Better in terms of what? The Canon does not have spot metering. And AFAIK , spot metering is a pretty important feature even for amateurs like me. The Canon has spot metering starting from 450d. Anything cheaper than the 450D does not have spot metering. Guys, please throw some light on this topic.

The Canon EOS 1000d with IS costs 34.5K.

Hi Synn,

Thats some pretty important information you gave me. Couldn't find anything off the net though. Thanks for the information. What would you go for, if you had a choice between the two?

Here you go: More spy shots (Nikon D5000) | Nikon Rumors


To be honest, you can't go wrong with either. Both makes will help you take beautiful pictures and have a lens for pretty much everything (And third party support as well). Nikon's main problem is that they shifted to in-lens AF drive only recently and have included backward-compatible in-body AF motors only in models above the D60. If you're a pure manual freak, this wouldn't matter at all. In fact, you can use any F mount Nikon lens ever. As a corollary, look for any clearance sales of the D80 kit. Last I saw it here (which was a onth ago), the kit was around $1288, which is fantastic VFM.

Canon tends to have more affordable glass at the lower end. The F1.8 50mm prime for example is a ridiculously cheap $120 here. But if you're hunting for older lenses, keep in mind you can only use those manufactured post 1987. Shouldn't really be a problem because the 18-55 kit, the 50mm prime and a 75-300 USM will keep you satisfied for a long long time. Canon singapore has an offer where they bundle 1000D with the first and the third lens for around $1100. See if Canon india has a similar promotion.

Personally, I like Nikon's ergonomics better and also that it has slightly better metering, but this is a STRICTLY my own opinion. Go ahead and try them out yourself. See how they feel in your hands, how everything falls into place. Use this for spec comparison: Buying Guide: Side-by-side: Digital Photography Review

I'll guarantee you that you'll make your mind up at the end of it.

Thank you for your views Synn. Ken just suggested me to open a new thread for my topic. I will quote your post and reply on the new thread.

Respectfully disagreed.

Nice pictures Bandhav, Inder , Aryan,

Some pictures of birds,

Brahminy Kite



Zitting Cisticola



River Tern

^ Redrage : Another superb set man...!! Stunning pics..

@Redrage: Liked the 1st and 3rd pic.

And please when next time you feel like praising our pics make sure that you drop a comment or two. it will surely benfit newbies like me and Inder, nice pics Bandhav, aryan, Inder, xyz, abc...
will defeat the purpose of having a Dedicated Photography and Critique thread.

One more from my side:

@redrage

Your pics are certainly a 'rage' out here!!..Fantastic Shots!!

@Bandhav
The last pic you have posted is superb!!

In keeping with the lines of the thread flow, a picture of one of the Seven Wonders of India.The Sun Temple, Konark!!

@redrage: Awesome bird shots.

I tried macro but my subjects wouldn't pose

nice pics there inder, prabhu & bandhav

@redrage: fantastic pics...

One from my recent timepass capture

@Chincane & Archi: Thanks.

Few more:

@ Archi: Thanks

Since the topic for the day is "landscapes" then i will also post one..!

Few more from my side:

Leon: I am missing you ..

Hey bandhav good pics of the Taj .
i need help from you people i have a photography competition lined and i have got the topic Bio Diversity and i have to click 2 pics of +ve impact and 2 of -ve impact but i dont have the slightest idea about what biodiversity is,can u people please help.