I was having second thoughts on a Nikon d40x or the Canon Rebel Xti.
Price Range of $800/700 less
2007-12-02 08:30:16 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs. Shakespeare 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Canon and Nikon are both good cameras. However, I like to offer an alternative.
Look at the Pentax K100D, K100D Super and K10D. All 3 have Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body and you can use every K-mount lens ever made. Yes, they will be manual focus but you'll still have the benefit of IS.
The 100 series are both 6.1mp; the Super added sensor dust removal. The 10 is 10mp and has dust removal.
2007-12-02 09:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Canon Rebel XT, the Nikon D40 or D40x, or the Pentax K100D.
I already have Nikon lenses, so the choice is easy for me--a Nikon.
If I were just starting out and buying only on specs, I'd probably pick the Rebel XT. But if I were starting out and actually handled the cameras, Nikon would be the winner. The Nikon cameras are just plain higher quality in build/construction/ergonomics when actually handled in person. You opinion may be different, hence I always urge actually handling cameras in person to help make an important decision. Think of it like test driving a car.
2007-12-02 12:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by anthony h 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either one would be a good choice. Cnet.com suggests spending a little more money and getting the Nikon d80, saying the Canon xti is a "disappointing follow up to the Canon xt" and ranking it about even with the Nikon d40x but below the Nikon d80.
2007-12-02 08:44:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are great DSLRs and you could not go wrong with either pick. I love my Canon XTi, it offers a hole lot of features for your money.
2007-12-02 10:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by gretsch16pc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