I have a Nikon. A friend of mine got a digital SLR, before I had one. I saw her photos and liked them so I thought what the heck. Santa brought me one the next year. My Dad gave me a camera when I was about 10, a Nikon SLR. I guess, I've just always had a Nikon, I do love my camera.
I have a Nikon. Why I bought it? Personal preference really. IMHO Nikon and Canon are currently the top brands, though others are trying to catch up (c'mon Pentax). I'm sooo not going to get into the whole Canon vs Nikon debate though! I have the D40X which was the right price and fit nicely in my hand. I'd love to upgrade to the D700, or whatever its replacement will be (D800 in May anyone?) when I can afford it.
my dslr is a nikon, but my p&s is a sony...i've had the sony for a few years....i got it because i wanted that neat touch screen thing....
i have the nikon because while i was looking for something not too expensive, and what i read about the d3000 was that it was good for beginners...
I have a Nikon Coolpix S200 - chosen by my parents as a Christmas present 3 years ago as I specified a camera small enough to keep on me all the time.....not the best criteria I know!
@fillingtime
I have a D300 now, along with a D200 and D80. I love them all, but I definitely wanna buy my first full-frame camera. I've done a lot of research, and from what I've been told and read the D700 and D3x is gonna be the pinnacle for awhile.
Nikon feels they have reached the current limit of technology when it comes to the sensors, so they are actually going back to begin tweaking their movie modes. They want to come out with the D800 that has the same sensor as the D700 but with a better, HD movie mode.
@jasonbarnette Thanks for the info. I'll keep my sights set on the D700 then :-) the D3x is WAY out of my price range and more in the "nice to dream about" category.
@fillingtime I think the D3x is out of everyone's price range, LOL! I'd go for the more reasonable D3/D3s personally, which are still both out of my price range... darnit!
My point & shoot is a Panasonic Lumix and I love it. In the past I've had Canon and Ricoh but this is the best one I've had. Takes great photos and easy to use.
@jasonbarnette - The most credible rumor I've heard is the D800 will be out this summer, the ISO performance stays the same as the D700, but the MegaPixel count jumps to 24. The D4 will come out in the fall, ISO performance will be the same as the current D3s, but the MegaPixel count jumps to 16. Then sometime after that the D4x comes out with 34MP.
I shoot mainly Nikon, but also Canon and Fuji. (and sometimes Lomo and Holga)
Nikon D90 - everyone said just pick a Canon or a Nikon and commit to it. So I committed to Nikon for the DSLR. I love it (but I don't know otherwise) ... I could have gone with the D5000 or the Canon Rebel TSI for my starter DSLR and saved about $600 ....if I did it again that is what I would do. I also have a Canon Powershot 1300 and am very unhappy with it. This is my third Canon Powershot from this series. I had the 400 and I believe the 700 or 710 (all versions with more megapixels) and this will be my last one. The smarter that camera tries to get and the more megapixels they add the worse the shots come out. Daylight is great, night time, dim light, or any thing with shake potential come out terribly.
@jasonbarnette Pentax K5 is usable at 51200 ISO... but actually I think the newer nikons are the same now (the difference btwen 6XXXX and 5XXXX is marginal) but I want a GREAT ISO 25 with HUGE DR... strange no one is give studio shooters those kinds of options... unless you want to shell out 10k for a MF body....
@fillingtime do you think pentax is in the same 'group' as canikon? Pentax doesn't try to be pro even the MF digital 645D pentax body (something canikon don't have) is not consider pro to pentax (even at $10k for just the body). Pentax offers fun coloured bodies and great pancake primes and weather sealing on most things... it is more 'fun'... you don't buy pentax because you want a camera that will make you better... you shoot pentax because with the KX and the 3 LTD primes I have a kit that fits in any carry-on bag and still lets you pack everything else you need. Who cares if when you use them you look like you have a body with a body cap on with no lens...
@icywarm
That's very true: my D300 will go as low as 100 ISO, and I think some Canons may hit 50 ISO, but that's about it. The 'standard' range on DSLRs now seems to be 200-3200 ISO and everything above and below considered a "boost". I would love to have myself a 25 ISO DSLR cause I love taking long exposures in full daylight...and right now that means stacking up the ND filters which robs my color saturation.
@fillingtime
I learned photography on two Pentax K1000s. When my grandmother first gave them to me, I laughed, stuck them in a box in my closet, and left them there for years. But I finally pulled them out and began tinkering with them, doing what almost all photographers do first: I shot b&w.
