entry level DSLR advice

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    Also if i were you i would take a look at 'micro four thirds' cameras AND compact system cameras in general - these produce DSLR results in a smaller package. In fact the e-pl1 and e-pl2 produce better pics than a lot of the entry level dslr's, the e-pl1 and e-pl2 beats out the nikon d5000 in IQ and at high iso.

    Often these compact system cameras sacrifice burst shooting speed, optical view finder and fast auto focus. But the auto focus speed of them is far better than compact cameras, nearly as good as DSLR's, but not quite.

    The compact system cameras often have electronic view finders built in (like the G2, Gh1, GH2 etc) or they accept elevtronic view finder attachments (like the gf1, e-pl1, e-pl2)

    The GF1 (i have one and love it) -

    Olympus e-pl2

    Also check out the Sony Nex 5, it has some interface issues that have been updated in the firmware, but its an ace camera, but it lacks attachable electronic view finder.

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    • I got a GF1 too, after reading your recommendations here, and I love it! Thanks for the info you gave.left_right_out
    • By the way, did you get extra batteries for it yet? Can you recommend any?left_right_out
    • ah you're welcome dude! third party batteries? not tried any no. i think some firmwares restrict 3rd party...
      3rd party      Hombre_Lobo
    • battery use. BUT you can get firmware hacks that are very easy to install. They give higher quality video and...Hombre_Lobo
    • ...manual control in video too. which is essential for DOF control. if you want more info lemme know :) Enjoy! :DHombre_Lobo
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