Type Of Camera.

[teskimo]

I was talking a guy before and he said the Canon XS is pretty well and that The, "50mm 1.8" lens, would be good for my type of shooting.

and on the Nikon side, for my paticular shooting style what are some of the Len's that would be good for me?
You said about the no autofocus issue, and that canon has that, So would my best bet be a canon most likely?

I mean Out of all Camera choices I'd like Canon or Nikon, because I've heard a lot of plus's on them.

Never thought getting a camera would be so difficult. :P

[inkista]

I'm a Canon shooter so I'm prejudiced. But yeah, Canon's a good way to go. Just my opinion, but I'd recommend a T1i over an XS: the XS is the rock-bottom model and it's getting long in the tooth. Unless you really have to go cheap-cheap, getting the more sophisticated aufocus system, higher iso levels, HD video, and the ability to use a wireless shutter release are probably worth the extra $150.

But remember the Nikon focus motor issue is only going to be a stumbling block if you a) need autofocus (which you typically don't for posed portraits or landscape--only for fast action), and b) you're using an entry-level body. Nearly everybody, if they stay with photography, ends up going up the tiers.

The Canon XS and a 50/1.8 will do well for most of what you want to shoot--except the landscapes. You'll probably want something wider, so if you get an XS kitted with an 18-55, and then add the 50/1.8 that will help.

On the Nikon side, you could get the AF-S 35/1.8 or theAF-S 50/1.4 instead of the AF 50/1.8. The AF-S 35/1.8 is only $200 and is actually more useful in candid situations, like shooting someone from across a table. The 50--on a crop body--can frame too tightly for comfortable use in small spaces or for large groups of people. And Canon has no equivalent to the Nikon 35/1.8 in its lineup.

Also, Canon's wireless off-camera flash system is a bit behind Nikon's. The main stumbling block is the requirement of an on-camera master unit. Nikon's system (from the D80/D90 tier and up) can use the built-in pop-up flash as a commander. With Canon, you have to buy another speedlight.

It's all about the trade-offs. And yes, it's a difficult decision because it's a lot of money, and you probably don't yet know WHAT you want out of a camera system.

I think concentrating on Canon and Nikon are good choices, though, since those two systems currently have the largest selection of lenses among the brands, so you've got more room to maneuver in terms of where you're going with photography in the future. The off-the-cuff observations are that Nikon's better at wide angle glass, Canon's better at telephoto. Nikon's a bit more expensive but full-featured, Canon offers more mid-range choices at lower prices. Nikon's flash system is fuller-featured. Canon doesn't have the focus motor issue.

A lot of other folks will tell you just to see what feels good in your hands. Go to a Best Buy and handle the cameras, play with the menus. See which one it's easier to wrap your head around. See if you can get into Manual mode and figure out how to mess with the Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO. Think of it like test-driving a car. If you fall in love with one, then the choice gets easy.

[teskimo]

Thank you so much for the Info, Inkista.
You've helped a lot.