Every once in a while, I'll be a roll of film and head out with my Pentax gear.
Canon Rebel EOS XS. I've had a couple of Canon point & shoots and loved the quality of the images. When it was time to upgrade to a "real" camera, it was easy to stick with Canon because of my past experience and the fact that my boss also uses a Canon Rebel so I was able to get feedback beforehand.
I've had four digital cameras so far and all of them have been Canons.
At the moment I've got a Powershot 10 that is almost falling apart (literally) so I am planning on buying a new one (probably a DSLR) in the not too distant future. I am contemplating buying a Nikon this time but I'm not sure yet.
Nikon. The lenses are better quality than the rest except for Leica but those are EXPENSIVE! Plus the controls on the camera just make sense to me as to where they are located. I ended up with a D700 but looked really hard at the Canon 5D mkII. Ended up with Nikon because of the quality/durability of the lenses, the control layout, and the Nikon CLS. The Creative Lighting System is simply amazing. Off-camera almost studio lighting with one or two SB600 flashes.
Nikon D700---amazing camera I've had for almost three years now.
Olympus E-Pl1 "pen", a micro four-thirds camera. Less than half the size of my dslr, and comes with an amazingly sharp kit lens. This is an awesome little camera....it goes everywhere with me, and for the size and price, has fantastic quality.
I have a coolpix p100, nikon d5000 and a nikon d7000. I like my coolpix because I can just put it in my purse if I am heading out cant change lenses but the zoom on it is great
I like my d5k better than d7k because its lighter
My husband swears by his canons but I find even just the base is more heavy and I hate hand cramps :)
It's not that simple... I went from Nikon to Canon to Nikon and back to Canon. This was over the course of 6 years and each time I upgraded my body.
Clearly I had a hard time staying loyal! Now I have a body that I doubt I'll ever need to upgrade (Canon IDsIII) but what made me go back to Canon in the end was the glass: I missed a few of those lenses that I just couldn't get from Nikon. Specifically, the 50 1.2 which is my all time fav lens.
Nikon d90 w/ 35mm prime: since the d7000 came out (and is still overpriced for minimal upgrades from the d90) the d90 is a true bargain; no brand can match the manual control, ISO, sensor size, viewfinder sharpness and durability at that pricepoint. And the 35mm - believe the hype!
Now that people have enjoyed this discussion for a bit, I have a website to share: http://www.dpreview.com
At DPReview, you can find tons of information about your current camera and look for upgrades, read discussions on camera technologies, get ahead with updated news.
My favorite feature of the site is the Side-by-Side Comparison (found under Buying Guide). Here, you can select as many old and current camera models from every manufacturer and compare them side by side to view megapixels, camera sensors, memory card type, autofocus program, every single component of the camera.
It is a wonderful resource for your next purchase. And it's also not a bad place to dream!
Nikon, when I can. It's the good camera that my whole family uses, so I often have to stick to a dodgy little digital, but when I can I use the Nikon. I'm not sure why I trust that brand more, I just do. And I'm proud to say I own a Nikon.
I've been flipping between Nikon and Canon for a while now. But every one of Nikons have had lens failures or have jsut stopped working after about 3-4 months. So I switched to Canon and haven't had a problem since.
Sony a300- DSLR
Sony DSC-W170- Point and Shoot
iPhone 3gs- when I'm on the go. =)
I love Sony cameras! my first digital was a Sony, I bought it in 2003 I believe, and just upgraded last year to my two Sonys. My mom still uses my old one. They last forever.
Canon - Because nothing else measures up! Seriously because of its excellent pictures, fabulous software, ease of use, and awesome reputation. I wouldn't even think about buying another brand.
I don't have a DSLR yet, but I'm leaning towards Nikon. Right now I own a Nikon L110 and I think it takes great pics for a PAS. I'm thinking about a Nikon D3100 with tax money this year, we'll see what I end up choosing :)
Nikon. I debated with Canon when buying, and they're both great, but Nikon won my heart over. My boyfriend shoots Canon (he has the Rebel XS) and it's a great camera, but my Nikon is my baby :)
Sony Alpha, currently the A580. I had a Minolta SLR back in the day, and Sony acquired their technology, so all of my old lenses fit the mount. Sony is #3 behind you Canikon shooters, but their technology is pretty interesting. Check out the A33/A55 as well as the NEX line.
