Good Digital SLR cameras?
Preferably Canon, but I haven't ruled out Nikon and possibly Pentax.
I'd like something in the 14-18 megapixel range, but no more than $1000. And I don't really care how well it records videos. If I want to record videos I'll buy myself a camcorder. I have in mind the Canon Rebel T2i.
Any advice or help in choosing? Does anyone know of any good review sites as well. (apart from Cnet, because their camera critic is very irritating)
Id go for nikon specially if youre getting started.nikkons grow with you and get better as you do.id recommend a d60 or d5000.fantastic cameras.i've used both cannon and nikon and nikon is just way easier to use and makes for amazing pictures.
Don't worry about megapixels. In many ways it actually degrades the low light abilities of the camera anyway and offers few benefits unless you print 20x30's or crop like crazy.
The Canon T2i is an awesome camera, however, one of its biggest advantages is the video mode. If you don't care about video, the Nikon D90 is a more professional camera (the T2i is consumer though still great) or maybe a Nikon d5100 though that is also a consumer camera. I personally use Canon (60d & 5D mark II) and love them, but the video was a compelling factor for me. If I didn't care about video I would go with either of those Nikons. It's hard to go wrong here though as all of these cameras are great.
A good sight for learning is http://www.learningcameras.com
and for reviews: http://www.the-digital-picture.com/
Unless you actually need those 14-18 megapixels, there's no need to get one
anywho here are the cameras that I would recommend:
Nikon D3100, D5100
Canon T1i, T2i, T3i
the D5100 has the most powerful sensor and best low light capabilities, here's how the D5100 and T2i compare to eachother in lab tests
http://www.dxomark.com/...nd2)/Nikon
the D5100 is $100 more than the t2i, however.
D5100 review http://www.dpreview.com/...ikond5100/
T2i Review http://www.dpreview.com/...onEOS550D/
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cnet is more geared towards computer stuff. I disagree with many of their reviews. Dpreview is dedicated to digital cameras
DPreview.com is probably the most comprehensive. You can even setup head to head comparison charts of two (or more?) camera models.
As for brand and model, I say all dSLRs are basically the same. Canon is undoubtedly the most popular with Nikon more technical. Sony is good-looking and ergonomic. Pentax is slow in keeping with technology and is unpopular because it's mainly for those who know what they're doing and prefer to do it the old way.
Totally go with a nikon:
http://www.syncpedia.com/goto/nikon_dslr
They are the best of the best. Canons don't hold up and aren't as good feature wise.