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Ok so im moving up from point and shoot to a DSLR, so heres another which camera should i buy question.

Canon Rebel XSi or Nikon D60 (or D80 if it compares better with the XSi)

Any ideas, cause i have read so many reviews and am still not sure. Im leaning towards the Canon, but not having used either i really don't know which is better. So yea, who's used them and what do people think?
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>> Anonymous
Ken Rockwell says D40
>> Anonymous
Yea i have already heard from Ken Rockwell... and thats all i have to say about that.
>> Anonymous
Go to a store and try them out. The most important factor is your preference in ergonomics. I find them both to be technologically equal.
>> Anonymous
D40 is a solid entry level camera, if you're looking to get into SLR's and get some quality images for a solid price, the D40 is the way to go.

Skip the D60 altogether.

The D80 has more resolution, and can use older AF lenses with the screw focusing (the 50mm 1.8). The D80 compares better, and in my time of using the cameras is much easier and faster to use. Going out and about with both cameras, I have to wait for the XSi to think about things before I can make adjustments, while the D80 just does it. Getting to critical adjustments in the D80 is much faster and easier.

But as described, go to the store and try them out. Any reputable camera store will let you play with them for a while. For my uses and my shooting style, the D80 is a no-brainer. For you it might be different.
>> Anonymous
>>241461
To expand this, here's another consideration. The D80 is due to be replaced any time now, and the D200 is about to be discontinued. The D80 I see going for roughly $900 with it's (IMO terrible) kit lens, and the D200 is on sale in many stores with a lens for $1,100. For $200 more you're getting a MUCH, MUCH better camera in the D200. It's twice the camera no doubt.

If you want to get serious, go for the D200, if you just want something for family photos and part-time artsy stuff, go for the D40. The D80 is there if you want a light-weight alternative to the D200 that's quick and easy to use.
>> Anonymous
IMO, D80's worth it just for the 50mm 1.8. A good chunk of the money you'll save by buying the D40 will be lost buying AF-S glass that's comparable in performance to the 50mm 1.8.
>> Anonymous
>>241462
Have they really fallen that low? D200's a great alternative to the D80, if that's the case, but I suspect that if the OP's looking at a D60, the 80's already going to be a bit of a financial stretch.
>> Anonymous
>>241462
listen to this man
I have used the D200 and it's a great camera. I am thinking of buying one.
>> Anonymous
The D40's a nasty to use POS. *professional opinion*
Canon vs Nikon: Go to a store and play around, figure out which configuration you like better.
What camera? XSi or the D80 would be nice, although if the D200's price has dropped as much as>>241462says, I'd go for that.
>> Anonymous
Op here.

Money isn't too much of an issue, i'm looking at around $1000 (AUD) and i can get the D80 for less than that. But going to $1200 or so wouldn't be too much of a stretch. A camera is an investment so i want something thats going to have a good amount of features and last me a while.

As Ken Rockwell says, i should invest in lenses :|.

So what advantages do i get from looking at the D200?
>> ­
>>241674
You get a semi-professional camera. The D80 has the same sensor as the D200 but the D200 has a magnesium allow body, takes CF cards, has a PERFECT light meter, and more dedicated controls and intuitive features. Like I said, it's twice the camera. As>>241463says the D80 is worth the extra cash over the D40 because of the 50mm primes (the 1.8 is awesome, I use the 1.4)

In every day use the D80 is ok, it's somewhat small and light, has comfortable and intuitive controls, comfy to hold, great as a first SLR as I did. The D80, like other amateur DSLR's needs a lot of babysitting. I do most of my shooting in manual because the D80 likes to expose for the shadows and blow out the highlights, so I have to shoot, make adjustments, repeat. The D200 you can just shoot and it gets it right the first time.

The D40 does everything the D80 and D200 do, but it takes a lot more work.

I use Nikon because I started right on the wave of Nikon introducing new gear, at this point in time Nikon owns the market, but Canon's due to replace the 5D soon, and in the coming months some new DSLR's to replace their aging lineup. I'd shoot Canon no problem, hell I'd get a 1D MkIII no sweat if I didn't already own a Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.