Which digital SLR is better -- the Nikon D80 or the Canon Rebel XTi?

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Decent comparison at this site. Which big lenses/small sensor digital SLR to buy? Canon is the strongest competitor in the digital SLR market.

Their current (2006) big lenses/small sensor options include the following cameras: * Canon EOS 30D ($1400; 700g; introduced May 2006; amazon) * Canon EOS 20D ($1050; 685g; introduced late 2004; same sensor, image processor, and image quality as the 30D; buy at amazon) * Canon Digital Rebel XTi ($800; 485g; called "Canon EOS 400D" outside the U.S.; introduced fall 2006; buy at amazon) These bodies are very similar in performance with sensors that are about the same size and 8-megapixels in resolution. The 30D offers better performance in low light, more responsive operation, and a rear control wheel that makes for faster operation in manual or limited-automation modes. The Digital Rebel is lighter and less bulky.

If you have a substantial investment in Nikon-mount lenses you might wish to stick with the Nikon system when buying a digital SLR. At many points in time Canon makes slightly more advanced bodies, but in virtually every photographic situation you'd end up taking the same picture with either the Canon or Nikon big lenses/small sensor body. Nikon's current (2006) options include the following: * Nikon D50 ($550; 540g; introduced mid-2005; buy at amazon) * Nikon D80 ($1000; 600g; introduced fall 2006; buy at amazon) * Nikon D200 ($1700; introduced in March 2006; buy at amazon) * Nikon D2x ($4500; 1070g; introduced early 2005; buy at amazon) All of Nikon's digital SLR cameras use the same size 16x24mm sensor, which multiplies lens magnification by 1.5.The D2x is the heavy professional 12-megapixel model.

The D200 is the advanced amateur 10-megapixel model. The D80 is the mid-range 10-megapixel model, much lighter in weight due to its plastic body. The D50 is a scaled-down D70s that uses SD cards instead of CF, has only one control dial, and no depth-of-field preview button.

Before you consider buying anything other than Canon or Nikon remember that a 300/2.8 telephoto lens, the standard tool of sports and wildlife photographers, will cost around $4500 to buy and $50 to rent for a weekend. You can rent lenses for Canon and Nikon, or a backup body, in any larger city. Sources: http://philip.greenspun.com/photography/building-a-digital-slr-system .

Try Both and see Really when you purchase a SLR you really are buying into a system. More then likely you will want to purchase other gear that is for that brand such as lenses or a flash. These items will cost more then the camera will in the long run.

Both cameras are very capable and it will depend on which one you just like the feel of. Some people complain the XTi is too light or is too small for their hands. I think any DSLR would work for your needs if you are trying one for the first time.

I wouldn't put too much emphasis on Megapixels as once you are above 5 you should be fine for most sizes you will print. Dpreview with a comparison copied below Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi advantages Between $100 and $200 cheaper than the competition Three part dust reduction system (with high frequency shake of low pass filter) Six preset PictureStyles and widest range of image parameter control Better software bundle (ZoomBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Remote, PhotoStitch) Smallest and lightest sub-$1000 ten megapixel digital SLR Canon EOS 400D Nikon D80 Sony DSLR-A100 Price (body only) US: $799 check price US: $999 check price US: $899 check price Body material Plastic Plastic Plastic Sensor • 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS • 10 million pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD (DX) • 10 million pixels • 23.6 x 15.8 mm CCD • 10 million pixels Dust reduction • Anti-dust materials • Low pass filter vibration • Dust reference image • Dust reference image • Anti-static coatings • CCD-shift 'shake' Native image size 3888 x 2592 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592 Lens support • Canon EF mount • Including EF-S lenses • Nikon F-mount • Includes DX lenses • Sony Alpha lenses • Minolta A-type bayonet FOV crop 1.6x 1.5x 1.5x Body shake reduction No No Yes, CCD-shift File formats • RAW (comp. Lossless) • JPEG (3 levels) • RAW (compressed) • JPEG (3 levels) • RAW (comp.