I shot Nikon for a number of years, mainly F4, F90X, F100, FM2, FM3 (all 35mm) and mostly loved them. Eventually I decided to bite the bullet and go digital. At the time I decided to buy, Nikon did not have anything even remotely capable of competing with Canon DSLR technology, so I bought the 20D to test the waters. I was extremely happy with this camera, and my assistant actually still uses it. Since then I have shot and owned the 30D, 50D, 5D, and 5D Mark II. I have used the 1D Mk IV (and am considering getting one for my wife, Koshi). I have also used the Nikon D3, D3s, D700, D200, and older models like the D40X and D70s. I can honestly say that, between Nikon and Canon, I would happily use either one and don't believe that either one is ahead in the game anymore (in regards to camera bodies). The high end Canons shoot to 102,400 ISO, just like the high end Nikons. So what - I'd be happy with ISO 800 and 20% better dynamic range (kind-of like Jordan said). Canon do 22mpix and Nikon do 24mpix - again, so what. It's nice to have pixels, but once you factor in noise (and with high ISO more colour degradation as well), I'd happily shoot 12mpix if the image is clean. At the mid to high end of bodies, Canon is slightly cheaper for the same features. But, and this is important, there are very few directly comparible models between Canon and Nikon at the semi-pro and pro level, so it is best to choose the one with the features you want and the system you want and the lenses you want, rather than trying to decide between a 5D II and D3S based on how much they cost.
Canon have a better selection of lenses. They have far more than the Nikkor range, and most of the lenses are better in direct comparisons. That said, the differences are marginal. Canon have a wider lens mount, which means f/1.2-capable lenses. Nikon have a smaller mount and are limited to f/1.4. Not a big deal either, really. I like Canon lenses because I want f/1.2 on my primes, and some of the longer lenses are simply amazing. I like my expensive L-glass, which is still cheaper in most instances than the equivalent Nikkor glass, but usually not by much. Comparison: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II at one of my favourite online stores: AUD $2,697.00. Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens at the same store: AUD $2,678.00. One of the few instances where it is the other way around, and only just. Or, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Lens AUD $11,115.00 and the Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS USM Lens AUD $9,389.00 (there is a new Canon lens but it isn't available yet, however this price has been constant for months now). All said and done, cost should not be a deciding factor. Lens range should be considered when you're looking at a long term investment in a camera system, but once again may not be significant enough for many photographers.
I don't think you can go wrong with either Canon or Nikon. I like Canon marginally more than Nikon right now, because of the lenses. I also like Canon's ergonimics - my big hands bump things on the Nikon bodies that don't get bumped (as much) on Canons. I think Sony is rubbish, not because it is a bad camera or that they have bad lenses, but because they have such a limited range and nothing is compatible with them. I don't like Pentax DSLR gear (similar reasons), but I love their MF equipment. I love Mamiya MF film cameras, but I doubt that is even something for which you'd spare a thought.
One more factor that may (or may not) bother people: Canon's video is superb. Nikon's is proprietry rubbish and useless for "serious" work. There is a reason why House's season finale was filmed on Canon 5D Mk II's. There is a reason why many of the actions scenes (particularly 1st person) in Ironman were filmed on Canon 5D Mk II's. There is a reason why nothing of note has been filmed on Nikon DSLRs - the format stinks. For home-user stuff though, I don't think anyone would notice the difference.
I guess that was a bit over the one sentence limit...
@lvmychunkalunka You wont regret the D3100. Thats what I use and it's reliable, pretty light weight, and takes greeeat pictures!
Now to the poster. I use a Nikon D3100 as I'm sure you got already haha, and a Casio Exilim for my pocket when Im just out running around. They both take great pictures.
Nikon D50. although its not made anymore, it has a built in motor for AF and you can get lenses much more cheap or use some older n series lenses of an slr camera. I will choose Nikon over any camera, anyday
Nikon!!!! I have shot with a Cannon and a Nikon. Nikon wins hands down!!! To me, when I hold a Nikon, it feels heavy...like it's made of something. When I hold a Cannon, at least the ones I have shot with, they aren't near as heavy. And, I think the quality of photos a Nikon/Nikkor lens produces, is much better than a Cannon.
Canon!
-You get what you pay for
-I find them to be the easiest and simplest SLRs... Nikons make things more complicated than they should be
-Great selection of lenses, etc.
