Camera Selection help

[brewercm]

I know I bought a tamron lens that was up to 300 for my Pentax and I'm sure there are other makers that are putting lenses out for the Sony also. The lens I bought isn't the top of the line model but works for my needs. They also have very expensive lenses made by other companies, just too poor to justify it right now.
Ace does have a Sony and I believe he has been very satisfied with his also. Take a look at some of the photos he's taken in some of the photo threads to get a look at what his can do also.

[tony]

im a canon fan

lens selection alone make them a great choice

[MissT]

Yeah, I have a Canon K2 rebel that I play around with every now and then when I want to use film and I like it a lot. The Tamron lenses I've bought have been decent, especially for just lugging the camera around snapping random shots.

[Ed]

Nikon vs Canon. Kinda like Ford vs Chevy.

Hard to go wrong with a Canon or Nikon. Both have excellent glass.

I have a D70.

[KyleV]

Thanks for all the input.

I am still having trouble deciding so anyone else want to chime in?

[hobogato]

dang - sorry it took me so long to find this thread. i have an alpha and really like it. you can find minolta maxxum mount lenses that will work with it also. i have a 100mm macro lens that is a minolta that is identical to the sony lens except for the brand name stamped on it. the one thing to remember is that if you are used to a point and shoot like i was, the dslr is less forgiving. you have to get better at being a photographer to use the camera to its potential.

[KyleV]

Ahhh so even with the image stabilzation on the Sony I'm going to have to be carefull of the shakey hand on all of them.

That being said it looks like price is helping me decide between the alpha and the rebel xt.

Any other comments.

[TheOtherGuy]

All the DSLR brands mentioned are great. One thing to keep in mind that the lenses, and other accessories can add up. Almost all of my equipment I have bought used. I think you will find there is greater selection of used equipment available for Canon and Nikon.

Set some $$$ aside for a tripod. Very useful, especially for reef photography.

[MissT]

amazon.com is one of the best places pricewise that I was able to find Canons and some lenses.

[TheOtherGuy]

Oh and since Misti mentioned Amazon. If you buy online, buy from the reputable retailers online. Amazon, B&H, Berger Bros etc... Many camera places on the net do all sorts of bait&switch schemes, sell grey market stuff and just flat out lie about their prices and products. Just do your homework first.