Ok, well I've been looking at some cameras lately to try and get into some photography...I was consider the D40 but after some research and playing with one at the store I just felt like it might leave me wanting more down the road...so I decided to look at the D80...for some reason I am partial to Nikons but can't really tell you why, I just always were under the assumption they were very good quality SLRs...now I have a few friends with Nikons, D40s and D50s...so I can share lenses with but the person I will most likely be out shooting with has a Canon XTi...and has been nudging me towards getting a Canon instead...so it looks like the the comparable Canon is the XSi...
I really like the display that the nikon has on the top and I always believe nikons to have great lenses...should I stay with the D80 or consider the XSi...?
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp...s450d&show=all
Thats just a general comparison between the 2...I had found the D80 with a 18-135mm lens for about $720...figured it was a good versatile lens to start with...my friend presented me with an offer for the Canon XSi with the 18-55mm IS kit lens and a 55-250mm IS lens for $790...bother were from reliable websites...I'm not trying to spend more then that on a body and lens...
I'm just looking to shoot some cool scenery and some car shots...to give an idea what I'd like to use the camera for...just start learning the basics and grow in the hobby...I was hoping to get a body that I wouldn't have to upgrade from and just pick up some lenses as i progressed...
Thanks for any input I know there are a lot of knowledgeable people here!