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Anonymous
Im thinking about getting into photography and was wondering if /p/ had any suggestions for a beginner DSLR
>> Anonymous
In case this is a serious thread, go to a store and see how you like both Nikon and Canon's entry level units. You're probably best off buying a slightly cheaper camera and better lenses. DSLRs last a while, but you'll probably upgrade in a few years, anyways. A good lens will last several times that.

Since you have to ask, you really don't need any features of advanced dSLRs, so stick to the cheaper models. The good news is that with either Nikon or Canon you can't really go too wrong (just beware of the few Nikon models that can't autofocus -- D40x amongst others).
>> Anonymous
>>243977
Can't focus with non AF-S lenses, which, as a new camera buyer, you won't be buying anyway, in all probability.
>> Anonymous
>>243978
is the 50mm 1.8 an AF-S?
>> Anonymous
>>243986
no
>> Anonymous
>>243986
As a person in camera retail who recommends the 50mm f/1.8 to everyone who comes through the door (old lady picking up photofinishing? YOU NEED THIS LENS, BITCH), I can say from experience that it rarely sells to first-timers. Wish it did, but it doesn't. Besides, as AF lenses go, it's not bad in manual. Shame the D60-series' viewfinder sucks for MF.
>> else !L6xabslN96
>>243993
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/407315-REG/Nikon_25339_DK_21M_Magnifying_Eyepiece.html

should make manual focus easier amirite?
>> Anonymous
>>244162

no, not really

it's magnified by a small percentage but the viewfinder will be cropped around the edges so it's even more tunnel vision

except it's a tiny bit bigger
>> Anonymous
>>243993
Sony A350 and shoot at 3500 ISO.
>> Anonymous
>>243993
Viewfinder sucks, but turning on the digital rangefinder option help incredibly.