Comments on: CNET Smackdown: Nikon D80 vs. Canon EOS Rebel XTi

By: Diggy

Diggy — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:57:37 +0000

I think it is only fair to point out that this article was published October 20, 2006. I couldn’t tell you what the prices for both cameras were on that day, but it’s possible they were more similar than a 50% difference.

The point was, in the end, both judges thought the Nikon features were worth a couple hundred more dollars… in 2006.

Is there a more recent article from CNET? Somewhere else? I think users at dpreview.com clearly rate the Canon XTi higher than the D80, although the site itself retes the D80 slightly higher.

I think your show is fantastic. I’ve been listening since the 3rd episode. However, is it possible to have Michael and your guests use Skype instead of the phone? The sound quality could be better, and it sounds like you are already using studio equipment. Otherwise, great job!

By: TheHalfShow.com

TheHalfShow.com — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:12:05 +0000

I agree not a fair comparison, I’m still hoping the new 5D will come out soon! (Maybe Jan. 25) Ooooo, what will Nikon have to battle that?

By: Ney

Ney — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:43:45 +0000

I don’t think it’s a good thing to recommend a product just because they dominate the market. Of that were the case, everyone would be recommending Windows over Mac. Having owned and tried both Canon and Nikon, my opinion is that they are not that different from their competitors.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:53:37 +0000

Absolutely, the xTi is a bargain. I can’t keep track of all the Canon’s with the Rebel name associated with them (at least 2?) I am a Nikon shooter, but the xTi is undoubtedly a steal. I am sure we’re going to see new ones announced from Canon in January.

In general, the Nikon stuff is admittedly overpriced. I do have to say though, that at the low end , D40’s going for $499 just after Thanksgiving, and now, D300’s (if you can find them anywhere) at $1799 are both bargains. They really have the entry level and the high end covered nicely. I do think the D80 is overpriced.

Reviwers focus on the big 2 simply because they dominate the market, by a wide margin. And, they will continue to be recommended to new shooters, as most classes or workshops one attends will have these used or recommended by the instructors.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:24:43 +0000

Scott, you’re letting your Canon Fanboy’ism show :-)

(Would love to have either product!)

By: Ney

Ney — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:28:25 +0000

I feel that Nikon and Canon no longer have the monopoly in the dSLR market. With companies like Olympus and Sony making great advance in the pro and semi-pro areas with the E-510, E-3 and A700 respectively, magazines and reviewers should stop focusing merely on the Big Two.