Canon EOS 30D with 18mm-to-55mm lens
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"Well built with all the features you need." on by John Fenger
Pros: ISO 3200, Excellent UI for Manual use, fast buffer for RAW
Cons: No Sensor cleaning Technology, No ISO adjustment while framing.
Summary: I truly love this camera, i had the Digital rebel, which after 1 month already hated, and loved all at the same time. For me an avid photographer, who usually shoots in manual modes its perfect. The only cons i see are things that are not yet available. I would nice to see the sensor cleaning tech of the new Digital rebel added to the 30 and i would love to see ISO adjustment while light metering. I feel like it is a carry over from the film days, but with digital you adjust Aperture, Shutter and ISO while framing a shot. All 3 should be adjusting while light metering. but i don't think any cameras currently do that. The only real question is Cannon VS. Nikon lens set. then you should pick your camera base on what you want to do. I never use the pop up flash cause it wouldn't work with the lenses i own, and i wouldn't use the pop up flash even if it did.