Nikon D-90 vs Canon

[adamwilliamking]

NOPE! to your nope. The 50D is a prosumer camera. Neither the D90 nor the 450D are.

Lets see......Product cycles......I wonder how you define a product cycle....
The XSi (aka 450D) was released 1/24/2008.
The D90 was released 8/27/2008.

That pretty much puts them in exactly the same product cycle as the high end of both product lines entry level cameras.

Go read about the sensor specifications. 7 months is a LONG time in the photography product cycles. The D90 is considered a mid-range SLR or as you put it "prosumer" camera. My job sucks, but I work in a major chain with sections specified to "Consumer" "Prosumer" "Professional" and Nikon tells US where to put there cameras. As does Canon obviously.

 

[TiCoyote]

Just want to throw this out there. The Nikon D90 has a metal body. The Canon XSi has a plastic body. The D90 has a pentaprism, and the XSi has a pentamiror.

This makes the Nikon "feel" more professional, and the viewfinder will have a brighter image.

In order to get to this level, you would need to upgrade to the XXD level of Canon, so a 30D, a 40D, or a 50D.

In terms of features, like megapixels, and the fact that the Nikon does video, I think you're looking at the new Canon T1i.

But for just taking photos (remember when that was ALL a camera did?), the XSi will produce something similar in quality to the D90, and it will be a few ounces lighter.

 

[dcclark]

Myself i couldn't give a **** because these posts really piss me off, the only thing that matters is what is behind the veiw finder

While I agree that the 12 inches behind the viewfinder are the most important part of any camera (-- credit: Ansel Adams), you might have found a friendlier way to say this to the new forum member who asked, instead of biting the newbie.

 

[Sherman Banks]

Just want to throw this out there. The Nikon D90 has a metal body. The Canon XSi has a plastic body.

Um, the D90 has a plastic body too. ??? I personally think it feels more robust than the XSi, even with a plastic body, but this is just a matter of preference. Either way, they're both great cameras and you'd be satisfied with either decision.

 

[photogincollege]

I could be wrong but I dont think the d90 has a metal body. I'm pretty sure its plastic.

^ Beat me to it.

 

[JE Kay]

The D90 is considered a mid-range SLR or as you put it "prosumer" camera

The D90 is a consumer plastic body. The D300 is a prosumer metal body.

Yeah I unfortunately know a poor D200 which never found it's way out of ProgramAuto mode. I think every time someone clicks the shutter on that thing god kills a kitten

:lmao: :lmao:

 

[tom beard]

WOW!

I didn't mean to open a can of worms but really enjoyed the "spirited discussion" my question generated. Thank you all for for your teriffic responses. I think the most important thing I got from your comments is that the most important part of the camera is what's behind the view finder. Whatever I wind up with, if he photos come out lousy, instead of complaining about the camera, i'll just go see a shrink who likes photography. Many thanks, Tom Beard