Need some DSLR help, XTI D80?

[alfa147x]

I need help to decide between the Canon Eos Rebal XTI or the Nikon D80 International Version or the Nikon D80.

Just so you know I feel equaly comfortable with the XTI and The d80

and does any one know what the Nikon D80 International Version is?

Thanks

LINKS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830120070
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830113031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16830113022

 

[kalster]

I think international is like a gray market version, Nikon Usa wont cover its warranty

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: kalster
I think international is like a gray market version, Nikon Usa wont cover its warranty

basicially

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: kalster
I think international is like a gray market version, Nikon Usa wont cover its warranty

basically

is it possible to get it serviced if i payed for it?
is it worth the lower price?
XTI or d80?

 

[Gagabiji]

First of all, figure out which camera feels best to you. Since you have done that, here are a few other questions to ask yourself. What are you going to be shooting with the camera? Which camera has features that best apply to the subject you wish to shoot?

Now, I as I understand it, the XTi and the D80 are VERY closely matched in terms of image quality, so this is a null point. The next big question for you is, what will you be shooting with the camera?

Once you figure out what you want to shoot with the camera, figure out which camera's features will make it easier to shoot that subject. If you want to shoot sports, you should be looking for a camera that has a long continuous burst rate. If you want to shoot more static subjects, image quality may be more of an issue for you.

Also, as a general rule of thumb, Canon has a better lens line-up if you want to shoot tele, and Nikon has a better lens line-up if you want to shoot standard-wideangle shots.

Hope this helps!

Joseph

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1966301

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1966301

yeah i think ill go with the d80.

Thanks a lot

just so you know i will be taking pictures of my sister dances to cars to macro
just a broad range of photography

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: alfa147x

Originally posted by: fuzzybabybunny
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1966301

yeah i think ill go with the d80.

Thanks a lot

just so you know i will be taking pictures of my sister dances to cars to macro
just a broad range of photography

So, out of curiosity, why did you choose the d80 over the xti?

 

[alfa147x]

I looked at a few things in the comparison:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_400D_compare.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/Nikon_D80/4505-6501_7-32004258.html?tag=coco

the D80 has a larger ISO range
memory card - some one told me compact flash card if their pins get bent a lot of $$$ in repairs

XTI:
no Second status LCD ; slow kit lens; no spot metering


I know there not too much difference, now looking at im still swaying both ways....
This is Hard...

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
I looked at a few things in the comparison:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_400D_compare.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/Nikon_D80/4505-6501_7-32004258.html?tag=coco

the D80 has a larger ISO range
memory card - some one told me compact flash card if their pins get bent a lot of $$$ in repairs

XTI:
no Second status LCD ; slow kit lens; no spot metering


I know there not too much difference, now looking at im still swaying both ways....
This is Hard...

There are plenty of nice things about the D80, but ISO is not one of them. Nikon sensors have always performed significantly worse in high ISOs in comparison to Canon's.

 

[alfa147x]

i bought the xti last night for $611

http://slickdeals.net/?permadeal=8516#direct_deal_8516

 

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap

Originally posted by: alfa147x
I looked at a few things in the comparison:
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_400D_compare.html
http://reviews.cnet.com/Nikon_D80/4505-6501_7-32004258.html?tag=coco

the D80 has a larger ISO range
memory card - some one told me compact flash card if their pins get bent a lot of $$$ in repairs

XTI:
no Second status LCD ; slow kit lens; no spot metering


I know there not too much difference, now looking at im still swaying both ways....
This is Hard...

There are plenty of nice things about the D80, but ISO is not one of them. Nikon sensors have always performed significantly worse in high ISOs in comparison to Canon's.

True. I rely on faster lenses to avoid using above ISO 800 anyway if at all possible, and I've only found a few situations where it was necessary. I don't see why everyone is walking around shooting in the dark anyway.

However, lack of spot meter IS significant, and Canon's insistence on leaving it out of their lower models is ridiculous. The reason I have a KM 7D now is because the 20D didn't have spot metering (30D came out too late at too high of a price). It's not a "pro" feature -- it's present in nearly every reasonably good quality point and shoot digital these days.

As for the other differences, they don't amount to much for me. I never understood the absolute necessity for a status monitor (seems easier to me to check LCD instead of the top of the camera where most seem to reside), and kit lenses are quickly replaced unless you're like me and are too cheap to buy a good wide angle right now.