i am looking to upgrade from a point-and-click digital camera to a digital SLR. i'm torn between Nikon and Canon. I have been a Canon user in the past and I would like to know if Nikon is easy to use? I am torn between Digital Rebel XTi by Canon or Nikon D50. Any thoughts/suggestions?
2006-10-14 17:16:32 · 7 answers · asked by Maureen C 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp Read their reviews, which are accessed by clicking on the links near the top of the chart.
If money is not a factor, the Canon specs out better, but "entry level" suggests that you would not be ready to put out the $300 additional for the Canon.
I'm guessing that the $300 will be the deciding factor. If you get a Nikon D50, you will be very happy with it. It has a few "consumer friendly" automatic modes, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. Get a "decent" lens, such as their Nikkor AF-S 18-70 f/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens and not the "kit" lens. This pair will cost you less than $1,000. If you want more lenses for the same money, you can get this camera with two "kit" lenses that are decent, but not as good for the long haul as the one I mentioned. When you are ready to add lenses, the sky is the limit with Nikon. Get a 1 GB memory card, such as the Sandisk "Ultra" for decent write speed. You can get these in the $30 range. An "Extreme" is faster, but I doubt anyone would notice the difference except a pro.
Someone else wil undoubtedly recommend a similar Canon camera and I will not dispute that choice. I know Nikons and someone else knows Canons. Both are excellent cameras and you will never outgrow their system offerings.
2006-10-14 18:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am extremely happy with the D50. The 6 megapixels are not an issue, since I never print my work and I don't even post the full size pictures. It is extremely simple to use and pretty forgiving in the full auto mode. At the same time it lets me have full control of the camera, so I know I won't be outgrowing this one any time soon. The best thing is that the next step up, the D80, uses SD memory like the D50, before this all other Nikon dSLRs used CF cards instead of SD, so a move up to the D80 means I get to keep my memory and my lenses and filters.
I tried a couple of the Canon dSLRs. My two basic complaints are that (1) they feel cheap and fragile (this is very subjective, there's plenty of people out there that will say they feel the D50 feels cheap and fragile) and (2) I completely hate the way Canon places their shutter buttons. I have always liked that the Nikon shutter buttons have a better tactile feeling.
2006-10-15 11:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are choosing between the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D50, price is going to be the deciding factor. The Canon is the better camera for money, the Nikon is still a great camera for less money.
A better comparison, and a much more difficult choice, is between the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80. They are much closer in price, features and specifications. There are lost of online reviews and comparisons, but in the end there is no better decision. Just do your homework and go with your gut.
2006-10-17 22:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Scott K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Dr Sam. The Nikon D50 is the cheapest dSLR worth getting. Great value for money and Nikon is a great platform to upgrade your lens collection in good time.
The other Nikon and Canon models that people mention are also all good, of course, but (considerably) more expensive.
2006-10-15 05:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy a Nikon D70s. The body is much more sturdy than the Canon product. The grip feels much better as well. The D50 is nice but I think you would like the D70s better. I think Nikons lenses are made much better than Canon.
2006-10-15 02:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The D50 is 6 megapixels, compared to the XTi which is 10 megapixels. The XTi has a 2.5 inch LCD screen, automatic sensor cleaner, and has excellent image quality. The D50 is a good camera, and I have heard that it aslo has great image quality, but the 6 megapixels just doesn't cut it for me. It all depends on how much you want to spend and what features you want.
2006-10-15 00:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by Dystopian J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon of Course!
The rebel is a great entry level Tool!
And you get to use the Best Lenses on the planet!
And the Best CMOS sensors invented for digital photography!
2006-10-15 02:25:45 · answer #7 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