anyone have any picture comparisons? im just stuck between the 2.
anyone have HID converted photos?

 

get a d70

 

a picture comparison is not going to tell you much except possibly mislead you.... look at the features the body offers.... the lenses that you use will make more of a difference in image quality... if you plan on using the stock lenses you are probably looking at the wrong cameras.....

 

I actually just bought a Nikon D80, but a few days before that I had tried the D40. The D40x is practically the same camera as the D40 with the exception of the larger sensor 6 megapixel vs. 10. Overall I liked the ease of use of the Nikon D40 and it was very user friendly. The menu system was excellent and you could retouch photos right on the camera. The Nikon D40x only has 3 focal points vs the Canon XTi has 9. If I were choosing between those 2, I'd probably go with the Canon XTi. Plus the XTi has a sensor cleaner built into the camera whereas the Nikon doesn't. I've heard a lot of great things about the Canon from reading articles or even seeing other member's photos. For me I was deciding between the D80 and the XTi. I bought the Nikon because I liked the body feel better and was impressed that it had 11 focal points. But between the 2 that you listed.... canon is my choice


The image below was taken with the D40 (while I had it)

 

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm

read that!!!!!!!!

thats what got me to buy my d40

 

im selling my d40 btw let me kno if your interested

 

What are you getting next?

 

nah, i nearly have half off at circuit city.
its just a hard decision when ur about to buy the camera, just wanna make sure.

so is the XTi worth buying?

 

well its the d40x, made me think of a 40Dx i was like woah they just came out with the 40D lol

 

Used 30D > XTi

if you're willing to buy used. Ergonomics on the Rebel bodies could be better. Small viewfinder, 4 buttons on the back instead of a wheel, small body makes for an uncomfortable grip in your right hand for extended periods (especially with a heavier lens).

sensor cleaner isn't very effective, either.

 

there is a thread with the same info that I made. I end up buying a D70s for less than the 2 and comparing it to my brothers XTi, it takes better pics. I like my D70s a lot. I haven't gotten a chance to go out and take pics with it because I'm finishing my move and the weather is not helping either,

 

I currently have the Nikon D40X, and i have been pretty happy with it. Although someone mentioned the D70 as well as being a good camera. I think you may want to ask yourself how much you are into photogrpahy to justify spending the kind of cash to get your hands on any of the upper models whether it was a Nikon or Canon. I plan on using the hell out of my D40x and really utilizing all the features before i consider upgrading to a higher model. Just my .02 but the the D40x is certainly a strong entry-level camera body to work with and you would be surprised with the kind of pics you can take with the right eye, lighting, and subject you are shooting.

btw what do you mean by HID converted photos? or are you referring to HDR converted photos?

 

You can pick up a D70 cheaper than D40's

 

The upcoming D300

 

Its also a much better camera/ lense.

 

go get a grip and that wont be a problem

 

better pics?

that depends on what lens you were using
xti kit lens sucks

 

My D70S came with this lens

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...49&cat=1&grp=5

I also have this lens

http://www.nikonusa.com/template.php...productNr=2161

 

yesss, my bad haha. i was just reading about HID's and i got screwed up with the letters.

 

The XTi has a wheel and a shift button...