= OBSOLETE as of 2023 =

We need a new camera. List here your choice (one per person, please) for the D40 replacement. We need a html link, price, pros and cons.


== Rana ==
[[http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZYF3LO/ref=asc_df_B003ZYF3LO2144054?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=cnet-ce-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B003ZYF3LO | Nikon D3100 (w/ Lens) $500]]
{{attachment:d3100.jpg | D3100 | width =500}}

==== Cons / Pros ====
[[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond3100/19]]

== Steve ==
[[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos60D]]

[[ Consumer Report: one of a few advanced models with excellent image quality for low light and flash.
   It has a swiveling LCD and excellent viewfinder, that can be very user friendly inside the chamber. ]]

[[  http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos60d&products=canon_eos1100d&products=nikon_d3200&products=nikon_d3100 ]]



==== Cons / Pros ====

 * Pros: Variangle LCD
 * Cons: heavy (755g)

===== IR option ======

 if we want to remove the IR blocker and focus in the IR we need electronic viewfinder: Olympus OM-D E-M5
 [[ http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=oly_em5&products=canon_eos600d&products=nikon_d3200]]

 
== Koji ==

 * We should avoid Olympus. Olympus is going to quit from Full DSLR categoly in future, focusing on compact DSLRs and high-end point-and-shoot cameras.
 * I like Canon's interface but don't Nikon's.
 * Recommendation: [[http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Processor-3-0-Inch-Vari-Angle/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1345756378&sr=1-1&keywords=Rebel+Canon+T3i | Canon EOS Rebel T3i $699@Amazon]]

{{attachment:Canon_EOS_Rebel_T3i.jpg | T3i | width =500}}

==== Cons / Pros ====
[[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos600d/19]]


 * Pros: Variangle LCD useful for unusual angles, in-chamber photos, OSEM checking, etc

== Comparison ==

'''Interactive Comparison Tool by DPReview'''

[[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos600d/16]]

'''Comparison between D3100, D5100, Canon, Olympus XZ-1 (Koji's)'''

 * [LEFT] D3100 isn't so great even compared with KA's compact camera. D5100 and Canon T4i looks fine.
 * [RIGHT] T4i's resolution for the metalic parts looks great.
 
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'''Comparison within Canon'''

 * T3i is as good as the other same-level or high-end products of Canon.

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== Manasa ==

 * I recommend to go for the next generation of true high resolution cameras; in which case nikon D3200 competes with the high end slrs but is a significantly cheaper option (699USD on amazon).

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'''Specs'''
[[http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slrs/nikon_d3200]]

'''Reviews'''
[[http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slrs/nikon_d3200]]

 * Pros: High resolution
 * Cons: Less auto controls

== Old Camera ==
[[http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40 | D40 review]]
{{attachment:Old-D40.jpg|D40 | width = 500}}