Nikon or Canon for DSLR cam?

Hey there, Best entry level would be the new nikon d3100 for sure. I'd also look for the new d7000 recently released. Keep in mind buying into a dslr is buying into the different types of lens. You will be investing in macro, zoom, primes and other types of lenses once you get more into photography.

As I had read the whole thread, my desire to buy a dslr came again. I'd rather take the Canon 600D than settle to anything less. I am not saying that Nikon is not good but it is my second choice. Hope to have one of these soon.

I am also a hobby photographer and have used a super zoom camera for quite some time now. I have a Panasonic Lumix FZ35 and it is giving me quite good results. The only thing that it does not have is the option to change the lens and so I have limited amount of zoom. Well although quite high of 18x optical zoom. When you are buying a DSLR, remember one thing, it comes with a Kit lens. And the kit lens does not have much of zoom. Generally their range will be between 18 to 55 or something like that. So the main thing is 55. And it will not give you a lot of option to zoom. but yes, there are quite a few advantages of professional DSLRs. For example their auto focusing and metering system are very fast and sometimes, in photography that makes a huge difference. As I told you, I got amazing results with my Lumix FZ35, but when it comes to shooting birds or any fast moving objects, sometimes you feel the need of faster focusing and metering. When I used my friend's Canon 500D, I was surprised at the fast speed at which it as focusing. It was really living up to it's tag line. It was ready when I was. But, my friend, I am not sure how good a DSLR at entry level is. You need a good sensor size and also focusing meter plays a huge role. So, when you are buying one, don't forget to do a comparison on these two features with your existing camera. If you think it does not make a difference, then I guess you are better off not buying and entry level and wait for a better one. Personally right now Canon cameras are better. And in mid level Canon EOS 550D is a value for money. It has lot of features which are available at high end cameras. Don't go for Canon EOS 60D. Except for the swivel LCD screen, it does not have anything which will give you value for money.

Both are good. Nikon and Canon are the lead brands in DSLR cameras. I prefer Nikon, because I have Nikon D60. For me and my need is that perfect camera. Also the new one now D90 is little better, some new features are added. But the quality of photos are the sam with Nikon or with Canon. So if you buy one of those you will satisfied with both.

HEY,we are the same me too i dont have any DSLR cameras but i own a canon..i forgot the mdel anyways i still say nikon is better and a DSLR is even better.. but i say that having a camera doesnt matter at all what u really need is a good lense that fits your camera perfectly it is better to spend less on the camera and more on the lenses or a second body. photos taken with different Nikon cameras are difficult to tell apart. However a photo taken wiht a 50mm f1.4 looks very different from one taken with a 18-55mm zoom. changing lenses is slow and troublesome. two bodies means that a second lens will be uused more often.

Hi, I have a Panasonic FZ10 but I am about to get a new DSLR. I just wanted to share with you my choices: Nikon D90 or Canon 60D. Both are semi-pro DSLR's. Perfect for guys like you and me (still finding my way through photography). Both cameras have good features and specifications. But Canon 60D is an entry level replacing the 50D. It has 18MP(compared to Nikon D90's 12MP). What I also like about the 60D is the Vari-angle LCD screen, movable LCD screen for tight and difficult positions. Also the 60D has a better ISO of 100-6400 (Nikon D90 only has 200-3200). What I don't like about the 60D though is the plastic shell compared to Nikon D90's aluminum casing. Other than that I think the Canon 60D is a better DSLR than Nikon D90. BTW, the reason I compared this two is because they are almost the same price (USD 1000) or somewhere in that range. Hope you find this little bit of info useful.

Nikon and Canon are the two top brands in terms of DSLR cameras. You can have either. There are a lot of entry level for Canon and Nikon. Canon has EOS500 and Nikon I think D60?.. even if i'm a beginner i bought a D90.

Both Canon and Nikon make excellent cameras. I prefer Nikons because they are a lot more comfortable for me. I have fairly small hands, and Canon's cameras all felt too large. I haven't gotten a DSLR yet but I'm planning to buy a D90 this summer. It's going to be my first DSLR. I started out looking at the D3000 and the D5000, but I really fell in love with the D90 the first time I tried one out in the store. It was a bit out of my price range at the time (I've been wanting to buy one for almost eight months now!) but I'm getting a Pell grant that will help me pay for it. Hooray for being an art major completing a photography certificate alongside my degree! I really think you should go to a store where you can try out several different models before you decide which one you want to get. A camera can look great on the manufacturer's website but it's not worth getting if you don't like the way it feels to you. You might find that you like the most basic DSLR the manufacturer offers, or you might want to have more control over your camera's settings than it gives you. The best way to decide is to play with a bunch of them and see which one you like the most.

It's not one of your choices but for me the best entry level DSLR is Pentax k-x.

Hi, If you are looking for a mid range quality/budget cam, u should go for the Canon EOS 550D. I just got one and it is amazing. If you do have budget, just get a Canon DMark2. It is the most power cam ever, and with awesome video recording quality too.