DSLR cameras: What's your weapon of choice?

[Unisex]

Amateur and professional photographers, what kind of camera are you using currently and what do you recommend in the $500 price range?

What are your thoughts on Nikon D90 or Canon Rebel EOS 50D?

[Ms Remy M]

Amateur and professional photographers, what kind of camera are you using currently and what do you recommend in the $500 price range?

What are your thoughts on Nikon D90 or Canon Rebel EOS 50D?

I enjoy using the 50D, which company you choose to go with is purely personal. Both companies make nearly the best cameras for serious photogs and hobby. Wow, is the 50D in the $500 range now? The only downside is that it's not full frame.

[peggygee]

I enjoy using the 50D, which company you choose to go with is purely personal. Both companies make nearly the best cameras for serious photogs and hobby. Wow, is the 50D in the $500 range now? The only downside is that it's not full frame.

Great question.

And I am glad that Remy responded as I have often-times wanted to PM him
for his insights on videography and photography as they are avocations of
mine.

I recently purchased an Olympus E620, which I am loving, had considerd the
Canon. Have shot with a few Nikons, but didn't quite want to go that way.

For me the Olympus hit the sweet spot.

[eclectic_co]

Might want to consider getting the Canon EOS Rebel T1i As you'll see in the review it shoots full 1080p HD video as well as being a great still camera.

[smuzik]

I use a nikon D90 for my projects, been using nikon cameras for years.

[Unisex]

I enjoy using the 50D, which company you choose to go with is purely personal. Both companies make nearly the best cameras for serious photogs and hobby. Wow, is the 50D in the $500 range now? The only downside is that it's not full frame.

What kind of external lens are you using?

[PK Vegas]

The Canon 50D is a great camera and can be bought at great prices now that the new 7D has been released. If you do not need AF in live view mode then you may be able to find a 40D at an even better price.

Thanks!

PK Vegas

[peggygee]

Might want to consider getting the Canon EOS Rebel T1i As you'll see in the review it shoots full 1080p HD video as well as being a great still camera.

The Rebel was on my short list as well. It's great to have a photo camera
that can shoot quality video as well.

Due to a great deal I went with the E620, as mentioned above, and a seperate
HD camcorder. Will have to lug around two devices when I may need to shoot
photos and / or video, but the results will be stunning with both.

[kilakali]

Looks like im the red headed step child I use the Sony Alpha 330.

[bigdick813]

I have Nikon d5000 excellent cam for a beginner and it has hd video