Which camera? nikon d50 or canon rebel xt?
- Thread starter pontifex
- Start date
ultimatebob
Lifer
- Jul 1, 2001
- 25,134
- 2,450
- 126
I'd pick the Rebel XT over the D50, although those two models really aren't meant to compete with each other. The D50 is Nikon's low end camera, and is meant to compete with cheaper cameras like the original Rebel, Olympus E-300, and Pentax *istDS.
edro
Lifer
- Apr 5, 2002
- 24,326
- 68
- 91
CANON!!!!!!!11 They both kickass... it just depends where your love lies. There are Canon people, and there are Nikon people. Whichever you pick, you will be stuck with for a while, if you buy a bunch of lenses.
It's like Coke and Pepsi, except you are investing in a years' worth.
It's like Coke and Pepsi, except you are investing in a years' worth.
destrekor
Lifer
- Nov 18, 2005
- 28,799
- 359
- 126
yea i don't know the quality of the d50, but the D70s is amazing. The digital Rebel seires is also amazing.
d50 vs d70s:
both have their cons and pro's.. here's one site that reviewed them
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/
and another site
http://www.shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/amateur_digital_slrs/1205nikon/
d50 vs d70s:
both have their cons and pro's.. here's one site that reviewed them
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/
and another site
http://www.shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/amateur_digital_slrs/1205nikon/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/page19.asp
D50 is offers a bit more versatility at the cost of 2mp (arguably neglible difference) and has better build quality and ergonomics. The Kit lens is also better than the one offered on the Canon.
D50 is offers a bit more versatility at the cost of 2mp (arguably neglible difference) and has better build quality and ergonomics. The Kit lens is also better than the one offered on the Canon.
more like 5 yrs worth.. ha.
you can't go wrong w/ either IMO.. it all depends on what you plan on doing and if the features of either one come out to you more. Just get one and go with it and take lots of pictures
I regret not being able to use my camera much lately.. really need to get out there... I have a 70-200 f/4 L that's just begging to be used 
ultimatebob
Lifer
- Jul 1, 2001
- 25,134
- 2,450
- 126
You should really go to dpreview.com and read their camera reviews. The only thing that those pictures really show is that the Nikons have better kit lenses.
- Dec 5, 2000
- 43,804
- 46
- 91
still, based on the reviews there, the d50 sounds better for me - cheaper than the rebel xt, sounds like it is better constructed, made more for beginners (which is me all the way). unless you guys can show me something that definitely makes the rebel xt way better than the d50, i'm going with the d50.
There is nothing wrong with either camera. All this time pondering about which one is less time spent shooting. It all depends on what feels good in your hands, which the Rebel XT does not. I get cramps just holding it for a few minutes. My right thumb feels like it's going to slide off at any moment.
Depends on what lenses that you already own. Check out the cameras at your local shutter bug shops and find one that fit your hand well if you don't already own a set of lenses.
- Dec 5, 2000
- 43,804
- 46
- 91
yeah, thats part of my problem, paralysis by analysis - where you analyze something so much you don't actually choose or buy something. i do this all the time. i hate to buy something, especially for this amount of money and not like it or not get something good.
as i said, i'm a total beginner at photography so anything that hlps with that but doesn't totally prevent me from expanding is good. it seems like the D50 is good for that.
Well hello, what kind of camera(s) does he have? That would be your deciding factor right there if he owns C or N
blurredvision
Lifer
- Oct 19, 2000
- 17,860
- 4
- 81
One of the very reasons I purchased a D50 last week. According to many, the D50 is every bit as good (if not better) than the D70, and only slightly below the D70s in terms of features and quality of pictures. Plus, you can't beat the price.
I can't provide much info in terms of comparison to the Rebel XT besides price and feel. The price is obviously cheaper. I picked up my D50 kit (18-55mm lens) for $629 shipped at infinity-micro.com, and had no problems with them whatsoever. They seemed to have decent feedback at pricegrabber.com, they were the cheapest, and I don't regret ordering from them at all. As for feel, a guy at work today just got in his new Rebel XT, and although I had used another friend's XT before, this was the first after I've used my D50 for a few days. In comparison, the XT felt "cheaper", and was definitely smaller. Not sure if I could use the XT after handling my D50, my hands felt cramped on the XT's body.
However, I'm sure the XT is quite capable as producing quality pictures as the D50 is. Tough decision between the two, and if you want to make it easy, purchase based on price. Other than that, good luck figuring out which one you want!
Check out both Canon & Nikon line of lenses and find what you like. Both lines of lenses are great, however each have their own strong & weak points.
Canon:
USM ? Ultra Sonic Motor (fast & silence focus)
IS ? Image Stabilization (allow lower shutter speed for hand held)
Tilt-shift lenses
Greater selection of AF lenses than the competitions.
Nikon:
Nicer lens finishing for amateur line than Canon amateur line
Expensive pro line has fast focus similar to Canon
Many older lenses can be use on newer bodies, with reduction of camera features/functions
ultimatebob
Lifer
- Jul 1, 2001
- 25,134
- 2,450
- 126
If you have access to some good Nikon lenses, go get a Nikon. Both camera bodies are good, but the lenses are more important. That's why my dad got a Pentax *ist DS, because he had a TON of good lenses from his film cameras.
Almost any DSLR camera body you get is going to be good. Sure, there may be minor features you like from one to another. I prefer the D70 series over D50 and Rebel XT because of having a dial for aperture and for another for shutter speed for instance.
Big thing is you need to choose which system you want to go with for lenses and body upgrades. I went Nikon prior to the announcement of the Canon 5d (which has a full frame sensor). Now, I wait in hopes of Nikon producing a full frame sensor soon. Then, I wonder how the dx style lenses, which I own 3 of will work on it. I am imagining vignetting on all of my pictures. So, now I'm only buying "D" lenses in hopes of the full frame Nikon.
If I was starting from scratch I would probably go Canon right now. However, Nikon did say they were going to pretty much quit manufactoring film cameras aside from the Professional F series and focus on digital. So, Nikon on the long term may be the better way to go since they make better lenses imo.
So, enough of my ramblings.. I hope you get my point. It's all choice and what features you want. You can get great pictures out of almost anything only difference between anything is the features you feel you cant live without or make your work easier.
The camera will never take pictures for you.. Its all in your artistic vision.
Big thing is you need to choose which system you want to go with for lenses and body upgrades. I went Nikon prior to the announcement of the Canon 5d (which has a full frame sensor). Now, I wait in hopes of Nikon producing a full frame sensor soon. Then, I wonder how the dx style lenses, which I own 3 of will work on it. I am imagining vignetting on all of my pictures. So, now I'm only buying "D" lenses in hopes of the full frame Nikon.
If I was starting from scratch I would probably go Canon right now. However, Nikon did say they were going to pretty much quit manufactoring film cameras aside from the Professional F series and focus on digital. So, Nikon on the long term may be the better way to go since they make better lenses imo.
So, enough of my ramblings.. I hope you get my point. It's all choice and what features you want. You can get great pictures out of almost anything only difference between anything is the features you feel you cant live without or make your work easier.
The camera will never take pictures for you.. Its all in your artistic vision.
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 21K
-
-
-
Facebook
Twitter