Nikon or Canon

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

But I'll definitely be able to get better action shots on a Nikon D40 on the most basic setting, than I would say, a regular P&S camera, right?

Absolutely. I have the D40, and I used to have an HP (that thing SUCKED). I get MUCH better pictures with the D40. Including action shots. I'll find some action shots I have taken with my D40, and either post, or pm.

 

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

None of them are spectacular, I'm just going through photobucket pictures.
I have 2 more that are nice, but they're from when Holly was sick, and her fur was AWFUL. I will have to take some new action shots just for you, haha.

 

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

I love the pictures, despite the fact that her coat looks terrible. Looking at recent pictures, it's amazing how much better she is, now.

 

[Chewbecca]

GORGEOUS PICS!!!! WOW!

Thank you for sharing those!
I CANNOT WAIT to use their camera. I promised to treat it nicely and be responsible with it.

 

[HoundedByHounds]

I caught this one with the out of the box action setting on the D40x

Works great!

 

[Chewbecca]

you take such great pics, Gina!

 

[Brandyb]

OOOO, nice pics!!! I gotta say I love my SLR Canon Digital Rebel XT, and my sister has the XTI. Both perfect cameras for our uses ... I'm a huge fan of canon though. Started with the rebel 35mm - loved that camera too. I have a pretty nice point and shoot for little things, it's a kodak that I was pleasantly surprised with.
Here are some shots with the XT.

 

[Chewbecca]

SO...if I go to buy a BASIC Nikon D40 kit, I should be able to get great action shots (well better than any P&S), right? And I mean without any fancy schmancy lenses, right?
I have to ask this again because if I like the pics I take with my in-laws' camera, I'm going to buy one. But I won't be able to afford the $1700 they spent on their camera (they got three separate lenses with it). I will only get the basic kit. Should I get a back up battery or will I be ok just buying the kit?

 

[Chewbecca]

EEEEK.
What's the difference between them all?
Which would you guys get?
http://www.thenewconnection.com/search.php?searchwords=nikon+d40

I really don't want to go much over $500 at all. But I want great action shots. But I am not camera savvy, so which is best for me?

 

[Katja]

I couldn´t decided at the begining but went for Canon and I am not sorry.

I just hope that all pictures we posted won´t be found all over internet.. wouldn´t be the first time.

 

[HoundedByHounds]

I have found Amazon has the best prices on pretty much anything camera.

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

check out Ritz camera

http://www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wc...001&langId=-1&keyword=Nikon-Digital-SLR-Store

 

[~Dixie's_Mom~]

Here are some new action shots I got of Holly, today with my Nikon D40!

 

[SisMorphine]

What are you using?

I have a Coolpix and I KNOW the higher quality ones are better, but the fact that their P&S is SO uber-shitey completely sours me to Nikon in general.

 

[Chewbecca]

I went with the Nikon D60x from Amazon. I only got the 18-55 mm lens, though, but that's enough for me for now. I want to learn how to use it and mess around with it. I don't think I'll need the 55-200mm lens just yet.

 

[Beanie]

Has anybody used the Olympus digital SLR? I know Olympus used to make pretty good cameras. My P&S is a Sony because at the time (it might still be so) Sony was the only one with the Zeiss lenses, and I see that Sony has a DSLR too now.

The D40 is actually not a bad price... but I already have a 35mm Canon Rebel, and I wonder if I shouldn't just stick to Canon so I can interchange my lenses?

Guys I can't believe I'm seriously thinking about this, but I am... I have the money, I've just been putting it off for YEARS because it sounds so expensive to drop that much on a camera...

 

[KatzNK9]

I'm having the same dilemma choosing. I prefer Nikon but I have some Canon lenses that might work with the XTi ... so, I'm torn. I've been stalling making the purchase for months. My point'n shoot is the Nikon Coolpix P1 & I'm very happy with it.

 

[Chewbecca]

I'm pretty happy with my P&S, too (it's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ1), but it's been pooping out on me lately for action shots.

If you all have Canon Lenses, I would seriously check to see if they are compatible and I'd probably stick with Canon for you guys. I've seen some AWESOME shots taken with Canon DSLRs before, but I know there are a lot of die-hard Nikon fans here. I went with Nikon because I don't have a DSLR yet. I've never had one, this is my first. AND my in-laws have the Nikon D40x, so most likely their 55-200mm lens will work on my camera (I hope) and I can use it when they are around, if I want.

I am definitely FAR from an expert on cameras, I just know that usually Nikon fans are Nikon fans and hard pressed to try anything else, and the same goes for Canon fans.


I don't know anything about the user-friendliness of Canons, either.

 

[KatzNK9]

If you all have Canon Lenses, I would seriously check to see if they are compatible and I'd probably stick with Canon for you guys. I've seen some AWESOME shots taken with Canon DSLRs before, but I know there are a lot of die-hard Nikon fans here.

My lenses are quite old so I have my doubts whether or not they'll be compatible. If they're compatible, I'll likely go with the XTi to save some money as I have 35-70mm & a 70-200mm Canon lenses. Can't argue with saving some money if they'll work with the new camera body, I suppose.

 

[Zoom]

That's the awesome thing about Nikon...any lens made for any Nikon (Nikkor) will fit on any other Nikon body out there.