You forgot Pentax in the mix. You might also review "Dave's picks" of
Consumer DSLRs from Imaging Resource
<http://www.imaging-resource.com/WB/WB.HTM?view=dp_slr_consumer>
Chuck Norcutt
usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> A friend recently asked me to suggest a first DSLR as a P&S upgrade.
> I keep missing his calls to clarify his requirements but seems mostly
> family duty type stuff.
> No current interest in RAW files it appears, though he is leaving the
> door open. Hunt Photo was suggesting Nik 3000D. A quick review
> doesn't put it top on the list for me, but I don't really know that
> market. They took out the ED elements on the kit lens and made it VR.
> Soft wide open at tele end-ugh.
> What's wrong with an E-620 in this market? I'd put it way up there, I
> think. Canyon's rebel of the month seems a bit overpriced. Not sure
> of Sony's offering, but no DOF preview,
> or mirror LU, but perhaps that is no biggie here. The Nik 5000d looks
> more interesting for not much more.
> As long as the list camera suggestion thinking cap is on, though I'd
> ask. Thanks for any comments. Oh, he is not opposed to used in good
> condition, I don't think.
>
> Mike
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