i have a nikon d40 camera and i want to upgrade. I really want the d80 its kinda went over my budget. Im wondering maybe there’s another brand that’s equal qith nikon. Bu tif nikon is the best maybe i will just wait til i have money to buy d80 =(.
DSLR makers are of comparable quality for pictures, that’s why only a few companies actually make DSLR cameras. Nikon, Olympus, Canon, Leica, Fuji, Pentax are all on par with each others camera quality and image quality. I have an Olympus E-510 and my images are as good as any other 10MP DSLR out there.
You have the D40, why are you looking to upgrade? That camera is a good camera and a solid choice. You could also consider the D60. The D60 sits betwen the D40 and D80. It could be a good choice for you. When you bought your D40, you didn’t just buy another camera, you started on a system. By upgrading in the Nikon family, all of your lenses and accessories would work with the new camweras. If you do choose another brand, you are basically starting over.

Nikon is the best brand.
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