Canon 400d vs Nikon d80

hippielife · 8th January 2009

Hallo to all you guys..

here's d thing..im thinking of buying a dlsr but am not sure which model is better between these two (Canon 400d & Nikon d80)..so i was hoping some pros and ol tym dslr users here can giv me sum insides..they'll be very much appreciated..

tanx....

kerasto · 8th January 2009

Hi there. As for me, these 2 are good cameras. I suggest that you go and have a feel and test which one suits you.

Reportage · 8th January 2009

Originally Posted by hippielife

Hallo to all you guys..

here's d thing..im thinking of buying a dlsr but am not sure which model is better between these two (Canon 400d & Nikon d80)..so i was hoping some pros and ol tym dslr users here can giv me sum insides..they'll be very much appreciated..

tanx....

new or 2nd hand?

if both are same price, go for the D80.

lots of reasons for it.

Octarine · 8th January 2009

Do you want a flame war Canon vs. Nikon?

Check www.dpreview.com, they do extensive tests and sometimes direct comparison of certain models, e.g. for noise. Plenty of information where you can compare the technical features and numbers in detail.
Finally, better is what suits your needs, a feature being superior or inferior on paper doesn't help much if you don't use it. Go to the shops, try the cams in your hands and see what feels better in operating. No point getting a cam for the sake of a rarely used feature but you get a headache when you want to change some standard settings in the menu.

Anson · 8th January 2009

Sound like a 450D vs D90 again....

velasco · 8th January 2009

he wants an opinion, answer then leave in peace.
we don't need to resurface any negative discussions or directions, right?

Rashkae · 8th January 2009

Originally Posted by hippielife

Hallo to all you guys..

here's d thing..im thinking of buying a dlsr but am not sure which model is better between these two (Canon 400d & Nikon d80)..so i was hoping some pros and ol tym dslr users here can giv me sum insides..they'll be very much appreciated..

tanx....

There have been MANY MANY such threads already. May I suggest you try a search, as this is also specified in the forum terms and conditions.

Anson · 9th January 2009

You must consider not only the camera but the system too...

Stoppable · 9th January 2009

For me, 400D.
Since I have quite a few canon lenses already.

chris3210 · 9th January 2009

i like my D80 and its kit lens too, 18-135mm 3.5, 5.6. Eleven focus points, Nikon Creative Light System, very good focusing ability in low light condition, very short of start-up time... top control panel (LCD) etc.

CYRN · 9th January 2009

400D vs D80 : D80

450D vs D80 : 450D

50D vs D300 : D300

Your pick.

8th January 2009	#1
hippielife New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14	Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 Hallo to all you guys.. here's d thing..im thinking of buying a dlsr but am not sure which model is better between these two (Canon 400d & Nikon d80)..so i was hoping some pros and ol tym dslr users here can giv me sum insides..they'll be very much appreciated.. tanx....

8th January 2009	#2
kerasto Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sengkang Posts: 80	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 Hi there. As for me, these 2 are good cameras. I suggest that you go and have a feel and test which one suits you.

8th January 2009	#4
Octarine Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 3,554	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 Do you want a flame war Canon vs. Nikon? Check www.dpreview.com, they do extensive tests and sometimes direct comparison of certain models, e.g. for noise. Plenty of information where you can compare the technical features and numbers in detail. Finally, better is what suits your needs, a feature being superior or inferior on paper doesn't help much if you don't use it. Go to the shops, try the cams in your hands and see what feels better in operating. No point getting a cam for the sake of a rarely used feature but you get a headache when you want to change some standard settings in the menu.

8th January 2009	#5
Anson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,714	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 Sound like a 450D vs D90 again.... __________________ Canon 450D, BG-E5, 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS, 50mm F1.8, 580EX2, Panasonic FZ50, FL36, Panasonic TZ7

8th January 2009	#6
velasco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PARISris , Singapore Posts: 2,272	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 he wants an opinion, answer then leave in peace. we don't need to resurface any negative discussions or directions, right? __________________ 01.02. -on the verge of losing my sanity.

9th January 2009	#8
Anson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,714	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 You must consider not only the camera but the system too... __________________ Canon 450D, BG-E5, 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 IS, 50mm F1.8, 580EX2, Panasonic FZ50, FL36, Panasonic TZ7

9th January 2009	#9
Stoppable Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Serangoon Posts: 449	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 For me, 400D. Since I have quite a few canon lenses already.

9th January 2009	#10
chris3210 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bishan Posts: 101	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 i like my D80 and its kit lens too, 18-135mm 3.5, 5.6. Eleven focus points, Nikon Creative Light System, very good focusing ability in low light condition, very short of start-up time... top control panel (LCD) etc.

9th January 2009	#11
CYRN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 4,483	Re: Canon 400d vs Nikon d80 400D vs D80 : D80 450D vs D80 : 450D 50D vs D300 : D300 Your pick. __________________ Photoevangel - Gallery - Photography Evangelism : Spreading the Good photography.