Something about Buying my First Digital SLR Camera...

I have wanted to learn photography as long as I can remember. But the ever changing demands of what I think my so called life should have kept me from really pursuing it… well, until now. I have been doing my research to find which SLR camera suits me. I have finally narrowed it down into three:

1. Pentax K100D Super
2. Canon EOS Rebel xTi 400D
3. Nikon D40x

Pentax K100D Super

Features:

• 6 mega pixels
• Image stabilization
• Dust Control System

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Great for traveling
• Has great reviews from amateurs and professional photographers
• Suitable for beginners
• Relatively cheap

Why I’m hesitant to buy it?

• limited choices for lens
• It seems like not so many stores in the Philippines offer this camera (per web research only, so no violent reactions please)

Canon EOS Rebel xTi 400D

Features:

• 10.1 Mega pixels
• High Shutter Speed
• Dust Control System
• High ISO Settings

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Great for traveling
• Personalized Picture Styles that allows users to customized the settings for each color modes , ensuring that the most suitable style will be chosen/made for every subject matter
• Wide Range of Monochromatic Colors (this one I really, really like)
• Service Centers available in Manila
• vivid colors

Why I am hesitant to buy it?

• Expensive

Nikon D40x

Features:

• 10 Mega pixels
• Small and light weight

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Recommended for beginning photographers because the LCD gives out information on how the camera settings will affect the photo and gives you helpful hints or recommendations to have a better photo (e.g. hints that the light is poor and recommends to use flash).
• Captures vivid colors
• High image quality

Why I am hesitant to buy it?

• Limited choices for lenses
• Does not have a dust control system
• Expensive
• One of my officemates has a Nikon D40, which is very similar to Nikon D40x.