Nikon D90 or Canon XSi

[powaking]

I got my first DSLR (XSi) back in December of 08. My parents use Nikon (Both are still using film, dad doesn't think digital is close enough to film). Not sure what model my mom has but my dad has an old, very old, Nikkormat. I went with a Canon simply because of the glass. You can always swap out bodies but the glass really holds their value and can sometimes make/break a picture.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

I got my first DSLR (XSi) back in December of 08. My parents use Nikon (Both are still using film, dad doesn't think digital is close enough to film). Not sure what model my mom has but my dad has an old, very old, Nikkormat. I went with a Canon simply because of the glass. You can always swap out bodies but the glass really holds their value and can sometimes make/break a picture.

You have a point about the glass. That is how I made the switch from Canon to Nikon about four years ago. Nikon had come out with their excellent 18-200VR at the time. And had the 10.5 fisheye lens. Decided on buying both along with the D50 for my "perfect" travel kit.

 

[txjeep]

I went with the D90 and I love it.

 

[bobert83]

I just purchased 2 D90's for my photo business and love them. Just remember that you are marrying into a format, so make sure that you look at your future needs as well as your current ones.

 

[bobert83]

You have a point about the glass. That is how I made the switch from Canon to Nikon about four years ago. Nikon had come out with their excellent 18-200VR at the time. And had the 10.5 fisheye lens. Decided on buying both along with the D50 for my "perfect" travel kit.

Dear Lord I LOVE my 18-200 VR. Freaking does everything. Pair that with my 1.4/f 50mm and the 10.5 fisheye and there is absolutly nothing you cannot shoot.

 

[GrassHoppa10]

Listen to me - from experience

I have the D40, D40x, D90 and D300 - each for specific uses.

I have a good assortment of mostly Nikon glass.

The D90 is extremely capable - for most uses - landscape/portrait/sport/macro etc. paired with right glass. The kit 18-105 (which I did not get) is supposed to be very sharp, though build Q - soso. This should not be a limitation for your suggestes uses.

The 18-55VR from nikon with the D90 is a very good multipurpose combo.

The Nikon 16-85VR (my goto lens for many opportunities) or the 18-200VR paired with the D90 is excellent - though more $.

The D90 image quality is extremely good. Absoloutely NO regrets.

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Dear Lord I LOVE my 18-200 VR. Freaking does everything. Pair that with my 1.4/f 50mm and the 10.5 fisheye and there is absolutly nothing you cannot shoot.

A perfect travel kit IMO

Many think the 10.5 only as a fish-eye lens - until they use Capture NX...

Add another bonus to the D90 - the GP-1 GPS add on....

 

[DeepCobalt]

Thanks for all the great advice folks! I'm ordering the D90 w/the 18-105 kit lens to start... will let everyone know how it goes!

 

[Chip NoVaMac]

Thanks for all the great advice folks! I'm ordering the D90 w/the 18-105 kit lens to start... will let everyone know how it goes!

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