[dslr searcher]

Since 1976 I'm working with a NIKON F2 (SLR). Now I want to make the change to the DSLR market.

What's the best I can buy at the moment when I want to spend between £ 400 and £ 700 ?

Is stabilisation in the lens better than in the body ?

[Yandros]

I'd suggest Nikon D90+18-105VR. Best performing sensor at the moment in that price band, and will work with your old Nikon lenses.

If you've got a lot of old Nikon AIS lenses, you might consider stretching to a Nikon D300, as this will meter and AF with these properly.

The jury is still out on in-body vs in-lens stabilisation. There's not a whole lot of difference to be honest. In-lens has the advantage of stabilising the viewfinder as well though.

[dazza74]

If it's any help I agree with everything Yandros has just said

[iGiDK]

Same here!

I think in-lens IS is the more mature tech, whereas in-body IS has only really came in to the market within the last couple of years

You may also like the Canon 40D, very good bang for buck

[SomeVorn]

Depending on your lenses, the D90 will be ideal.

If you want something close to what you are used to with film, have a number of classic lenses - then the D700 is, I expect, an ideal target over the next year or so if you can wait and save some more.