Recommended DSLRs

I've got a Digital Rebel and I have no complaints.

Oh yeah I also recommend getting a battery grip. It holds 2 extra sets of batteries so you'd never run out of juice on any day's shooting. Amazon has the Opteka Battery Pack Grip for Canon for about $90US (the orginal Canon is about $140US)

I own a Canon Rebel XT and love it. I use many of the program features. I hada friend want to take some photos of her son in a State Wrestling tournament. I loande her may camera and she got some great shots. She said that it was real easy to use. I have found that I can do many different types of Photography with it. Iamnow spending my money on buying good lenses.I found the kit lens to be fine for a starter lens and it allows you to take some great shots. I added a Canon 50mm f1.8 that I use for many sporting events indoors and I have gotten great shots with out a flash.

I have to agree about Canon. I have an S1 IS, and although it's older technology, it works quite well for me. My only complaint is that it really drains the batteries. It's a factory demo model, but I didn't pay much for it. Less than $300 including shipping from the US to Canada. I also got a 2Gig CF card from the UK for $60 including shipping, and it's great. In time, I'm going to upgrade to the S3, but for now I stick with what I've got.

Do you already have a normal SLR? If you do, do you have any lens for it? If you have lens that would fit on a new DSLR, then thats the way I would do. I have one of the 6.3 MP Canon Digital Rebels, and I love it. When I was looking a couple years ago, the Canon was best then, but from what I've read they are still pretty good. Good luck on your choice!

Are you looking to start a business? If not a think a great SLR to start with is the Nikon D50. I have a D70 and am happy with it. I read the same thing about it being better for low light situations and I often shoot in low light. Here is a great reivew of the D50 if you are interested in learning more about it: http://dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50 I got the 18-70 kit lens with my d70 and right away I purchased a 50mm 1.8. I'm currently shopping for a third lens now.

You couldn't go wrong with either. Everything I've ever read on both brands, they always rank head and shoulders above other brands, but are neck and neck with each other. Nikon's D40 is a 6MP camera for about $500. Canon's Rebel XTi is a 10MP camear that runs about $800. You might be able to pick up a Rebel XT which is an 8MP camera for about $650. Nikon's D80 is a 10MP for about $1000. The only thing I think I've read in difference is that the Nikon may be a little better in low light. Both would take great pictures, though. I have a Canon Rebel and love it.

A great site to start with is www.bhphotovideo.com. I have found that when buying new equipment, they are the most reasonable. You can compare their prices to other places and see that the better deal is there. They sell kits that come with the body, a lens (and they offer different lenses also in the kits), and the memory card, battery, charger, etc. I, personally, have a Nikon D-200. I have had Canon and Nikon and Nikon rules the roost by far. If you are wanting to just get started, then the D-50 or even the D-40 body can be bought for around 400 or so at B and H. The kits are a little more but still less than buying seperately. If this is something that you have been doing already in regular 35 mm, and plan to use this camera professionally, then spend the cash and step on up to the D-200. It's worth it to spend more for the MP, especially if you are a pro (or intend to be..lol) Good luck!

i think canon is better because it offers from 10 -17 mega pixels in DSLR. it is better if you start with canon , because when you graduate to its higher models which i feel are better than nikon, you are at ease , also canon offers better free softwares for foto editing. wish u all the best my friend.

Definatly Canon Rebel XTi 10MP. Amazon has it for $768US with 18-55mm kit lens (good starter lens). I've used this cam as well as Nikon, Fuji & Olympus... and the Canon blows them away in overall image quality. Nikon has a slightly better user interface and menu system but that's no biggie cause you get used the the Canon's layout easily. It's a small and light cam so it's easy to carry around and won't exhaust your hand quickly. It also uses all Canon EF & EF-S lenses so you have no limitation.

Hi, I think Canon is best. They have recently released a new EOS type, I dont know the model number but it has some cool features. Ofcourse consider your existing lenses, they should fit the new camera body too. Regards Ashutosh