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not sure where to put this...
i have a possibly odd request...please consider i know very little about dslr cameras and lenses except from what research i have been doing.
i am normally a rangefinder user and only shoot b&w film.
ok, i have 2 small dogs that move way too fast for my shutter lagged panasonic fz20. my desire for a dslr is to 'catch' my dogs being oh so cute.
i cannot focus my rf gear fast enough and most of my lenses are wide and don't make for those 'running with long hair in the wind' shots.
so far my list of possibilities include the sony a200 with short kit lens. i like it's small size and it's getting very good reviews as an entry level camera.
the most popular camera among my internet dog forum friends is the nikon d40 with kit lens.
i also like the looks of the oly 420 with kit lens.
i think the nikon is the oldest technology and lowest price and the sony is next in line, price wise.
to be honest, i will probably also try using the camera as a street camera at times and might be tempted to get a smaller, faster prime lens.
so, my request is for some feedback from the cognoscenti to help me make a decision.
many thanks for your time.
joe
i have a possibly odd request...please consider i know very little about dslr cameras and lenses except from what research i have been doing.
i am normally a rangefinder user and only shoot b&w film.
ok, i have 2 small dogs that move way too fast for my shutter lagged panasonic fz20. my desire for a dslr is to 'catch' my dogs being oh so cute.
i cannot focus my rf gear fast enough and most of my lenses are wide and don't make for those 'running with long hair in the wind' shots.
so far my list of possibilities include the sony a200 with short kit lens. i like it's small size and it's getting very good reviews as an entry level camera.
the most popular camera among my internet dog forum friends is the nikon d40 with kit lens.
i also like the looks of the oly 420 with kit lens.
i think the nikon is the oldest technology and lowest price and the sony is next in line, price wise.
to be honest, i will probably also try using the camera as a street camera at times and might be tempted to get a smaller, faster prime lens.
so, my request is for some feedback from the cognoscenti to help me make a decision.
many thanks for your time.
joe