Nikon D5000 vs Canon EOS 500D

[FatalSky]

Hey everyone!
As I am waiting for the airshow season to arrive again I am looking forward to buy a DSLR camera
I've been looking on the internet and I came across a Nikon D5000 which would be a great starter camera (since I have no experience in using a reflex camera) but after looking around my eye also fell on a Canon EOS 500D.
They both got their own advantages and disadvantages and I guess a Canon 450d would be more comparable with the Nikon but I would also like to have a video function on it .
Now I wonder what you guys would recommend me, I know it's not so easy because everyone adores his own piece of camera with their set of lenses but I can use some advice!
I don't want to end up with something I have to get repaired after a few photos,...

That's one part of my question, the second part: are lenses of Tamron trustworthy or is it better to buy a Sigma or Nikon/Canon lens?

Grts!
Viky

[ghone09+]

Hi Viky,

My own "piece" is a Canon 400d & a Canon 50d. I'm very pleased with it.
But Nikon has better quality than Canon. Nikon is normaly more expensive than Canon.
Canon has, till now, a better sensor than Nikon.
Lenses from Nikkon (Nikkor) are better, but also more expensive than Canon lenses.

I don't have any experience with Tamron lenses.
I have a Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 EX DG HSM, a Sigma 24-70mm 2.8 EX DG, a Sigma 28-70mm 2.8 EX DG.
I'm very pleased with it. I'm using the Sigma 70-200mm since '97, allthough I ordered a Canon brand.
This last one has a quicker AF and IS.

Perhaps this info can help you making a dissision..

[FatalSky]

Thanks for the reply and sorry for my late reply.
It does help me a bit in my decision though time will tell what it will be :d
grts!

[Spot-EBST]

I bought the D60 a year ago. I think it is in the same class of the newer D5000.
For me the D60 was a great camera to start with. I used it in all types of weather (Snow, ice, rain, etc.)
it never let me down. But after some time you will notice his limitations. Now i regret I didn't buy the D90.

[rob]

I've been looking on the internet
That's one part of my question, the second part: are lenses of Tamron trustworthy or is it better to buy a Sigma or Nikon/Canon lens?

Hey Viky,

Why not step into a real & recommended shop where they can tell you what you need and have all this hardware in your hands?

Make some shots with some camera's + lenses and discuss the results in the shop. Or hire them for 1 day to have 'the feeling' and see the results at home on your computer.

You may also read some good books about D-SLR's and photo-editing (RAW - JPEG) before getting started with this new gear. Then you can make a good decision, I think.

Hope to see your pics here soon.