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Nikon D5000 or Canon T1i

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Jacuse
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So for my graduation/birthday present, my parents are getting me a camera of my choice. They are paying up to $700 for the camera and if I want to get one thats over that price I will have to pay the difference.

I'm going between the D5000 ($792 on amazon) and T1i ($899 on amazon). However the xsi is definitely still in the picture and possibly a few more, but i'm mainly focused on the two stated above. I really don't want to pay more than $200 of my own money, which means a limit of $900 on the camera. My parents are also paying for a lens, so I don't really have to worry about that.

I will be shooting mostly outdoors... landscapes, some macro, and action shots. I'm spending four months in greece starting this September. The video mode isn't that important, but it would be nice to have. This will be my first dslr, but i'm very familiar with cameras.

There have been little to no threads on these two cameras since they both came out a little over a month ago. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Jun 9 2009 4:16PM
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1080ski
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warning: poorly written- i was going back and fourth between websites adding to this post.

not too familiar with both cameras, but after a bit of searching, i found that the d5000 does better at higher iso (noise-wise) which is more of a factor than i thought. when buying my camera.

to be honest, for me, the video wouldnt even play a role in my decision for the two. the t1i can do 1080p at 20 fps, which is not too useful for action, but does 720p in 30fps, and the d5000 does 720p at 24 fps, which is a little better, but still i wouldnt use it (maybe you will though so take that into account if you want to)

the lcd on the t1i is larger, more resolution, but fixed (do you need the moving lcd?). d5000 has 4 fps rather than the t1i's 3.4. the d5000 has 11 point autofocus whereas the t1i has 9 point.


check out (where i got all the above info)

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_500D_Digital_Rebel_T1i/noise.shtml

http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/canon-eos-rebel-t1i-vs-nikon-d5000-fight/


personally, i would probably go with the d5000 because i shoot nikon now and have never been too happy with the way canon builds their cameras (just where they put things, and in my opinion, they are kind of ugly). i also like the fact that it has better high-iso results.

when it comes down to 2 cameras that are this similar, i would suggest going to a legit camera store and holding both, or borrowing them from friends if they have them. they are both pretty sweet cameras though so no matter what you get, you should be happy


Jun 9 2009 6:40PM
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1080ski
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also check out

http://www.digitalreview.ca/content/Nikon-D5000-D90-Compared-to-Canon-Rebel-T1i-500D.shtml

d90 has a top-lcd, which is a really great thing to have. also d5000 and d90 have a function button which is pretty useful too
Jun 9 2009 6:56PM
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Jacuse
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thanks a lot man. The links were very helpful especially that last one.

As of now i'm leaning toward the nikon, but i'll have to study those links some more. As for actually handling the cameras, a friend of mine has the d60 and another has the xsi. I've used both and I prefer the nikon to the canon as far has how it feels and the layout. I know they aren't the same as the d5000 and T1i but I have an idea on how they will handle. I'm trying to find a store that has both of of them, but its hard as I live in vermont where there aren't any camera stores near by.

Jun 9 2009 7:17PM
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bkelly
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i have been researching a few cams including these, the xsi and some video cams such as the canon hf s100, hf200.  Both those cams seem to take really nice photos. cant go wrong with the 15megapixels on the t1i.  if your looking for really good hd video, these cams are just ok. 720hd at 20fps.
Jun 9 2009 9:05PM
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Jacuse
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thanks for the input.

I have no real need for the video mode as I already have an hv30. I'm not taking the hv30 to greece so it would be nice to have a video mode, but its near the bottom of the list of whats important to me. 

has anyone here used or own either of these two cameras?

Jun 9 2009 9:41PM
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Jacuse
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bump
Jun 10 2009 12:05AM
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MANDER
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bump. looking at the same cameras
Oct 2 2009 11:29PM
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looneygeorge
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t1i for sure, in my opinion if you look at the statistics there are more lens options for canon DSLRS and they are cheaper and of better quality.
Oct 2 2009 11:34PM
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basedjase
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maybe the D90 also?
Oct 3 2009 12:02AM
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niels043
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if you're getting it for the same reasons he was and video isn't that important to you think used...


with lens.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800658825-USE/Canon_1901B017_EOS_40D_SLR_Digital.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800658827-USE/Canon_2807B005_EOS_50D_SLR_Digital.html

without lens.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800658826-USE/Canon_1901B004_EOS_40D_SLR_Digital.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800658915-USE/Canon_2807B006_EOS_50D_SLR_Digital.html
Oct 3 2009 1:31PM
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