Which camera?
I want to take a poll Canon or Nikon?
I love that most people get it. A camera is a tool. You buy what works for YOU. I know lots of people that have switched from Canon to Nikon and Nikon to Canon because the cameras FELT better to them.
The end result is what matters.
That said, I would love a Hasselblad ☺
NikonD7000 al the way
better fit in your hand best lenses and faster focusing & moor focusing points.
Canon
hmmmm when I was a film girl i was using Nikons...now I have a 60D canon and a back up 450D Canon..and yes i do like them but i would like to in the future get back to my nikons..just prefer them to shoot with..like their feel..etc and prefer the lenses etc..however, really they ae both great.
Both are excellent systems but I shoot Canon myself.
I have a Sony a350 as well as the sonya850------my a350 is now by back-up camera--love my a850
Depends on what you're doing and what you like. My own opinion is that Nikon is sharper out of the box but also flatter, while Canon is a little softer and creamier with more depth. It used to be that Canon glass was hard to beat, but both companies now produce excellent optics. For landscapes, it's hard to beat Canon's prosumer and pro line, but for fast movement, i.e. sports and kids, Nikon's auto focus is pretty great. Nikon's D700 has a max burst speed (no extra battery) of 8-9 fpm and a 51-point AF, while Canon's 5DII max burst is 4.8 with a 19-pt. AF. Nikon's flash system is much, much better. I shoot Canon because my first SLR was on sale at a great price, it fits my hand better, and I have invested in really good glass. And all things considered, I like that semi-dreamy, buttery depth that I first mentioned better than the general look of Nikon shots.
Nikon all the way! If I ever switch from Nikon it will only be to switch to Medium Format.
Went from Canon Mark II to a full Nikon now. Love the switch!
Nikon
But my heart still belongs to Olympus
Nikon
I have the NIKON D2XS....bought it new and have shot with it for years. Recently I have debated switching to Canon??? Guessing I am wanting someone to talk me out of it!! Pricey change it would be.....Thx to any advice!
"Canon or Nikon?" What are those? Aren't those printers and binoculars, or something? ;-p
I'm shooting with Sony and Olympus gear these days. I've also got some Minolta SLR gear, but I'm not shooting film these days. I still might, some day, for fun.
Anyway, if someone was planning his or her first DSLR purchase, asking "Canon or Nikon?" would be one of the worst questions to start with. Like many people have already mentioned before, it doesn't really matter what brand you're using, as long as it fits in your hand, so polls like this are pretty pointless.
Canon
I have a Sony Cyber Shot and it works for me!
Nikon - Invest in glass,lights and light modifiers! 5-10 years from who knows what we will be shooting with! ;)
Love my Nikon gear!!
I shoot Canon - in my bag there is normally a 5D mkii, 5D and 30D. I've been shooting Canon for many years now and love it. I shot with Nikon, Pentax and Minolta in the past. I believe that the machine is only as good as the operator - so whatever brand you have - learn to work with it and make the best of it - keep on shooting!
I was a Nikon girl for years and very happy but the canon 5d mark II convinced me to change. Magazines and photo libraries were insisting on more megapixels. Love the canon but miss all my Nikon lenses..
Nikon.
They have a faster autofocus (cool for low light). But your choice depends on what you need. Both brands are the best choices. Nikon has the best speedlight on market: SB900 (I didn't use the newest SB910 yet). Nikon has a faster max sync speed and continuous shooting.
I shoot Canon now, but I am looking to switch to Sony in the future. I see a lot of good things happening there and they keep on pushing to be the best. Once the new version of the A900 comes in a different body I will be on board. For now my 7d feels great in my hand and that is very important.
Nikon
I use a Sony A900 coupled with Zeiss lenses (24-70 and 16-35). I also use G lenses (70-200) and some primes (50f1.4 and Tamron90macro). I primary do studio work, and believe this is an unbeatable combo for this matter. I am saving for a 85f1.4
For everyday use I have a Sony A580 coupled with a Zeiss 16-80 and a 35f1.8. Suberb colors, low noise, fast shooting... what else?
I would say it is what you are use to, what you have learned with, what fits you better. I started out with a Pentax K1000 back in 1978, was given a Canon AE1 and have been a Canon shooter ever since. What ever type you have learn it to its maximum capabilities it will make your art even better.
Your choice, as many people have said. My preference is for Nikon, for all the reasons mentioned here by others - I have been a Nikon fan since 1969 (owned an original Nikon F), have all Nikon-format glass, like the build quality, the way the controls work, etc. If I were buying now I'd probably get a D7000 which is the upper-mid-range, or one of the pro models, depending on budget.
But don't take my word or anybody else's - "light your own damned fire" - try out two models of each brand, with similar lenses, for a weekend each. There are several nationwide rental places as well as some local ones at least in the big centers. When you consider what you will spend on lenses, and that you can't really switch once you start buying lenses, it's almost as big an investment as getting married :-) So take it seriously, and try out all the suitors.
