Which DSLR camera should i choose? - 1

I'm an amateur in photography and i would like to buy my first DSLR and i've got about 600 euros to buy one. My friends say to choose from canon or nikon because they are one of the best but i really don't know what camera should I choose

I bought a DSLR a few weeks ago, I chose a Sony A55 and I think it's great compared to the nikons and canons on that price range, it has tons of great features. If you are debating between Nikon and Canon though, I'd recommend Nikon because it is a more reliable camera brand and in my opinion they have a better range of lenses. The best thing you can do is go to the store and try them out, see which one you like.

NIKON D5000
no regrets

Canon 550D or 1100D

I agree with Hernando. The Sony SLT A55 has Sony's Translucent Mirror Technology which allows for full-time continuous auto focus whether you're shooting still images or 1080p HD video. The A55 also has your choice of 2D or 3D Sweep Panorama as well as in-camera HDR plus a built-in GPS.

Here is a review:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA55/AA55A.HTM

A few more features of the A55 are its use of the legacy Minolta Maxxum "A" lens mount, a focusing motor in the camera body and Sony's version of Image Stabilization which is also in the camera body. This all means that you can add a Minolta Maxxum AF 70-210mm f4 zoom lens and it will auto focus on the A55 and be an IS lens for a fraction of the cost of a comparable Canon or Nikon lens. NOTE: The Maxxum AF 70-210mm zoom lens is a highly sought-after lens by Sony DSLR owners and is known as the "Beercan". You may have to search for one but its definitely worth the effort. On eBay you can pick one up for well under $200.00. A Canon EF 70-200mm f4 zoom (new) will set you back about $1, 350.00. Nikon offers a 70-200mm f2.8 for a mere $2, 249.00.

Additionally, you should keep in mind the fact that the entry-level Nikon DSLR cameras like the D3100, D5000 and D5100 all require using the more expensive AF-S lenses if you want auto focus.

So take serious look at the Sony SLT A55.

Sony is a non-player in the DSLR market. I doubt in 5 years you will even see a Sony DSLR. They are focusing all of their efforts into the MILC (Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera) format; such as the NEX 5.

A DSLR is not a camera so much as it is a system. A system consisting of a camera body, a few lenses, perhaps a flash, and so on. You don't want to buy a camera and then not have access to more lenses or other accessories in the future. Most non-professional photographers buy lenses over time, as they can't afford them all at once.

You will also likely own lenses a lot longer than a camera. Lenses can last 50 years, and many times, photographers will own lenses 5 to 10 years. In contrast, due to More's Law, you may only have your camera for 3 years.

For that reason, its hard to recommend anything but Canon or Nikon as they may be the only two DSLRs left in 5 years. So it is not as much about what features and performance a particular DSLR has, but more, what "system" is the best.

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