DSLR – What company (Nikon, Canon, etc.) is the best quality for a photography camera?

I’ve been interested in photography for quite a while. But I haven’t gotten around to buying a professional camera. I have a digital camera that I’ve used that is very poor quality. I usually use my phone camera. DSLRs (photography cameras) are extremely costly and expensive.

I need a company that is best quality.
I need a place to buy them for lower prices.

Thank youuu!(:
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Pros use Nikon and Canon for a variety of reasons but they don’t use Nikon or Canon consumer DSLRs. Pros can justify the expense of Nikon and Canon specialty lenses where the average consumer cant. Pros make money from the expensive equipment they buy but the average consumer doesn’t. Just because pros use a particular brand doesn’t mean its better for the average user. Nikon and Canon took hold because of aggressive marketing in which other manufacturers chose not to participate. It doesn’t mean there are no other high quality DSLRs available.

If youre shopping for lower prices chances are youre not purchasing a pro camera. A pro camera will run around $2000 minimum.

If you want very high quality images without the added cost of the Nikon and Canon names go for the Pentax K-x. In tests it performs better than the Nikon D3000 and about equal to the D5000. See the comparison

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/331|0/(appareil2)/320|0/(appareil3)/345|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Nikon/(brand3)/Pentax

The K-x performs better than both the Canon XS and Xsi. See comparison here

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/268|0/(appareil2)/185|0/(appareil3)/345|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Canon/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Pentax

The K-x outperforms the Canon T2i and Canon 50D See the comparison here

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/345|0/(appareil2)/338|0/(appareil3)/267|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Pentax/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Canon

And the K-x outperforms the Canon 7D here with just a hair advantage to the 7D at high ISO

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/345|0/(appareil2)/329|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Pentax/(brand2)/Canon

Go to this link and compare the K-x to Canon and Nikon. It outperforms any of their cameras in its price range and better than or equal to some of their more expensive models. Use “Compare Cameras”

http://www.dxomark.com/

The K-x has Image Stabilization and Auto Focus in the body. These are in the lenses with Nikon. AF is in lenses with Canon. Why pay for IS and AF over and over with each lens you buy? Having IS and AF in the body will save money on lenses for as long as you have the camera. The K-x also has HD video for the price of cameras with no video at all.

Here are price comparisons in your range from B&H Photo except as noted

Pentax K-x w/18-55 $521 HD video
Pentax K-x w/18-55 and 50-200 $625 HD video
Pentax K-x w/18-55mm and 55-300mm $715 HD video
Nikon D3000 w/18-55 $550 No video
Nikon D5000 w/18-55 $700 HD video
Rebel XS (1000D) w/18-55 $530 No video
Rebel XSi (450D) w/18-55 $560 No video

Full specs and features for the K-x here

http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr/K-x_Black/

ImagingResource
“The Pentax Kx has enormous value, thanks to its remarkable image and print quality, fine build, and class-leading burst speed, all combining to make one impressive digital SLR camera. The Pentax Kx is a Dave’s Pick. For sheer image quality at a wide range of ISOs, the Pentax Kx is tough to beat, especially for the price.”

DCResource
“The Pentax K-x is an impressive entry-level digital SLR. It brings very good image quality (especially with a decent lens), snappy performance, tons of features, HD movie recording, and good build quality to the table. If you’re looking for your first digital SLR, then the K-x should be high on your list.”

MacWorld.uk (Editor’s Choice)
“Ultimately, this is a beginner-friendly model featuring most of the latest must-haves”

http://www.digitalcameratracker.com/pentax-k-x-reviews-sample-photos/

Some will argue there are more Nikon and Canon lenses available. Its true. Check the prices. Can you afford all the lenses available? If you can do you plan on buying each and every one? There are more than enough Pentax and third party lenses available for any photographer.