Nikon Cameras vs. Canon Cameras?

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Nikon Cameras vs. Canon Cameras?I am looking at getting a "professional" camera and there are two that I really like. I wanted to know which one is better, that takes better pictures and that I can get for under $ 800 with only one lens included and where to get it with a lens. The two are the Nikon D60 and the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS. Any info or anything you have please let me know. (I will not using all the really special effects on the camera, just the simple shadows and lighting stuff.)

Gig103
Honestly, both brands make excellent cameras, so it comes down to preference. Go to a store and hold both of them. Is one a better grip? Do you like the dials? How easy is it to review pictures, and to change settings?

I am more familiar with Canon, but before I bought my XSi I borrowed a D70 for a weekend to see which I preferred. I liked the Nikon dual-dials, but didn't like the rest of the menus so I chose Canon.

In regards to lenses, I like that all Canon lenses have AF motors built in; with Nikkor, some lenses rely on an autofocus motor inside the camera body, and not all of the bodies have this motor.

Lastly, I dunno the current prices but if the XSi isn't much more, go for it. It has a better auto-focus system (with more points) and allows for spot exposure metering.

Michael
Fist of all, and others will tell you the same thing, this($ 800) is not a professional level camera category. Now, with that said you can get good photos in the category you are considering. Finally, many of the effects you will be doing will be done not with the camera but rather with your post processing software.
Now with all that said, the Canon - Nikon debate rages on and is similar to the Ford - Chevy debate. Both have loyal followers and both are good cameras. I shoot Nikon and am very happy with the lenses available for them.
Happy picture taking!

Sam
I recommend Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=nop107-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQS"
Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBKJGG?ie=UTF8&tag=nop107-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001CBKJGG"

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