-All Canons seem to last longer... I've known several people with Nikon SLRs that break (usually sensor) right after the warranty was out
-Nikons have alot of cheaper starter SLR's but they are MUCH cheaper quality and i think it would be work a little extra to get the more expensive starter SLR canons,,.
Before I bought my Nikon in December, I had never picked up one, taken a photo with one or known anyone with one....but yet without barely any background knowledge I have managed to take a few really "good" photos with it...If I can use it then anyone can!
A Nikon, I guess because it's a Nikon and for no other real reason other than it seemed to be a good fit. Also love, love, love my trusty little Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 35 point and shoot. :)
Sony Cybershot (Point and Shoot), for digital (for now) and Minolta SRT101, for film. My Minolta has been with me since the '70's and it never takes a bad photo.
The one I'm using now my sweet husband bought me for Christmas. It's a Nikon CoolPix 100. I wanted this one because it has a 26x zoom. We go to a lot of NASCAR races, so the more zoom the better.
My other camera is a Olympus SP-55OUZ with a 18x zoom.
I love my Nikon and never leave home without it! I own several due to a couple upgrades and though I'm sure I would love a Canon equally if I had one, I'm completely sold on Nikon and have way too much invested in lenses to ever switch now, not that I'd ever want to! I also use a Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS3 P&S that I carry in my purse at all times....nice little emergency camera!
I have a Sony A200 that I got about a year and a half ago. I love it!! I bought it because it was affordable, I liked the way it felt and I already had Minolta lenses from my old Minolta 35mm SLR that I loved! I have used a Canon 5D and 40 D and like them both as well. My first DSLR camera was a Canon Powershot G2 and my daughter uses that one every now and again it just needs a new battery. My friend recently got the Canon t2i and that is an amazing camera as well. I love my Sony though!!
I use a Nikon D5000. It's my first DLSR camera. I've taken a few photo classes and learned a little about how to use it. So, I'm not totally virgin with it. I love the fact that my Nikon three generally functioning states
1) I do *all* of the work (settings, ap, ss, filter, etc)
2) it will do *some* of the work for me
3) it will do *all* of the work for me
I have been able to capture shots that I NEVER could with my point and shoot....underexposing a shot, for example. Or leave the shutter open longer for a low light shot. I LOVE IT!
I have the Sony A-230. It was given to me as a gift this past Christmas. It is my first D-SLR camera. The detail of the photos is amazing. My point and shoot camera has a higher megapixel but has no comparison in picture quality. I love it. The only down side is that the A-230 doesn't have a "live view" screen. It isn't a big deal to me. It's just with glasses it's hard to look through the viewfinder and get the "whole" picture.
I have an Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62. It's a simple Point & Shoot and it did agree with my demands, but now I'm learing more and more and I would love to get a better camera.
I'm still happy with this camera, the pictures have a nice colour and the macro works well.
I have a Nikon D300. I chose Nikon because it just feels better and easy to navigate the menus.
However, if you're new to photography and looking to buy a DSLR, my recommendation is that you go to any camera store and play with them for a while. You'll get a good feel of what you like and dislike. My second recommendation is to get the same brand as your friends/family have. It will be easier for them to help you, plus you can borrow their lenses. :-)
Sony A200. I got it for Mother's Day a couple of years ago. It spawned a hobby that I really, really enjoy. I am always on the search for Minolta lens to expand my collection!
Canon. I love them, the control layout and the way they sit in my hand, though I can't stand working with any camera that doesn't have twin control wheels since modifying aperture and shutter speed quickly at the same time is something I need. Plus impatience...
Fujifilm J12 point and shoot. Fuji were THE digital pioneers and first to go past the 1 megapixel mark back in the days when the Sony Cybershots were still using floppy disk as their storage medium of choice. I've been biased towards Fuji ever since.
And strange as it may seem, a selling point for me on my mobile phone LG GC900f was the 8 megapixel camera. Obviously not as fully featured as a regular camera, but does the trick if I'm out and about and see something that I want to take a photo of.
Nikon D5000! I just got it, and I was planning on getting a canon because my p&s is a canon, but after doing a little more research and actually trying the different cameras out, I realized that the nikon was much better for me and I'm so glad I got it. It's easy to use, and I've only had it for like 2 weeks and I already have figured out how to use almost all the features :) Of course there's always more to learn, but that's the best part!
I am currently using a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. Since I am just a beginner this camera is great for me. I figured in a few years when I felt I was getting better with photography I would start looking at better quality cameras.
