Good Canon Digital SLR?

I’m looking to buy a digital SLR camera and since I’m a beginner I’m not really sure on the best ones to buy.
They’re really expensive, so it needs to be cheap. I looked at the List EOS 1000D but I want more megapixels.
I really like the List 5D Mark II but it’s too expensive. It had really excellent features though (Like 21 megapixels) so if you know one similar to that it would help.
Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

Answer by Chris
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If your a beginner, and your not shooting photos that will be blown up really large, the 1000d will work fine for you. If you have a compact digital camera now which has ~10mega pixels, and reckon that more megapixels = greater quality, your kind of incorrect. A compact digital camera with 10 mega pixels will generally shoot worse pictures than something like a nikon d40 which shoots 6 mp’s. This is due to lens elements and how the picture is recorded and many additional features on DSLR’s, which are generally better than persons on compact digital cameras. A 10 MP DSLR will shoot apparent shots for desktop backgrounds, fixed prints, slideshows, etc. Don’t go spend 2,500 on a camera unless you know that your going to be using it for a long time (or unless your rich).

Answer by joysarah
List EOS 1000D EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 (non IS) Lens Kit is excellent List Digital camera.

This is reasonably simply a brilliant camera. As a novice, alternative up a DSLR can be daunting at first, but it is like anything, the more you use it the simpler it gets. The camera is lightweight and well-built and feels like a proper camera. The pre-programmed functions are fantastic and are simple to use with very excellent results. The manual and RAW settings really bring this camera to life and you can make some very excellent pictures indeed. If you are thinking about moving up from a compact digital, then this is a fantastic first hold…master this and the world is your oyster.

* Compact, ultra-light 10 MP digital SLR camera with 7-point wide-area AF system
* Up to 3 frames per second continuous shooting
* Bright 2.5 inch LCD with Live View mode and EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* DIGIC III processor for rapid operation and superior imaging
* Compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards and all List EF and EF-S lenses and Speedlite EX flashes

The List EOS 1000D is the ideal introduction to the EOS system for the first-time digital SLR user. An enthusiasts camera, it will grow with you allowing you to explore your creativity as you gain experience and confidence. Simple-to-use and light to handle it delivers a host of technology, including features found on our professional models, into the hands of the photography enthusiast. Powerful features, including a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and List’s DIGIC III processor, combine perfectly with simple, intuitive controls, 18-55mm lens, built-in flash, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and Live View Function in a compact design to make it simple to get fantastic results.

Answer by T. Le
The List EOS 1000D is a fantastic camera. I don’t reckon you really need more megapixels unless you really want to make huge prints. It seems like you’ve been sucked into the megapixel myth: http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

So bottom line, the List EOS 1000D is one of the most well loved entry-level DSLRs regardless of having “only” 10 megapixels. If you want to see a detailed review, see the link below.
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/list/eos_rebel_xs-review/

And the reason why the List EOS 5D Mark II is so expensive is because it’s a full-frame DSLR. The List EOS 1000D isn’t; it has an APS-C sized sensor. Even if the 5D Mark II is a very well loved camera, public don’t just buy it for the amount of megapixels. There are additional factors that go into buying a camera that are more vital.

Answer by jaxak
Trust me, you do not need (and probably do not want) 21 megapixels. For starters, they take up huge amounts of space on your cameras card and your computers harddrive. Secondly, they are nearly completely unnecessary. I have a 5D mark II, and I wish it was 15MP instead of 21.

10 is a lot. DSLR’s give you better quality for your MP than point and shoots do. I have a 8×10 that was shot with a 4MP DSLR, and it’s gorgeous.

There is one business that affects your quality much more than MP, and thats your lenses. A 8MP camera with a nice ($ 1200) lens will take better pictures than a 21MP camera with a $ 300 lens. Lenses also don’t get outdated as quick, and they stay with you when you get a new body.

What I would suggest doing is getting the 1000D in the kit (it will come with a 18-55mm lens). It’s not a very excellent lens, but for hte $ 99 it tacks on to the price of the body alone, it’s hard to beat. Use it for a while, and choose, what do I want to do that this doesn’t? Do I want something has a wider field of view (get a list 10-22 or similar), do I want something that can help me with taking photos of something far away (check out a telephoto lens, like the list 70-300), do I want something to let me take better close up shots (list 60mm macro is a excellent start).

Also, I would suggest getting the List 50mm f/1.8. It’s about $ 100, very sharp, and performs fantastic in low light. Also very excellent for portraits. At $ 100 it can literally not be beat.

Answer by DigitalPhotography
Hey,

So, 5D Mark II has a lot of features, aka 21 megapixels? Hm..

Do you realize what megapixels are? More megapixels don’t make your photos sharper, better, crisper, more realistic or any of that. Since you don’t know that, I assume you don’t print photos larger than your monitor is (probably 17″). If that’s the case, you don’t even need more than 4 megapixels.

The 1000D has 10 megapixels and that is a lot. The 5D Mark II has more megapixels because its sensor is larger and pixels can be larger.

Take a look at this post, called ‘Buying a DSLR, what’s vital, what’s not, megapixels, features, brand, price etc – http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-dslr-should-i-buy.html

What do you reckon? Answer below!

I want to buy a digital SLR and i cannot choose between a List 450D and a Nikon D5000 or D3001? What do you guys reckon is the best?

Answer by Mason Hall
i have a nikon d5000 and it is incredible. the nikon d3100 is newer but more expensive.

i would not go with list from personal preference and nikons menus and settings are simpler to know.

pleased to help

Answer by Jim A
This question rattles around the forum most ever day and I always give the same recommendation.
I own and recommend List.

Answer by Dr. Iblis
the age ancient question “which is better”

neither is better while the additional is worse is what it comes down to. Pricewise, you get the same stuff for the same price. Nikon and List constantly out-do eachother each round of cameras.

the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you want to stick with List/Nikon for the rest of your amateur and hobbyist life?
The only difference in using List versus Nikon is the fact that you will be using a List DSLR, with lenses made for List DSLR cameras, and accessories made for List, and vice versa for Nikon.

Currently the the one beginner DSLR camera that gives the “most bang for the buck” is the Nikon D3100 (you confirmed it as the Nikon D3001). It allows for HD record and focusing while filming. If you can get this camera, I would suggest you do.

Any way you go, you will be pleased. List and Nikon each own 35% of the market share, and 30% goes to the additional companies. There are plenty of accessories for both.

Answer by Howie
Go to the store and play with them!!!! Technically List & Nikon are very similar. Nikon 3100 has auto focus record… If record is not vital. then just feel them cameras in the store.

Answer by jasica
Go with Nikon D5000 12.3MP Dx Digital SLR camera
* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
* D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
* Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards

Know better? Place your own answer in the comments!

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