Comparing "beginner" dSLR's

[Twingle]

Hi everyone - I haven't seen a thread like this, so excuse me if this has been answered before.

I know that everyone on here that has a dSLR and has been using it for some time will tell a beginner not to just buy what your best friends sister's cousin uses (and she takes the best pictures!), but to go and get a feel for the camera in your hands.

I'll finally have the chance to go and look at cameras IRL this weekend. Could someone please tell me what Nikon, Pentax and/or other brands would be comparable to a Cannon Rebel Ti? The only reason I mention that make & model is because my local camera store has a deal on it this weekend.

Thanks for any help!

 

[scoot241]

I believe Nikon has the D5000 and Pentax has the K-X.

 

[Ashmanarion]

The Nikon D3000 I think would be the entry level, while the D5000 is a step above(not much in price though).

 

[Twingle]

Thank you both for your help!

 

[photo_chick]

Of what's available right now, the Rebel XS is the most basic Canon DSLR and equates pretty closely with the Nikon D60 (at least when both cameras came out). Then the Rebel XSi, the Rebel T1i and now the T2i.

I think the Nikon D5000 is probably the closest equivalent to the Rebel T1i.

 

[Groucho]

I just saw this comparison of entry-level DSLRs the other day, which features the Sony A230, A550, Pentax K-x, Canon XS, and Nikon D3000. Not a bad way to get an at-a-glance look of what each one offers.

http://www.alphamountworld.com/photography-articles/entry-level-dslr-comparison

 

[ukcatfan]

I think the Nikon D5000 is probably the closest equivalent to the Rebel T1i.

The Pentax K-x is the same level as these two. Unless the price has come down on the T1i, the K-x is currently the best bang for the buck for an entry level. That does not mean that it is the best for the OP, but I sure love mine!

 

[Twingle]

Thanks again for your help!

 

[Golf4food]

Don't be a Canikon lemming - go with the Pentax K-x... a shiny red one!

(Seriously, get the one you like best.)

 

[Coach81]

FWIW I just purchased a Nikon D5000 and although I am basically clueless on how to use it.. I really like the camera..