I want to buy a basic entry-level DSLR and have heard great things about the D40 but in the reviews and features lists I have seen it never mentions anything about image stabilization. I am curious if the D40 has this and if it doesn’t how big a deal that actually is. I was also told that the Canon cameras (XT and XTi) offer image stabilization…if this is the case, then is that a reason to buy the Canon over the Nikon?

I am looking for an entry level DSLR camera. Preferably not over 0 dollars. I take a lot of landscape photos (so good-quality photos) but I also do portraits and some sport stuff. I would like to have video on it and image stabilization is practically a must. I have a more advanced point and shoot (Canon SX200 IS), and can use manual settings but I like using easy settings sometimes too. Any recommendations?
P.S. the cheaper the better.
Also I would like a camera that is compatible with other brand lenses.

Hello.. still trying to settle on which camera will be my first dslr. The info I’ve researched and the advice I’ve gotten have pointed me to the nikon 3100. I’ve also heard good things about the olympus e620. One thing that concerns me is this: someone warned me the nikon 3100 does not have image stabilization. How much of a problem is this? does this mean I will be a slave to the tripod (I want to avoid this!!) Does anyone have a better suggestion for a high-quality entry level dslr (my usage is mostly nature/landsacpe photos and some sports)? Thanks so much

I plan to get a new DSLR camera, but I want to save as much money as I can. The Canon XS, Nikon D3000, and Sony A330 are all in the same family and cost about the same amount. But since I do quite a lot of aviation photography, I will also need a 70-300mm lens in addition to the kit one. I know Canon and Nikon have the best image quality, but I can’t pay 0 for the additional lens. So even though it comes third in the camera world, would it still be the smartest move to go with the Sony since it has image stabilization built in and I wouldn’t need to pay for it in the lens? Any insight about how big of a difference IS actually makes would be greatly appreciated.

Thinking of getting the Pentax K-x based on some answers I received on Y!A about what would be a good entry-level dSLR. One thing I like is it has image stabilization built in to the camera.

My question here is do you think this is a good camera for later on buying lenses for? If I want to expand my gear does this camera give me a good opportunity for lenses or is it better to invest in a Canon? Thank you.