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I chose the Nikon D80 over the D40 because of lens compatability - I have a significant investment in Nikor lenses that would not work on the D40.
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That's my only real problem with the Nikon. Apparently, there is no auto-focus inside the body of the camera. That means that every lens you ever use with this camera must have an auto-focus built into the lens. I'm wondering if this is going to be a problem in the future.
[/ QUOTE ]The same is true for Canon lenses also (the AF is in the lens, not the body). But you shouldn't worry about that at all. Canon and Nikon will be around and making compatible lenses for a long time.
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Other than that, I'm leaning towards the Nikon. I like the way the camera feels better and it seems to focus a little faster.
[/ QUOTE ]You may have been testing the "kit" lens for the Canon. Their higher-end lenses with USM focus almost instantly.
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I heard that Canon lenses are better
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I've heard that same thing. But I also read in more than 1 place that the lens that comes standard with the XTi (I know you said you got the XT) sucks. I'm worried about having to drop another $500 on a lens a month after I buy the camera.
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The other poster is probably right. Canon has a better reputation for lenses. Nikon has a better reputation for flashes.
But you don't need to spend $500 for high quality. Here is the lens I posted about earlier: only $180:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-...dp/B000V5K3FG/
As I said, it gets rave reviews:
http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/len...56is/index.htm