[jacco]

Hello people,

I am about to buy a new camera, read tons of specs and reviews and narrowed my search down to either the Nikon D70 or the Canon 20D.
I have not used either camera and it is really dificult to choose!

From what I have read the Nikon has 3 big problems (for me):
1) Moiré
2) auto focus
3) Not good with Telelens?

And the Canon's major 2 problems
1) Menu's are hard to read in sunlight
2) Settings such as whitebalance are only adjustable by going through menu's rather than direct through buttons/dials

The Nikon is attractive because of it's price, yet the Canon seems a superior camera. I want the best camera and don't mind paying more for the Canon if it's worth it. I will be using this camera for all round stuff, landscapes portraits, city scapes and buildings, etc etc.

They both make great pictures and I really wonder how bad the auto focus of the Nikon is, and how bad the menu-driven whitebalance adjustments are on the Canon.

Can anyone shed a light on these camera's and their problems?

Many thanks in advance

[Toad]

You have been reading too many comments at dpreview, I think. Both the D70 and 20D are exceptional cameras, and you wil be delighted with either.

Sorry to not be more nitpicky...

[shuttertalk]

G'day... I think they're both very capable cameras... don't forget to do some research into the lens systems as well and what you'll invest in in future...

[Wedding Shooter]

White balance on the 20D is a button on the top of the camera - couldn't be easier. As for the menus - they seem readable enough to me. How often do you need the menu?

Both cameras are great - persoanlly I would reccomend the 20D - but you may want to wait a little while as Canon are highly likely to release a 20D successor very soon.

But you really should hold them both in your hands first and try out the issues for yourself.

Cheers,

Chris

[jacco]

Yes 20D successor, another option sigh. They better release it soon as I will be going to Costa Rica in april, with my new camera!