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Originally Posted by bpw
I agree with this entirely, but having thought about it, perhaps the camera body is not the main issue. If it feels good in the hands, is there much to choose between the Canon and Nikon (and perhaps Pentax) entry-level camera bodies?
I think perhaps the lenses are more of an issue. Karen will probably not be able to afford Canon or Nikon lenses up to 400mm, so I’m interested to know which third-party lenses people think are the best of the rest?
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I would caution you against Pentax as in the UK it is harder to get Pentax lenses and accessories. Fewer shops stock them, and there's less price competition. There's also rumour, true or not, about Pentax's future.
Canon sounds the sensible route if you have Canon. You and your friend will be able to swap lenses. And Canon are a bit cheaper than Nikon in the UK (at least when I last looked).