Canon vs Nikon

[jccnewbie]

OK, all you photographers out there, what do you use and why do you use it? I am mostly interested in DSLR cameras. I plan to eventually go pro, but for now I am looking for a good mid level DSLR that can be used professionally without breaking the bank.

My biggest fear is investing in a camera that I find out later on is not what I should have got. Right now I use a Canon G9. t's a great camera, but lacks the DOF that seperates the ametures from the pros. I'm also looking for a camera that will be able to pick up detail in dark areas with mixed lighting. Every time I take a sunset pic with my G9 I have to photoshop it to be able to see the landscape.

Any advice would be great.

[kojak_x]

I would take alook at Olympus. Hasslelblad is for the real pros;. Nikon are pretty good too.

[Canadream]

in the market for a camcorder myself, thinking of buying this one..

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...on=&langid=EN#

[jccnewbie]

in the market for a camcorder myself, thinking of buying this one..

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...on=&langid=EN#

Nice. I have always wanted a camcorder with a hard drive.

[scared1]

sony cx100

[jbm]

[jbm]

[TheMilk]

the canon t1i is nice. i got one when they came out and couldnt be happier with it. it does hd video too which is a nice bonus. pentax has some really great cameras that are better built for way less but i heard they have problems with long exposures and i do mostly night time stuff

[Nicotine]

I snagged the canon rebel XS about a year ago.

10mpixel

16gb SD card holds like 3400 pictures (jpg, 10mpixel)

i get about 400-450 pictures for each charge.

i know it's not the best. but i got it for 400, with 16gb card, a nice official canon bag, IS lense, and some other small shit that doesnt matter.

im more than happy with it.

[marcus300]

Check out all the reviews on both makes and then go and try one in your hands at a shop, see which one feels better. Ive been doing alot of research myself on DSLR because i am going to buy one soon and I am going to go for a Canon over a Nikon because the Canon suits my needs more and feels better but either you cant go wrong.

[DSM4Life]

[jccnewbie]

Thank you all for the feedback. I am still leaning to the Canon 40D, but I think I'm going to rent both the Canon and a Nikon for a week each to see which one works best for me.