Friday 15 January 2010

Help with Entry-level DSLR?

Which among the three is the best DSLR?
- Canon 1000D with 18-55mm Lens
- Nikon D3000 with 18-55mm Lens
- Olympus E450 with 14-42mm Lens.

Please cite the pros and cons. I'm totally new to the world of photography so I would appreciate answers especially from users/owners themselves and experts. Thanks!

Also, could anyone tell me the shutter life for each? I'm actually inclined towards the olympus but i'm quite reluctant bec. they say the sensor is smaller that the other two and that the oly has few lenses and accessories? and that the oly has only a shutter life of 50,000 actuations? Prob is that I'm not sure if an olympus shutter is available here in the Philippines.

i like the canon. it is very user friendly,but i would pass on the 18-55 kit lens. it is very cheaply made mostly pastic. But guess its good to get you into a dslr for a reasonable amount of money.

Answer by apkapk on 08 Jan 2010 07:19:22

Ok,well. First of all, I have to say that Welcome to photography world.

For the 3 models you are comparing, I will not recommend you a D3000.Reasons:
1Dont have an autofocus motor.
2not much different from 1000d or e450.

but d3000 have something suit you:
It has the photography guide(will provide you information what setting/iso value etc when you shooting),but don't worry,which you guide you how to take great picture.(For me is useless where you can easily do research through internet,or canon,olympus,nikon,pentax etc official website do teach you how to take great pictures.

I will recommend you 1000D and E450:
but do remember,both didn't offer in body image stabellizer. Canon always not offer IS system in the body but they make it in lens.But Olympus only not include IS function in their lowest flagship like E450 or E420.But both E450 and 1000d can take quite similar picture. I like E450 cause it is lighter,but i will recommend you spend more to get a E620,it will be worth to add more.

Olympus do use a smaller sensor(same as panasonic),their named the sensor 'four third',which is smaller than aps-c(1000d), but there is a advantadges,you can buy smaller,lighter and cheaper lenses,and don't think that they(Olympus) cant produce you a good picture,they are outsanding.They produce better and better lenses(ZUIKO) and the kit lens is the best in class.
You won't regret to get yourself a 1000d or e450,both are good camera. the only thing is your skill. You can email me if you need more assist. I am ready for help.

Answer by inspire on 09 Jan 2010 12:59:56
Best Answer

Here is a side by side review of the three - you can check the specs on there
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From there it is upto you entirely.
Sort out your "must have" features,
Go along to a camera shop and handle all three
check the range of accessories you need etc
then decide

personally - I would go with the Nikon.

If you are worried about shutter actuations then don't bother with any of them as all cameras at that level are only tested to around 50k max. and unless you are a pro shooter or a machine gunner then you should not need to worry about that.

Answer by Sam on 09 Jan 2010 06:38:06

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