So swmbo wants a dlsr for Christmas. I know a little bit about cameras, but not as much as I would like. If any of you gents (or ladies!) could help me out, I would deeply appreciate it. I'm getting tired of wading hip-deep through the mire of lengthy reviews and biased opinions, and I was hoping I could find some straight answers here.
Here's where I stand:
-She took some photography classes in college and owns a nice 35mm print camera (not sure what make/model. i can find out.), so the whole "you'll never use all those features; buy a nice point and shoot instead" argument that I've been seeing online is already null and void.
-I've been reading about having the auto-focusing motors mounted in the body vs in the lens. From what I can tell, having the motors mounted in the body is better, and orders of magnitude more expensive.
-I would like to find one that has a built in flash, but also the ability to use an aftermarket flash someday.
-She likes taking still life, candid, nature, landscape, and the occasional action shots.
-She has already stated she wants a N i k o n, but doesn't care what model.
-I hope to have about $600 to play with.
Thoughts? Opinions? Best place to buy? Anything will help! I hope I've provided enough information. Any questions, please ask. I will try to find answers.
Here's where I stand:
-She took some photography classes in college and owns a nice 35mm print camera (not sure what make/model. i can find out.), so the whole "you'll never use all those features; buy a nice point and shoot instead" argument that I've been seeing online is already null and void.
-I've been reading about having the auto-focusing motors mounted in the body vs in the lens. From what I can tell, having the motors mounted in the body is better, and orders of magnitude more expensive.
-I would like to find one that has a built in flash, but also the ability to use an aftermarket flash someday.
-She likes taking still life, candid, nature, landscape, and the occasional action shots.
-She has already stated she wants a N i k o n, but doesn't care what model.
-I hope to have about $600 to play with.
Thoughts? Opinions? Best place to buy? Anything will help! I hope I've provided enough information. Any questions, please ask. I will try to find answers.