Canon 400D. It has been a dream first SLR camera. I really want to get a 7D!!! I've lost count with how many times I've been asked what camera I use because the person asking wants to take photos like mine. While the camera does play a big part in clear, beautiful photos I'd like to think I've learnt something and am getting better. Haha.
I previously started out with a 10.1 MP Nikon point and shoot but I wanted to get more into photography so I used some graduation money and bought the Canon Rebel t2i/550D as my first DSLR. And it is glorious. I just need more money to start in on lenses :/ I was going to stick with Nikon but I like the controls of Canon products better.
Sony A230... simply because it was the cheapest Digital SLR I could find at the time. Then of course, the Canons and Nikons came down in price.... grrrrr.
Canon xSi (450D). I thought long and hard between it and a Nikon (2 yrs ago), but once I held them in my hand, the Canon was a better fit for me personally. I also shoot frequently with my iPhone 4.... a great way to document those moments when you just don't have time to reach for the DSLR!
Actually, as a joke I told my husband I wanted the D90 for Christmas because I was hoping Ashton Kutcher came with it. And he bought me one! Unfortunately, no Ashton. Oh well, I've got a great camera and a new passion!
Canon. When I was in the market for my first DSLR, I had my eye on a Nikon, but my husband surprised me with a Canon xsi for my birthday. I did think about exchanging it, but after using it a few times I was surprised by how familiar and natural it felt to me. I'm hoping to upgrade soon and will stick with Canon.
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i have the nikon because while i was looking for something not too expensive, and what i read about the d3000 was that it was good for beginners...
I have a D300 now, along with a D200 and D80. I love them all, but I definitely wanna buy my first full-frame camera. I've done a lot of research, and from what I've been told and read the D700 and D3x is gonna be the pinnacle for awhile.
Nikon feels they have reached the current limit of technology when it comes to the sensors, so they are actually going back to begin tweaking their movie modes. They want to come out with the D800 that has the same sensor as the D700 but with a better, HD movie mode.
I'm sticking with a D700.
I shoot mainly Nikon, but also Canon and Fuji. (and sometimes Lomo and Holga)
SLR - Pentax
Bridge - Panasonic Lumix
P&S - Panasonic Lumix
APS - Fuji
That's very true: my D300 will go as low as 100 ISO, and I think some Canons may hit 50 ISO, but that's about it. The 'standard' range on DSLRs now seems to be 200-3200 ISO and everything above and below considered a "boost". I would love to have myself a 25 ISO DSLR cause I love taking long exposures in full daylight...and right now that means stacking up the ND filters which robs my color saturation.
I learned photography on two Pentax K1000s. When my grandmother first gave them to me, I laughed, stuck them in a box in my closet, and left them there for years. But I finally pulled them out and began tinkering with them, doing what almost all photographers do first: I shot b&w.
Every once in a while, I'll be a roll of film and head out with my Pentax gear.
At the moment I've got a Powershot 10 that is almost falling apart (literally) so I am planning on buying a new one (probably a DSLR) in the not too distant future. I am contemplating buying a Nikon this time but I'm not sure yet.
I will keep an eye on this thread!
Reason I bought it: it was worth it
http://365project.org/blog/top-10-dslr-cameras-used-on-365-project
Canon G10
Blackberry mobile (only 2mp, but useful for those little grab shots)
Olympus E-Pl1 "pen", a micro four-thirds camera. Less than half the size of my dslr, and comes with an amazingly sharp kit lens. This is an awesome little camera....it goes everywhere with me, and for the size and price, has fantastic quality.
I like my d5k better than d7k because its lighter
My husband swears by his canons but I find even just the base is more heavy and I hate hand cramps :)
Clearly I had a hard time staying loyal! Now I have a body that I doubt I'll ever need to upgrade (Canon IDsIII) but what made me go back to Canon in the end was the glass: I missed a few of those lenses that I just couldn't get from Nikon. Specifically, the 50 1.2 which is my all time fav lens.
Why? Because it's flipping awesome...it's nikon.
because i'm worth it....lol
At DPReview, you can find tons of information about your current camera and look for upgrades, read discussions on camera technologies, get ahead with updated news.
My favorite feature of the site is the Side-by-Side Comparison (found under Buying Guide). Here, you can select as many old and current camera models from every manufacturer and compare them side by side to view megapixels, camera sensors, memory card type, autofocus program, every single component of the camera.
It is a wonderful resource for your next purchase. And it's also not a bad place to dream!
