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Ramomar · 04-18-2009, 04:56 AM

Hey guys, Im starting to save to get a DSLR, will most likely get it this summer.

My only experience with a DSLR is that I have been using my aunts Canon XSi for about 2 weeks so I feel pretty comfortable with it, Id say Im used to its grip and feel, lets put it that way. I have also handled the Nikon D40 and a Sony Alpha A300 at many stores and I think the XSi feels a lot better, also the interface seems easier on the XSi than on the Sony. The Sony has all the controls scattered around.

Now, Ive heard that Pentax are great too *cough* Bob *cough* so Im taking that into consideration too, but unfortunately I cant find them in any retailers so I can test them.

Im leaning towards the Canon XS, since its about $170 cheaper than the XSi and is not that far below. My other choice would be the Pentax K2000, which seems to be awesome for the price ($550 w/ external Flash included @ Newegg, assuming they still have that deal in the Summer) but my only concern is that I cant find Pentax cameras in any stores so I can test them.

Any ideas? Other recommendations?

Thanks

04-18-2009, 04:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ramomar VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 17 Posts: 6,845	Future DSLR Ideas Hey guys, Im starting to save to get a DSLR, will most likely get it this summer. My only experience with a DSLR is that I have been using my aunts Canon XSi for about 2 weeks so I feel pretty comfortable with it, Id say Im used to its grip and feel, lets put it that way. I have also handled the Nikon D40 and a Sony Alpha A300 at many stores and I think the XSi feels a lot better, also the interface seems easier on the XSi than on the Sony. The Sony has all the controls scattered around. Now, Ive heard that Pentax are great too cough Bob cough so Im taking that into consideration too, but unfortunately I cant find them in any retailers so I can test them. Im leaning towards the Canon XS, since its about $170 cheaper than the XSi and is not that far below. My other choice would be the Pentax K2000, which seems to be awesome for the price ($550 w/ external Flash included @ Newegg, assuming they still have that deal in the Summer) but my only concern is that I cant find Pentax cameras in any stores so I can test them. Any ideas? Other recommendations? Thanks __________________ Pentium E2160 \| AC Freezer 7 Pro \| Gigabyte P35-DS3L \| 2GB BallistiX Tracers PC2-6400 \| Sapphire HD3870 \| Rosewill RD500 500W \| Antec 300 Winner of Photo Tourney: "What Were They Thinking?", "Grass", "Feelings/Emotions" & "Fireworks" My Flickr