Entry level options

[Turbo-G]

Hi all,
I'm off on our honeymoon next month, and wanted to pick up a DSLR before we went, as I've wanted one for a while and now seems like an ideal moment.

Having never owned a DSLR, I'm looking for a decent entry level option. Specifically been looking at the Canon 1100d and Nikon D3100. I was originally swaying towards the Canon, but on paper the Nikon certainly seems the better spec overall for not much more money. Both models are with the standard lense also.

Both models seem quite old though, or is it me just used to other gadgets being released at a faster pace?! Is there any other models worth considering?

It must be new, and preferably less than £450 (ideally closer to £400).

What would you suggest?

Thanks,

Grant

 

[Turbo-G]

Well I bit the bullet, and went for a D3100 with the 18-55 kit lense. I didnt fancy the idea of going 2nd hand, and my budget wouldn't stretch much more. Besides, the D3100 is seemingly a very good camera looking at a spectrum of reviews at this point in the market.

Compared to the Canon, it felt better in the hand, and the 'guide' mode seems really useful for a newbie like me. It also had the better spec.

Haven't been out on a 'shoot' yet, but have played around a bit at home and in the Garden etc, and I'm really impressed with the results.

Can't wait to learn my way round the camera, and some technique etc, but I think it mainly comes down to getting out there and practicing.

Obviously the glass will be a limitation, but it will be fine for my basic needs initially. I'm sure I'll be asking for lense advice later on in the year no doubt when it's time....

Cheers all for the advice.