Which is a better SLR camera?

Question

Canon digital Rebel XTi 10.1 MP or

Nikon D40 10.2 DSLR ??

How important is a self-cleaning sensor unit? The Canon has it and it doesn't seem the Nikon does. I think the Canon also has the live view feature. I found a good sale kit with an 18-135 lens for the Nikon and it's tempting, but I'm still not sure. Any suggestions??

Answer 1

They're both good cameras, I don't think you'll be unhappy with either

my preference is for the Nikon.

I like the feel of the Nikon

How the controls are set up,

how it feels in my hands

just seems more natural to me.

I got started on Manual film Nikons back in the '70's

i can still use the lens I bought back then,

But i like the VR that Nikon uses, for those low light, hard to shoot photos.

(Canon calls it IS)

Try to find a store, that is "neutral" and try them both out, see how they fell to you.

Couple of good reviews

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond40...

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/ND...

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

Canon

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos...

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XT...