i am unsure of which to buy. i like the canon but the nikon seems better built. spec wise v similar? do either of these have the option to shoot video?
2006-11-06 07:50:49 · 4 answers · asked by sergio 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I'm having a case of deja-vu. A bunch of us answered this question earlier today for someone else:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ak_LYrgQloLy_EKjskHBvgbzy6IX?qid=20061106043842AAYMnuP
My conculusion was to get the D80:
* Bigger viewfinder
* Decent sized grip
* Spot metering
* 'Feels' better - with the dRebel line, I'm always afraid that I'll snap the camera in half.
Vs. the 400D
* Better image quality at high ISO levels (above 800)
* Dust reduction system
Both brands have an excellent selection of lenses and a good upgrade path - there's no reason to favor one brand over the other.
The review sites seem to agree that the D80 is worth the extra $200: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/page29.asp
2006-11-06 08:00:37 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will say if you're planning to spend the money on the d80. You should compare the d80 with the Canon EOS 30D instead. If you live in the US, Canon is having a rebate on 30D now and the price different between the XTi and 30D is only a hundred or two. I was going to get the XTi but I am glad I got the 30D. Its much better build camera. I am not saying the 30D is better than the D80 as I never use a Nikon camera before. I pick Canon base on my past experience with their camera and I play around with my friend's D70 before and I don't really like the control and interface. I guess I am the "Canon guy". Anyways, look into the 30D. Its a good camera.
2006-11-06 18:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with OMG. My brother is trying to decide between these exact two cameras this week. I'm pulling for the D80 all the way.
Hey, I'd be curious to let him buy the Canon and then I could evaluate it a bit, but friends don't let friends....... No, not really. They are really both excellent cameras. You should handle each in a real camera shop, ask some questions, and buy the one that feels right to you. I think the "cheaper" Nikon lenses are better than similarly priced Canon lenses and this could be a factor in your decision to buy the Nikon.
2006-11-06 16:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon
u can never go wrong with a Canon Powershot
Canon A430 $150 i have one it's the best camera that i've had.
it's very every to operate i learned how to use it the 1st day.
great zoom, great barttey life, you can plug it in your tv , use it at a webcam. video caption. the flash on that baby so good you can take a pic in pitch black room and pics will look like you took
it in the day time.
2006-11-09 03:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Mandy1897 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