dawgbyte wrote:I'm not a canon user so I can't comment on that... but I kinda disagree than any dslr will do... since you already have your eye on d90, I suggest you go for it and skip d60 and below (if you become good, these model will become a crutch).
If you are planning to utilize the advantages of dslr like prime lenses and filters, also avoid prosumer dslr like mentioned above. My friend has the canon prosumer and his problem now is that to add a polarizing filter, he needs an adapter which is always out of stock (and expensive). The sensor is also small so the contrast is not that great compared to a normal slr.
But having said that, im not sure if d90 is within your budget. So if you have no plans to use the camera BEYOND the the body and its kit lens, prosumer DSLR will be good enough. Otherwise, prepare to spend more on dry cabinet, external flash, filters, and better lenses.
sierra2469alpha wrote:FWIW - choose carefully between DX and FX cameras (Digital Format and Full Frame). The lenses will, at the end of the day, be your biggest cost. DX lenses are fine, but if you are a serious pro through serious amateur, FX, IMHO, is the way to go. I have close on $15K invested in lenses that are full frame, so for me, a full frame is the way to go (I use Nikon, but used to shoot with Canon).
If you buy a DX lens, it will not work with a full frame camera. Plus you do get degradation issues, even shooting in RAW. With a full frame CMOS, such as the D700, and buying the "real" (I know some people are going to shoot me for saying this) lenses, then you are very much future proofed. Nikkor lenses last a lifetime, and have better warranties than the Canon equivalents.
Now, that being said, if you don't want to drop too much coin into what is a supposedly cheap hobby, then the little D90 is a pretty good buy - get a decent little lens, then start playing around with the software...find your feet from there, then fly.
On the other hand, something like Panasonic Lumix FZ18 or FZ20 is a really good camera - point and shoot - SLR-like look and feel, and it's like 1/3rd the price. Maybe start on something like that?
My 2 cents is as good as any 2 cents, I guess - so I wish you luck!
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