Canon EOS Rebel XS or Nikon D60?

coffeemonkey · 11-12-2009, 06:32 PM

Try them both before buying, but don't get hung up on the Nikon/Canon wars, they both make great stuff and unless you are shooting in extreme conditions (low light, multiple off camera flashes, etc.) then either will suit you fine, especially in the prosumer DSLR's you mentioned.

Might you be willing to spend a little more and get the latest DSLR's that shoot HD video in addition to still photos? The Canon Ti1 is the Canon prosumer version and I believe the Nikon D90 is a similarly equipped camera on that side.

Do you have friends that shoot with DSLR's? If so, is one brand more prevalent than another amongst your friends? If so, you might consider leaning towards that brand most prevalent among your friends. That way you have people who are familiar with the same gear you have and also who you can share/barrow gear from. (Canon lenses don't fit on Nikon and vice versa.)

Have fun!

11-12-2009, 06:32 PM	#13
coffeemonkey Smoking my way to the Top Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Posts: 314 Trading: (0)	Re: Canon EOS Rebel XS or Nikon D60? Try them both before buying, but don't get hung up on the Nikon/Canon wars, they both make great stuff and unless you are shooting in extreme conditions (low light, multiple off camera flashes, etc.) then either will suit you fine, especially in the prosumer DSLR's you mentioned. Might you be willing to spend a little more and get the latest DSLR's that shoot HD video in addition to still photos? The Canon Ti1 is the Canon prosumer version and I believe the Nikon D90 is a similarly equipped camera on that side. Do you have friends that shoot with DSLR's? If so, is one brand more prevalent than another amongst your friends? If so, you might consider leaning towards that brand most prevalent among your friends. That way you have people who are familiar with the same gear you have and also who you can share/barrow gear from. (Canon lenses don't fit on Nikon and vice versa.) Have fun! __________________ "I think I lost it, let me know if you come across it"