Canon Rebel XTi vs. Nikon D40?

Question

I seriously can't decide and it's driving me insane. Please give me your honest opinion! Thank you :)

1.) Canon Rebel XTi

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=14256

2. Nikon D40

http://nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/ProductDetail.page?pid=25420

Answer 1

You can't wrong with either. I tried them both, and settled for the Nikon. Try them out and decide which one feels right to you.

Answer 2

I've been hearing amazing things about the D40 and above. If you can afford it get the Nikon D60 or D80, but definetly get the Nikon. It has a better selection of attachable lenses. Enjoy it!

Answer 3

do the nikon

go to kenrockwell.com and read about it

Answer 4

The Nikon D40 should be compared to the Canon Rebel XT... not the XTi.

The XTi is better than the XT, so if you're choosing between the XTi and D40 then go for the XTi.

Answer 5

as a pro/aspiring-pro photographer, most of the other pros I know use Canons (I use a Canon myself).  

However, there are plenty that use Nikon for a variety of reasons (they've always used Nikon, the company they work for owns a Nikon, Nikon sponsors them, etc.), and the fact of the matter is that both companies put out a quality product, so it's just a matter of personal preference.

If you already have a SLR or a DSLR and you like it, you should probably stick with that brand, since many of the accessories (lenses, etc.) are interchangeable.

Go to a store and try out both cameras, see which one feels better in your hands (including how the buttons are laid out, etc), which one has features you like. Of course, price is a factor as well (my personal feeling is that you get more for your money with a Canon, but I am, again, a canon user, so a bit biased), if you plan on adding on lenses and other accessories, you'll want to do a little research on the cost of those as well.

So, bottom line... either camera will do you well, it's just a matter of preference - good luck with your purchase!

Answer 6

Other than actually testing the cameras in your hands at a camera store, all you can do is read opinions from others and of course those opinions are based  upon the subjects and shooting styles.

There is one person who owns and uses both Canon and Nikon DSLR's

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40/d40...

Honestly, while I started out using Canon's in the early 1970's I switched when I went to work for a newspaper and they used Nikon's.

I have used Nikon's since, shooting everything but weddings and portraits with them (this includes wildlife, sports, aircraft, racing, glamour, editorial, fashion, military, medical and industrial/scientific).