 Ramesh B. Lende |
Nikon N65 VS Canon Rebel 2000 I am confused between the N65 and the Rebel 2000. I am not a photographer but I want to take photos of my family, tours, picnics, and things like that. Which one should I choose?
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John A. Lind |
Based on what you've described you would use it for, either one. Take your pick. How you use it will make much, much more difference in the photographs than which one you use. Both the Canon and Nikon systems are extensive and comprehensive. Neither system offers anything significant the other one doesn't, especially for what you've stated you would use the camera for. Suggestions: Camera choice is a very personal one you must make for yourself. Nobody can provide a clear answer to your question except you. Otherwise there would be only one of them in business and all the others would be bankrupt. -- John
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Doug G. Hilton |
I agree, both of these cameras are good beginner cameras. My personal preference is towards the Nikon only because that is what I have been shooting with for many years now. There are, however, some differences in the two cameras that I will point out to you. The Nikon N65 is a metal body camera with a plastic outer casing while the Rebel 2000 is completely plastic. This doesn't effect performance, but it does effect durability. One thing you will notice if you have them side by side is that the lens ring on the Nikon is metal and plastic on the Canon. This becomes a HUGE factor if you start putting larger lenses on the body as well as if you are using it in hazardous areas or in extreme temperatures. The plastic will not hold up as well as the metal and this is an expensive piece to repair/replace and the camera does you no good if the lens mount is broken. Other than that major difference, the rest is really what you feel comfortable with. Good luck in your source. -Doug
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JOHN WALSH |
As I have an N65/f65 I wasn't sure what exactly the body was comprised of! I knew it was of Polycarbonate, but nil-else. DOUG, could you inform me (& others) where you obtained that information from? thanks, I was pleased to hear of this! John
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Doug G. Hilton |
I'm sorry... I was unclear in my last post. The Nikon has the metal lens mount as well as other metal parts in the body. I believe that the internal part of the body is made of metal but I am not completely sure of this. It does feel much heavier than the Canon which is plastic. Hope this clarifies things a bit. -Doug
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Wayne Redden |
I am not a professional, but I love my Nikon N65. I purchased it at Ritz Cameras in Tallahassee, Florida. It takes great photos, but I am still learning the "special" things it does, like Bracketing Exposures. The presets on the dial are great!! I can't compare the two for you, but the Nikon is a great camera!!!
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Hemant |
Hi! Ramesh, I've just brought a Nikon N65 with a 28 - 80mm and a 70 - 300 mm lens. This camera handles pretty well and is perfect for the use that you want it for. You will love its handling and ease of usage.Its good for normal usage and you can also hand it to a complete novice and he can take a good picture. At this entry level there is not much differentiation in the cameras, both have similar features and perform equally well. The Nikon N65 is a model which was introduced just 2.5 years back and is loaded with useful features. It has a metal lens mount and has a polycarbonate body which makes it so light. Nikon has also released the N55 recently. It has a plastic lens mount and almost all the features as N65. However I would suggest you go in for the N65.
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JOHN WALSH |
for your info:N/65/F65.weight=395g. metal lens+metal parts inside body.fps=2.5 REBEL-2000(EOS.300 in AUSTRALIA.) weight=335g. 1.5fps. plastic lens mount. DYNAX 5=335G(AS REBEL) PLASTIC BODY+3fps.DYNAX 3=SAME,BUT 1.7FPS. (3&5=VERY small.) COST in aussie-N65=$849.00 DYNAX 5= $999.00 +DY.3= $650.00 REBEL 2000=$549.00. I have a YEARLY MAG.(photo)all info.costs etc.etc. (my camera is the N65/F65) The Minolta DYNAX MAXXUM must sacrifice 'build'etc.as I have had hold of one (3&5)& Verry-Verry small&light.My statistics added up to N65.(no regrets)"fair-dinky-dy." (Isincerely hope this will help those who are "new"to Photography? & perhaps,not so "new"to it! John
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JOHN WALSH |
for your info:N/65/F65.weight=395g. metal lens+metal parts inside body.fps=2.5 REBEL-2000(EOS.300 in AUSTRALIA.) weight=335g. 1.5fps. plastic lens mount. DYNAX 5=335G(AS REBEL) PLASTIC BODY+3fps.DYNAX 3=SAME,BUT 1.7FPS. (3&5=VERY small.) COST in aussie-N65=$849.00 DYNAX 5= $999.00 +DY.3= $650.00 REBEL 2000=$549.00. I have a YEARLY MAG.(photo)all info.costs etc.etc. (my camera is the N65/F65) The Minolta DYNAX MAXXUM must sacrifice 'build'etc.as I have had hold of one (3&5)& Verry-Verry small&light.My statistics added up to N65.(no regrets)"fair-dinky-dy." (Isincerely hope this will help those who are "new"to Photography? & perhaps,not so "new"to it! John
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JOHN WALSH |
sorry---correction! REBEL COST IN AUST.=$599.00 THE N65/F65 HAS BEEN RELEASED SINCE -AUGUST 2000. John
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Ramesh B. Lende |
Thanks everyone. After a long thinking And wasting nights for which one to buy. I took N65 with 28-80. Now what next? How to use it? The manual which came alongwith is not that descriptive. So the problem is how to use it? How to explore all the functions. Being a new to photography, I don't know what should be exposure, shutter speed and things like that. Is there any book which will tell me how to take better out of N65
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