Which do you prefer and why and does anyone know the difference between the two? I have worked with the Rebel before and I know how to operate it well, but was thinking about the D80...
2007-02-05 15:34:43 · 6 answers · asked by WINGS 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Oh BTW I have worked with Nikon to, my film camera is a Nikon Slr S2004 I believe well I can't exactly remember the numbers but was high end when my dad bought it about 15 years ago.
2007-02-06 04:03:19 · update #1
I landed in the digital world with a Nikon Lens, so my first SLR was a Nikon. I bought the D50 and it is a fantastic camera, people cannot believe I am not a long standing professional photographer. For this reason I then bought a Nikon D80. I cannot believe that this camera is even better the images are superb.
Does this mean I think Canons are rubbish? Absolutely not! Having held the 350D and 400D in my hands I prefer the feel of the Nikon (larger more solid handgrips and better control layout), but that is personal preference. To my mind, I grudgingly admit that the Canon seems to great sensors sensors, but Nikon seems to have better optics. This too can come down to the specific lenses or camera body you buy.
Either way you won't go wrong at the SLR end of the market, the shots if well taken will be quite presentable. Over 50% of the considerations come down to personal preference.
2007-02-05 17:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by teef_au 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
With either Nikon or Canon...it will come down to personal preference as both companies make outstanding products.
Go to a store and handle both, work the controls, do all that.
Pick the one that worked out best for you.
My feeling is that since you hgave worked with the Canon before it will be heavily favored from the start.
2007-02-06 03:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the d80 is a great camera. i prefer its size to the xti , which seemed small to me. I come from a nikon system so it is more natural for me , and seems more comfortable. I really like the d80 but to each his own
2007-02-05 15:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by thomas m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget about features. These 2 cameras are about equal. Go to a reputable camera store - that's camera store, not Best Buy or some other box store - and try both cameras out. Get a feel for the controls, the weight, etc. Buy the one that seems to fit your hands best and that you find has a logical control layout, with ease of use being very important. Test the autofocusto see that it makes sense to you.
2016-05-23 22:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear of the expression, "Six on one side and half a dozen on the other"?
Both are fine cameras and both companies have comparable lenses insofar as glass formula. Which is better would depend on your own level of personal comfort. Go to any camera shop that has them both and hold them both in your hands, look through the viewfinder and see which one has the right "feel" in your hands. Either one is good, really.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-02-05 17:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For many years the Nikon/Cannon thing has always been like Fords and Chevy's. I have always loved Nikon cameras.. I think it is just as simple as your personal preference.. good luck.
2007-02-05 20:07:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