I have a Canon Rebel xs but I am looking to upgrade. I am looking at the T3i and the Nikon D3000 but I am open to other options (under ,300) What is the best entry-mid level DSLR?

Canon EOS 1000D/Rebel XS
Canon EOS 1100 D/Rebel T3
Nikon D3100

I’m making the switch from point and shoot to DSLR. I’m not a professional photographer but I want to take quality photos, preferably with video capablitiy but I know the Canon Rebel XS does not have it.
Even so, I’d like to know which of the 3 would be the best all-around camera. I’m not familiar with the photography terms but by "best all-around" I mean that the camera can capture
- decent/good motion/action shots
– detailed landscape shots
– clear night/city shots
– portrait shots

If you have other camera suggestions that are similar to those that I listed, then feel free to list them. But the budget is around 0.

Thanks!

I am debatting on geting a SLR or a DSLR. Apparently the Pentax K100d Super is a really good beginners camera and it has that anti shake, but the Canon Rebel K2 is suppose to be a good entry level SLR. Im confused. Should i start off by learning with a K2 or should i get the Pentax K100d?

I was recently in the market for a new DSLR, and so I went to a local photography shop asking for advice on brands and models, the first guy I talked to told me to have a look at the canon Rebel range, over hearing this, another woker came over, told me Canon was rubbish and that Nikon was the only way to go. YEah, it helped me a lot! So I ended up buying a pentax.
My question is, when and why did this ridiculous rivalry between nikon owners and canon owners start, for entry-levels,a camera is a camera isnt it?!?
SO yeah, if you can give me an actual reason why Nikon/Canon is better than the other, then do so!
Thanks!

I already have a Canon Rebel Ti 35mm SLR but am starting to shop around for a digital. I like Canon and am used to their format so I don’t really want to switch to Nikon but I might consider it.

I want something that has excellent photo quality (esp good color), has 100% Manual, P, Tv, Av, and Auto functions, is somewhat lighter/ more portable than most super-professional cameras, and not too expensive. I’m planning to buy used or refurbished so my target price is around 0. Though I am an amateur now, I would like a camera that I can keep growing with and possibly use professionally… probably something entry level but with a lot of options.

I was playing around with a friend’s Canon Rebel XT but it seems a little dated (4-5 years old, only 8 mp, have to use the viewfinder, color is so-so). It would be helpful if someone could explain pros/cons of Canon’s line of DSLRs (D vs Rebel) as well as comparable Nikon models and what features are actually useful and necessary.

Thanks
I’m not saying I don’t use the viewfinder, I’m saying that I don’t like that it’s your only option… maybe that’s standard for DSLRs, I don’t know.