Which DSLR ???

seamusl · 30-10-2008 04:24PM #1

I want to upgrade from my bridge camera to a mid-range DSLR but the more I read the more I'm confused between all the models.
Can anyone make some recommendations. The camera must have image stabilisation built in, live view and depth of field preview at a minimum.
Also has anyone brought from any US websites?

Thanks in advance

S

challengemaster · 30-10-2008 04:26PM

lol. You won't find a lot of DSLRs with those functions as minimum. Especially the more personal use models.

IS built in? You're looking at Olympus - Thats as much as I can tell you.

ThOnda · 30-10-2008 04:32PM

Pentax K20D has everything you want.

RichyX · 30-10-2008 04:34PM

ThOnda wrote: »

Pentax K20D has everything you want.

+1

The K200D also has all of the features you mentioned, but for a lower price.

duffarama · 30-10-2008 04:51PM

challengemaster wrote: »

lol. You won't find a lot of DSLRs with those functions as minimum. Especially the more personal use models.

IS built in? You're looking at Olympus - Thats as much as I can tell you.

Olympus E-520 will have all that you're looking for

Owen · 30-10-2008 04:56PM

Doesn't the Sony Alpha range have IS built in too?

Morrisseeee · 30-10-2008 05:02PM

I have the Olympus E510 (2007 version of the E520) and its a great camera to start off with. Its kit lenses (Zuiko 14-42mm & 40-150mm) are better than average. It has all the attributes you mention & more !!!

CabanSail · 30-10-2008 05:08PM

That does seem a strange list of essentials to me.

Built in IS/VR eliminates the two main players from your selection.

The Live View function is seen mainly as being a bit of a gimick. My camera has it & I have never used it once.

What limits have you found with your current camera that you need to overcome?

Angelo Mercone · 30-10-2008 06:42PM

Hi, when I choose my cameras, I always check http://www.dpreview.com. I have no problem buying from the states, in fact, I got everything from http://www.adorama.com
My advise on a mid range dslr would be the nikon d90.

Angelo

corban · 30-10-2008 07:53PM

Angelo Mercone wrote: »

Hi, when I choose my cameras, I always check http://www.dpreview.com. I have no problem buying from the states, in fact, I got everything from http://www.adorama.com
My advise on a mid range dslr would be the nikon d90.

Angelo

how did you find shipping costs with above?

Angelo Mercone · 30-10-2008 08:01PM

Hi Corban,

in march I got:
nikon d300
sb 800 flash
3 no 4gb san disk
extra battery for d300

I paid 1698 euro to adorama including delivery and then I had to pay 363 euro to UPS at delivery. I think that is an import tax or something similar

Angelo

Thermaleer · 30-10-2008 11:22PM

The Sony Alpha range all have IS built in. The A350 is the model with Live view - the a100,a200,a300 and a700 are traditional DSLR's without Live view.

ThOnda · 02-11-2008 09:58AM

I've just read about Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. Doesn't look bad, in my opinion.

Freddie59 · 02-11-2008 12:52PM

I bought the Eos 450D. Thought I couldn't live without Live View as I used it all the time on the Fuji S5000. However, I have only used it once or twice to double-check things on one or two shots. I use the viewfinder all of the time now.:)

ThOnda · 02-11-2008 01:29PM

Welcome to the world of "capture what you see" photography.

RichyX · 02-11-2008 01:33PM

ThOnda wrote: »

I've just read about Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. Doesn't look bad, in my opinion.

I don't think the G1 has built in image stabalization, it's only in the lenses.

Looks like a nice little camera, but I'd wait for the next model that will be able to shoot video, and by then there will be more than 2 lenses available!

Which DSLR ???

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