dSLR for beginner?

[wiiz]

Originally Posted by goldfries

given the 3 choices, I'll go for either A200 or the 1000D.

I had the D40 for a few things - lack of vertical grip support (AFAIK no original Nikon grip, 3rd party grip not nice) and the lack of AF points. the Nikkor 18-55 is a good lens though.

A200 comes with SSS and can even do wireless flash trigger (for Nikon you'll find it in D90 onwards. Canon you won't even have it.)

1000D is nice too but of course, they don't have stabilization features like SSS but if not mistaken it comes with Live View, which I like very much.

D40 is really really old la. if need Nikon, then at least the D60 which I think is decent if you're not picky on the lack of AF point and grip support.

D90 is good! awesome camera man, i really like it. love the body, love the kit lens (18-105VR awesomeness!) but if you can't fork out ~RM 4k, do consider looking around for 40D which is around RM 3.3k with EF-S 18-55 IS, a much better option than any 450D / 500D / D5000 in my book.

only consider the 500D / D5000 if you want video capability, D5000 with the edge on swivel LCD.

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Just summarize.

low range : Sony A200 / Canon 1000D for me. i detest Nikon low range bodies, although they are actually very capable cameras. It's just not what i like.
low-medium range : Nikon D90 / Canon 40D - seriously, the D90 is awesome. so is the rare 40D. 50D? pointless IMO, i don't think it's worth the price.
medium range : Nikon D300 another awesome camera. No video is ok but the # of AF points are really nice.
FF : Canon 5D mk II / Nikon D700 nuff said, both are great in my book.

*sorry, the above RANGE thing isn't particularly accurate but it's the best I can do. just sharing. kthxbai.

Thx goldfries. I nevr think abt 40d until ur reply. Now i'm tempted already....

[Chai]

D40 and D60 is pretty much the same thing actually. I recommended my sister to buy D40 instead of the higher end ones. It's still capable of taking excellent pictures.