Plus only 3-point AF...
And Nikon don't offer a Vertical Grip for the D60.... Personally to me it is like Nikon intentionally "crippled" the camera so that people would move on to the higher models....
Plus only 3-point AF...
To me a "good" entry level entry dslr must have LiveView... :think:
Is the Canon 450D considered an entry level DSLR? It's a pretty decent camera overall.
then A300 fits the bill
I was also choosing between 450D and A300....in the end I choose 450D mainly because the viewfinder is bigger and I feel more comfortable with it, the A300's LCD is kinda thick and makes me uncomfortable looking thru the small viewfinder. I think you should go to a mega-store( Courts, Harvey..) and have a feel of those models....choose the one u more comfortable with...
Happy choosing...
It's a trade-off. A300's live view implementation is alot better 450D's at expense of the viewfinder.
It's a trade-off. A300's live view implementation is alot better 450D's at expense of the viewfinder.
I agree that the A300's LV implementation is better than the 450D. However if you are shooting LV overhead portrait shots typical in taking event shots in a crowd without a ladder, the A300's titling LCD is useless....
That is strange, i find it extremely useful for some of my shots using titling LCD in such events. :think:
I was referring to "Overhead portrait shots", not landscape shots.... where the LCD can't tilt down... :bsmilie:
Tilt down? It can tilt about 45' facing down.
a300/a350 demo page
To me, is more than sufficient to take person on the stage (for typical events). Unless, you are talking about taking the picture where the person is not on the stage?
By the way, I did mention is for such events. I can't think of a situation where I need to raise my hand to take landscape. If it is for landscape, I would prefer a better location + tripod.
The A300/350 can only tilt down or up for landscape (orientation) & not portrait (orientation) shots unless those you see in the E3, G1, E620, etc
When I say "landscape shot" I meant landscape-orientation shots. And not landscape shots
Actually that time I was considering the 450D (w/18-200mm) & A300(w/18-250mm)... in the end I choose the 450D mainly due to the availability of potential market in the BnS section.
Good point. CANICON has a higher resale value as compared to it's rivals.
Really? :think:
Nah... That is matter of preference. If you think it must be portrait orientation for a proper event shots, then a300/a350 is not for you.
everyone's mind when comes to DSLR 1st brand is Canon
then follow by Nikon.
Mindset i shld say.