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just to correct whats been said before, as for difference between canon & nikon lenses, i think its the image stability built into the lense not the auto focus that differentiates the two brands.

Canon bodies don't have image stability built into them, its built into the lenses (any one labelled with 'EF-S'( S for stability))

further reading:

dpreview.com

cameralabs.com

43rumors.com

Just a correction on the section of that post that I highlighted - the "EF-S" in a Canon lens description does not stand for "Stability," it stands for the fact that those lenses will ONLY fit cameras with the smaller APS-C sensor (i.e. 450D, 500D, 550D, 50D, 7D). If a lens is tagged as an "EF" lens, then it will fit cameras with either the APS-C or full-framed sensors (i.e. 1D MkIV, 1Ds MkIII, 5D MkII).

If you've decided what you want, do an advanced search on Static Ice for the best pricing in your area, or check out Digital Camera Warehouse who have stores in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. If you don't mind buying from o/seas try B&H Photo Video in the US or DigitalRev in Hong Kong. I've bought from all 3 shops and the delivery dates were quick!

Check this out too: http://www.digitalrev.com/en/5-reasons-the...88-article.html

Not that I feel qualified to give advice on what's ultimately the best choice I do feel qualified to tell you what I think about my D90.

It's awesome. It's priced well enough to help get me in the game and comes with enough features and flexibility to keep me busy and is having no trouble keeping up with me as i advance through photworld.

It's build quality is great. It's heavy enough to robust and handle a few knocks, but not so heavy it's a pain to carry and use. I can't see myself wanting to replace it for quite a while.

I'm glad I picked this one over the D5000. The couple extra hundred bucks was well spent I say.

Anyway, good luck!

agreed, I'm very happy with my D90, as it does exactly what I need it for. I bought the base only and went with a couple of fast lenses rather than go for the kit ones, but the base is sturdy, has lots of accessories, is pro enough to keep me interested, and simple enough to be easy to use.

I'm still discovering new techniques and features on it, and I've had it for a year now.

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