Canon or Nikon?

[wyzemoro]

What do you prefer?

and whats the bestbuy DSLR for a newbie/amateur like me?

[temi]

Both Canon and Nikon are fine brand but I prefer Nikon. I think it depends on your budget and how keen a photographer you are. Even an amateur should have a decent kit, how about this Cannon (see attached) with this features:

• 10.2 megapixel DX format image sensor for exceptionally vivid and detailed high-resolution images that are ideal for enlargements.
• EXPEED image processing concept for optimum performance and maximum image quality.
• Innovative dust reduction system: Image Sensor Cleaning and Airflow Control Systems keep dust away from the camera’s image sensors for clear, spot-free images.
• ISO 100 – 1600 ISO broad sensitivity range enables faster shutter speeds, significantly reducing the risk of blurred images when you shoot fast-moving subjects or take pictures in low light.
• Small, Light and Comfortable: only 495g with intuitive controls and a comfortable grip.
• Large, bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor makes it easy to check essential camera information, and a pleasure to review and edit your shots.
• Quick response: a near-instant 0.19s start-up time and minimal shutter release time lag enable you to shoot on impulse.
• 3 fps continuous shooting lets you take up to 100 JPEG images (FINE, L-size or smaller) at approx. 3 frames per second and capture fast-moving action.
• Bright, clear viewfinder with 0.8x magnification for precise composition.
• Eye-Sensor automatically turns off the information display in the LCD monitor when you look through the viewfinder, saving power and ensuring less distraction when you shoot.
• Razor-sharp 3-area Autofocus lets you focus quickly and accurately no matter where you are, even after sundown.
• Active D-Lighting retains details in highlights and shadows for stunning images with natural contrast.
• Selectable information display formats: choose from a range of display formats including, Graphic format that uses visual icons for information and Wallpaper that uses one of your own images as the background.
• Vertical LCD information display: when shooting, the information display rotates automatically, to follow the orientation of the camera. Camera information is displayed correctly when taking pictures in both landscape and portrait formats.
• 8 Digital Vari-Programs automatically optimize the camera settings to produce superb results in any condition.
• Extensive Retouch Menu with 10 amazing photo effects to choose from, including NEF (RAW) processing and Stop-motion. The original image stays intact and the D60 quickly and simply creates a duplicate image for you to edit and enhance in the camera.
• In-Camera NEF (RAW) processing: enjoy creative freedom and control over camera settings after you shoot. Adjust Image quality, Image size, White balance and even exposure compensation via the easy-to-navigate menu.
• Stop-motion creates animated movies from a series of consecutive pictures. Simply select the first and last frames from the sequence and save it as a short movie to be played on the camera’s LCD screen or a computer (AVI format).
• Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II produces ideal exposures in almost any lighting condition.
• Compatible with world famous, high-quality NIKKOR lenses and optimized for use with AF-S and AF-I NIKKOR lenses.
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery: take 500 shots or more in single-frame shooting mode with just one charge (according to CIPA standards, with built-in flash used for 50% of the shots).

[wyzemoro]

thanks... i dont understand much of the features. hehe

whats the model? i'm thinking of getting Canon RebelXTi ... is this ok?

[temi]

Its diffucult to explain the features to you here, but one feature that is very easy to explain is megapixel, just think of it as picture quality, the higher the megapixel, the higher picture quality (saying picture quality can be misleading, cannot think of a better way to put it).
I have never used a Cannon so cannot say anything about it or the particular model you mentioned.

[xhan]

Originally Posted by wyzemoro

thanks... i dont understand much of the features. hehe

whats the model? i'm thinking of getting Canon RebelXTi ... is this ok?

thats the 350d/400d isn't it? I'd recomend that - especially if your a beginner - I can't speak for nikon but I find canons incredibly easy to use.

[wyzemoro]

thanks... where to buy this kit more cheap?

[piet]

canon 400d is a kick*** camera.

but the nikon temi adviced was one i was thinking about to.

[Kevin Andrew]

I use a Canon 1D Mark II.. the best IMO.... anything canon is great.

[OldWelshGuy]

I went from pentax film, to Nikon film, to Nikon digi, I am happy with my Nikon digi now, but sadly use my Fuji A500 more than anything.

I still pine for my first camera though. A faithful Zenith e though

Zenit-E Russian Soviet 35mm SLR Camera Zenith-E on eBay, also Zenit, 35mm SLR, Film Cameras, Photography (end time 20-Mar-08 22:42:40 GMT)

[savantcreative]

Originally Posted by wyzemoro

What do you prefer?

and whats the bestbuy DSLR for a newbie/amateur like me?

I always thought Nikon was overpriced. What Canon has done to the Nikon brand is equal to what would happen if Pepsi took Coke.

I shoot all Canon