Nikon and Canon are heavily favored by most photographers.
That’s not to say the others are not good cameras, but you’ll probably find cheaper lenses for the nikon/canon due to the amount of people that own them.
I have a D80 that I really like, but it’s really the only dslr I’ve ever used, so it’s not a great opinion.
The Canon XTi is a great starter DSLR. If you have a little bit more money, I’d also take a look at the Canon Rebel XS or XSi, they’re newer technology and aren’t all that much more.
honestly man, they probably all take better pictures than you are capable of composing.
As an FYI, micah shoots (or at least used to) a d50. Probably the majority of his work posted here was shot with a d50. I think that basically speaks for itself on the capability and potential picture quality of the Nikon d50.
exactly. I just want something decent that I can stick with for a while. I want to be able to take a photography class or two and still be ok. After taking b&w with a 35mm camera last semester it feels weird using a point and shoot.
