Like the couple of posts above, I too played with D50 and XT and finally decided on D50 because of the feel and ergonomics.
D50 just feels more solid and easier to navigate compred to XT. As far as feature between D50 and XT, there is nothing really push me one way or another, Canon is faster in sequencial shots, and D50 has a much better flash. (XT is probably better at action shots, where D50 maybe a little better at portraits because of the flash) But I do have to admit, I think Canon has more lens choices with better features, like stabalization and ultrasonic motor...etc. But not having that many lens choices maybe a good thing too, at least for my wallet.
For a beginner like me who want to learn more about photography, either camera is more than enough for me to build my skills upon. I think it comes down to personal preference on the feel of the camera, since you will be using it day in and day out. Just remember that you are not just buying a camera now, you are buying into a system since once you start buying Nikon/Canon lens and accessory, there is no going back. Those are the big $$ item, not the camera body. Like I said, Canon is probably on top in terms of lens right now, but I feel that Nikon and their third party offers more than enough support that I have no problem buying into Nikon.
My current setup, D50 with Tamron 17-50/f2.8 (the one in the elsa award for consumer lens ) , plus Nikkor 50/f2.8. Very happy with it.
D50 just feels more solid and easier to navigate compred to XT. As far as feature between D50 and XT, there is nothing really push me one way or another, Canon is faster in sequencial shots, and D50 has a much better flash. (XT is probably better at action shots, where D50 maybe a little better at portraits because of the flash) But I do have to admit, I think Canon has more lens choices with better features, like stabalization and ultrasonic motor...etc. But not having that many lens choices maybe a good thing too, at least for my wallet.
For a beginner like me who want to learn more about photography, either camera is more than enough for me to build my skills upon. I think it comes down to personal preference on the feel of the camera, since you will be using it day in and day out. Just remember that you are not just buying a camera now, you are buying into a system since once you start buying Nikon/Canon lens and accessory, there is no going back. Those are the big $$ item, not the camera body. Like I said, Canon is probably on top in terms of lens right now, but I feel that Nikon and their third party offers more than enough support that I have no problem buying into Nikon.
My current setup, D50 with Tamron 17-50/f2.8 (the one in the elsa award for consumer lens
) , plus Nikkor 50/f2.8. Very happy with it.
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