Best camera?

[The Grave Maurice]

I'm in the market for a new camera and, since there are so many excellent photographers around here, I thought I would seek advice. Ideally, I'd like a DSLR with a reasonably high megapixel number and something like an 18-135 or 200mm lens. The cost should be in the area of USD1,200 or about GBP760.

If you could buy any camera that meets those requirements, what would it be?

[Simon Wood]

Hi Ken,

Have a mooch around another Ken's website.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm

Much sage advice to be found.

Regards,

Simon

[The Grave Maurice]

Thanks, Simon. I'm aware of the many internet camera info sites. What I was hoping for was the opinions of some of the photographers here who might have suggestions about the best camera for things like tight streetscapes, night shots, the occasional need for a long lens, etc.

[mariab]

I think whom you need to ask is Andrew Firth, Ken. Look at his pics from http://forum.casebook.org/showthread.php?p=205743#post205743, which is incidentally where you plan to visit.
And Rob Clack of course.

[Supe]

Ken,

I can't help you as I am an unreconstructed film man still lovingly using my Minolta SRT-101 I've had for what seems forever. For me, nothing yet beats the beauty of a black and white print. Yeah, I know, I'm hopelessly out of date.

Don.

[The Grave Maurice]

Geez, Don, I had an SRT-101 as well. I got lots of great photos from that camera.

[Supe]

Ken,

Geez, Don, I had an SRT-101 as well. I got lots of great photos from that camera.

A still great camera. And before me it survived two tours in Vietnam with my brother.

Don.