Many friends asked me this question: Should i choose Canon or Nikon camera?
I have no answer, frankly. Both have good camera & lens. If you are newly investing in SLR, my suggestion is to personally hold the SLR, play with it and decide which one you like. Canon has more lens options and is comparatively cheaper while Nikon has good history of lens compatibility & quality.
I am not favoring any side in sharing my choice. To me, i like something simple and as little lens as possible (more options does not mean better), i choose Nikon. I have limited budget and my D40 serves me well (my collections: standard kit lens is great + telephoto + prime lens). What i need is just a beginner SLR with good quality and reliable lens. If your aim is to shoot prof sports events or to build a huge collection of lens. Maybe, Canon is your choice.
Agian, why Nikon:
1. I did try both models before buying (to be fair, search online for comparable Nikon and Canon models to try): Nikon gives me reliable quality, Canon just shoot everything
2. I have limited budget and D40 comes with a great standard kit lens which serve me well as a beginner. And...i dun't want a heavy SLR. I can only invest in cheap body but expensive lens SLOWLY.
3. Not all Nikon lens work on Canon but almost all Canon lens work on Nikon body (this is what the Canon salesman told me). Not a problem to me, i normally stick to the same manufacturer, some more Nikon is reliable in compatibility issue.
4. My interests is to shoot daily, not prof photographing for National Geography nor sports journal.
No bias, these are other comments found on Nikon VS Canon SLR:
- http://www.radiantlite.com/2008/07/canon-versus-nikon-lenses.html
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-9827989-39.html
- http://kenrockwell.com/tech/nikon-vs-canon.htm
Check out some debates on this topic:
http://www.macworld.com/article/131467/2008/01/debate.html