Nikon D7000
I switched from Sony to Canon after my local repair guy said that he couldn't repair Sony cameras because he can't get Sony parts. He recommended either Nikon or Canon. So I bought a Canon T2i which lasted 17 months after which the shutter died (35K shots). Needing a camera for an upcoming trip and not wanting to buy new lenses, I bought a Canon T3i (my favorite lens has an EF-S mount) but I'm really eager to try something in an upscale Nikon which provides better exposure bracketing controls for HDR.
Sony A77 (previously Sony A700). Ergonomics are awesome.
Nikon D300S but I don't discriminate! As soon as I can get my hands on the Canon 5D Mark II, I will.
Nikon
I started with a Nikon D3100. After a year am ready for the Nikon D7000!!
A Pentax 645, Olympus E-1,Nikon D70, Canon 7D, Cambo 645, Century Master Studio 8x10, Canon G12. I use them all and love them all! Lenses to many to list but My favs are a Voigtlander Collinear Series II NO.8 f6.3, FD 50mm f1.2L converted to EF, Pentax A 645 35mm f3.5, EFS 17-55, and the best lens I have ever seen on the planet the Olympus 35-100 f2.0.
Sony a850 as well here. I also loooove the Zeiss 85mm.
Pentax k-7
concentrate on the glass (lens)
Canon
Nikon doesn't make a version of my favorite lens (70-200 f/4 IS) that I know of, so Canon works best for me (the f/2.8 is too heavy). I also like the hand of the Canon cameras and the menus.
I have a Sony A850. Love it.
Canon. Started with an AT-1 way back in the day. Still have an F-1 that I really need to use again.
Canon. Have been a Canon fan since the mid-70's. I now have a Canon 60D from a 20D.
I use Canon. When I decided I just seem to know more canon shooters, & equipment seemed more available used too. Was able to pick up a flash at a great price See what feels good in your hands. I also likeds the way Canons controls are better. They both have advantages & disadvantages.
This is so helpful. Many thanks for all the comments.
I agree with digitalmitchell and cornicello, choose the brand your friends shoot with. The feel of it plays a roll too but you can adjust to the camera the more you use it. Having the ability to test or borrow equipment from your friends is a huge benefit.
I bought Konica Minolta a couple of years ago so I was forced to switch to Sony. Now - with the A77 coming - I though what was the best way to spend my money now (I didn't have very good lenses so needed to invest there as well) and the outcome was either Nikon or Canon and not Sony. After picking up a 5D and a D700 body it wasn't very hard to decide, the Canon is way to plastic to justify the enormous amount of money so Nikon it is. Together with a 50mm 1.4, the 70-200 and the 24-70 (both 2.8).
Canon. It fits better in my hands.
Canon. Ain't too many HD video cameras with Nikon on them
Nikon
Canon, only because I started, when I was 13, with a Canon A1 film camera at the suggestion of a friend who shot Canon. Now I tell people it does not matter which brand you get they are both good, but if you have a friend that shoots one then that might be a good choice to get as you can learn from them and even share equipment (if it is a good friend, that is). My best photo friend shoots with the "N" word, LOL.
Having watched a number of the CL classes it appears that most of the teachers/students use Canon 5D?
However, I'm a Nikon man
Canon, I have just put too much money into my glass to switch now.
Canon for me, why? I went to a store, picked up the Nikon models, and then the Canon models. Did a little in store shooting with them and liked Canon more, thats all that matters to me really.
I vote for Nikon.
I shoot Nikon for 90% of what I do. I love the way it feels, functions, and that the name is super close to my name, lol! The 10% of the time I'm shooting Canon is for shooting video, shooting remote tethering, or shooting at creativeLIVE.
It's a personal choice really, I agree with Kate that you can't go wrong either way.
It doesn't really matter. Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax. They all do a great job. Find the one that is most comfortable in your hands. Or one that your friends use if you think they'll let you borrow accessories.
My answer to these question is...
When choosing a camera, you look at three major things:
What you need it to do.
What you can afford.
What feels right in your hands.
Both Nikon and Canon make amazing cameras, you won't go wrong either way...
I used to shoot Nikon film cameras (FM-2, F3 etc) but since photography is just a hobby for me and I'm a video shooter by trade, when the Canon 5D mk2 came out it didn't make sense to own 2 sets of bodies/lenses since Nikon's video wasn't/isn't up to video broadcast standards.
However, having said that, if someone asks me for a recommendation for an inexpensive DSLR and they aren't interested in video at all - I recommend Nikon. I really dislike the Canon 'Rebel' lineup. Build quality of the Nikon entry level products (bodies & lenses) are far superior IMHO!