All the D-SLR's have their positives and negatives. As well as that, its not just the camera, but the glass your shooting with, your flashes, your set up and studio, etc. If your into inexpensive, and very useful, look into the Canon 400D/XTi. It has an edge on the other cameras on the market as well; and aperature test button on the side of the lens mount, and a built in sensor cleaner. Something most other cameras, other than Canons newer models have.

Here are some shots I've taken with a Canon 400D. My set-up was a Canon battery grip, the Canon Xti, a Sigma 50mm EX DG macro lens, and a dedicated E-TTL ringflash.

-Harvestman

-Female Moth

-White Rose

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Andrew H.