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Old 12-26-2008, 09:00 AM   #10
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Default Re: Looking for a SLR camera - any suggestions?

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Originally Posted by kgoings View Post
On that note, I suggest the Nikon D40, or the Canon 40D.

also check out kenrockwell.com

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

That guy is awesome!
Great link. That guy makes an excellent case for the D40...definately has me leaning that way! Thanks.

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First, what are your intentions with the camera? That will help to suggest a camera. If you're going pro then I'd suggest something like a D300, but if it's just for pics of the kids, then a D40 is plenty of camera. So, let's start with that...

I shoot Nikon after switching from Canon, but both are great and will do what's necessary.

I will suggest a book though: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It's a great learning resource.
Not going pro, just want to take great shots of everything... black and white also!
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