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After a favorable tax return, have decided to step up into a nicer d-slr (by nicer, i mean a little better one and a lot nicer than my other digital cameras). anyone have any input on either of these? These are the two I have narrowed my choices down to.

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Do you currently have a DSLR? If you already have a collection of usable lenses, it would be an easy decision. If not, I'm sure you can't go wrong with either one. They both make great cameras and lenses. The Canon does have the magnesium framed body and 3 more megapixels. The Nikon comes with a slightly faster kit lens and will record 720p HD video.

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beesy

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Let me rephrase, I do not have a slr currently. I edited above post to make it clearer on what i was trying to say. I have had several canon camera's a sd1000 (awesome for taking into concerts-my fav camera ever) and a 10ish mp sx11000 or somthing and an older like 4-5 mp a few years ago. always happy with the quality of the canon. i did see the d90 will do the the hd video, but not sure if that will be a determining factor. mostly i want to do landscape and outdoor type things (sunsets, nature shots, super close-ups) mostly all outside type things, not really into portraits or anything like that.

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I highly second what Ice9 says about stick with whatever brand lenses you currently own. If this is your first step into DSLR then you will be happy with either camera. Read reviews by actual professional photographers and make the decision. Many professionals are either Nikon or Canon fanboys so there is a lot of information to wade through. I highly recommend reading the reviews by Ken Rockwell. They are well written, thurough, and technical. His D90 one is here and his 50D one is here. The actual megapixels on the canon aren't a big deal about themselves. With these types camera it is the actual sensor size that will determine the maximum sharpness of the picture so make sure to compare those. Also the video on the D90 is in my opinion useless as the lens will not auto-focus while recording so if the subject of the video changes depth of frame they will not be in focus in the video.

Good luck with the research and you'll love whatever you pick. There are hardly any really wrong choices when stepping up to these types of cameras.

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Go and try both in your hands and buy the one that feels right to you.

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An EXCELLENT review site is Steve's Digicams - Main Menu.

+2 to the above... both look like good DSLRs.

I have used the D50, and found it to be a really nice camera.

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Thanks for all the links. i have been researching a little in anticipation of this day. you are right, it seems like a lot the people are pro-nikon or pro-canon so i always try to find unbiased info. I guess i am off to the camera store this weekend to try both out and see what happens.

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Will you end up using all the features of the higher models? You could save some cash and get a lower model and get a nice lens. Good lenses will last you through multiple camera upgrades. I bought a Canon 20D, and a couple of great pro lenses. Shooting side-by-side with the kit lens and the pro lens, there's quite a difference in the picture quality.

I also agree with the 'try them both' option. One will feel 'right.' go with it. It's like the difference between a barley crusher and a maltmill. both get the job done, but different people like different ones.

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i don't know if i will use it all, but i;m sure in time, i would want to at least play. my sister has a 30d she is going to let me borrow for the week to play with, so we shall see. it's also a little bit of the "mine is better than yours" thing going too, c'mon, i'm a guy, i gotta be like that!!

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Just remember that you're not only buying a camera. You're buying into a system. Once you start buying lenses, you're pretty much stuck with that brand.

That being said, I don't think you can go wrong with either nikon or canon. Take a look at what lenses are available that would interest you. Both brands are roughly equal in quality, but have slightly different options.

After looking into it, i ended up going with Nikon. I'm happy with it, but i don't think i would have regreted a canon either.