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Anonymous
hi /p/, what can you tell me about the Cannon rebel xti?
>> Anonymous
It felt small and awkward for me to hold, so I opted for a Nikon.
>> Anonymous
I can tell you unless you have real specific questions, you can go to www.dpreview.com and leave us alone.
>> Anonymous
>>33871
I selected the Nikon D80 over the XTi. But you should choose based on which is more appropriate for you.

>>33873
You are correct. DPreview.com is how I selected my D80. I did side-by-side comparisons until I was nearly sick. That site is win.
>> Anonymous
>>33874

Thirded
>> Anonymous
Hated my pinky hanging underneath the camera. Opted for Nikon and it's IMHO cheaper lenses.
>> Anonymous
>>33871
Small, quiet, unobtrusive. Excellent high ISO capability, excellent resolution, very good autofocus and autoexposure, and no Nikon-style "Will this lens/body combination autofocus? Will it meter light?" alphabet soup guessing games.

I've got the older version, the XT, but both are the same physical size and have a nearly identical resolution and control layout. I usually set my EF28/2.8 prime on it when I'm going streetshooting. I get better candid results with this combination than I would with some "hey! notice me!" D80 or 30D/superzoom combo monstrosity. Some complain about the small handgrip, but that's all personal preference. I personally find the D80/30D/etc to be too damn big. I just wish Canon made pancake primes.

Frankly, I wish someone would make a DSLR even smaller than the XT/XTi/K100D/etc, or make a compact with an APS-C sensor, 50mm-equivalent f/2.8 or faster lens, and full manual controls.
>> Anonymous
>>33923The Nikon D40 may be a good fit for you, but if you already have Canon lenses or aren't good with manual focus of older Nikon lenses, that would factor in, too