Hi guys,

This is my first post here, I'm about to purchase a new SLR and need some advice. I have experience with SLR's but have never owned one. I'm an amateur photographer but professional graphic designer, so will be using this for work too, but mainly as a hobby. I like shooting anything!

My local store has a deal this week where I can buy now and pay in august, which is perfect for me right now.

So here's what I've narrowed it down to (i'm in Switzerland so I didnt put the prices as they don't apply to most of you):

All for the same price:
-Olympus E510
-Sony A200
-Nikon D60

Or for a bit cheaper: ($200 less)
-Canon 400D

Or for even cheaper: ($300 less)
-Olympus E410

And finally cheapest ($400 less then the top of the list):
-Nikon D40

(All with their standard kit lenses)
I would like to wait for the Olympus E420 or E520, but they aren't carrying the 420 yet and if I want this deal I have to get it this week.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for reading,

-d