which one to go for canon EOS 450D/400D/ 1000D nikon D60/D80
By mkd35ign
@mkd35ign (2)
India
September 12, 2008 2:31pm CST
hey friends m in the market for my first DSLR, i 'll be doing and learning all kinds of photography like nature, wildlife, indoor, sports,etc except product photography.
my budget is upto $850. i have shortlisted the canon Eos 450D and 1000D,and Nikon D60/80. i like the EOS 450 D for the features and the IS kit lens, but i heard that it has got auto focussing problems. will be good if anyone can help me decide the best of the lot.
1 response
@trickiwoo (2702)
• United States
12 Sep 08
I would go with the Nikon D80.
The D60 is a good camera, except it doesn't have an auto focus sensor in the camera body. This means that not all lenses will work with this camera. If you only plan on using the kit lens, then this is a fine camera. But if you want a camera you can use third party lenses with, then go with the D80.
As for the Canon models, I don't know too much about them. Most all photographers I know shoot Nikon. In fact, I know several photographers who have switched from Canon to Nikon. I don't know any photographers who have switched from Nikon to Canon. Professional photo editors I've spoken with who edit photos taken with both Nikon and Canon cameras all say that the Nikon images look much better across the board. Also, if you ever plan on shooting any infrared photography, you will need a Nikon. Canon cameras block infrared light, so you can't shoot infrared with a Canon! That is why I would recommend Nikon over Canon.
