How I did it: I knew which levels of cameras I wanted to consider, so I read reviews on http://www.dpreview.com/ , narrowed down which brands had the features and quality I was looking for, utilized the model comparison utilities on the manufacturer sites to further differentiate between the model lines, visited local retailers to get my hands on the real thing to see how the different cameras felt in my hands, read user reviews on photo sites and online retailers, saved up the money, and then made the purchase.

Lessons & tips: Even if you intend to purchase online to get the best deal on a DSLR, make sure you visit a local retailer in your area that has the various models you are considering so you can see how they feel in your hands. It makes a big difference.

Resources: http://www.dpreview.com/
http://amazon.com
http://www.cameralabs.com
http://www.usa.canon.com/home
http://nikon.com/

Mar 26, 2010, 06:36PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer