These are my two top picks right now, and I'm leaning toward the Canon because of the price. But, I like the looks of the Nikon better, and also the layout of the buttons. Would it be worth it to pay the extra $150 for the Nikon's extra megapixels and better layout?
Thanks,
Will
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AdamWright From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 1, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 2 days 7 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
They're both good cameras I'm sure. Once you buy your first body, you're committing yourself to an entire product line that you will be investing your money into as you fill your equipment bag. (unless you stoop to buying sigma crap )
So, be sure to think about the Lenses, flashes, external devices (ie. cable release), and who you'll be shooting with. I got Canon because it's been a household name around my family and friends. We can all give eachother support on our problems and swap lenses when we're shooting together. If I'd gotten Nikon, sure I would have gotten a good camera, but I woulda been on my own, without the help and support of my friends.
Dvincent From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 1719 posts, RR: 12 Reply 2, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 2 days 6 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
The D40 is neutered because it can only use AF-S lenses (lenses with internal focus motors) which leaves you out of a ton of Nikon Lenses. They'll mount and meter, but they won't AF.
Get a D80 or an old D50/D70s if you want to use a Nikon.
Ilikeflight From United States of America, joined Mar 2006, 366 posts, RR: 1 Reply 3, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 2 days 5 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
Quoting Dvincent (Reply 2): Get a D80 or an old D50/D70s if you want to use a Nikon.
You can pick up Used D50's or D70's on ebay for around $400 or a fairly new D80 for around $650
Sluger020889 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 456 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 2 days ago) and read 4856 times:
Quoting AdamWright (Reply 1): If I'd gotten Nikon, sure I would have gotten a good camera, but I woulda been on my own, without the help and support of my friends.
Aw adam that's not true, you could have come to me with your questions lol
Joey
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DeltaAVL From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 1893 posts, RR: 7 Reply 5, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
Alright, thanks for your opinions.
Quoting Dvincent (Reply 2): Get a D80 or an old D50/D70s if you want to use a Nikon.
Since the D80's quite a bit over my budget and I'd like to get a new product, I'm definitely leaning toward the 350D.
Thanks for the replies; keep them coming!
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JakTrax From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 4745 posts, RR: 8 Reply 6, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
The D70s and D80 ideas are good but I'd certainly choose a 350D over a D50. Let's not forget the guy's budget here also - bear in mind that the D70s and D80 are intermediate cameras and not entry-level models.
Have you considered the 400D? The replacement for the 350D, it has 10.1MP and a self-cleaning sensor, and is in my opinion better than both the D40/D40x and D50.
DeltaAVL From United States of America, joined Mar 2007, 1893 posts, RR: 7 Reply 7, posted (5 years 7 months 3 weeks 1 day 9 hours ago) and read 4856 times:
Quoting JakTrax (Reply 7): Have you considered the 400D? The replacement for the 350D, it has 10.1MP and a self-cleaning sensor, and is in my opinion better than both the D40/D40x and D50.
No, I hadn't until you mentioned it - I noticed that B&H photo has a used kit for $595.
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