I have to make a decision on my first DSLR and I have the following options:
1. Nikon D40 kit @ Rs.21-Rs.22k Grey ( around US$500)
2. Canon 400D kit @ Rs.30K( US$ 700) grey ( is better then D40X for around the same price)
3. Nikon D80 kit @ 46K ( better kit lens) ( US$ 1100)
4. Canon 350D kit @ Rs.30K ( around US$700) 2 year warranty or 25k ( US$600)grey.
I am tempted to look at the 400D because whatever I have read about on the Canon verses Nikon game , is the usability , pricing and choice of lense, where I have nothing to gain or less , as I have no legacy.
CMOS sensor in Canon, seems to have an edge but noise on 400D is a bit higher then 350D because of cramping more pixels on a similar physical sensor.
46k for D80 sounds expensive for a first DSLR considering one can get one at 21k ( US$500) for a D40.
Any advice?
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I believe Canon Rebel XTi is called 400D elsewhere in the world. I’ve used both Nikons and Canons; the definite choice is Canon. I think it is a bargain for all the features – self cleaning lens, 10.1 MP, DIGIC processor, etc. Canon is the only camera company that manufactures its own image processing IC, DIGIC and I think it helps the camera works better with other components inside compared to other manufacturer’s off-the-shelf LSI chips. In case there is a problem, it’s easier to repair, too. One thing I strongly recommend is that if possible, do not buy the all-in-one kit w/ starter lens. You will definitely grow out of such standard lens as 18 -55mm EF-S f/3.5-5.6 USM in about couple of weeks. Then, you will have to spend money again and buy a better lens. You should get the body itself without the lens and buy lens separately. They are well worth it even for a beginner. I don’t think you should get L-series (red circle) yet because they are very pricey. Good, all around lens would be EF-S17-85mm f4 – 5.6 IS USM which has image stabilizer. Make sure to get good filters for lens such as Hoya (around $ 20 – 30) and Canon hood. You should also get the LCD screen protector film (about $ 10). It protects from scratches and cracks on your viewing screen. One last recommendation is get the black colored body. It just looks more expensive and cooler than grey one. Good luck!!!
I have been using Canon SLRs for about 30 years without any problems so, when it came time for a “NEW” DSLR once again I picked a Canon…Digital EOS Rebel XTi. I was looking at a Nikon D40x but after my in-depth research, I chose the Canon over the Nikon for my first DSLR.
The lens I chose with the XTi body was a Tamron 18-250 zoom. You can check out reviews, demos and prices at http://www.bbphotovideo.com I have been doing business with B&H for more then 25 years.
Well make sure you budget for a lens because cannon kit lenses aren’t always that good.
I would also decide what type of photography you’ll be doing. If you’re going to be doing a lot of nighttime photography where you need less noise and reliable performance at high ISO, the cannon is better – but if that’s not an issue, I think nikon produces stunning results (if you can get past the kit lens on the D40).
And when it comes down to it, it’s a matter of preference. Niether is going to let you down, in fact all of the major brands of DSLR are going to be good cameras.
The real question isn’t so much which camera you want but which lens system. The Canon 400D can use fast fixed lenses which are cheap and high quality — Nikon makes no such lenses which autofocus on the D40 (you can use them but manual focus only, which is frustrating). The D80 can autofocus with them but it’s more expensive than the other two bodies. The Nikon 18-55 kit lens is very good, and I’ve heard it’s better than Canon’s. Nikon makes a cheap 55-200VR telephoto which I own and it’s fantastic.
Nikon and Canon are both excellent companies, so with either one you can’t go wrong. I own a D40 and it’s great, but if I could go back in time I might have bought the D80 instead for greater lens options. If you care about image quality, it’s more dependent on the lens than the camera anyway and DSLRS all have pretty similar sensors at the price range you’re looking at.
the 40D or 40 Dx
are good choices