08-20-2010, 01:49 PM
Technical things aside, the most imortant thing in my opinion is:
1. How it balances in your hands. If you'll be holding this thing for a prolonged time, you'll want something that is comfortable.
2. What do your family/friends use. You'll be able to share equipment and knowledge. You can help each other with technical issues. You'll have support from people around you for your brand choice. And you won't stick out like a sore thumb (I can only imagine how much crap an Olympus DSLR user must get when they go into a crowd of Nikon/Canon shooters...)
3. Lens selection and item availabilty at your favorite local authorized dealer. And to a lesser degree, if there is a Canon/Nikon repair center nearby where you live.
1. How it balances in your hands. If you'll be holding this thing for a prolonged time, you'll want something that is comfortable.
2. What do your family/friends use. You'll be able to share equipment and knowledge. You can help each other with technical issues. You'll have support from people around you for your brand choice. And you won't stick out like a sore thumb (I can only imagine how much crap an Olympus DSLR user must get when they go into a crowd of Nikon/Canon shooters...)
3. Lens selection and item availabilty at your favorite local authorized dealer. And to a lesser degree, if there is a Canon/Nikon repair center nearby where you live.