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Canon XSi or Nikon D3000 – Choose the Right DSLR

rearThe digital camera review sites have all received their copy of the new Nikon D3000. Pre-test results are all pretty much the same. The comparison between the Nikon D40 and D3000 are predicting that the D3000 will replace the D40 in popularity.

So the question is (as it always has been), the Canon XSi or the Nikon D3000, how do I choose the right DSLR? The Canon/Nikon debate is pretty funny, really. The question pops up almost daily on one review forum or another. And there will be some hot discussions about the quality of one feature or another that boosts the camera proponents argument about why the Canon or the Nikon is the best camera manufacturer.

Here’s my take on it, because I did the same thing. I agonized over the purchase of a Canon Rebel or a Nikon D40 as my first DSLR.

Just buy one – either the Canon XSi or Nikon D3000! In this decision there are no losers. Both cameras are great. Both will give excellent photos. Both have a great feature set, allowing the photography to have plenty of control over the final photo.

The Nikon D3000 will be available on September 1, but you can preorder it now at one of the online camera stores.

For more information check the web site at www.digital-photographic-resources.com/cheap-dslr.html

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  1. Juan
    August 26th, 2009 at 10:29 | #1

    So what did you end up purchasing?

    • August 27th, 2009 at 12:14 | #2

      Juan, to answer your question, the Rebel, but that is only because I already have Canon lenses. I would not be at all hesitant to get the D3000. I’m betting it is going to be a KILLER camera, just like the D40.

  2. October 16th, 2009 at 19:55 | #3

    Hello from Russia!
    Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

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