Sony DSC-W170- Point and Shoot
iPhone 3gs- when I'm on the go. =)
I love Sony cameras! my first digital was a Sony, I bought it in 2003 I believe, and just upgraded last year to my two Sonys. My mom still uses my old one. They last forever.
Canon have a better selection of lenses. They have far more than the Nikkor range, and most of the lenses are better in direct comparisons. That said, the differences are marginal. Canon have a wider lens mount, which means f/1.2-capable lenses. Nikon have a smaller mount and are limited to f/1.4. Not a big deal either, really. I like Canon lenses because I want f/1.2 on my primes, and some of the longer lenses are simply amazing. I like my expensive L-glass, which is still cheaper in most instances than the equivalent Nikkor glass, but usually not by much. Comparison: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS II at one of my favourite online stores: AUD $2,697.00. Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens at the same store: AUD $2,678.00. One of the few instances where it is the other way around, and only just. Or, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Lens AUD $11,115.00 and the Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS USM Lens AUD $9,389.00 (there is a new Canon lens but it isn't available yet, however this price has been constant for months now). All said and done, cost should not be a deciding factor. Lens range should be considered when you're looking at a long term investment in a camera system, but once again may not be significant enough for many photographers.
I don't think you can go wrong with either Canon or Nikon. I like Canon marginally more than Nikon right now, because of the lenses. I also like Canon's ergonimics - my big hands bump things on the Nikon bodies that don't get bumped (as much) on Canons. I think Sony is rubbish, not because it is a bad camera or that they have bad lenses, but because they have such a limited range and nothing is compatible with them. I don't like Pentax DSLR gear (similar reasons), but I love their MF equipment. I love Mamiya MF film cameras, but I doubt that is even something for which you'd spare a thought.
One more factor that may (or may not) bother people: Canon's video is superb. Nikon's is proprietry rubbish and useless for "serious" work. There is a reason why House's season finale was filmed on Canon 5D Mk II's. There is a reason why many of the actions scenes (particularly 1st person) in Ironman were filmed on Canon 5D Mk II's. There is a reason why nothing of note has been filmed on Nikon DSLRs - the format stinks. For home-user stuff though, I don't think anyone would notice the difference.
I guess that was a bit over the one sentence limit...
Now to the poster. I use a Nikon D3100 as I'm sure you got already haha, and a Casio Exilim for my pocket when Im just out running around. They both take great pictures.
-You get what you pay for
-I find them to be the easiest and simplest SLRs... Nikons make things more complicated than they should be
-Great selection of lenses, etc.
-All Canons seem to last longer... I've known several people with Nikon SLRs that break (usually sensor) right after the warranty was out
-Nikons have alot of cheaper starter SLR's but they are MUCH cheaper quality and i think it would be work a little extra to get the more expensive starter SLR canons,,.
I have the T1i and LOVE it :)
My other camera is a Olympus SP-55OUZ with a 18x zoom.
They are both great cameras.
All my life i've only used a Nikon. I got my first Nikon D3000 and after 8 months I sold it and got a Nikon D3100. I love it.
sometimes I use my parents which is a Canon PowerShot A550
or one of my photo is from my brother which is a Canon EOS 20D
1) I do *all* of the work (settings, ap, ss, filter, etc)
2) it will do *some* of the work for me
3) it will do *all* of the work for me
I have been able to capture shots that I NEVER could with my point and shoot....underexposing a shot, for example. Or leave the shutter open longer for a low light shot. I LOVE IT!
I'm still happy with this camera, the pictures have a nice colour and the macro works well.
However, if you're new to photography and looking to buy a DSLR, my recommendation is that you go to any camera store and play with them for a while. You'll get a good feel of what you like and dislike. My second recommendation is to get the same brand as your friends/family have. It will be easier for them to help you, plus you can borrow their lenses. :-)
And strange as it may seem, a selling point for me on my mobile phone LG GC900f was the 8 megapixel camera. Obviously not as fully featured as a regular camera, but does the trick if I'm out and about and see something that I want to take a photo of.
Well because Nikon rocks my socks!
I like the button placement on the T2i, similar to my old Lumix. Didn't like using my friend's Nikon - didn't feel right to me in my hands.
Actually, as a joke I told my husband I wanted the D90 for Christmas because I was hoping Ashton Kutcher came with it. And he bought me one! Unfortunately, no Ashton. Oh well, I've got a great camera and a new passion!