Lossless) • JPEG (3 levels) Auto focus • 9 area TTL • Range: -0.5 to +18 EV • 11 area TTL • Range: -1.0 to +19 EV • 9 area TTL • Range: -1.0 to +18 EV AF illuminator Flash strobe, must be raised Built-in lamp Flash strobe, must be raised Color space • sRGB • Adobe RGB • sRGB (2 modes) • Adobe RGB • sRGB • Adobe RGB Metering sensor • 35 zone sensor • 1 - 20 EV working range • 420 pixel RGB sensor • 0 - 20 EV working range • 40 segment sensor • 1 - 20 EV working range Metering • Evaluative • Partial • Center-weighted average • 3D Color Matrix Metering II • Center-weighted average • Spot • Multi-segment • Center-weighted average • Spot Exp. Comp. +/- 2.0 EV +/- 2.0 EV +/- 2.0 EV EV steps 1/3 or 1/2 EV 1/3 or 1/2 EV 1/3 EV Sensitivity • ISO 100 - 1600 • ISO 100 - 1600 • ISO 3200 with boost • ISO 100 - 1600 Auto ISO Auto (100 - 400) User definable maximum ISO and minimum shutter speed Auto (100 - 800) Custom ISO NR No Yes, four settings No Shutter speed • 30 - 1/4000 sec / Bulb • 1/200 sec Flash sync • 30 - 1/4000 sec / Bulb • 1/200 sec Flash sync • 30 - 1/4000 sec / Bulb • 1/160 sec Flash sync Continuous shooting • 3 fps • 27 JPEG/Fine frames • 10 RAW frames • 3 fps • 23 JPEG/Fine frames • 6 RAW frames • 3 fps • Unlimited JPEG/Fine frames • 6 RAW frames White balance • Auto • Six presets • Manual preset • Kelvin temperature • Fine tunable • Auto • Six presets • Manual preset • Kelvin temperature • Fine tunable • Auto • Six presets • Manual preset • Kelvin temperature • Fine tunable Image params • Six preset picture styles • Three user sets • Sharpening: 8 levels • Contrast: 9 levels • Saturation: 9 levels • Color tone: 9 levels • B&W filter/tone: 5 of each • Six preset looks • Sharpening: Auto, 6 levels • Tone: Auto, 5 levels, Custom • Color: 3 modes • Saturation: Auto, 3 levels • Hue: -9° to +9° • Seven preset looks • Sharpening: 5 levels • Contrast: 5 levels • Saturation: 5 levels Embed comment Owner name set via software Comment set in-camera No Flash Electronic release pop-up Electronic release pop-up Manual release pop-up Viewfinder • Pentamirror • Eyepoint 20 mm • Frame coverage 95% • Magnification approx 0.8x • Laser matte screen • Pentaprism • Eyepoint 21 mm • Frame coverage 95% • Magnification approx 0.94x • B-type Bright View Clear Matte II • Optional grid lines • Pentamirror • Eyepoint 20 mm • Frame coverage 95% • Magnification approx 0.83x • 'Spherical acute' matte screen LCD monitor • 2.5 " TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels • 2.5 " TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels • Removable protective cover • 2.5 " TFT LCD • 230,000 pixels Status LCD No, utilizes main LCD Yes, top of camera No, utilizes main LCD Mirror-lockup Custom function Partial, 0.4 sec optional delay Automatic with self-timer Other features n/a • Multiple Exposure • Wireless flash control • In-camera retouching • Eye-start Auto Focus • Auto-orientation status display Custom settings 11 32 12 Storage Compact Flash card SD/SDHC card Compact Flash card Battery NB-2LH (7.4 V, 720 mAh) EN-EL3e (7.4 V, 1500 mAh) NP-FM55H (7.2 V, 1600 mAh) Battery status Battery life (3 stage) • Remaining charge (%) • No.

Of shots since last charge • Battery life (5 stage) Battery life (5 stage) USB USB 2.0 -Speed (WIA only) (approx. 3.2 MB/sec) USB 2.0 8.8 MB/sec) USB 2.0 8.7 MB/sec) Vertical grip BG-E3 (option) MD-D80 (option) No Software • Canon DPP • PhotoStitich • Canon ZoomBrowser EX • EOS Utility (Remote Capt. ) • PictureProject • FotoShare • Capture NX (trial) • Picture Motion Browser • Image Data Converter SR Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) 132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in) 133 x 95 x 71 mm (5.2 x 3.7 x 2.8 in) Weight (no batt) 514 g (1.1 lb) 585 g (1.3 lb) 545 g (1.2 lb) Sources: dpreview.com Nemesis's Recommendations Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black) Amazon List Price: $1,400.00 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) Canon Rebel XTi and Accessories Bundle Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only) Amazon List Price: $799.99 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 34 reviews) Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-135mm AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens Amazon List Price: $1,299.99 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 20 reviews) Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only) Amazon List Price: $0.00 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 20 reviews) .

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I just got a Canon Rebel XTi for christmas. What other gear should I get for it?

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