Nikon D80 vs Canon EOS 30D

[nitro003]

Hello,


I'm new around here, this Christmas I would like to buy my new first DSLR and I've come across these two. For the Canon I can only have the Sigma 18-125 lens, because of its price, while the Nikon has its own 18-135. The price difference is not too big because of Canon's 100£ rebate.
I would go Canon but I cannot afford a better lens for the moment...
Please let me know what you think!

[cincyimages]

I have the D80 with the 18-135mm lens and am very happy with it. I was in the same boat as you and was originally leaning toward the Canon 30D but I am very happy with my decision to get the Nikon D80. It is a fantastic camera with a great viewfinder (far superior to Canon) and one of the best kit lenses available. Historically Canon has slightly less noise at 100% in their camera line but I can tell you first hand that noise is not a problem.

This gallery was taken exclusively with the 18-135mm lens:

http://www.pbase.com/cincyimages/chicago2

Good Luck.

[wh0128]

Hands down the D80, if it were me. I do not like the feel for Canon's cameras, and most of their lenses are expensive, as for Nikon you can get a couple decent lenses that are inexpensive for beginners.

[SpecialK]

Hi Nitro003:

It is best to post in only one thread. In your case, "the what camera to buy" was probably the most appropriate, and I replied there - I think :-)

You will no doubt be happy with either choice, but it idss personal preference. Third parties make a lot of lenses for those cameras so I would not necessarily worry about the expensive Canon or Nikon brand name lenses.

[nitro003]

Thanks everyone,

Cincyimages, I liked your pictures a lot, thank you for sharing!
SpecialK, sorry if I caused any trouble:), I was just trying to get as many answers to my thread as possible!
I think I'll go down to the store, check 'em both out and then I'll make up my mind!

[nitro003]

SpecialK, I've just seen your pictures, I like 'em a lot!

[SpecialK]

Hi Nitro:

No trouble. Just some informal guidelines:-)

I'm sure you'll be happy with any DLSR you get.

[eduardofrances]

Both cameras are superb and you won't go wrong picking one or the other, they have some advantage over the other but they maintain a pretty balanced relationship in term of the "vs"....

If you climb mountains, do a lot of trecking or you are somewhat a dude with slippery hands then a magnesium alloy body will be best, but if you arent then the D80 is a great camera.

[shoeytennis]

some may disagree i wouldnt compare the two. i would take the eos 30d anyday over the d80 but the d200 is a whole different story. Like someone said anyway you put it nikon and canon make awesome cameras so theres no way youll be dissapointed no matter what you do.