Camera help - Nikon D3100, Sony Alpha A35, OR Canon EOS Rebel T2i?
Okay, I'm no professional photographer and I'm not trying to be one but I would like a nice DSLR camera to take professional-looking shots with. I've looked around and decided these 3 were a good price and I've heard/seen good things about them. I'm just wondering which is BETTER for someone like me who wants to just take nice photos. (I'm also going to LA soon and wanted to have some nice pictures from my trip) Someone please help me out! Thanks!
Added (1). I've changed my mind… I'm now deciding between the Nikon and Rebel.
I have a Nikon D3100 and I'm extremely satisfied with it. It is a good DSLR and the full time auto focus in video mode is nice.
No cam is born equal. These dslr might look the same but they r not.
Things to note;
Nikon D3100 not all Nikon lens work. Taking pics with LCD screen isn't what you see is what you get, to see how your shots really look in real time you need to go to menu every time and set the simulator.
Sony Alpha A35 is not a dslr, it's a dslt. And it doesn't have optical viewfinder but an electronic view finder, meaning isn't as good as your eyes and the whole time u eye will be looking at bright electronic LCD screen view finder which will be strain to your eyes in the long run. Also it has slow buffer time in raw photos, u shoot one photo and have to wait for a secs to process it. Sony is still learning in pro dslr or dslt.
Canon T2i has the least amount of cons. So no major cons here.
Reasons to get;
Nikon D3100 to get into Nikon system.
Sony coz its the cheapest and the most features.
Canon T2i to get into Canon system and also a solid cam with no major flaws.
If I were you I will go for Nikon d3100 not only for its features and affordable price but also because of its brand. I also love Nikon because when I take pictures, I got a very good quality compared to when I take pictures using Canon. It really depends on your shooting skills but if you want to become a pro then go for Nikon!
Canon and Nikon are the best.
There's none better, it's not like they make a camera that is made for traveling to a specific city. All DSLRs have the same functions and settings, it's up to you how you control the camera and take pictures.
Canon EOS T2i has 4 more megapixels, better fps in video, a built in AF motor, while the D3100 has 2 more AF points.
Here's a DSLR Buying Guide - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/2009/11/which-dslr-to-buy/