Haven't we had this discussion in other threads just like this one like 5 times before...

Just get whichever one that feels better in your hands. The D5000 has video and the XSi doesn't. Both will produce equal images in terms of image quality.

Shutter will have to be replaced eventually. But they're both rated at somewhere around 100k shutter actuations (need confirm).

wrong 100x before just like "im buying a new camera what should i get?" threads.


you get the one you like.

if you really care for the difference google XXX vs XXX specs
and they will do a comparison of XXX to XXX in areas where one is "slightly" better than the other. or doesnt have a feature but has a feature the other doesnt in return.

video is poopy.

the camera is a minor component in photography (lol sounds dumb i know)
its the artist that paints the picture, not the brush.
get whichever one feels best inyour hands

e:
i use a d3k. its nice and i like it, but nikon glass is some of the most expensive, so keep that in mind (you can always get non-nikon stuff too for cheaper ofc)

This post was edited by xbaun on Apr 6 2010 07:57pm

My brother just bought the Nikon D5000 and I just bought the Canon xsi... so

[x] null

Like everyone else said, they are both great in terms of quality... just get the one you prefer and feels nice to you



I null vote as well.

ME three

Edit: i don't see a poll

This post was edited by Eek on Apr 6 2010 10:49pm

you are the poll, pun intended.