Nikon D70 vs DImage A200

[Maddox]

I have a choice here, for nearly the same price:

Nikon d70 [included 28/80+70/300]
or Konica Minolta DImage A200 [nothing included]

I've been using Konica Minolta Dynax 404si [35/80]
and Nikon Coolpix 775 before, and now I want to have the best combined in one digicam.

Pls help me.
Thanks!

/M

[D70FAN]

I have a choice here, for nearly the same price:

Nikon d70 [included 28/80+70/300]
or Konica Minolta DImage A200 [nothing included]

I've been using Konica Minolta Dynax 404si [35/80]
and Nikon Coolpix 775 before, and now I want to have the best combined in one digicam.

Pls help me.
Thanks!

/M

The D70 would be my choice, but then I am biased toward dSLR's. Keep in mind that the lens combo you are looking at does not include a wide angle due to the 1.5X crop factor which makes the 28-80 on a 35mm camera a 42-120 on the D70 (this is true for most dSLR's). I would recommend looking at something like the Sigma 18-125 (~$270) instead.

Please keep in mind that dSLR's DO NOT HAVE A VIDEO MOVIE MODE. They are still cameras only.

Additionally, dSLR's have a learning curve, even using auto mode, so it would be a good idea to get some references on photography, and the D70 in particular. Here are some reference sites:

http://www.shortcourses.com/bookstore/book.htm

http://www.digitalsecrets.net/

Hope this helps.

[speaklightly]

I happen to agree with George-

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Sarah Joyce

[Perplexed]

Personally, I have found that the book offered by www.digitalcamerasmadereallyeasy.com to be the best digital camera book to easy into digital cameras.

www.digitalcamerasmadereallyeasy.com may provide the answer you desire.

Sarah Joyce

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David

P.S. Welcome back! Haven't seen you post for a while.

[speaklightly]

David-

You have not seen me in 10 days because I have been out making a living conducting digital camera workshops.

Sarah Joyce

[speaklightly]

David-

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Sarah Joyce