Hey everyone, looking to buy my 1ST camera in a few weeks!

[giga Veteran]

So I was looking into the XSI as well, what does anyone prefer?

The d80, or the XSI? I plan on getting that tamron lens on whichever camera I get.

The only reason I'm bringing up the XSI now, is because I like that it has a bigger viewing screen.

Nikon?s D80 was the 400D / XTi?s nemesis, offering classier features for only a small increase in price. So how does it measure-up to the new EOS 450D / XSi which has adopted a similar approach? Well Canon may have improved the build quality and viewfinder experience, but many will still prefer the D80's ergonomics ? and the Nikon viewfinder still has the key advantage of on-demand grid-lines. Also in the D80?s favour are an upper screen (loved by many), an 11-point AF system, decent custom and flash options, along with support for one of the most popular lenses of recent times, the Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR.

As an older model though, the D80 is missing out on several modern features. The 450D / XSi boasts Live View and an affordable kit lens with Image Stabilisation, while also offering 14-bit processing, a bigger 3in screen, slightly quicker 3.5fps continuous shooting, ISO in the viewfinder, along with RAW processing and PC remote control software.

Price-wise, both bodies cost the same at the time of writing, so it?s an interesting one to weigh-up. A lot will certainly boil down to which looks and feels better in your hands, along with which company has your preferred lens selection. Interestingly, Nikon chose not to replace the D80 in its January 2008 product announcements, so it will go up against the 450D / XSi for the best part of 2008. A replacement for the D80 is not now expected to be announced until the Photokina show during September, and even then may not be widely available until the end of the year. year.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EO...i/verdict.shtml

[Nate Archibald]

Nikon?s D80 was the 400D / XTi?s nemesis, offering classier features for only a small increase in price. So how does it measure-up to the new EOS 450D / XSi which has adopted a similar approach? Well Canon may have improved the build quality and viewfinder experience, but many will still prefer the D80's ergonomics ? and the Nikon viewfinder still has the key advantage of on-demand grid-lines. Also in the D80?s favour are an upper screen (loved by many), an 11-point AF system, decent custom and flash options, along with support for one of the most popular lenses of recent times, the Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR.

As an older model though, the D80 is missing out on several modern features. The 450D / XSi boasts Live View and an affordable kit lens with Image Stabilisation, while also offering 14-bit processing, a bigger 3in screen, slightly quicker 3.5fps continuous shooting, ISO in the viewfinder, along with RAW processing and PC remote control software.

Price-wise, both bodies cost the same at the time of writing, so it?s an interesting one to weigh-up. A lot will certainly boil down to which looks and feels better in your hands, along with which company has your preferred lens selection. Interestingly, Nikon chose not to replace the D80 in its January 2008 product announcements, so it will go up against the 450D / XSi for the best part of 2008. A replacement for the D80 is not now expected to be announced until the Photokina show during September, and even then may not be widely available until the end of the year. year.

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EO...i/verdict.shtml

Thanks! I think I'm going to go with the XSi now. I'm not making a final decision until I can hold both cameras in my hand, and see which one would be better for me, thanks for all the input and support!

[Marshalus Veteran]

When I went to get my camera, my mind was made up looking at the Nikon vs Canon in specs that I was going to come home with a Canon XT. Then I held them both in my hands and found the Nikon D40 to be much more comfortable to me.

I know that the D80 and the XSi are much higher grades but the body styles are very similar. You may very well find the same thing once you touch them.

Comfort in the end was more important to me. I bought the D40.

[antsy]

Don't make the mistake of getting that junk! This is what you want: Olympus Infinity

Link to Ebay

Surley a Stylus Epic would be much better!

[Nate Archibald]

Okay I went and bought myself the XSi, and the Tamron lens that giga suggested. I am so stoked! :)

[SakuraKira]

That camera was not available on Amazon.CA, but it is on the USA Amazon. There are 230 reviews there, I would strongly suggest going and reading some of them. I have found Amazon's reviews to be helpful in the past, especially with pieces of technology. You will get all sorts of user types: from your casual user, to the professional, all with varying opinions and sometimes really good reviews that go into great detail. Read some of them, you can even see the top 3 most positive and critical reviews.

Even if you don't buy the product from there, those might be of value. The same goes for any other cameras you might want to look at.

Nikon D80 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body only)