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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stmv" data-source="post: 104900" data-attributes="member: 10038">so, first why are you unhappy with Canon?  not enough features, feels odd to your hands, want more lens options, prefer better camera controls? I have tried both Rebels and entry level Nikons,, very incremental differences. I have use also the high end Canons (like Mark III versus Nikon 700/800s) and I still prefer Nikon feel.I don't like the cameras larger  than the 800 family just because I spend most of my time mobile. but,,, from your information,,, hard to make a recomendation..If you are wanting to shoot more like classic manual mode.. I would suggest:D80/90/300/700/7000/600/800,,, this entire family has what I call the classic Nikon controls, right back to the film days. If you used a Nikon F100, 6006/80... etc, then thesecameras just feel right to your hands. But I know hard core Canon folks that feel EXACTLY the same about their Canons. good advice from Dan,, go to a LARGER pro shop that has both new and used cameras. take your time,  and handle each camera. see which ones feel right to your grip. My favorite.... D7000,,, for that light weight, but still complete package design (well 600 falls into that category too).  Also, I really like cameras that have both the frontand rear command dials, and cameras that can bracket more then 3 shots.. (common Nikon!), and definitely Cameras that can meter old glass, and drive all lens. The one I use all the time.... D800... just takes awesome pictures. The reason I shoot Nikon,,,, 40 years of gear, and the ability to use lens that span now 50 years !..</blockquote>

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