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Matt 26z · 12-20-2007, 05:39 PM

I'm not a camera expert, so any input would be great!

This would be used for general amateur photography (nature, family, buildings, etc...). At first I was looking at models with fixed lenses since you get 10x zoom on the cheap, but now I am thinking a mid-range DSLR is the way to go. (can someome tell why point and shoot zooms cost so much less? Do the interchangable lenses retain better quality at full zoom?)

I'm leaning towards the Nikon D40... 6MP w/ 55mm lens for a little over $500 at Circuit City, or $650 with a 200mm also.

What about the Nikon D40x, I guess the only differance is 10MP? That's about $200 more. Do you think the ability to crop with better results is worth that?

The Canon Rebel XTi 10MP w/ 55mm is $700. Again, more than the D40, but if the quality is going to be better I am open to it.

12-20-2007, 05:39 PM
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Need gift ideas for an entry level DSLR camera I'm not a camera expert, so any input would be great! This would be used for general amateur photography (nature, family, buildings, etc...). At first I was looking at models with fixed lenses since you get 10x zoom on the cheap, but now I am thinking a mid-range DSLR is the way to go. (can someome tell why point and shoot zooms cost so much less? Do the interchangable lenses retain better quality at full zoom?) I'm leaning towards the Nikon D40... 6MP w/ 55mm lens for a little over $500 at Circuit City, or $650 with a 200mm also. What about the Nikon D40x, I guess the only differance is 10MP? That's about $200 more. Do you think the ability to crop with better results is worth that? The Canon Rebel XTi 10MP w/ 55mm is $700. Again, more than the D40, but if the quality is going to be better I am open to it.