Nikon D60 or Canon Rebel?

Question

I asked this question in Cameras but got no answers, so I figured I'd try here.

I've heard that the Canons auto-focus is always wrong and that the white balance on the Canon has a hard time distinguishing between indoor tungsten and fluorescent. Is this true? Has anyone had experience with these 2 cameras? If so, should I spend a little more and get the Nikon D60? Thanks for any advice!

Answer 1

Canon's autofocus is very sluggish, i don't even use my canon anymore, that was so annoying, years could go by before it chose to focus on a subject, so i use my digital SLR. I'm referring to a Canon S3, a bridge camera. Nikon's focus is also a little sluggish, but not to that extent. Also, it depends on the lens you attach. Naturally, some lenses are better at focusing quickly, and more quietly than others. For example the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens focuses much faster than the 18-55mm lens.

However, with Nikon cameras ( d40/d40x/d60 ) AF lenses won't autofocus at all, they rely on lenses with their own motors ( so, that means, you'll have to get AF-S lenses ). I wouldn't let that stop me though. Most of the Nikkor lenses are AF-S. I shoot Nikon, so i'll naturally lean towards Nikon. So, i think getting the D60 would be a good idea. Also, i think image quality is better with Nikon too.

Answer 2

Not really ... in fact using ANY camera in the auto white balance mode is asking for trouble if accurate colour balance is important to your work.

I have used both Nikon and Canon cameras and each have their good points and less than perfect performance in some aspects, but these are entry level camera.

That said, you cannot go wrong buying either camera ... what will make it the best camera for you, is how the camera fits in your hands and is the easiest for you to navigate their menu.

This link my save you some money ... which you can use to buy a second lens.  In this link, you will see that you can get all you really need by buying a D40.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d60.htm

Answer 3

fhotoace is correct.. How does the camera feel to you and does it feel - natural..

Another thing is, if you chose Nikon, it is a major investment. Don't get me wrong, so is Canon, but let me explain something here....

Nikon has not changed their F mount since the day it came out. That is over 50 years now. What does this mean..??

There are a Gazillion lenses and accessories out there, new and used, made to fit a Nikon F body. Will they fit your D-60 and be useful..? No, not everything and for some you will have to go into the M mode to use, but...

Will this be your last camera..? May you want a better one later on..? There are used digital Nikon's out there that WILL take almost 100% of every lens and accessories ever made, as long as they have the F mount on them, and of course there are new cameras as well.. AND, there is one company who uses Nikon bodies and re-makes them to THEIR specs (and IMHO) makes a better camera out of them and that is Fuji - Their S-2, S-3 and newest, the S-5 .

With this being said, you may want to look at the camera you pick as the investment I said above, not so much in the body but in the part that really takes the picture. The lens....! You have 50 years of lenses to pick from, almost, and yes, many are fully manual, however, just because a lens is old does not make it bad.

Just some food for thought... And no, Canon changed their mount and older Canon lenses will NOT fit newer Canon bodies.

Bob - Tucson

Answer 4

i have a nikon d60 and it is a bit of a hassle finding lenses that are compatible. the nikon d40, d40x, and d60 can only use lenses with internal focusing capabilities; therefore, you are limited to which lenses you can use. currently, i use nikon af-s lenses, and sigma IF HSM lenses. you can find information about sigma's lenses by visiting their website at : http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/lenses.... and information about the nikon d60 and which lenses are compatible by going to nikon's website: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/...