
Originally Posted by
abortretryfail
it really doesn't matter... nearly all of today's dSLR cameras are already
capable of taking clean low light photos at high ISOs. and pair it off with
a lens or... if you can... one with optical stabilization.
it sounds like your experience is with point&shoots. even if you select
manual settings your selection is still usually very limited. and the small
sensors churn out noisy pics at high ISOs. and learn how a camera's
meter works and also about flash. try your old canon with flash slow sync
and I believe you will be able to get brighter pictures.
as for whether Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax, or whatever I suggest shoot
what the majority of your friends are shooting so you can trade/borrow
lenses, and accessories.
cheers!