Low Budget Digital SLR (for friend)

I do not know about actual prices but can say mu wife's Nikon D5100 is an satisfying camera. Just need to learn a little how to navigate through the menus. But good autofocus and exposure in all situations.
robert
 
ray*j*gun said:
There's a reason Nikon gets the love. Certainly there are other choices but with the lens choices and tough performance Nikon leads the way....;)
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Ah, another member of the Nikon Appreciation Society :D


Fraser said:
Canon would probably get more mention if they hadn't changed lens mount!!!
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:bang::bang:
That was 30 years ago.... And the backward compatibility of Nikon cameras is lousy. All Minolta lenses introduced after 1985 have full functionality on any Sony/Minolta DSLR camera. All Canon (full-frame) lenses introduced after 1987 have full functionality on any Canon DSLR. All Nikon lenses introduced after 2006 have full functionality on any Nikon DSLR :eek: Nikon introduced the 10.5mm f/2.8 DX Fisheye lens with screw-drive AF in 2006, however, current entry level cameras can't focus screw-drive lenses..... Nikons backward compatibility is worse then Sony or Canon (or Pentax).
 
B-9 said:
Here are a few requirements ive set for him:

Cheap- im working with his wife and we both are strapped for cash.
Digital- he couldn't afford to develop at a lab, and I just dont have the time right now to do it.
6-10mp- should suit him just fine (so yes older DSLR would be great)
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A D70 or D70S should set you back less than $100 at KEH for an excellent condition camera. At 6.1 MP, it meets your requirement.

The D70/S is lightweight, does not go through batteries too quickly and is fairly simple to operate.

Others have given very good lens suggestions for Nikon cameras.

Ellen
 
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