Nikon D5100 v Canon EOS 1100D

JEB

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My daughter wants a decent SLR camera for her 21st birthday. I have been studying reviews of the Nikon D5100 and the Canon EOS 1100D.

I think I am favouring the Nikon, any recommendations or issues I need to be aware of would be helpful?

Also - from what I have seen I think the Canon can only take pictures through the view-finder, but the Nikon seems to be able to take from either the Viewfinder or the images showing on the back-screen. Can anyone confirm if this is correct please?

She is not going to be photographing professionally, just wants a good all-round SLR that she can change lenses on for taking decent quality shots.

Many thanks to anyone who can help me wade through the tec :-)
 
Excellent - many thanks.

Think I will go with the D5100.

So - what lens?

I have seen the body and a 18-105mm for about £507. Thinking of that and then a separate 35mm AF-S DX f1.8G - seen one for £145.92.

Figure that would be an idea starter combo - thoughts from anyone please, and then it's off to fill the shopping cart.

Does Nikon do cash-back deals, I have heard of Canon do them, but not sure re Nikon.

Thanks again folks.
 
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