Help me decide

[Shaundbn]

Hi Guys/Gals
Im struggling to decide which camera to get, the Canon 1000D or the Nikon D3000. I have looked into both these camera's and only see a few things that differ between them. Here is my delema: The Canon is older but also has live view and DOF preview button which I thought would be handy on the other hand the Nikon is much newer but doesnt have the DOF feature or live view. The three Q I have are;

How often would DOF preview and live view be used?
Which camera produces better lenses?
Which would you choose?

Thanks in advance.

[Athas_orm]

DOF preview I haven't used as I don't understand it yet. So I can't comment on that, however I suspect the answer depends on your photography style.

Live view I use occasionally mostly for things close up, low light focusing, manual focus. However It can be useful to make sure you have front to back sharpness on landscape. Again the answer really is it depends on what you want to photograph and also your personal preferences.

Lenses I don't know about.

I have the 1000D so thats what I would choose however the reason I have for choosing that is more to do with me having a canon (film) camera in the past with compatable lenses. I'm happy with it for the moment but I haven't used others. Also you should know theres large disagreement between people here on Canon/Nikon so yet again I think the answer depends on your personal style.

If you've got friends with DSLR's you may be able to use some of their lenses which means going with their brands may make sense. Obvioulsy only people you trust and who trust you.

[andrecb]

hi,

Both Canon and nikon are good.

The DOF I try it one when I understand how to use it. Its good to see the focus and amount of light directly on the view finder.

the live view I use it on difficult angles, and on tripod, but most of the time I use the view finder.

I would chose canon only because brand preference.

I had the same doubts a few months ago fortunately I chose the eos 1000D.
I say fortunately, because when I get hold of a nikon I realize that it didnt have the essential buttons like canon. like ISO, WB(whiteBalance).... on nikon you have to navigate to the menu to change this essencial options, and lose precious time to take picture.

i think eos 1000D accepts ALL canon lenses and nikon is limited to his type , not all nikon lenses work on d3000. not sure

what I suggest is to go to the store and try try try both the cameras. and see what fits you.

[Raoul Isidro]

There are many pros and cons for both, many readers will have responses to deal & explain those but I will only deal with just one thing for now...
With the 1000D, you will be able to use all EOS Canon lenses ever since the time EOS came about.
With the D3000, the AutoFocus is CRIPPLED when using older (or even NEW lenses) that are NOT AF-S designated or lenses that have NO AF motor within the lens. Many new owners have learned the hard way when they bought their second or third lenses. The D3000 is AF-S lenses only, if you want AutoFocus to work.
(other than that, I think the d3000 and the 1000D are the same in standing)

[Shaundbn]

Thanks for the info. My main concern was with the lenses, so now that that is clear I know what my choice will be

1000D ftw

[CaptainNH]

It looks like you've already made up your mind, but for what it's worth, I think you've made the right decision