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<blockquote data-quote="RavingMac" data-source="post: 1182311" data-attributes="member: 45350"><p>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.</p><p>The issue is this:</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>My main wants in choosing a DSLR were</p><p>1) Articulating LCD -- this was major and lack was a deal breaker for me</p><p>2) good handling, ergonomics and controls</p><p>3) good IQ and selection of lenses</p><p>4) ISO -- wanted good low light capability (this was the major factor in my stepping up from P&S cameras)</p><p>5) decent video</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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).</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>Thoughts anyone?</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RavingMac, post: 1182311, member: 45350"] 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. [/QUOTE]
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