If you already have lenses designed for cropped digital sensors then you will probably be wisest to stick with that brand, otherwise, contrary to what most people do, it is probably best to work out what lenses you need (as these are often the most critical feature) and which system will provide them best in your price range.<\/p>\n
Don’t get sucked in by megapixels – only go for 10-12mp in the cropped sensor format<\/strong> as more mp means less dynamic range, more image noise at high ISO, larger files to store, and potentially the same image detail unless using the highest quality lenses.<\/p>\n The main problem with the Nikon DX system is choosing the best lenses for your needs and the lack of built-in image stabiliser. <\/p>\n If you need the smallest kit with HD video capture with continuous AF<\/strong> or you want a compact 14-28mm (in 35mm terms) lens, then the new Panasonic GH1<\/strong> Micro Four Thirds<\/a> system is the only way to go – see my last blog<\/a>. <\/p>\n If you are embarking on serious deep sky astrophotography<\/strong>, then a Canon 450D or perhaps 40D with its IR filter removed and replaced is probably the best way to go.<\/p>\n For everyone else looking for a relatively compact system with excellent optics at reasonable prices, built-in image stabilisation and flip-out live LCD then, my preference is the Four Thirds system<\/a>:<\/p>\n The Olympus system allows you to use almost any legacy lens on it via an adapter and have it image stabilised which is fantastic for those who can’t afford all these expensive AF lenses, and has a brilliant range of AF lenses designed for the demanding requirements of digital including:<\/p>\n If you already have lenses designed for cropped digital sensors then you will probably be wisest to stick with that brand, otherwise, contrary to what most people do, it is probably best to work out what lenses you need (as these are often the most critical feature) and which system will provide them best in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[44,17,18,47,14],"class_list":["post-898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cameras","tag-canon","tag-four-thirds","tag-four-thirds-micro","tag-nikon-d90","tag-olympus"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nIf dynamic range, low noise at high ISO or radio wireless remote TTL flash is more important<\/strong> to you than edge to edge image sharpness, choice of dedicated excellent lenses, built-in image stabilising, compact size and weight, and weatherproofing then there are two excellent Nikon DX dSLR’s depending on your budget and needs:<\/p>\n\n
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