This is always an interesting discussion. I have mentioned it before in my blog here. I have also written a few articles about either the Canon Digital Rebels or the comparison between the Nikon D3000 and D5000. They are getting quite a few views at Ezine Articles.
There are also articles that compare the cheapest DSLRs from Canon and Nikon.
The bottom line is not really well defined. Nikon has the newest entry level DSLR in the Nikon D3000, but for just a bit more money, you can get a Canon T1i or a Nikon D5000. Both these cameras have HD Video, and the D5000 has that articulating LCD panel which is pretty cool for taking pictures at weird angles.
As I have mentioned before, I am using a Canon 30D, but if I was entering the DSLR market today, the decision would probably come down on the Nikon side for just one reason… make that one name – Moose Peterson. He uses Nikon products and he takes the very best nature shots in the world (my humble opinion, of course).
As an entry level DSLR, the Canon Rebel T1i continues to impress its buyers. I just checked the user ratings on Amazon and B&H Photo. At Amazon, 98 out of 114 reviews gave the T1i the highest rating. That is pretty impressive.
Check the user reviews for Canon EOS Rebel T1i on Amazon.com
Perhaps even more impressive are the user reviews at B & H Photo. There are 120 reviews posted for the Rebel T1i and all but 2 of those are 4 or 5 stars. You can see the B & H Photo reviews for the Rebel T1i by clicking HERE.
Just thought you might want to know.
Happy Shooting!
Guess what?
Canon’s Rebel T1i (aka Rebel 500D) is gaining popularity among buyers. I just checked the Amazon.com user ratings and found that the T1i has risen to about 4.46 out of 5 stars (had to use my trusty calculator to figure this out). Could it be that Canon’s sales hype isn’t hype at all?
Buyers sometimes wait to see what the final verdict will be after the release of a camera, then they jump in with both feet. This seems to be the case with the Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP SLR Camera.
Sooo…. if you have been waiting to see how the T1i stacks up in the reviews, wait no longer… it’s good – real good!
By the way, you might want to think twice about getting the kit lens that is offered with the T1i. With 15.1 megapixels image sensor, in order to take full advantage of that much information, you should consider getting better glass (quality lens). Check out the new Sigma 18-250mm all purpose walk around lens before you make your final purchase.
