The camera body is the cheapes part of the equation. Look at the cost and variety of lenses that are available. I went with a Nikon just because I already had a bunch of good old manual focus nikon lenses. They work fine on the digital cameras but all manual.
Look at the available accessories for the various bodies. What kind of flash is available, remote releases, battery type, cost, memory type (cf/sd), etc.
In the end, I think all the bodies are very capable and no huge difference between them. Where the difference comes is is when you start to look at expanding your kit. Some brands are VERY limiting and or expensive, others a little more flexible. Personally (as good as some of the others are) I'd stick with a Canon or Nikon just because of the volume of accessories available for them both new and on the used market.
I just got a D90, that and an 18-200VR will cover a LOT of shooting situations..
I'd rather have a used D80 than a D40x or D60 but that's in part because I shoot several old screw type auto focus lenses. They become manual focus only on those bodies.
Last edited by arlon; 11-06-2008 at 09:51 PM.
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