This is a general thread regarding the ongoing Nikon vs Canon debate.
As a brand new Nikon D80 owner, i went out of my way to buy Nikon. To me Nikon is the mutts whatsnames of photography. I have little interest in Canons nor do i have any experience with them.
In the end, isnt it the final photo that counts. Put a D300 on the hands of some noob and chances are the pics will be rubbish, you have to learn to use the equipment properly plus to learn a good eye. If its all down to the equipment then why doesn't one company or another get the lions share of the better photos. Show me a really cool photo i couldn't tell you what camera it was taken on nor would i care.
My choice of camera is mine, yes it has no in built anti shake (apart from vr lenses) and yes there is no dust removal. (But i see dust removal as just delaying the inevitable anyway.)
in the end the camera suits my needs perfectly, i'm happy with my choice and over time i will learn to use it properly and improve on my photography. Your choice3w of camera is down to what a person perceives and feels comfortable with.
The end product the photo is ultimately what counts.
