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I wouldn't normally say this, but if you can hold off until February, then I'd wait to see what is announced at PMA 2004. Nikon will hopefully reveal more details about the D70, and other manufacturers may announce new DSLRs.

The Nikon D100, although a fine camera, is getting on a bit now, although obviously, as a Canon 10D owner, I'm completely biased!

Not sure if I can wait until Febuary!

In that case I'd go for the Canon 10D

So have you decided Wardofsky?!

About 25 years ago I sold camera for a large retail organization.
When it came to hi-end cameras, Nikon v Canon v Minolta etc.,
I always advised " Pick up both cameras and see which one feels better to you" All the bells and whistles are meaningless if the camera doesn't feel good to use. I loved the both the Nikon and Canon, but made my choice because the Canon fit my hands better.

Good luck with your choice

Sound advice - you should always try and test out the cameras yourself if possible.

Since this topic is "Which DSL?" . . . I hope it's not a stretch to ask, "As I move up the "ladder", should I buy a Canon D-Rebel or a higher end prosumer like the newly announced Sony F828 or the Minolta A-1.

While I had pretty much decided a few months ago to go with the Rebel, I decided to wait to see what Nikon will offer in response to Canon with their D70. Others will no doubt announce new models (both SLR & Prosumer) at the upcoming PMA'04 as well . . .I can wait. I saw yesterday that imaging-resource.com is calling 2004 the "Year of the 8 megapixel Prosumer" with what they know (& can't say) is coming over the next 6 months)

Then I began rethinking the whole thing. SLR's offer much flexibilty I know but they do require at least two lens to match the "flexibilty" of the prosumers with 7-8+ zoom. The two lens requirement adds weight (Big issue for me), cost, hassle when traveling, risk of breakage, etc.

One last relevant question: I have read a few comments about the problem of getting dust on the D-SLR sensor as result of changing lenses. Due to the sensitive nature of the sensor, each reference advised using only professional service in having them cleaned. IS this an issue I should add to the scales as I weigh my decision on D-SLR vs. Prosumer? ArtB

Mark,

I'm new at this. Never posted to a forum before. I'm thinking I should have started a new topic "DSLR or Prosumer?" I don't know how to do that now, short of retyping the original (long) post again. Suggestions?

ArtB

You can cut the content of this post and then paste it when you create a new one. Just click the New Topic button at the top-right of the page.

Lots of things i can learn from here by reading all these.