Whats a better camera Canon Rebel XS or Nikon D3000?

I’m looking to buy my first DSLR camera. I’ve been looking at the Canon Rebel XS alot because my friends have told me its a excellent starter camera and then came crosswise the Nikon D3000. At Sam’s club they have a deal for $ 600 that comes with EOS Rebel XS with EF 18-55mm Lens, EF 75-300mm III Lens, 2GB SD Card, and Canon Rebel Gadget Bag. Then Walmart has a deal on the Nikon that is $ 459 that includes Nikon D3000 Black DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens (Non VR), Nikon Camera Bag, 2GB Memory Card and Nikon ‘Guide to Digital SLR Photography’ Book.

Which is the better camera and better deal?

Answer by Jayhawk
1. Get the Canon.
2. Stop shopping at Walmart. Support your local stores.

Answer by Karen Syrowicz
@Jayhawk. Sam’s club is owned by Walmart.

I’d go with Nikon. They have a better description of supporting equipment (lenses) you buy when you upgrade your camera body. They’re both fine, and it’s really a matter of preference.

Nikons also tend to be built a small beefier.

Answer by Honey
I have the Canon and I like it. I also know that when your ready to change your lens, it will cost much less than Nikon lenses.

Answer by Dr. Iblis
they are pretty much equal in each way. The Xs has a few more features, such as Live view, which is a waste of time if you really want to be a photographer.

Truthfully, it would be best to hold each in your hand and see for yourself which one you like better- which one fits best in your hand, is simplest for you to use, etc.

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Day 109/365 – Busy Making Huge Plans
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Barring any unforeseen situation, exactly five weeks from now I will be on a flight to Venice, Italy. For numerous being now I’ve been aching to visit Italy in general and Venice in particular. Originally the plot was to take three weeks off and wander the length, breadth, width, depth and height of the country. Last year, though, I chose that I’d like to carve Venice out and make it a separate and exclusive trip. No other cities, just Venice.

I was fortunate enough to see New Orleans and Mardi Gras pre-Katrina and now I’d like to experience Venice before it’s oft-predicted demise comes to pass. So after numerous being of dithering, last week I finally made flight and hotel reservations for a six-day stay in Venice. I disappear from DC on the evening of Sunday February 22nd, arrive in Venice the following afternoon, and don’t come back in anticipation of Sunday March 1st. I’ve heard both excellent and terrible accounts of Venice — it’s gorgeous/it’s filthy, it’s romantic/it’s smelly, it’s a delight/it’s a hassle, etc. Time to find out for for myself which it will be to me.

It’s all very exciting and intoxicating. I’ve been going through guidebooks, looking at maps, checking websites, and digging out the Italian language CDs I bought numerous being ago when I first considered traveling to Italy. I reckon I picked out a fantastic hotel, but you never know for sure in anticipation of you get there. I’ll be staying at the Hotel Abbazia in the Cannaregio sestieri, a neighborhood in the northwestern section of Venice. It was built as a monastery in 1379 but has since been converted in a small, 50-room hotel. Although it’s only 100 meters from the teach station, it’s supposed to be in a very silent and peaceful neighborhood.

This will be a bit of a different style of trip for me. Naturally when I travel I spend no more than two to three days in any one city and try to squeeze in as many things to see and do as I possibly can. I’ve never spent six straight days in one city before. My tentative plot is to take in one or two sestieri per day and try to pass through each canal, street, and alley in Venice by the end of my stay — all the while taking absurd amounts of photographs. I’m also considering setting one day aside for a teach trip to Verona or Padua, both of which lie relatively nearby.

This morning I ordered a Venice visiting the attractions card that will take in my admission to a host of museums and churches, as well as allowing me to make use of public moving and pay toilets. I also ordered for myself a pair of galoshes so that I’ll be prepared for the Acqua Alta — the high tides that can partially submerge areas of the city for a few hours a day during the winter months. That takes care of the basics. With regard to the luxuries, yesterday I bought a ticket to see the opera Romeo et Juliette at Teatro La Fenice on the night of my birthday. Should make for a memorable evening.

My trip to Venice coincides with the last two days of Carnival, but I haven’t chose yet whether or not to attend one of masked balls going on in the city during that time. Between the cost of admission to a ball and costume rental it would be more than a small pricey, especially after splurging on the opera. On the other hand, it’s Carnival in Venice — when will I get another chance to experience it?

Decisions, decisions… it’s something I may not make my mind up about in anticipation of I get to Venice. The other huge pronouncement — whether or not to buy a Nikon D300 before I go. I already know the lighting situation in Venice will be challenging, especially if I want to take photos of the costumed revelers afoot in the city at night during Carnival. The D300 would certainly work better under those situation than my D80. Hmm, this is not shaping up to be a trip for the budgetary faint of heart.

(January 25, 2009)

I’ve been wanting to save up and buy a Nikon D3000 for nearly a year now, and my father just got an opportunity to buy a used Canon Rebel XT 350D with just the kit lens (18-55m) and everything that came with the camera for $ 300. It’s in excellent condition, but it’s five being ancient. I have a deal everywhere I can get the D3000 with a 18-55mm kit lens (vibration reduction) and a 55-200mm (non-vibration reduction) lens, along with a camera bag, a 2 GB card, and a field guide for $ 600.
Which one would be smarter?

Answer by mem
A NIkon D3000. I just bought one and I like it better than the Canon. If its used and its in fantastic condition than why not. But you want to buy a new camera that will last with you. THe Nikon comes even with an awsome set. I reckon you should get the nikon it will last you longer. Even though its a small bit expensive than the Canon do it.

Answer by Seth Rosenberg
Canon Rebel XT? I reckon I have a solution: The Canon Rebel XS. It is similar to the D3000, and XT; but the XS is better. I Recently bought the XS, and the pictures are crisp, and clear. If you are willing to pay $ 600 though you might want to get the Canon XSi or the D5000. My choice though would be the XS.

Answer by Cliché
of the D3000 is what YOU want, go for it.

Answer by ronald
I would recommend you Nikon D3000 Digital SLR Camera
10.2megapixel CCD sensor,11-point autofocus system, Quick response,Guide mode,3-inch TFT, 3 fps continuous shooting allows you to capture quick-moving action at 3 frames per second
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