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I'm posting this here rather than in the Photography Forum I belong to because: a) I don't want to spark a brand wars debate, and b) I am hoping for maybe a different perspective.
The issue is this:
A little over a year ago (after a lot of research and many trips to the local camera store) I bought my first DSLR, a Nikon D5000 w/ two kit lenses 18-55 vr and 55-200 vr, + 35 f 1.8. On the whole I have been very pleased with it with a few downers I will come to later.
My main wants in choosing a DSLR were
1) Articulating LCD -- this was major and lack was a deal breaker for me
2) good handling, ergonomics and controls
3) good IQ and selection of lenses
4) ISO -- wanted good low light capability (this was the major factor in my stepping up from P&S cameras)
5) decent video
At the time I made my selection, my wish list left me four choices. Sony (not fully articulating so I eventually dropped them), Nikon D5000 (my eventual choice), Oly E30 and E620, and Pana Lumix DMC G1 and GH1.
I really wanted to like the Panasonic models, with the Olys being my second choice but after much hands on I finally chose the D5000 despite its rather abysmal Live View AF (this was significant because the reason I wanted the articulating LCD was to use Live View).
Fast forward a year and now everyone has improved articulating LCD model DSLRs except Nikon. To add to that we are starting to see more mirrorless bodies coming out to complement and extend a DSLR kit. Honestly, if i were making the choice today that I had last year I would not pick the D5000. I still like it; it takes great pictures, and the handling is exceptional. Plus I can't say enough good things about the kit lenses.
But, I don't see Nikon moving toward the package I really want. If I did, I would sit tight and upgrade my body in a couple of years.
I am wondering now, if I wouldn't be better off cutting my losses by selling my gear and going Sony ALT55 or Canon 60D or 600D. This is an important question because I have a number of lenses I would like to buy (especially extended telephoto) but I don't want to invest more and then switch.
Thoughts anyone?
BTW: I apologize for any confusion someone reading this as an early posting may have gotten. I started on my iPad and then had to switch in mid post to my MBP. So the first half of this post was out there for about 15 minutes before i could finish it.
The issue is this:
A little over a year ago (after a lot of research and many trips to the local camera store) I bought my first DSLR, a Nikon D5000 w/ two kit lenses 18-55 vr and 55-200 vr, + 35 f 1.8. On the whole I have been very pleased with it with a few downers I will come to later.
My main wants in choosing a DSLR were
1) Articulating LCD -- this was major and lack was a deal breaker for me
2) good handling, ergonomics and controls
3) good IQ and selection of lenses
4) ISO -- wanted good low light capability (this was the major factor in my stepping up from P&S cameras)
5) decent video
At the time I made my selection, my wish list left me four choices. Sony (not fully articulating so I eventually dropped them), Nikon D5000 (my eventual choice), Oly E30 and E620, and Pana Lumix DMC G1 and GH1.
I really wanted to like the Panasonic models, with the Olys being my second choice but after much hands on I finally chose the D5000 despite its rather abysmal Live View AF (this was significant because the reason I wanted the articulating LCD was to use Live View).
Fast forward a year and now everyone has improved articulating LCD model DSLRs except Nikon. To add to that we are starting to see more mirrorless bodies coming out to complement and extend a DSLR kit. Honestly, if i were making the choice today that I had last year I would not pick the D5000. I still like it; it takes great pictures, and the handling is exceptional. Plus I can't say enough good things about the kit lenses.
But, I don't see Nikon moving toward the package I really want. If I did, I would sit tight and upgrade my body in a couple of years.
I am wondering now, if I wouldn't be better off cutting my losses by selling my gear and going Sony ALT55 or Canon 60D or 600D. This is an important question because I have a number of lenses I would like to buy (especially extended telephoto) but I don't want to invest more and then switch.
Thoughts anyone?
BTW: I apologize for any confusion someone reading this as an early posting may have gotten. I started on my iPad and then had to switch in mid post to my MBP. So the first half of this post was out there for about 15 minutes before i could finish it.