First SLR

[ttdriver]

Hi all,

I am looking to buy my first digital SLR after my partner broke the screen on my canon power shot. To be honest I was never that impressed with the canon power shot as it seemed to take great pics one minute and terrible the next (bad workmen always blame their tools!)

So, I have been wowed by the quality of an SLR and I am considering a Nikon D40 or D40X.

Is there anything else I should consider at that price point? Is there anything slightly more expensive that is worth a look?

Dave

[Chanser]

Canon 400D, Canon offering cashback for this.
http://canon20thanniversary.onlinere...owtoclaim.aspx

Olympus E-410(£50 cashback) or E-510
http://www.olympus.co.uk/site/consumer/e_410_cashback/

The Nikon D40(X) is a great beginners SLR, but limited in lens choices and restrictive once you learned the ropes.

Personally I may buy a Canon 40D and learn my way through.
I'm sure other users will give far better opinions.

[Pirate!!]

The new Sony A700 has just hit the streets.

Preview here.

EDIT: Went in at too higher level maybe! Also consider Pentax K100D. Plenty of good lenses to choose from, though a check on reviews would be a good start.

[senu]

Any of Nikon, Canon, Sony , Pentax will do fine. There is no "entry level" DSLR today which will not be better than the Sureshot. Cameras from Canon and Nikon ( CorN ! ) have an advantage of wide user base , lens support ect, and those from Sony Pentax are often said to be better VFM despite costing a little more. Olympus seems a little left out in the party but its not for lack of quality images
I would draw a shortlist and then search here for Personal "reviews"
And if you search here and elsewhere (flickr ect) you are bound to find impressive images from all of them

As such, they all have friends and will be praised ( and the competition slated ) to high heaven

Broadly speaking ,the lens chosen, and time taken to learn the kit and DSLR basics make more difference to the quality of images than the name on the body
However, hold and have a play with any your narrowed down shortlist as the "how it feels in your hands " factor is a big deal

The Nikon you are thnking of is capable, competitively priced and newbee friendly..It is by no means perfect , but then none of them is

When you have a minute also visit dpreview
Good luck and dont allow info overload and fear of buying the wrong thing lead to purchase inertia Whatever you buy will be fine

[Holowlegs]

Hi ya

In the end of the day I think going into a shop and have a feel of these cameras is very important. Find one that suits the size of your hands and you feel comfortable with. You don't want to end up with a camera that you can't stand holding.


Cheers Holo

[ttdriver]

Thanks guys, I will check all that info out,

Dave