All I want for Christmas is........

A CAMERA!!!!!!

It's been over three months now that I have been without a camera.  After months of researching, I am pretty sure that I have decided the Nikon D5000 is the camera I want to buy. This will be my first-ever SLR camera, my first-ever Nikon.

 

Does anyone else have this beauty? Any thoughts on Nikon Vs Canon? I have been a longtime Canon user and I am seriously considering this big switch...... (Hopefully I can save enough money to buy it sometime next year)

I am curious to know what camera everyone else uses around here, so please enlighten me by sharing in the comments.  Thanks!

Comments

[Hope]

I have a Canon 40D and I love the hell out of it. I'm a big time Canon fan, but there are just as many people who love their Nikons.

Using a DSLR makes the whole photography experience so great. It gives you so much control!

[greta adams]

i am a canon girl although i don't have anything against nikon...i just always bought canons....i love my slr although i don't use it as much as i would like to because it is so freaking heavy.

[Adrienne]

You know I have the 20D and want to upgrade lol. I'm a Canon girl at heart but Nikons are really good Cameras as well.

[Kristi S (sweetsauer)]

I worry about the size & weight of an SLR too, Greta.  I will probably end up getting my Canon G series for a point & shoot (awesome camera that I loved!) after I buy the NIkon SLR

[Dana Leigh]

I don't know anything about that camera but I did do a lot of research on Nikon's and Canon's in general and while I was set on Nikon, I changed my mind that I would go with a Canon....when that day comes that I have enough money to purchase one! I hope you get what you want for Christmas!

[denise]

Well I have always been a Canon girl! I have the Canon XTI that I bought a few years ago. I have my eye on a Canon 7D or my drean the Canon 5D Mark11. Good Luck you will love whatever camera you choose.:)

[kaye]

hope that finds its way into your stocking :)

[Samara Link]

Oh, it is absolutely beautiful!! I hope you're able to get it ... and soon. I'm a Canon 20D user. I have two friends with the same one. So, I like that, but I know so many people who are Nikon fans and think they also make great cameras. All that matters is that it's a good fit for you. Happy wishing! You better be good so Santa delivers!!

[Kim]

I want a that camera too.

[Michelle]

Nikon huh? Trader! Just kidding. I don't know anything about that camera. My best advice though would to buy the body only and buy a 50mm lens, it's my almost always lens, next to the 85mm.

[Kristi S (sweetsauer)]

I might just buy the camera body now and buy the lens later, but we'll see!  Is the 50mm lens for zoom or macro?

[Kristi S (sweetsauer)]

Hello, why doesn't this stupid comment show up?

[Jen]

The 50mm lens is great for portraits but rarely leaves my camera since it's also just a great overall. It's a prime lens (no zoom) so you "zoom" it by moving your body :-) Get the 1.8 to start (about $100 fir the Nikkor brand) or, if you can afford the jump go for the 1.4. Either are great for indoor, lower light shots without a flash. You won't regret it - huge difference over any kit lens.