Decided on a Nikon...but which one??

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Originally Posted by CAClark

Also worth mentioning is the Pentax K20D and the Samsung GX20 which is almost the same camera, but with revised and improved menus.

Don't think about the Pentax if you're at all bothered about shutter noise, it's like a bloody whipcrack! However, if you want a decent camera with great ergonomics the discontinued K10D is now available at £399 which is a stupidly good bargain and leaves a lot more money left over for lenses.

I also know where it's possible to pick up a factory refurb D80 for that price at the minute, PM me for details.

If I were starting from scratch again I'd certainly be going for the cheaper body/better lenses route, it gives an easier upgrade path later as bodies are improving in specs and dropping in price all the time, whereas lenses remain fairly steady (i.e. good ones are always expensive!)