Should I buy the Canon 450d digital SLR (£440) or the Nikon D5000 (£470)?

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I’m getting (my first) DSLR for xmas and I think I’ve narrowed it down to the above (prices after current cashback offers), I can’t decide between them as they seem so similar, the video option in the nikon doesn’t make much difference to me, the nikon weighs more, they both have live view (which is important to me). Any advice as to which I should go for? (Or other cameras?)

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Answer by TheDigitalPhotographer
Hey,

Well, I’ve had the 450D but I would buy the D5000 in your case. For £30 more, I think it’s worth.
The video option is good or bad for some people, but you know, maybe you will use it sometimes.

But if you already have a video recorder, then you can go for the 450D. I’ve had it, it’s a great camera, great image quality, same with the D5000.

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Q&A: What should I look for in a digital SLR camera?

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Question by Leona.: What should I look for in a digital SLR camera?
I am thinking of buying a digital SLR camera because I am interested in photography. What features should a decent one include? Also, does anyone know what the best one is if you aren’t looking to spend lots of money?

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Answer by Barking_Dog
Sorry I cannot tell which is the best but only give one small piece of advice get one that can take pictures quickly , ours if you try to take a photo of kids or animals by the time the camera does what it is supposed to do they have moved and you get a photo of nothing

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Where can I take Digital SLR photography class in DC Metro area ?

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Question by reachg: Where can I take Digital SLR photography class in DC Metro area ?
I am looking to take a class in DC or Northern VA on Digital SLR photography. Does anybody know of any reasonable schools ?

Thanks.

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Answer by inverse_mushroom_cloud
Don’t have a specific recommendation, but aren’t there any community colleges in the DC suburbs? Comm colleges almost always have this type of non-credit class, usually for a very reasonable price.

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what is the difference between a digital camera and an SLR?

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Question by omg_maritza: what is the difference between a digital camera and an SLR?
I’m looking into buying an expensive camera and I noticed for nikon they offer a 12-megapixel digital camera for $ 100 dollars less then a 10.2-megapixel SLR camera.

Since I am Pretty much a camera newbie and really only know the higher the megapixel the better the picture, so my question is what is the difference between the two that I am missing here.

Which do you believe is the better buy?

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Answer by Brandon
the digital camera stores all the pictures on a memory card hence the name “digital”
while the SLR is like a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) but without the digital which means it uses the film which you have to go to the store and get it developed
DSLR’s and SLR’s take very good pictures
so , if my assumption about the digital camera being a compact camera is correct, you should get better pictures with the SLR , but remember you have to get it developed, so you won’t be able to put it on your computer or anything

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Q&A: What is a good, but inexpensive Digital SLR Camera to buy for someone that has never used an SLR before?

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Question by loriann_watson: What is a good, but inexpensive Digital SLR Camera to buy for someone that has never used an SLR before?
I really would love to upgrade to an SLR camera from my point and shoot. I am an avid scrapbooker and I love to get shots of random things. I am expecting in November and we have some home improvement things that need to happen before the baby is born, so price will be a factor. I currently have a Kodak Z712, so I would love to have something that has a higher zoom than what I am currently using!

Thanks so much for any information.

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Answer by fhotoace
IF this is your first fully adjustable camera, there will be a learning curve no matter which DSLR camera you buy … a $ 500 one or a $ 5,000 one.

The most bang for the buck is still the Nikon D40 with 18-55 mm lens for under $ 470 at Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/dp/B000KJQ1DG

http://www.jdpower.com/electronics/ratings/digital-camera-ratings/dslr

Don’t get caught up in the magapixel marketing ploy.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

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Q&A: Nikon or who to buy for digital slr camera.?

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Question by zeenme: Nikon or who to buy for digital slr camera.?
Me and my daughter are looking to buy digital slr cameras, she for school course so varied work and me for walking landscape birds, planes etc looking at nikon, and the other big boys it is so expensive and confusing, is there any alternative manufacturers with good quality and better price, russian? chinese? or any advice please? regards

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Answer by Andrew
Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax and Olympus.

Work out a budget and find a dealer who’ll let you handle a couple of candidates.

Unfortunately, unless you go used it’s going to be pretty expensive.

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Are 35mm film and digital SLR lenses interchangeable for Canon cameras?

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Question by Uncle Pennybags: Are 35mm film and digital SLR lenses interchangeable for Canon cameras?
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Answer by leonard s
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Q&A: Need an affordable, yet good digital camera, know of any good deals going on?

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Question by Humble.: Need an affordable, yet good digital camera, know of any good deals going on?
I cracked my boyfriend’s digital camera, which he got for free from his brother, but I’d like to replace it as a small Christmas gift this year, something he won’t expect. so, I need a good deal, I am hoping to find something under $ 100.00 He is not crazy about cameras, but I think he would like to have one for times he goes out with his guys and now he is into quads and stuff. Thanks!

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Answer by Alex
You can find it at Amazon Top Holiday deals http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=384082011&tag=top-holiday-deals-20

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