Nikon D-50

After using my trusty Cannon AE-1 for over 15 years, I finally upgraded to a digital SLR. The Nikon D-50 has proved to be a great choice. It's small, yet has the features that allow you to control the exposure in ways smaller, point and shoot cameras cannot. One example is the automatic ISO feature where you can set the minimum shutter speed at say 1/60 and the camera will automatically raise the ISO to allow for proper exposure.

I purchased the camera at 17th Street Photo out of New York. They called me on the phone a few minutes after I ordered it online to verify that my credit card wasn't being used by someone else. I got the 2 lens kit that includes an 18 to 55 mm and 55-200 mm lens. It's a great combination for all types of photography. With the 1 GB SD memory card, I can take tons of photos in sequence. That alone has allowed me to get shots I wouldn't have gotten with my AE-1.