Nikon vs Canon Digital SLR?

I want to buy a digital SLR and i can't decide between a Canon 450D and a Nikon D5000 or D3001? What do you guys think is the best?

I have a nikon d5000 and it is amazing. The nikon d3100 is newer but more expensive.

i would not go with canon from personal preference and nikons menus and settings are easier to understand.

happy to help

This question rattles around the forum most ever day and I always give the same recommendation.
I own and recommend Canon.

The age old question "which is better"

neither is better while the other is worse is what it comes down to. Pricewise, you get the same stuff for the same price. Nikon and Canon constantly out-do eachother each round of cameras.

the question you should be asking yourself is: Do you want to stick with Canon/Nikon for the rest of your amateur and hobbyist life?
The only difference in using Canon versus Nikon is the fact that you will be using a Canon DSLR, with lenses made for Canon DSLR cameras, and accessories made for Canon, and vice versa for Nikon.

Currently the the one beginner DSLR camera that gives the "most bang for the buck" is the Nikon D3100 (you stated it as the Nikon D3001).It allows for HD video and focusing while filming. If you can get this camera, I would suggest you do.

Either way you go, you will be happy. Canon and Nikon each own 35% of the market share, and 30% goes to the other companies. There are plenty of accessories for both.

Go to the store and play with them! Technically Canon & Nikon are very similar. Nikon 3100 has auto focus video… If video is not important. Then just feel them cameras in the store.

Go with Nikon D5000 12.3MP Dx Digital SLR camera
* 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor
* D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips
* Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View
* Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards