I am doing some research into buy a new digital camera. I am looking at the Canon XTi (10.1 MP), the Nikon D40X (10.2 MP), and I have also considered the Nikon D40 (6.1 MP). I know that more megapixels don't nessecarily mean a better camera, but it does mean a better picture, if you are printing larger photos. But between the two 10 MP ones...whats is everyones opinion on "the best?" Digital SLR Cameras
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. I'd pick the Nikon...Look at the D50 also, it's not that much more than the D40. nikon d40x is amazing I PREFER NIKON MYSELF ,I HAVE BEEN SHOOTING WITH NIKON FOR OVER 20 YEARS ,CANON DOES MAKE A GREAT CAMERS ,WITH THE NIKON D40 DX YOU CAN ONLY USE DX LENSES(MADE ONLY FOR DIGITAL CAMERAS) WHICH MEANS YOU LOSE OUT ON A LOT OF GREAT LENSES TO ATTACH TO YOUR CAMERA ,TRY A D70S ITS 6 MEGAPIXELS ,BUT UNLESS YOU ARE ENLARGING TO 16X20 IT WOULD SUIT YOUR NEEDS THEY SELL ABOUT $450-$500 RANGE ,IT REALLY IS A GREAT CAMERA The best in my opinion is the Nikon D40X. Sure they say more megapixels don't nessacarily mean a better camera but in this case they definately do. There is an updated processor in the D40X over the D40.
The Canon XTi does take good pics, but the housing feels flimsy and cheap. The D40 in my honest opinion shows grain/fuzz and noise, especially in lower light and sky pics which I find extremely annoying. There is no such issue with the D40X. The D40X takes awesome macro pics too.
The Nikons both feel rugged and tight and generally feel like an extention of your hand.
For an unbiased review...(your own eyes) go to "Flickr".com
scroll down and find in small letters "sitemap" again scroll down to Explore and click on Camera finder.
Here you can see the real life shots each camera has shot. Now compare the D40 to the D40X. Look for grains on the D40, and virtually none on the D40X. Look also how much more in focus the macro shots are of the subjects on the D40X. The shots also compare easily to the way more expensive D200. On most pics there you can blow them up by clicking the magnifying icon. The Nikon D40X blows away the D40 time and time again. I was in your shoes also and was thinking, well for the extra 200 bucks I'll save I could get a lens etc if I got the D40. Bull.
Get the D40X and don't look back
Anyway good luck and judge for yourself by viewing lots of pics.
Oh, many D40 fans will tell you the opposite. Reason being; bias and feeling being cheated by Nikon by them introducing the D40X four months after the D40. And Ego blaster, so to speak. LOL The XTi and the D40X are pretty comparable cameras with a few slight differences in features. MP wise there is very little difference with the two and they will both do well with printing larger image sizes. You should compare their specs. to see which features you think will be most important for your photography style e.g. simultaneous RAW+jpeg shooting or greater range of in-camera editing options, etc.. In this case which one is "the best" really depends on personal preference. Test them both to see which one you like the "feel" of and which camera's function buttons have the most natural feeling positions for you, this can really make a difference with how quickly you can change the settings and how comfortable you are with your camera. Also with tech. specs. being so close on these two cameras the lens is going to be the biggest factor in image quality. People often forget the importance of having a high quality lens. Though more expensive, better glass means better pictures... Please note that more megapixels does not mean a better picture. The lens often more important then the resolution of the camera. The other day I got to see some incredible poster size prints take with the Nikon D2Hs. The D2Hs is only 4MP. So for enlargements even the D40 can early challenge the 10MP cameras. None of your selections are really the "best" nor most "affordable" selection.
The best "affordable" value is the Pentax K100D 6.1 mp DSLR which comes with two Pentax lenses: a normal 18-55 mm lense and a 50-200 mm telephoto. The Pentax K Series has the best in-body "shake reduction" bar none. It also have "multiple" burst exposure capability. This camera kit sells for $600 [after Pentax mail-in rebate good until July 31, 2007] at samys.com. and comes with (1) case; (2) 1 gb SD memory card; (3) tripod; and (4) 200 free prints @samys.com Here's a review link:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_revi...
Good luck! Nikon D40X vs. Canon Rebel XTi
The D40X is so new that I don't see any decent sample images yet. Can we assume (hope) that it would give similar results to the D80? It seems so. See: http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3896/cam... for a glowing review that even compares it with the XTi just a little bit.
I still like the idea that the Nikon has a spot meter and find it odd that the Canon doesn't. The Nikon is a bit limited in autofocus capabilities and speed compared to the Canon, though.
Here are some pertinent quotes about the D40X:
"Noise suppression was generally better than the D80's and much better than the Rebel's. As ISOs increased, the D40x's resolution exceeded that of the Rebel."
"The economy-model status of the D40x doesn't show in picture quality, either. At ISO 100, the D40x turned in an average resolution of 2075 lines, slightly behind the Nikon D80 and Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi."
Continue on down on page 2 for a direct comparison to the XTi. I'll let you read it for yourself, as it seems to lean slightly towards the Canon and it would kill me to write that. I'll leave that job for Koko.
But seriously, these cameras are EXTREMELY close in performance and value. It is true that there is a "problem" with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem. I hate to see people slam the camera because it can't autofocus with older Nikon lenses. It is true that there is a "slight problem" with older Nikon lenses not autofocusing on the D40, but if you do not own a bag full of older lenses, it is not going to be a problem. It is barely a problem anyhow. If you check www.nikonusa.com for "AF-S" lenses, which are ALL 100% compatible with the D40, you will find 23 lenses, including 7 "VR" (vibration Reduction) lenses and one true macro lens with "VR". There are another 25-plus lenses in the current catalog that provide all functions except autofocus as well as many (possibly dozens) "out of print" lenses that will work just as well. In addition, although these lens will not autofocus, most of them will still give focus confirmation. From the D40 manual: "If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 of faster, the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the portion of the subject in the selected focus area is in focus. After positioning the subject in the active focus area, press the shutter release button halfway and rotate the lens focusing ring until the in-focus indicator is displayed." (See http://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/niko... for a list of AF-S lenses.)
You need to go to a real camera store and pick up both cameras and see how they feel to you. Some people will love the Canon and some will love the Nikon. Find out which one you are. You will be happy with either one, but you will be happiest with the one that fits your hands better.
See also:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_...
B&H Prices, April 2007
Nikon D40x, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens - $800
Nikon D40x, 10.2 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens - $1,030
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (a.k.a. 400D) 10.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Kit (Silver) with Canon 18-55mm EF-S Lens - $770
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (a.k.a. 400D) 10.1 Megapixel, SLR, Digital Camera Body (Black) with Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Autofocus Lens - $1,180 Well the one that takes the better picture depends on the person behind the camera and that's you. I think both are quite on the same level. |
