I needed some help undecided on which camera to buy a canon eos rebel xti with stock 18-55mm lens or a nikon d60 with upgraded 55-200mm lens. Anyone familiar with cameras that can chimme in would be much appreciated. As I have no experience with this field. Thanks
canon or nikon
- Thread starter jr973
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- Jersey City, NJ
IMO, really it's just personal preference. Both cameras likely have the features you need whether it's aperture variation, shutter speed control, large ISO range, WB bracketing, etc. It's really all about the lenses. Get whichever camera you can get a better deal on and spend the difference on nice fast lenses. The quality of your pictures will be affected 100x more by the lens than the camera.
I couldn't decide between the 2 either. After reading and reading and reading, I got so confused I was paralized. I decided to go to http://www.wholesalephoto.com/ I used to live close to them and knew they were still there.They stock both brands, and for my needs he recommended the Nikon. I don't know where you are in NJ, but might be worth the ride, or at the least a phone call. Their prices were the same as online prices too.
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I'm a Photography student at SVA and I 100% agree with Levito. They're both good cameras but it's all about the lenses. Nikon has a little better image quality at higher ISOs, but you might not even notice.
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- Elizabeth, NJ
Damm Jay, those are pretty expensice cameras. But I guess you need it to take pics of those wild nano tanks you have. Lol...
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- Garwood NJ
go with the nikon j that way i can take the lens off your hands
thanks for the info will probably check em out although i already have those 2 models i mentioned on hold gonna check out the nikon tomorrow
yea buddy im hopeing to get a nice one than i can go around takin pics of all my boys tanks :smile:
idk J I was thinkin exact opposite and gettin a canon to use your sister in laws macro lens :lol:
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- Wheatley Heights, NY (long island)
I have the nikon digital dslr, but I have also used both nikon and canon (old format :film). I really liked canon better, but at the store the nikon felt better in my hands. That is the only real reason I chooose nikon over canon. Price was about the same.
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- Tobyhanna, PA
I have the Nikon D60 with upgraded 55-200mm lens! Very Happy... but its your preference. Either one is a great camera.
Yea that's the exact one I was lookin at with same lens do you have any pics you could post up or a link to your pics
Check this site out to find pictures from Flickr by the lens and other criteria.
http://www.pixel-peeper.com/
http://www.pixel-peeper.com/
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- Tobyhanna, PA
JR here some pics taken last month when we went to Florida to Disney! This was the first time taking pictures. Still alot to learn.
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- Bergen County, NJ
I just get the canon t3i. I love it. perfect for beginner in my opinion.
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