>> |
Anonymous
I'd say lay off the 400D. Canon just released the 450D, pretty much the same thing but 12million pixel resolution instead of the 400D's 10million, and the rest of it's been refined that bit more too (sensor records less noise at higher ISOs, the LCD display is a little bigger, power consumption is a bit better, etc). Of course the 450D costs more than the 400D, but I think it'll be worth the difference. When you're starting out, it's better to spend more at first, rather than buy cheaper things now and then have to upgrade quicker.
Also, always get a battery grip with the 400D/450D. The body really needs it unless your hands are absolutely tiny, and the extra power does some in very handy on these cameras, as they're not the most efficient and can get through one battery in just an hour or so shooting.
No idea what the 450D is called in America. I know the 400D was the Digital Rebel XTi, sod knows what the 450D got renamed over there. Can't comment on the Nikon I'm afraid, I'm a Canon guy. From what I hear, the various Nikon equivalents at this lower range are a tiny bit better quality, but will typically cost you a little bit more. And I know here int he UK at least, most places put higher prices on Nikon lenses than on Canon equivalents, so that's something to take into account.
|