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    Smile Best DSLR 2006???

    Hey my dear mates,
    Heres postign up a new thread, an exciting one i suppose, on which is according to you the best DSLR of 2006?? the D80, 400D or the SOny alpha???

    let the comments n brickbats pour in..

    Lemme begin with myself..My vote goes for the D80! Nikon rocks rocks rocks..
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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    Given the raft of features and the price, the Pentax K10D is certanly one of the most incredable cameras to premier this year. It'll hit the market in late October or early Novembdr of 2006.

    With weather sealing, excellent control set, anti-shake, and the ability to use any K mount lens you care to fit to it, it sets a new standard. Hopefully the other manufacturers will pick up the ball and produce similar cameras.

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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    Hard to say. Sony started this wave, Nikon and Canon answered, and Pentax put the icing on the cake. My vote is for all of them. As long as they're all out there competing with each other like this we win!

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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    "Best" is etremely subjective and based on the needs of each photographer. Your question is just like asking what the "best"cheese is, the "best" color", or the best "vehicle." There is no answer that makes any sense.
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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    400D XTi of course.

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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    Held the XTi the other day. Feels the slightest bit more solid but just as uncomfortable as the XT. I wouldn't buy one if my life depended on it. I did have toys when I was five that felt more solid. Heck, I've build Legos that were more solid.

    That D80 looks nice....my personal vote is for that one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deckcadet
    Held the XTi the other day. Feels the slightest bit more solid but just as uncomfortable as the XT. I wouldn't buy one if my life depended on it. I did have toys when I was five that felt more solid. Heck, I've build Legos that were more solid.

    That D80 looks nice....my personal vote is for that one.
    m with u mate!

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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    Sony Alpha is a great camera too. I switch from the Rebel XT to the Alpha. I think Sony will innovate new features in future products.

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    Re: Best DSLR 2006???

    The best one is mine.

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    Awwww, C'mon!

    Quote Originally Posted by mwfanelli
    "Best" is etremely subjective and based on the needs of each photographer. Your question is just like asking what the "best"cheese is, the "best" color", or the best "vehicle." There is no answer that makes any sense.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deckcadet
    Held the XTi the other day. Feels the slightest bit more solid but just as uncomfortable as the XT. I wouldn't buy one if my life depended on it. I did have toys when I was five that felt more solid. Heck, I've build Legos that were more solid.
    Do I detect a little bias? Noooo - not a chance :blush2:
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    Sony and Pentax

    The Sony Alpha with built-in image stabilization and 10-megapixels of resolution really impressed me. It far exceeded my expectations. If I wasn't already heavily invested in another system I would consider keeping it.

    My Sony Alpha A100 Review >>

    I haven't had a chance to try the Pentax K10D yet. But it is looking to be an awesome camera - especially for outdoor photographers. Built-in image stabilization and weather resistance in a compact 10-megapixel digital SLR? Sign me up!

    Pentax K10D Press Release >>
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