Kage
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I'm after buying a DSLR for myself.
Now, I have researched many, and have come to the conclusion of 3:
Nikon D40
Nikon D60,
Canon 1000D
The D40 is the cheapest at £250, has a 6 megapixel CCD sensor (not at all bad if you look at the quality), but has no sensor cleaning function, and only a 3 point focus system (what ever that means), and of course, no live view.
Comes with a 18-55mm lens.
The Nikon D60 doesn't have Live view either, but has a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, but still, no sensor cleaning function, and the same 3 point focus system as before. This is around £100 more, and I'm really pushed to see why.
Comes with a 18-55mm lens.
The Canon 1000D on the other hand is £399 with £30 cashback from Canon, making it £369.99. This has a 10 megapixel CMOS sensor (CMOS is a bigger sensor), a 7 point Auto focus system, Live view (instead of having to use the optical view finder), and a sensor cleaning function.
Now, you may just say the Canon 1000D because it looks better in specs, but for the price, I don't know wheather the D40 would be the better buy for my first real camera.
For the same price, I could get the kit lens + a zoom lens, memory card, and a bag most likely.
I'm just really stuck. I don't really want to be spending any more than £350 if I can help it.
Now, I have researched many, and have come to the conclusion of 3:
Nikon D40
Nikon D60,
Canon 1000D
The D40 is the cheapest at £250, has a 6 megapixel CCD sensor (not at all bad if you look at the quality), but has no sensor cleaning function, and only a 3 point focus system (what ever that means), and of course, no live view.
Comes with a 18-55mm lens.
The Nikon D60 doesn't have Live view either, but has a 10 megapixel CCD sensor, but still, no sensor cleaning function, and the same 3 point focus system as before. This is around £100 more, and I'm really pushed to see why.
Comes with a 18-55mm lens.
The Canon 1000D on the other hand is £399 with £30 cashback from Canon, making it £369.99. This has a 10 megapixel CMOS sensor (CMOS is a bigger sensor), a 7 point Auto focus system, Live view (instead of having to use the optical view finder), and a sensor cleaning function.
Now, you may just say the Canon 1000D because it looks better in specs, but for the price, I don't know wheather the D40 would be the better buy for my first real camera.
For the same price, I could get the kit lens + a zoom lens, memory card, and a bag most likely.
I'm just really stuck. I don't really want to be spending any more than £350 if I can help it.