I just bought my first DSLR few weeks ago. previously I compared A33, Nikon D3100 and Canon 500D
Eventually I end up bought D3100 after comparing some specification.
However, as what I've asked my friend most of them will say
"You cannot compare those brands (Nikon, canon, and Sony) because they offer different kind of color"
At first I am not really sure, however when I tried to see some sample images taken by someone in order to compare 7D and D7000 I know what does the brand's color difference mean.

As for me, Canon I will offer more natural & smooth color compared to Nikon.
For Nikon, they are offering sharpness, that's why I think they are better in landscape photography. Correct me if I am wrong.
for Sony, I am not really sure as I never see the sample image of Sony. but I guess you have to test it first.


I think it depends on your need if you are man of simplicity I suggest you to buy semi-pro instead of DSLR, since they are easy to carry around.
And you can learn a lot from it though. in term of quality? Well, I would say it depends on man behind the camera still.

however if you want to know more in photography and having the tools which support you to have more flexible control on your photography, I would suggest you a DSLR camera. be wise!

I just bought D3100 which is lack of Af motor back then few weeks ago.
I couldn't find any problem with that, as new lens nowadays has AF-S as their lens name prefix, which mean the lens itself has a auto focus motor.
e.g AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II (my dream lens)
it has AF-S, so the auto focus shouldn't be a problem for those new lenses.

However if you intend to save some patties to buy those non AF-S lens
e.g. AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
I bet it will be a miserable moment for you as you have to do the focus manually, however if you are pro enough you can go for that.

I have no idea about A33, sorry.
However as I heard from my friend brand has different color, so it depends on your preference.

I would say it's more to photographer preference, not need.
Well.. as I know lens nowadays has AF-S system. that means even if your body do not have AF-S motor shouldn't be a problem, however switching to oldie lens which has no AF-S motor on it will make you loss your auto focus.

No worry still! People are learning more on manual focus.

This post has been edited by aldosoesilo: Nov 23 2010, 10:26 AM

It is lack of AF not bad in AF. Lack in AF means without AF system on your lens you wouldn't have AF

I bought mine RM 1999

300mm for close up?