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Camera purchasing is a difficult decision. One must weigh all the factors, features, specs, to make a wise decision. I thank everyone for their input.
Missed your hello post Brad....stuck up an Austrian mountain avoiding floods!!! So first... welcome.
Both of the cameras you mention I'll take quality pictures under normal conditions and with good glass.
Where it starts to be more questionable is when your needs step outside the normal.
For example... faster focusing, weatherproof for outdoor use, taking lots of shts of moving subjects in a burst.
All of these extra functionalities come at a price. You either pay up and get a higher spec body, buy a second user model with higher performance rating or stick with your choice.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned is body size. Both these models are small in the hand. If you have big hands you MAY find holding them a bit awkward. So try the ergonomics before you buy.
The bottom line is that we all tend to buy what we can afford and only when we 'grow out' of the body do we have to upgrade.
What I would be more careful about is the choice of lens that comes with the camera. There are some excellent and some not so good bundled lenses which can make the difference between satisfaction and disappointment.
Last edited on Sun Jun 9th, 2013 15:02 by Eric
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