which camera for digital beginner

13 years 7 months ago #182 by andypaine
I do not know much about DSLRs and I am thinking about getting one. I have looked at the Nikon D40x, the Canon 450D and 400D. Does anyone have any suggestions??


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13 years 7 months ago #250 by Lucky One

andypaine wrote: I do not know much about DSLRs and I am thinking about getting one. I have looked at the Nikon D40x, the Canon 450D and 400D. Does anyone have any suggestions??


The D40 is a older Nikon, I would suggest a Nikon d80 or d90 would be much newer and better camera for you to grow into.


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13 years 7 months ago #308 by Joe Photo Daddy
I agree, I have a D80 and this is a great camera. I wouldn't go with any less considering there isn't much price difference.


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13 years 7 months ago #387 by andypaine
thanks for the input guys! Real helpful!


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13 years 7 months ago #837 by fastback
I agree, very helpful information. Being a beginner at digital myself also, I was wondering what makes the Nikon D80 a better choice for a beginner?? I haven't bought a digital yet but am in the market for one, one that I can grow with.


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13 years 7 months ago #968 by KZAM

fastback wrote: I agree, very helpful information. Being a beginner at digital myself also, I was wondering what makes the Nikon D80 a better choice for a beginner?? I haven't bought a digital yet but am in the market for one, one that I can grow with.


I have a D80 and D300 and I use both pretty equally. The D80 was my first DSLR and is a great work horse. Easy to learn on, just get the books and practice, practice, and did I say practice?

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13 years 6 months ago #1242 by blueblooded
Great info! I too am new to photography and I just bought a D80.


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