Look it up, you get 10 megas, 55mm lenses, easy to set up in any situation and you get alot for the camera with the money you pay for it and great for beginning photography. :]
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By: dankman

dankman — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:31:59 +0000

I suggest a Nikon D40, it'll do everything a beginning photographer needs and it's pretty inexpensive.
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By: Crim Liar

Crim Liar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:29:59 +0000

First off the Canon Xsi, perhaps the most basic of the three you list, and is a good basic all-rounder and a popular choice on these forums. You could try looking around for a Nikon D40 or even a D60. Which ever, try to get a more flexible lens kit with it, you’ll find a single 18-55mm lens a little limiting and will end up with an additional lens as your next major purchase. If you can find the body bundled with an 18mm-200mm or there abouts that would be a better kit!

The Nikon D200 though a couple of years old and with a few niggles is still going to be a great camera. If it is fully working (don’t buy it unseen) and if it comes with lens(es) with a decent range then it’s probably just about worth it. See it, test use it, and haggle – after all it’s second hand.

The Olympus E450, this is a great example of why Olympus are not the power house they used to be! Potentially great camera that just misses the mark somehow. Prime example is the two lenses it comes bundled with, you get a wide (not super wide) to mid zoom and a mid to semi telephoto. If you are an opportunist photographer you’ll be switching lenses too often.
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By: NikonGuy

NikonGuy — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:27:59 +0000

Go with the rebel xsi it is an excellent camera!
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By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:25:59 +0000

i would choose the first one.
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By: otherwisefallen

otherwisefallen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:23:45 +0000

Looking for a good SLR for someone getting into photography?
I’ve been looking at a few cameras and I think I’ve narrowed it down to 3.

1. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-eos-rebel-xsi/4505-6501_7-32891057.html?tag=mncol;lst

2. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-d200/4505-6501_7-31568586.html?tag=mncol;lst
(it’s a few years old but I’ve found it for less than $600)

3. http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/olympus-e-450-with/4505-6501_7-33573282.html?tag=mncol;lst
(comes with 2 lenses)

I’m wanting to stay below the $600 mark. If you have any other options feel free to suggest them as well.

Thank you