Digital SLR: Getting started

If you’re new to digital SLR cameras, and are collecting information for your purchase, there’s a lot to decide.

I’m looking to buy a new digital SLR camera too, and have been collecting information for a couple of weeks. Let’s just say that I’ve managed to confuse myself.

This article Factors to Consider when Choosing a Digital SLR Camera – photo.net gives an excellent summary of things to take into account when you decide.

One of my big concerns is the expandability of the camera I buy. I know that I’ll be buying more lenses over time, so I want to get the right system, which will grow with me for years to come.

On this point, the article suggests:

“The question of system expandability and support comes up if you intend to get really serious about photography and need (and can afford) exotic lenses or very high performance camera bodies. In that case you’re certainly better off looking at Canon and Nikon cameras. For example, both have 400mm f/2.8, 500mm f/4 and 600mm f/4 lenses (with stabilization), while Sony, Pentax and Olympus do not.”

I’m leaning towards a Nikon, at the moment.