i am looking at the Nikon D-50 and -Olympus Evolt e-500 would like to know your opinion on which one to get not a pro just like good pics

like changable lenses

Hi Roger,

These are both very good entry-level dSLRs. Most people would probably tell you to go with the D50, as Nikon is a more respected brand for SLRs and they have a much wider array of lenses (stretching back decades) available. The E-500 is also a fine camera, however, and it offers many features not commonly available on lower-end models. It does have some down sides (a very small viewfinder, USB1.1 connection, etc), but overall it's some very strong competition for the D50. My best recommendation is to try to get your hands on display models for both cameras and see how they feel to you. The E-500 is extremely lightweight, but not extremely small, which many users find to be a great feature. The D50, however, feels like a pro camera--very solid build quality and a good heft in the hand.

Hope this helps a bit!