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from what people have said i guess the decission is between something like the Nikon D70 or the Cannon 350/400D. what are the differences between these cameras, or am i still on the wrong tracks?
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Both the Canons are newer than the D70 and both have higher resolution (which isn't that significant for many users). Review for the cameras can be found here:
D70
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond70/
350D
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos350d/
400D
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos400d/
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are the nikon lenses compatible with the cannon systems and visa versa or are they a different fixing?
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Totally different.
However, as I understand it, due to a slight difference in focusing distance between the back of the lens and the sensor (Nikon being slightly longer) it is possible to get an adaptor to fit Nikon lenses to Canon bodies, both adapting the physical connections and moving the lens away from the sensor so it focuses in the right place. Since you would need to move canon lenses closer on a Nikon camera, it is not possible, as any physical adaptor moves it further away.
I don't know if this allows the lenses to auto focus and other electronic communication between the lens and body, I doubt it.
Personally, I would treat the two systems as incompatible.