Should i got with a Nikon D40 or a Canon rebel Xt camera?

AND WHY

WHATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THEM

Choosing between Canon and Nikon is an important choice, but one based in personal preference. Both have virtually any lens or accessory that you will require, and both are used by professionals for this reason. I personally like the Rebel XT over the D40, but for a few unorthodox reasons. The XT can accept Nikon-mount lenses (And Pentax too) with a simple converter that connects to the lens. Though you lose autofocus, you drastically increase the number of lenses available to you. Since a purchase of a DSLR is actually your choice of lens family, I prefer my family to be as large as possible. I'm also fond of the MP-E 65mm Macro lens from Canon, the 135mm Soft Focus, and the "L" series of glass. These are what were important to me when choosing between Nikon and Canon, and they could be at the bottom of the list for someone else, it's all rather subjective.

The XT has some drawbacks though. The viewfinder is smaller and dimmer than the D40. This could make shooting in low-light or small aperture situations a bit tough, especially if manually focusing. Many find the grip too small as well, which results in their pinky going below the camera. While it has a decent meter, it lacks spot metering, which has been a slight hassle for many people. The LCD doesn't really bother me, both have histograms to check your exposure, and you can't really check correct focusing on an LCD without zooming in anyways. All in all, whichever camera you choose will suit you just fine. If it's a matter of money, and the differences aren't that important, go with the cheaper of the two (Most likely the D40) and buy a better lens or some instructional books on exposure/lighting. Your skill and the lens on the camera will make the picture. Good luck and have fun with your new camera!

You Should Get the Nikon D40...

For Sure..

And, This Is Why

Although, the nikon d40 has two less megapixels than the canon xt, it doesn't make the image any less detailed. Megapixels don't always have to do with the quality of the pictures. Another reason why you should pick the nikon d40 is because you have a two and a half inch screen, compared to the pathetic screen on the xt, which is only one point eight inches, which isn't accept in my terms. With the xt, you can't get much into frame, but with the d40, you can get much into frame. Also, the nikon d40 has much more a a stronger build and a grip then the canon rebel xt.

I went through this same chaos when i was deciding which one should be my first DSLR, i i released that the nikon was much better, and that canon did me too bad in the past.

You need to consider what camera system you want to stick with for the rest of your career, because changing systems when you have invested in lenses, flashes, and other accessories can be quite expensive. Compare the top of the line Canons to the top of the line Nikons. See which one you like better.

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Only Canon makes F/1.2 lenses. That makes the Canon dSLR your best choice.