Wanna get some opinion from the experts here.....

Looking to move up in the world of digital photography and get an SLR type camera body.

Nikon and Canon have decent looking, almost comprable, models. 

Sooooooo, which would ya go with?

I've had real good times with Canon's "Powershot" line.  Upgraded from a so-so one to an upper-line one a while back.

What leans me toward Nikon though, is that my Dad had the same Nikon SLR for over 25 years that he shot thousands of 35mm slides with as we were growing up.

Canon for ease of use and awesome support!

I've seen professional photographer use both Canon and Nikon, though I've seen more use Nikon...

But I personally have a Canon 40D, and I love it...

BMW or Mercedes...............er Nikon. Had the D60 for a while and could not be happier.


Matt

I would definately look at the individual cameras you are wanting to buy.

Look for cameras which are using modern lens fittings. This will mean that you'll be able to buy lenses for your camera well into the future (and if you change the body, the lenses should still fit then too)

Check deals on the cameras

Compare the models you are looking at

Pick a camera which suits your shooting style and has all the right features.



Really though, it is down to the individual camera. I don't personally like the look of most Nikon cameras, I think they can sometimes look a bit plasticy. I like the Canon build quality, but between Nikon and Canon it will be pretty close.

I've typically seen 'student photographers' with Nikon cameras, as they can be very affordable, but most expert and professional photographers I've seen tend to use Canons.


I got a Canon EOS 1000D last Christmas and I am loving it. Your best bet is to go to a photography store and try them out, or just compare the specs and reviews of the cameras you are looking at.

skoker wrote on Nov 20^th, 2009 at 11:18pm:


Awesome support?  Cool!!!  That's why I've stuck with one brand of PC and peripherals.

Awesome support and great customer service is almost equally as important to me as the product quality.

U4EA wrote on Nov 21^st, 2009 at 1:51pm:


I'm afraid Mr H is correct. The only way for you to find out is to go to a shop and try them both out. I use a canon, but a lot of my lowfly photo friends are switching to Nikon due to the superior AF settings and better low light performance. In reality however there is little between them, despite the war mongering that goes on between the hard core elite of supporters.

I'd also look at the lens systems as well as the cameras....what lenses do you think you'll require and look at the equivalent canon and nikon and check some reviews out. Remember, the lens is always more important than the body....

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Leigh wrote on Nov 21^st, 2009 at 8:51pm:

The 1000D is the Rebel XS. The XSi is the 450D.

You will like the 1000D, I got mine last Christmas. It's very easy to use and can take some really lovely shots.