| I had chance to handle EOS 350D for a day. After that I decided I'd go Pentax or Nikon.
Oly is not such a contender for these reason:
1. Lens compatibility - only new 4/3 lenses fit
2. Lens prices - try to get ultra wide anlge and you'll see the difference
3. Noise performance at higher ISO due to small sensor
4. 3 AF points
So I was choosing between D50 and *ist DL2, and was leaning towards Nikon. But then D50 was discontinued (though I still could get it) and Pentax released K100D. According to reviews IQ of K100D is slightly better, and build quality & handling similar, with D50 being bigger. Plus don't forget you are getting SR for all your lenses with K100D! So I was waiting for Nikon's anwer. The day D40 was announced I knew which way to go.
I ended up with 2 K100D bodies and only reason to look back was, that I could get K10D instead of second K100D. But I'm happy anyway.
To put it shor: go for Pentax! |