Digital SLR - Nikon D100, D60, or Canon 450D?

Question

I am looking to buy a DSLR.I can get a Nikon D100 in mint condition for $400 (no lenses). Or should I get the new Nikon D60 or Canon 450D? Liveview is definately preferred, which I know the D100 does not have, but the 450D does, and from what I read it sounds as though the D60 also does.
This would be my first DSLR, so any help anyone can offer would be appreciated!
Thanks.

Answer 1

Your best bet is to go over to http://www.dpreview.com and read the reviews of the D100 versus newer cameras.



You'll see that the D100's image quality is not really up to modern standards.



It's a tossup between the D60 and the Canon. The D60 does not have live view.



(Live view is a bad idea anyway, as you have to hold the camera out at arm's length to see the screen. This will be the cause of many "why are my pictures blurry" questions on here.)



Just my 2 pesos.

V2K1

Answer 2

The D100 is old Technology but still better than the D40 or 60.

I have Live view on my D300 & D3 whoopdydo, big deal.

If you are buying your first DSLR start with a proven product at a good price, I would suggest starting with the D100 and building up your system from there. It's only 6 MP but what the processor does with those MP is fantastic. Take test shots, handle each camera and decide for yourself which feels better in your hand and which creates an image that you are happy to work with.

Good Luck

Answer 3

NOTHING can stand over the awesome image quality of canon's famous CMOS imaging sensor... If you do a lot of low light, high ISO stuff, buy the EOS 450d... Its an awesome camera... there are other options if you like Live-view... Like Sony Alpha300-350... Both have optical image stabilizers... Canon DSLRs are great... but you investigate a lot on the kit and no money remains for additional lenses... These sony cameras come with two nice lenses with a great price... Also there is the useful 16-105 lens you canbuy for them... something that is absent in canon's lens lineup...

Answer 4

Go to http://dpreview.com and compare the cameras, side by side. Then go to a real camera store, (not best buy or walmart) and handle the different cameras, get a feel for them, try them with different lenses. Then buy the one which fits you best.



Also remember, when you buy a dslr you are buying into an entire system of lenses and accessories. Think about what you plan to shoot, and the availability of lenses and other gear you many need.