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I'm in dillema on which camera to get. I don't have any photography background, but I just want to make sure that I use my money wisely.
Went to target and found these cameras. I need your advice on which one should I get. They have the same price. Both are 649.99 plus NJ tax and additional warranty. Thanks!

1. Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens - Black

2. Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - Black

[DaveL--2mnycars]

Used to do weddings, portraits and sports photography. That was a while ago...

Both are good choices. I use Nikon, but that's' just me.

Some good sites:
www.dpreview.com camera reviews are excellent; check out each camera review, and read the conclusion.

www.photonet.com has good advice for starting photographers; can be a little hard to find.

potn (Canon Site. Photography on the net.) Google it; it'll come up; great people but a little Canon biased...

www.nikon-digital.ca (you will be directed to another site; will have to register too.)

Can you spend a while with each camera in your hand? Some cameras fit some people, better than others.

Don't forget that you're buying into a system. You may want a flash later, and other lenses. I started with pro Nikon gear in about '75. It's really hard to swap now with stuff accumulated, and habits from using Nikon stuff.

Both cameras are good choices. I would probably buy Canon...if I were starting fresh now.

Another good site is Luminous Landscape. Michael has earned his living in photography for about 40 years. He has a number of reviews on that site and tells it like it is.

Best,

[stickypaws]

You can read all the reviews in the world until your head explodes. It'll just make you more confused. It's like TVs, cars, audio equipment; there are fan boys of everything.

Both those choices you listed are perfectly fine. As you say, you have no photo background and the equipment doesn't really matter anyway (as I tell my students: "the camera doesn't make the photograph.")

Just buy either of those choices and start learning and have fun.

Important advice: DO NOT buy from certain "camera stores" on the internet. If you want a fair price and not gray market but still prefer internet sales than use B+H Photo (the professional's choice.) DO NOT buy from the "Brooklyn" camera internet shops. Also forget the extended warranty, it's not necessary.

[Wraith.]

BTW the Canon T1i is out of date. I have the T2i that is 18MP and shoots video in 1080p. It can be had for $699 at B&H.

[Nutballa]

T2i!

[DaveL--2mnycars]

I hope the original poster gets some value from what we've said. You're right--both cameras are good choices.
Cameras aren't investments. Their value drops like a stone.
It's painful and expensive to change systems. That's why I suggested that the OP read the conclusion of some reviews.
Good luck with your choice.
DaveL

[Cdnrockies]

Originally Posted by Wraith.

BTW the Canon T1i is out of date. I have the T2i that is 18MP and shoots video in 1080p. It can be had for $699 at B&H.

I also recently picked up a T2i and would say that it's a good camera as well. I'm not a professional by any means, but this camera takes some incredible pics and vid.

[lyndon_h]

I agree with the others above. If you're going to get a Canon at that price, get the Ti2.

[StayRight]

I did a lot of research and just bought the t2i myself
The convincing factor was when I went on youtube and saw the videos the t2i shot. look up superfast hd

[AWESOM3]

+1 for t2i