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As a person with no allegiance to any specific make, I find their dominating digital market share a bit intriguing.
I understand Nikon and Canon have dominated the film scene for many years, but I can’t figure out why they still have such a large following on the digital format. The cameras they design are built like film cameras which happen to store digitally, like staying to the 3:2 format, and such. Other companies are moving to a more computer friendly 4:3 format, and building digital cameras from the ground up to suit their purpose. It would seem to me that if someone wanted to shoot digitally, they would want to shoot with a camera made specifically to do just that, right?
I’m not bashing Canon and Nikon (I own a Canon and a Nikon film SLR), but I just don’t understand it. Is it because all these photographers who used to shoot on film are familiar with the Canon and Nikon feel, and don’t want to buy new lenses, or is it because they still have the best product?

I want to start doing photography, and I’ve heard Nikon is my best bet.
I need one that I can buy and use now, but won’t disable me if I go on to a more professional level.
[I wanna take BIG photos, not the crappy little digital camera kind]
Now, if it were a film camera, would I need to keep a place where I can develop my photos?
And if digital, should I invest in Photoshop CS3?
[I have PaintShop Pro 9+10, I can get my hands on 11 as well. I also have Arcsoft Photostudio.]
I’m just 14, and dunno if they’d let me get a developing room, and the camera has to be within a reasonable price, around 700 USD at most, but cheaper if possible.
Also, it does not have to be within a kit, separate products are fine.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8268144&st=Canon&lp=6&type=product&cp=1&id=1170290375334

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7976041&st=Nikon+d80&type=product&id=1153998862633

I dont mind spending the extra couple hundred dollars!

I have a Nikon D60 and I am looking to buy a zoom lens and I found this one. Would it work with my nikon d60? Also could someone give me advice on buying lenses? thank you so much for your help.http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/…

I just got a new Nikon D60 with a 18-55mm lens for Christmas. I’m using it at my job to take photos (amateur) of our products. We have two lamps with 250V bulbs and my office has florescent lighting. What are the best settings for taking a photo of a gray controller (our product)? Please be very detailed. I am very new at this. I do not have the money to afford another lens and this one seems to work great. I just need to know the settings on the camera. There are so many to choose from…so I just need the consult of a professional photographer. Thanks in advance!