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Which camera is the best among Panasonic Lumix G1, Canon EOS 50D, Canon Rebel XSi (450D) and Nikon D90?

Any recommendation for DSLR beginner?

Nikon D90 is my first dSLR. I have used digital point-and-shoots for years and have always tried to take great pictures. We’ve always gotten Canons and been very happy. I used to have a Canon PowerShot S2. That had 10x optical zoom and was a heftier camera. Using that (and using it till it wore out, actually) was what convinced me that my next step should be a dSLR. I researched it extensively, and wasn’t sure which to get until I heard that Nikon’s new D90 would have video capture, something I was loathe to give up with the point-and-shoot.

At that point, it was simply a matter of getting over the price (I had been looking at the lower entry-levels). I was compelled by the arguments of Ken Rockwell that the D40 was more than most people need. True enough, and you will need to judge your own purposes in your purchase. As my intention is to develop photography into a hobby and I would like to be able to use it to make a little money on the side, I didn’t want to get a camera that I would outgrow in a couple months.

I have been extremely happy with this camera. Now, much of my reaction I’m sure would be to any dSLR camera and discovering the many things I could do with it over a point-and-shoot. I love the speed – it focuses very quickly and then takes shots as fast as you can click the button. I know this is a general dSLR feature, but wow, I was blown away at how great that was. The camera itself is just plain sexy and a joy to use. The LCD is brilliantly clear and bright. The controls are logical and simple. The ergonomics are great (another reason I wanted the larger mid-level model over the D40; this is a lot easier to hold, if heaver).

I could not be happier with my purchase.

Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards

Price: $1,169.95 free shipping
reference: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D90-Digital-18-105mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B001ENOZY4/ref=sr_1_8?tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

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