Hello!

Nikon D50 VS Canon 350D

I´ve seen both taking static and moving shots mainly of wildlife – condors, blue-footed boobies… the usual stuff(!)… but not of aircraft 😮

I am presently traveling in South America so walking into a 1st class camera shop to try the two out is not an option, but once I land in OZ, I want to be able to walk into a shop with an informed idea of what is on offer.

Iam currently starting to search the web for reviews, but wondered if you guys and girls could be of any assistance?

With the exception of a the megapixel count, what are the main differences in the two cameras from the point of view of a novice DSLR user, and which would you recommend ( any lense advise would be excellent.)

I am going to be using the camera for airshow shots on my return to the UK, but also for the good old Holiday snaps for the next 6 months. …

Bit of an open question, but I´d prefer to know from my truster Forumites, rather than a shady sales man in a cmera shop.

Thanks in advance.

APC104 🙂

APC104 just posted this stuff for Delta, but their is more than Canon and Nikon out their so before you buy anything, check out the New Olympus E500. This camera is priced in the EOS 350D Nikon D50 range but has the features of the 20D. Not only this, but the Olympus kit lens are far and away the best on the market, and the build quality, is second to none. Just ask the shops how many come back for repair. Also the Olympus is the only manufacturer that can offer wide angle.

The twin lens kit (14-45mm + 40-150) is outstanding value for money. Also the Olympus DSLR’s are the only cameras with self cleaning sensors. You will note that the focal length of these lenses produces a field of view equivalent to twice the focal length, so a 150 is like 300. Combine this with the 1.4 converter and you have 420 with no loss of quality. Or the single lens kit, and buy the outstanding 50-200 that will give 560 equivalent in combination with the 1.4 converter.

Camera bodies are being upgraded/ replaced every three or 4 years currently, if not more often and it is better to put your money into quality glass than it is to spend on bodies and cheep glass. Also the Olympus lenses are new and designed for digital, and if you do not have the investment in Canon or Nikon lenses then it is worth looking about.

Panasonic is due to release and body next year that will be compatible with the four thirds system, where all bodies and lens built to this standard are completely interchangeable. This will improve the choice you will have going forward and if you look at how Panasonic has revolutionised the camcorder, then you have to assume that they would not invest in a system that does not have a big future. Checkout the following links and visits the various forums. It’s very enlightening, and will help you make your decisions.

http://www.4-3system.com/ This site is a good site for all that is available in the 4/3rds system.

http://www.dpreview.com/ this sight is good for camera reviews and the forums will give an insight into reliability. I urge you to check them out.

http://www.myfourthirds.com/ This sight for images taken by ordinary photographers like you and me that demonstrates the superiority and potential of the system.

I myself got my first Olympus camera an OM1 in 1975, followed by an OM2 in 1980, and an OM4 in 1984, along with 7 lenses and have never had to have any repairs done other than one lens checked out after it was dropped. (cost me £35). This is a record not match by my friends who followed the flow and bought other makes. I’m currently awaiting the new E3 due out next year.

Hope this helps