Camera choosing and tips?

Wanting to buy new camera but need help.
which is better nikon or canon?
which handles noise better?
which has better quality?
is nikon going to launch a new camera in 2012 or december 2011?
what is a good camera from any brand that is under $2000?
thanks for your help, btw i was wa nting a slr camera thanxs

CANNON all the way. I'm a photographer and I really prefer Cannons. There are plenty of great cannons that are under even $1000. Personally, I would recommend the Cannon Rebel T2i.

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It really depends on what you value as important. I shoot with a Canon 7D and 5D and a Pentax Kx as a backup for what could damage the canon.

Cannons are things that go Boom!

Nikon DSLRs are generally known for better low-noise performance than Canon.
Nikon cropped DSLRs have larger sensors - about 7% larger. This will result in wide angle lenses being a bit wider, and it might be the reason for better low-light performance.
Which has better quality: you choose.
Nikon may announce new DSLRs in September 2011. Perhaps as early as next week.

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