# Is the camera really worth it? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 11, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624 "2009-05-11T14:12:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/1 "2009-05-11T14:12:44Z")
I am putting down some change for a very good camera. I have upgraded over the years and am ready for a REAL camera with all of the bells and wistles. I keep getting drawn to the Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12.2 Megapixel or the Nikon D90 but am I getting just a name with the canon and being forced into over priced lenses and attachments or is it really worth it. The Nikon seems nice but unsure of its quality? Any feed back would be helpful šŸ¤“ ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/2 "2009-05-11T14:15:05Z")
it seems like everyone on here uses some sort of D series. go for one of thoes. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/3 "2009-05-11T14:16:49Z")
Nikon is known for extreme quality and durability, they also use sony image sensors which are top rated for image quality. Im a nikon shooter so I may be a bit biased but I really dont like cannon SLRā€™s. They are difficult to use and dont feel very solid in your hand, IDK I default to nikon, They are slightly more expensive but its the better buy IMO and I \<3 my D90. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/4 "2009-05-11T14:30:35Z")
Choosing between an XSi and a D90 is a really hard choice for me. I actually like canons a lot, but for an entry level camera, it was smart for me to start off with Nikon back in the day. If the XSi was cheaper, I might lean towards that. Prices in lenses arenā€™t that different. ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/5 "2009-05-11T14:33:37Z")
suprised its only a 12.2 i just bought a real small samsung tl100 and its 12.1 mpx and its the size of a credit card but wider ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/6 "2009-05-11T14:34:34Z")
> [@almostBrett](#): > > suprised its only a 12.2 > > i just bought a real small samsung tl100 and its 12.1 mpx and its the size of a credit card but wider MP on a point an shot and a DSLR are MUCH different šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/7 "2009-05-11T15:00:50Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > Im a nikon **_WHORE!_** so I may be a bit biased but I really dont like cannon SLRā€™s. They are difficult to use and dont feel very solid in your hand, IDK I default to nikon, They are slightly more expensive but its the better buy IMO and I \<3 my D90. fixed šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/8 "2009-05-11T15:08:29Z")
\<3333333 Truth. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/9 "2009-05-11T15:40:48Z")
Nikon D90 and donā€™t look back at that Canon shit ever again. Biased as fuck, so hate me. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/10 "2009-05-11T15:45:16Z")
Well with the D90 having video capabilityā€¦ it seems like the Canon T1i would be a better competitor to itā€¦ and it takes 1080p šŸ™‚ [http://web500.us/nikon-d90-and-canon-rebel-t1i-comparison-which-one-should-you-buy/](http://web500.us/nikon-d90-and-canon-rebel-t1i-comparison-which-one-should-you-buy/) reading thatā€¦ its up to you whether you want cheaperā€¦ or quality ---
**Author:** ![Chuck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chuck/32/7377_2.png) [@Chuck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chuck)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/11 "2009-05-11T17:14:54Z")
Thanks the cannon seems so bulky compared to the Nikon but I am more of a photo guy than a video guy . I think you lose quality when you try to stufff to much video abilities with a great camera ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/12 "2009-05-11T17:24:02Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > MP on a point an shot and a DSLR are MUCH different šŸ˜‰ oh i completely agreeā€¦ i just thought it would be way more is all ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/13 "2009-05-11T17:56:56Z")
> [@Chuck](#): > > Thanks the cannon seems so bulky compared to the Nikon but I am more of a photo guy than a video guy . I think you lose quality when you try to stufff to much video abilities with a great camera Ahhhh well heres a random shot off my D90, You be the judge. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/14 "2009-05-11T19:37:00Z")
better camera does not necessarily mean better photosā€¦ just sayinā€¦ With that saidā€¦ I wish I would have sprung for the D90 instead of the D60 for a number of different reasons. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/15 "2009-05-11T19:45:22Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > better camera does not necessarily mean better photosā€¦ just sayinā€¦ > > With that saidā€¦ I wish I would have sprung for the D90 instead of the D60 for a number of different reasons. Well said My friend. The image quality doesnā€™t lie though, nor do the specs šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![amspimpwagon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amspimpwagon/32/7339_2.png) [@amspimpwagon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amspimpwagon)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/16 "2009-05-11T20:19:05Z")
D90. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/17 "2009-05-11T20:24:06Z")
> [@Chuck](#): > > Thanks the cannon seems so bulky compared to the Nikon but I am more of a photo guy than a video guy . I think you lose quality when you try to stufff to much video abilities with a great camera you realize video capability is just software right? reduce the resolution, crank up the frame rate, and encode. šŸ™‚ > [@amspimpwagon](#): > > D90. These are my favorite kinds of posts. ---
**Author:** ![ZOMGVTEK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zomgvtek/32/5063_2.png) [@ZOMGVTEK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ZOMGVTEK)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2009, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/18 "2009-05-11T20:43:31Z")
Absolutely D90ā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/19 "2009-05-12T03:53:40Z")
D90 hands down. You may not think you are a video guy, but iā€™m sure that there will be times when you are shooting pics and you come accross the perfect opportunity to get a good 10-15 second clip of ā€œwhateverā€, and the D90 has high-res movie mode built in. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624/20 "2009-05-12T06:02:32Z")
+1 more for Nikon. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-the-camera-really-worth-it/67624.md?page=2)