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Canon Rebel XT or Nikon D50?
I am interested in buying a camera, but dont habit of spending a lot of money, so I wondered what of the two would be better for me as Im just now getting into photography
between Nikon and Canon? go to Nikon! Nikon is the best in cameras manufacturing that are durable and retains excellent performance times the cost of competition. if you can just a few hundreds of ads I suggest you go for the D80, because it is really a good blow for the dollar. I have a D80 and D200 and Canon Rebel XT and Nikon are perfect. As for lenses, Nikon lenses are mostly compatible with the new DSLR, even if they are from the 60s. with the canon of the sensors are very demanding and ends with a few choosing lenses. Nikon 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Nikkor is probably one of the lenses needed for the rest of their days of shooting! go to Nikon:)
Nikon D40 or Rebel XT