FAQ: What is the best digital SLR?

[Anbesol]

Dont know why you think that, but the 50D does actually have the dummy modes, it has every single one you mentioned actually.

Further, I dont know how much credence we should apply to such program modes anyway, I think they are little more than a marketing tool.

[Franglais]

Dont know why you think that, but the 50D does actually have the dummy modes, it has every single one you mentioned actually.

Further, I dont know how much credence we should apply to such program modes anyway, I think they are little more than a marketing tool.

WOW I take it all back. I thought that Canon left the modes out on the professional models (example: 7D)

I use the dummy modes on my Nikon D60 occasionally. It's the only way to activate some features like continuous focussing/tracking. The choices made by the engineers in the program modes are very smart. Makes me wonder if I'm always making the best choices when I use my pro bodies.

[gryphonslair99]

Best DSLR is the one that gets the job done. :thumbsup:

[Rick Clark]

I have taking pictures for fifty+ years, P/S for four years and had a good time. Then one day I started researching DSLR cameras for something to do that day not that I needed a new system, just looking and after a month or so I said what the heck and ordered a new Pentax K5 with the kit lense 18-55mm.
I have 11 good real old lenses from 1.4 to 4 and they took real nice pictures on the 35mm format now I have taken some real good ones with these lenses and the K5, even tho you have to manual focus so I will use them for landscape and static photos.
I just ordered the Pentax 55-300mm lense for my main kit, walk around set up street photos as people don't even see you until you have snapped it, should be fun.
Is there anyone out there with the K5 and 55-300 lense that would give up some info. on how you like and dislike the set up.
Thanks Rick

[Photo-John]

Welcome to PhotographyREVIEW.com, Rick! Where in Utah do you live? I am in Sandy

For some dedicated Pentax discussion you should probably post on our Pentax cameras forum. It's not the busiest forum on the site but we do have Pentax users and a couple of good moderators on that forum. And a new Pentax fan would be great!

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Welcome to the site! Looking forward to seeing you on the Pentax forum!

[dbowers]

I always thought it was the one you couldn't afford.

[erik1971]

I have had my Nikon D5100 for a few months now and love it. I'm really wanting to get an all in one zoom lens for it. I'm looking at the Sigma 18-250 and the Tamaron 18-270. Has anyone used either of these lenses and are they decent? I know you are going to compromise some sharpness of the pics by using an all in one lens. I'm not a professional photographer but still want a decent lens.. Any feedback?