Topic: Cannon Rebel XTi vs. Nikon D40

[Kevin]

I am planning on purchasing a digital SLR camera in the next few weeks and wanted to know if yall have any suggestions for me.  I have been specifically looking at the D40 and Rebel.  Thanks

[phanophish]

The D40 is a nice camera, but is not on par with the XTi Canon.  I shoot Nikon and between those 2 would go with the XTi.  You might also check around for pricing on a Nikon D80 it is competetive with the XTi, there are also some great deals around on 30D Canons.

[Sanjay]

The D40 is nothing compared to even the D50, if you're gonna go nikon which is great be sure to at least get a camera which is compatible with all lenses.  The D-40 can only use AF-S lenses, and not regular AF lenses

[Kevin]

cool.  thanks for the suggestions

[BayTaynt3d]

If you're going to be shooting at high ISOs (think no-flash concert photography), then Canon has a slightly better reputation on the noise front. Also, FWIW, the 30d can do 3200 ISO and has a spot meter, both good things for concert photos.

[phanophish]

The D40 is nothing compared to even the D50, if you're gonna go nikon which is great be sure to at least get a camera which is compatible with all lenses.  The D-40 can only use AF-S lenses, and not regular AF lenses

It depends on what you compare.  Tou are lens limited but the D40 outpreforms the D50 on high ISO noise.

[Ed.]

for shooting lowlight concert shots, i'd recommend canon anything...you can easily crank the iso up to 1600 or even 3200 on a rare opportunity and still produce nice shots.

here's some samples of what both are capable of:
http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1134620

[Kevin]

nice shots.  I went out and bought the XTi this past weekend thanks for the suggestions.  Here are a few shots...