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Thought I was going with a Nikon D90, but...

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.SteezusChrist.
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Would a Canon Rebel T2i be better? It is cheaper, but I want the best I can get. Ideally, a body and a lens would be about 1,000. Any other suggestions? Or help between the Nikon D90 and Canon Rebel T2i?
Mar 10 2010 7:09PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Imo go nikon, I like there menus and feel better, thats what ended up putting a d5000 in my hands instead of the t1i, looks like your just one step above
Mar 10 2010 7:15PM
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LBJJ
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t2i and most of canons dslr's have better video right now but i think nikon might come out with something baller soon thats what im waiting for(already have all nikon also), but for now if you dont already have nikon or canon i would just go ahead and get canon
Mar 10 2010 7:21PM
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benk
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I have a D90 so I'm biased but I do like the layout of Nikon to Canon but go check them out in person and see what you like better
Mar 10 2010 8:07PM
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Jacuse
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I got the d90 a little under a year ago and i was going between that and the t1i. I'm really happy with the pictures that it takes, but I wish it had better video. The t2i can put out incredible video that looks very similar to the 7d, so if you think you'll be using video often then go with the t2i but personally i think the nikon puts out better photos. I'm really hoping nikon releases a camera that has the same quality of video as the 7d sometime in the near future.
Mar 10 2010 8:16PM
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steezysaurus
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do any of you guys have any thing similar to the nikon d60 that you would want to sell.
Mar 10 2010 9:03PM
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Keyjibbs
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Canon is leaps and bounds ahead of Nikon in HDSLR's right now. The ball is in Nikon's court, so I'm waiting to see what they can put out. As for D90 vs. T2i if you want to shoot more video no question about it get the T2i.
Mar 10 2010 9:05PM
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horner
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If you want a good good still cam with great HD capabilities, go with the t2i. I've messed around with one, and while it feels a bit cheap, it's a pretty solid camera. Otherwise, the D90 is still a great camera as well and feels way more solid, but the video absolutely sucks. Nikon wont be coming out with anything in the hdslr market anytime soon, they're a ways away from that.
Mar 10 2010 9:58PM
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.SteezusChrist.
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The primary focus for me is pictures. Doesn't the Rebel have 18 megapixels while the D90 has 12.9?
Mar 10 2010 10:02PM
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eheath
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More than 10mp is overkill IMO. 18mp on a crop sensor is just stupid.
Mar 10 2010 10:06PM
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Keyjibbs
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More megapixels doesn't mean a better camera. Stuffing 18 megapixels on such a small sensor is totally unnecessary. Its only beneficial if you want to make very large prints of your photos. I'd still say get the T2i since the price is amazing. The money you save from not buying a D90 you can buy a nicer lens because thats what really matters.
Mar 10 2010 10:07PM
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Jacuse
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more megapixels does not mean it's better

I took this picture on my D90. Click on it to see it in it's full size, it's huge. I never see myself needing a picture bigger than this one.
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Mar 10 2010 11:15PM
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benk
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I made a 36"X48" print from my D40 6 megapixel.  It looks perfect
Mar 10 2010 11:29PM
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ChronicLines
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Nikon had better wow me with their next release, or I'm jumping ship.
Mar 11 2010 6:15PM
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benk
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you're not the only one
Mar 11 2010 9:07PM
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Max-Steeze
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HugoGrande from Ezzle on Vimeo.



Here's an edit i made with my d90 and a tripod. Tell me what you think. I actually love filming with my d90. I was skeptical at first about the video mode. One thing i dont like thought is you cant film using the viewfinder.
Mar 12 2010 12:36PM
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1337
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I would suggest the t2i, but thats simply because of the superior video mode.
Mar 12 2010 1:34PM
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