Nikon vs. Canon?

[chavite]

Hi -

I am currently camera shopping and I am debating over whether to buy the Canon Rebel (is digital rebel the same?) or a Nikon (D40, D80, or D200?)

Does anyone have opinions on any of these models? Major differences, preferences, or anything else I should consider?

It would be greatly appreciated. I am a newbie to the photography game... but I would like a quality camera that takes great shots.

Thanks!!

 

[psuphoto09]

Canon has a Digital Rebel, Digital Rebel XT and now a Digital Rebel XTi, (as well as Film Rebels).

I can only vouch for Canon, never used Nikon. As a female (with small hands) the Digital Rebel XT seems very small (I am used to holding a 20D), but it is also nice and lightweight. I prefer the Canons, the menu settings are more natural to me, but Nikon users say the same.

Go look at both brands if you do not already have a brand preference. Figure out which controls (menu and otherwise) feel more natural. The Canon bodies have gotten smaller, Im not sure about the Nikons. One might feel better in your hands.

It also depends on your price range, the features (not as much as with P&S) but the D40 doesnt have all the features of a D70 lets say. If you know you want to shoot sports you gotta look at how many frames per second (fps) each can shoot. Also, megapixels, the more the bigger the print and better quality.

Hope this helps

 

[chavite]

Thanks! That helps some.

Other than "preferred controls and feel" does either Brand take a better picture? I really want the quality to be top notch.

 

[Iron Flatline]

Yes, they are the market leaders, take extrememly good pictures, and will out-last your skill set for years. Please run a search for Canon Nikon on this forum and read the threads of hundreds of others who ask this question every week.

 

[chavite]

Sorry, not understanding. Which Brand are you referring to? Nikon or Canon?

I am sure that I will purchase a Nikon or a Canon. Just not sure which one. Which is why I am asking for opinions. The cameras that seem nice are the Canon Rebel (Digital XTi?) and the Nikon D40, D80 and D200.

Thanks again.

 

[godfrey]

i have a nikon D50 and love it
the bigger the number the better the camera naturaly, I would love to have a D200 but its out of my price range
in chosing look at the cost of things you may buy in future ie extra lens, flash etc i think nikon can be expencive

 

[EOS_JD]

Either will take great images. THere's a hair's breadth between them.... Both have features that may be better than the other.....

As Iron says. Click that search button and insert "Nikon Canon" and read the hundreds of posts on this very subject.

 

[Alex_B]

hmmm ...

 

[EOS_JD]

Either will take great images. THere's a hair's breadth between them.... Both have features that may be better than the other.....

As Iron says. Click that search button and insert "Nikon Canon" and read the hundreds of posts on this very subject.

Maybe I should edit my post.....

It's not the camera that makes the shot.... it's the photographer.

 

[Arch]

oh my... another Nikon v Canon thread... the answer is short and sweet... either.... which ever feels best when you hold it.

 

[RVsForFun]

The Holga!

 

[Alex_B]

hmm ... (does not comment on this sort of thread anymore)

 

[Sandra Lero]

As I know, the body of camera is very important, but also the lenses you are use it. The difference is bigger among the lenses then the bodies.
I'm a total amateur and I use Canon EOS 400D. I'm pretty satisfied with it.
Nikon D40 is worse than EOS 400D, but I believe that 80D and D200 is a little better.

 

[Peanuts]

Just for clarification, I don't think the 400D is at all in the same league as the D200. My understanding is that the D200 is somewhere between the 30D and 5D in the Canon line.

 

[Alex_B]

hmmm .. doobeedoo ..