CMOS or CCD?

I'm looking to get a DSLR within' a few months, but with so much out there, it's hard to make a choice.

I love CCD cameras, and have found them to be better than CMOS sensor cameras in the past, but these new DSLRs with the CMOS sensors may overcome the disadvantages of past CMOS cameras. I definitely hate the grain in CCD cameras in low light conditions, and found CMOS cameras to have more, but I don't seem to see such faults in the newer cameras that are DSLRs.

What do you guys use, how do you like it?

I'm going to be using this for typical photos like family gatherings, but also for what I most like to do and that is artistic shots. lots of nature, use of filters, possible dipping into HDR and things like that.

I shoot with a Kodak Z740 right now, and I've maxed it's capabilities. I need something I can learn and grow into, and about $1500 or less for the body.

I'm looking at a D80 right now, but I know there are many others on the market right now as well.

-Gagan

 

I'm an Oly user, but I've been seriously contemplating the Nikon. IIRC, Nikon & Canon lenses are interchangeable.

 

Canon - better lenses for less money.

And no, Nikon/Canon lenses are NOT interchangeable.

 

Sweet, I retract my statement then. I'll still go with Nikon, lol.

 

Nikon, the entire rebel series feels too small/cheap in my hands and I cant afford a 20D or higher

I went with a Dfiddy, Wish I had a D200 or even a D80 now

 

I've been using Nikon for a few years, and I recently made the jump to a D200. All I can say is that it was worth it. The D200 has some added features to help combat noise from both high ISO and long exposure, and it works pretty darn good.

 

Yeah, I really like the D80 and for the money can put together a very good kit with a 18-135 and 70-300 lens.

 

I have D80 with the somewhat expensive 18-200VR lens and I love the combo.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/ is a good resource to read.

 

Nikon. Only because my bro has been using them since his younger days in the Philippines and he gave me his old D1 for free.

 

Good combo. I have the D50 with the 18-70 and the 70-300. Would love to have the 18-135 or the 18-200VR

 

Personally I'd take the 70-200 VR because of it being f/2.8

 

the d80 is sweet, there is a newer kodak i think it is that is pretty nice. I think ccd is better but just matter of opinion.

 

Canon 40D ftw!

 

yeah, but you could get a D80 AND the 18-200 for less than just that lens

 

canon from my experience. but i hear alot of good stuff with the new nikon dslr