Digital Slr Camera Opinions

[ookami]

I've been looking at buying a digital SLR camera, at this stage I'm tossing up between 2 different models, the Canon EOS30D or the Nikon D70. From what I've gathered from talking to the camera shops etc, is that the most people recommend the Nikon over the canon (even though the nikon is cheaper ??) but they say that Canon has a larger hold of the market due to the Nikon lenses being so dear. What are other peoples opinions? I'm a little sceptical about talking a sales persons point of view as gospel. I'll mainly be using the camera to take photos of my newborn (once its born), its really the reason why i want to go for a much better camera.

cheers

[NS2500]

They're both great cameras, with a little more speed and picture quality in favour of the 30D but better build quality and flash system on the D70.

Either way you'll be happy.

[2rismo]

My vote's for the Canon every day of the week. Have used both extensively and sold both brands of DSLR for years.

[Lepperfish]

Yeah, How can you say the D70 is built better then a canon 20/30D ?

Also, Nikon use SONY CCD's in their cameras, which isn't a bad thing but makes you wonder why Nikon aren't putting their own sensors in.

Canon have CMOS sensors which provide nice smooth images even on high ISO settings.

And as for Nikon lenses being better/more expensive then canon thats debatable.

Id get the 30D no questions asked.

(20D owner)

[Primordial]

yeah my mate has got the 20D (Upgraded from an older nikon) and he says its absolutely awesome! im sure you wont be disappointed with the 30D

[thrtytwo]

i cant be bothered typing out my reasons as theyve already been covered mostly

but cannon all the way

[2rismo]

Nikon don't make sensors.