Canon EOS 350D or Nikon D70s?

[Ollie]

I am interested in upgrading from my old 3MP camera to a new digital SLR.

I have set my eyes on two cameras in particular: the Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D70s. They both seem to have around the same specifications, but I would like to know which of these cameras would be better for all round usage, so for fast moving objects in bright daylight to concerts in evenings.

Please could you guide me in the right direction, as I have no idea at the moment on which of these two cameras would be better suited to my needs!

[Jimster71]

Hi,

I would suggest that you go to a camera shop and handle both of them. Some people don't like the feel of the 350D as it is pretty compact. They are both really nice cameras and you can't go far wrong with either.

Another thing to consider is that when you buy an SLR, you are actually investing in a lens sytem, rather than just buying a camera. As technology progresses, you will buy other bodies, but your lenses will last for a long while.

Have a look at the price and variety of lenses and see which system you prefer the look of. I use Canon, but that's a personal preference. Always buy the best lenses you can afford as cheap lenses can be a false economy.

Have you thought about the prosumer cameras that are around, instead of an SLR? Do you want to learn more about photography and try different creative effects or will you just leave it on auto and shoot away? The speed and flexibility of SLRs can't be beaten, but it's easier to take a bad shot with an SLR than a compact.

In respect to your question, it very much depends on the lens you use for the situation you are in. They vary in speed of autofocus and amount of light they require. A fast, long lens (fast = wide maximum aperture, long = long focal length) would be great for evening concerts but maybe overkill for bright daylight. A lot of the time you have to weigh up the pros and cons when you make a purchase decision.

Hope I've provided some more thinking points, feel free to ask any questions.

[ianjohnson67]

Ollie,

I Chose D50 over 350D because it just fitted my hand like a glove.
Its personal and you have to decide yourself.
As for the D70s, Nikon have, if you had not noticed already, started a teaser campaign, link here about their forthcoming new model due to be unveiled on the 9th of August. With 10Mp it will possibly be heavily based on the D200 and replace the D70S. Looks like it might be the D80, link here,!