Recommendations on a good SLR camera?
How's it going guys. I'm currently in the process of looking for a good DSLR to get started with. I've had my eye on the Canon Rebel T4i for a long time now and I've played with it a couple times and I really like the camera. At this point I've pretty much ruled Nikon out as a possibility, just because personally I just don't like using them. But, now I've also thought about Pentax. Unfortunately I don't know nearly as much about Pentax and information doesn't seem to be as readily available for it, so I was wondering if anyone could just tell me how Pentax stacks up against the bigger, more well known names.
Are there two different lens mounting types like with Canon and Nikon?
Is image stabilization built into the body or the lens?
Durability?
Lens quality?
Ease of use?
Room to upgrade? If I buy this camera now and buy nice lenses for it then are there higher performing Pentax cameras to get later?
And whatever else y'all might deem as helpful! Thanks a lot guys! I'll really appreciate it!
Added (1). Also, if there are any other brands y'all might recommend, please tell me about them and let me know why!
When it comes to the better brand, Nikon and Canon are usually the top. Third might be Sony. The Canon Rebel T4i is a really great entry level. Easy to use and a great way to get started once you learn all the bells and whistles.
Nikon and Canon has different mounting types. It's why you can't use a Canon on a Nikon or vice-versa. Sigma and Tamron are two other great lens brands but each lens is designed to be used on either a Nikon or Canon or Sony. When buying you have to specify which mount it is for.
I'm a Nikon person and have heard about Canon.
Nikon, Canon, Tamron and Sigma the durability, quality and ease depends on the type of lens. For instance, the 50mm Nikon which is a nice start up lens is a piece of cake. It's a prime so it's crisp and creates really nice blur. The Tamron 17-50mm is also a really nice one. Easy to use. The higher priced lenses, takes some getting use to.
What you want to is to figure out what you'll use it for. Portrait? A prime works well and a good zoom. Nature? Macro is best. Landscapes? Telephoto lenses.
Some great entry level cameras (Including Nikon because you never know)
Canon TSi4
Canon TSi3
Canon TSi2
Canon TSi
Nikon 5100
Nikon 3100
Sony Alpha SLT-A37
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Lenses:
Tamron 17-50mm (Nicely priced)
50mm and 35mm in Nikon or Canon are also a great way to start.
Just be sure to check the ratings and reviews.