Good digi cameras

[ReptileManiac07]

I am looking to buy a new camera and was looking into some professional digitals. Wandering what a good camera would be for outdoor purposes but yet has good zoom to capture smaller details aswell. Was thinking about a Canon digital rebel but as mentioned in a previous post they are made of plastic and probably would last a day with me out in the field, leaning towards a Nikon but have no clue yet. Any help would be great, thanks jason

[NewLineReptile]

LOL My wife has a Canon Rebel 35mm wich is plastic And i got to be the worst person to have anything plastic and worth money...lol And it has taken a lifes beating with me And still works top notch. They are a very durable plastic. But we also have a Pentax Optio S4 Digital Not a pro but it take some nice pics being a 4.mega pixel. My wife is a pro photographer and said to go to the Camera shop and basicaly play with some different ones to see what works for you the best.

Brandon

[ReptileManiac07]

I think i will go back and check out some models for Canon. lol, I have always been like that will anything mearly breakable. thanks again, jason

[bubba]

I just bought the digital Rebel so I can't commet too much about it yet though it is quite a step up from my manual Nikon F. I'm still wading through the manuals and different modes of shooting as well as the software instructions. But I will say before I put out the money for this camera I did do a lot of homework and I think I made a good choice. I've already downloaded several pics to my computer and when I get a little better at it I will post some here. Good luck with your search.

[Big Mike]

The Digital Rebel is a good camera. Don't let the "plastic" housing fool you. It's not a "professional" camera by any means though.

Do you already have any other Canon EOS cameras or lenses? If not, take a good look at the Nikon D70...it's only slightly more expensive but has more features.

Are you familiar with SLR cameras and how to use them? Some people assume that by buying an SLR camera, they will get great pictures. An SLR camera always kept on Auto mode is no better than a good Point & Shoot camera.

There are a lot of great digital cameras that are quite a bit smaller than any SLR camera. This may be an option worth considering, especially if you are hiking or what not.

Also, the macro capabilities of the P&S cameras is usually quite good compared to an SLR camera with a regular lens.

If you want a more "professional" camera that will stand up to more abuse...Take a look at the Canon 10D, or the 1Ds mark II.