which camera...

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:10 pm

Hi guys, not been around for a while... and i need advice...

I'm upgrading from my D50 to something with a bit more pixel power :)
I've read through some mags and still can't decide.

I was quite keen on the canon EOS 400d. and at £400ish with a lense its within budget...

The only issue is i can't use all my SD cards with it, and i'm not sure if i can use the 70-300 lens i bought for my d50 with it.

I am going to sell the D50 anyway... so its not a real issue.

I had a glance at the Nikon d40x, and toyed with the D80 idea...

The D80 gets a good right up, the only negative point my mag comments on is that you need a fast PC to open the images... (just got a new mac, so should be ok)

So at the moment it's between the canon 400D and the Nikon D80. I like the price of the Canon but i've never had one... I liked my D50 this makes me lean slightly towards the Nikon... I just don't know if it's worth the extra £200-£250.

any advice much appreciated.

Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Posts: 374 Location: Georgia

Well if youre used to the Nikon I dont see why you arent sticking with Nikon. Canon is a different layout and will be unfamiliar. Everything you have now will work with the D80.

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:47 pm

The £250 extra puts me off a bit :)

Is there any real difference in the quality between a canon and a nikon?