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Snype · 12-17-2010, 04:59 AM

I went to a bunch of stores and some of them said the Nikon is better and other stores said the Cannon is better. Which one should I get and why?

WasntMe · 12-17-2010, 02:48 PM

Snype,

Will you be doing video or just strictly still shots? if video as well, the the Canon T2i now does upto 1080p/30 or 720P/60. The D90 does HD vid but not up to those specs.
Most of my photographer friends all have a D90 in their bags. They tell me it is a great value for an all around still cam with a sturdy/professional feeling body. They also say the sensor in the D90 is the best you'll get in that price range. The T2i has more megapixels but they tell me the D90 still takes better quality pics due to the sensor quality.

I do not own either yet as I have been looking at the same comparisons but waiting till spring to purchase due to finances.

Here is a side by side I found helpful though, maybe will help you as well while waiting for other owners to chime in on their personal experiences:
https://www.digitalreview.ca/content/...ikon-D90.shtml

One feature I do prefer on the D90 over the Canon T2i, as I have seen both in use many times, is the red eye beam. The canon uses a strobe style effect with it's flash to correct red eye and I'm not a fan of the strobe effect. It tends to distract people and causes them to blink more when you are trying to take candid shots.

So far, as you can probably tell, I am leaning towards the D90 for my future purchase.

Snype · 12-17-2010, 06:49 PM

Nice info! At first I was leaning more towards the Cannon but after I saw the D90, I was leaning towards that. I always thought the Mega Pixels meant something but now I see it's not everything. I'm pretty sure that I'm going with the Nikon. Thanks for the response!

supermanlives · 12-17-2010, 07:28 PM

nikon rules. i got a d70s and love it

Marlo · 12-17-2010, 07:37 PM

I have to vote for the Canon.
Former Nikon user. I switched over to the Canon because of the superior lens catalog and mainly the HD capabilities most of the new models they offer. I have a 7D and love it.
The T2i is basically a 7D in a smaller plastic shell. Same sensor and same HD capabilities.
You should also look into the Canon 60D. Its their newest baby in that price range.

I'm not a believer that brand A takes better pics than brand B. It is 100% up to the user's photography skills IMO.

MARLO

Snype · 12-17-2010, 07:42 PM

I was hoping this wouldn't happen. Now I really want to do more research. When I compare both models on the web, it shows the Nikon to be better but most stores say that the Cannon is better. I'm not using the camera for video.

WasntMe · 12-17-2010, 08:12 PM

One other thing that may help.... I have big hands .... XL gloves. The Canon has a smaller grip pattern on their body then the Nikon. The Nikon there for feels better in my hand... but this will depend for you on what size your hands are.

stoney917 · 12-17-2010, 08:23 PM

snype glad u started this thread . im in the same boat shoppin for a new cam and am as undecided as ever. more input please and those out there with dem can ya post some bud shots with a few details of cam/lenz used if its not 2 much of a pita. thanks im gonna be purchasin it after xmas is over.

JAAM · 12-17-2010, 08:57 PM

Snype I almost sold my D40 & pulled the trigger on the D90 on black friday but i found a ton of bad reviews on Amazon.... Seems like many have alot of problems right outta the box and Nikon wont replace them they want to fix/repair them... Def do alil research before buying.... One review i read said dont buy frm amazon buy from a big box store ie. BestBuy bc BB will replace your camera with a new one while amazon will want you to send the one you recieve in for repair even if not working right out of the box...

Marlo · 12-17-2010, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WasntMe

One other thing that may help.... I have big hands .... XL gloves. The Canon has a smaller grip pattern on their body then the Nikon. The Nikon there for feels better in my hand... but this will depend for you on what size your hands are.

I have the same problem. Big hands. I definitely didn't like the smallish feel to the T2i.
But the Canon 7D and 60D have much bigger casings and feel more comfortable than my Nikon D80 was.

I definitely wouldn't buy from amazon. BHphoto.com is your best bet.

MARLO

12-17-2010, 04:59 AM	#1
Snype Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In Heaven Posts: 5,163	Nikon D90 or Cannon T2I? I went to a bunch of stores and some of them said the Nikon is better and other stores said the Cannon is better. Which one should I get and why?
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12-17-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
WasntMe Saw me bang'n on the sofa... Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 906	Snype, Will you be doing video or just strictly still shots? if video as well, the the Canon T2i now does upto 1080p/30 or 720P/60. The D90 does HD vid but not up to those specs. Most of my photographer friends all have a D90 in their bags. They tell me it is a great value for an all around still cam with a sturdy/professional feeling body. They also say the sensor in the D90 is the best you'll get in that price range. The T2i has more megapixels but they tell me the D90 still takes better quality pics due to the sensor quality. I do not own either yet as I have been looking at the same comparisons but waiting till spring to purchase due to finances. Here is a side by side I found helpful though, maybe will help you as well while waiting for other owners to chime in on their personal experiences: https://www.digitalreview.ca/content/...ikon-D90.shtml One feature I do prefer on the D90 over the Canon T2i, as I have seen both in use many times, is the red eye beam. The canon uses a strobe style effect with it's flash to correct red eye and I'm not a fan of the strobe effect. It tends to distract people and causes them to blink more when you are trying to take candid shots. So far, as you can probably tell, I am leaning towards the D90 for my future purchase. __________________ . I'm just a figment of my own imagination. It's best to just ignore me. It Wasn't Me
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12-17-2010, 08:12 PM	#7
WasntMe Saw me bang'n on the sofa... Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 906	One other thing that may help.... I have big hands .... XL gloves. The Canon has a smaller grip pattern on their body then the Nikon. The Nikon there for feels better in my hand... but this will depend for you on what size your hands are. __________________ . I'm just a figment of my own imagination. It's best to just ignore me. It Wasn't Me
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12-17-2010, 06:49 PM	#3
Snype Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In Heaven Posts: 5,163	Nice info! At first I was leaning more towards the Cannon but after I saw the D90, I was leaning towards that. I always thought the Mega Pixels meant something but now I see it's not everything. I'm pretty sure that I'm going with the Nikon. Thanks for the response!
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12-17-2010, 07:28 PM	#4
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	nikon rules. i got a d70s and love it
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12-17-2010, 07:42 PM	#6
Snype Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In Heaven Posts: 5,163	I was hoping this wouldn't happen. Now I really want to do more research. When I compare both models on the web, it shows the Nikon to be better but most stores say that the Cannon is better. I'm not using the camera for video.
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12-17-2010, 08:23 PM	#8
stoney917 i Am SoFaKiNg WeTod DiD Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sPeCial EdUcAtIoN tRaiLoR behind the school with the rest of the window lickers Posts: 4,885	snype glad u started this thread . im in the same boat shoppin for a new cam and am as undecided as ever. more input please and those out there with dem can ya post some bud shots with a few details of cam/lenz used if its not 2 much of a pita. thanks im gonna be purchasin it after xmas is over.
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12-17-2010, 08:57 PM	#9
JAAM Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: In an ant hill... Posts: 215	Snype I almost sold my D40 & pulled the trigger on the D90 on black friday but i found a ton of bad reviews on Amazon.... Seems like many have alot of problems right outta the box and Nikon wont replace them they want to fix/repair them... Def do alil research before buying.... One review i read said dont buy frm amazon buy from a big box store ie. BestBuy bc BB will replace your camera with a new one while amazon will want you to send the one you recieve in for repair even if not working right out of the box...
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