Which camera Cannon t3i or Nikon D5100?

Q. Which one would you suggest for somebody that's never used a DSLR Camera?? I have two toddlers and we all know how quick they are so I need one that I can get good shots of them that aren't blurry of course. I'm going to get the extra 55-200 lens with it too

If you got any others in mind my price range is 1,100 and under

Thanks so much!

Answer
I prefer the d5100 over the t3i. I can give you some reasons:

Advantages of the D5100 over the T3i:

- Significantly lower noise at high ISO 1 183 ISO vs 793 ISO
- Much better image quality 80.0 vs 65.0
- More dynamic range 13,6 EV vs 11,5 EV
- Much less startup delay 500 ms vs 1500 ms
- Better color depth 23,5 bits vs 22,1 bits
- Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
- Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
- Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
- Longer battery life 660 shots vs 440 shots
- Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
- More focus points 11 vs 9
- Smaller 127x96x78 mm vs 133x99x79 mm
- Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
- Slightly less shutter lag 273 ms vs 283 ms
- Shoots slightly faster 4 fps vs 3.7 fps
- Slightly thinner 3,1" vs 3,1"

Best price for D5100:
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5100-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B004V4IWKG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330553385&sr=1-1&tag=faumioe-20

Maybe this review can help you further:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R3RXULR8A4H60T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B004V4IWKG&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=faumioe-20

Best price for T3i:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Digital-Imaging-18-55mm/dp/B004J3V90Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330553396&sr=1-1&tag=faumioe-20

Toddlers are so cute.

Nikon 60mm F/2.8 or the Nikon 85mm?

Q. I would like to get a macro lens for my new nikon d5100 which one is better/sharp/can use handheld
I'll be taking pictures of my cats eyes and portrait, and flowers MOSTLY

Answer
Of course the 85mm is a macro lens, at least the f3.5 is. http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2190/AF-S-DX-Micro-NIKKOR-85mm-f%252F3.5G-ED-VR.html

Both lenses are incredibly sharp. The 85mm gives you a bit more working distance which is nice if you shoot bugs. The 60 is a bit faster, f2/8 versus 3.5 and the focal length works better for portraits.

If you have a baby nikon, d3000, d3100 or something like that then do take care that you get the 60mm f2.8 AF-S, the older AF-D will not autofocus

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