I was looking at the Canon Rebel XTi and the Nikin D40. What do you think is better? Would you recommend a different camera and why? Thanks so much for your help!
2007-12-20 02:48:18 · 4 answers · asked by D's Mom 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Sassy: "Fit", "Feel" and other factors that give you a "warm and fuzzy" feeling are nice, but remember, they don't give you good photos. I would recommend you do some research on the quality of the optics in any camera you review. The glass quality is a major importance. In addition, look for a camera with Image Stabilization (IS) in the body, not the lens. This way, you don't have to spend megabucks more for stabilized lenses. You will have IS no matter which lens you use. Then look for one that has auto cleaning of the image sensor. This is an ultrasonic vibration of the sensor every time you turn the camera on, which literally shakes the dust off it. If you don't have this, and the sensor gets dust on it, the dust will appear in your photos, and the only way to fix it is to send the camera back to the factory for cleaning. Time consuming and expensive, as dust is not usually covered by the warranty. Higher megapixels is important if you intend to crop or enlarge photos. "Live view" (an LCD screen) is important when its difficult to use the viewfinder. But it should be selectable (on/off) to conserve battery life. Long battery life is also important, as well as a variable intensity flash. A comprehensive menu, functional on the LCD screen, is also important to make quick setting changes. These are the most important factors for you to consider. If you can satisfy these, then go for the "warm and fuzzy" factors to break any ties. You also might want to consider the Olympus Evolt E-510 camera. It has all these factors, a wide range of excellent lenses, competitive prices, plus extremely good optics. Hope this helps!!
2007-12-20 04:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IMO you should take a serious look at the Pentax K100D Super and the Sony A100.
The K100D is 6.1mp and has Image Stabilization (IS) in the camera body. You can use every K-mount lens made since 1975 with this body. Yes, the older lenses will be manual focus but at least they'll have the benefit of IS. That gives you access to a lot of quality glass at reasonable prices.
The A100 is 10mp and has Super Anti-Shake (aka Image Stabilization) in the camera body. It accepts every MINOLTA MAXXUM Auto Focus lens made since 1985. Again, you have access to a lot of quality glass and all of them will take advantage of the of Anti-Shake.
Newer models are the Pentax K10D with 10mp and the Sony A700 with 12mp. These models are, of course, more costly.
2007-12-20 03:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are good cameras, and neither is inherently better than the other.
That said, you should actually handle both cameras to see which one is the right "fit" for you, much like test driving a car or trying on clothes before you buy.
The cameras will feel different when you actually hold them. One camera will fit you better, will feel "right" compared to the other one.
Look at the layout of controls and buttons--do they fall naturally under your fingers? Do buttons seem to be where you expect them to be? How about the camera menus? Are they logical and easy to understand? Build quality? Does one camera seem to be higher quality to you than the other?
Essentially, these are all personal choices, just like buying clothes. You need to see which one feels right to you and then buy that one.
2007-12-20 03:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by anthony h 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get the Canon.
2007-12-20 05:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by zombi86 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