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neofx19
01-04-2008, 03:34 AM
Budget

* 1000-1200

Size

* N/A

Features

How many megapixels will suffice for you?

*N/A

* 10 - image quality

Do you care for manual exposure modes (shutter priority, aperture priority, manual)?

* Manual

General Usage

* What will you generally use the camera for?

Hobbyist and School Biology Student

* Will you be making big prints of your photos or not?

Yes

Will you be shooting a lot of indoor photos or low light photos?

Absolutely Yes

Will you be shooting sports and/or action photos?

On occasion - Hockey games

Miscellaneous

Are there particular brands you like or hate? N/A

Are there particular models you already have in mind? N/A

(If applicable) Do you need any of the following special features? (Wide Angle, Image Stabilization, Weatherproof, Hotshoe, Rotating LCD)

Image Stabilization, Wide Angle.

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My master list so far...

Canon Digital Rebel XTi zoom kit w/18-55 & 75-300 usm lens - Includes both a 18-55mm & 75-300mm usm Canon zoom lens. $899

Nikon D40x Digital SLR Zoom Lens Bundle with 18-55mm Lens and 55-200mm - $899


Olympus E-510 Evolt 2 Lens Kit - Includes a 14-42mm & 40-150mm - $979

Pentax K10D Digital SLR + Pentax 50-200mm DA ED Lens - $899


Sony Alpha 100 Digital SLR Camera w/18-70mm & 75-300mm Lens - $849.99