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Which Digital SLR?

Nikon D70 image quality problem?

Jeff Keller's Digital Camera Resource Page web-site has positive reviews about both the Canon Digital Rebel/EOS 300D and the Nikon D70.

http://www.dcresource.com/

Keller gushes over the low-cost and image quality of the DReb. He also gushes over the build quality of the D70. One interesting thing Keller points out about the D70: moire (odd stripes or colors in a digital image) appears in some photos. Nikon tech support posted a page about it here:

http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...mt9h&p_lva=&p_faqid=9544&p_created=1080656943

I do not know if there is a lens available which can help cure this issue.

Given the acknowledged existence of this problem with the Nikon, and the lack of mention of any similar problem with the Canon, and given the Canon's lower price, I would say the DReb is the better value at this point.
 
I bought a D70 right after it first came out, and I'm really happy with it in terms of ease of use (I'm no pro), picture quality, and features.
 
When it comes to Drebel vs. D70, it is mostly a question of personal preference. I work in a camera store and have used both and I like the Canon better (though the shutter does sound cheap). BUT, I have used Canons for the 8 years I have been seriously into photography, so it makes sense that I find the Drebel better- it is more intuitive for me. Honestly, I got the 10D and love it, but it is more than most people need and it is a LOT heavier and a bit bigger. In terms of quality, the Nikon might feel more solid, but I can assure you, the build quality of the Drebel is very good. The cheapness is more of an allusion created by the shiny silver finish on the exterior.

Again: 10D reigns supreme, but the Drebel and D70 are really too similar to quibble over specs: choose the one that is more comfortable for you.
 
I know this post is a little late ... but i haven't gotten my hands on a D70 for long enough to give good reviews

i've been a nikon user for several years, so build up a collection of lenses and accessories so i've kinda been stuck into nikon so the D70 was a no brainer, but working in a photolab/retail shop i get to play around, test out this stuff for myself .

It comes down to prints ... at 6x4 they come out pretty much the same ... Now to make the testing impartial i tested both camera's with a third party lens ... i used the Sigma 105 EX Macro lens on both the Rebel and the D70

I took the same pictures at 100 ISO on the Canon and at 200 ISO on the Nikon (lowest ISO each Camera provides) took them into my lab at work and printed 8 x 10 and 16 x 20 prints out of both cameras

Conclusion -- the D70 beats the Rebel hands down ... while the Rebel still held it's own at the 8 x 10 --- at 16 x 20 there was no comparison --- the D70 is far superior camera even though it has the higher ISO
 
Mr. Anderson said:
I'm waiting for the next upgrade from Canon to the 10D - its way overdue - and since I have more that a couple lenses for the Canon cameras, I'm pretty much stuck with that unless I want to trade them all in and start over.

Go to www.dpreview.com and see what the pros have to say.

Good luck!

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Ditto. I have a Rebel Ti with several lenses and an A80. My next tax return will pay for a 10D. Canon has till May 2005 to update.
 
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