Choosing between Canon and Nikon

mikemarita

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10 Dec 2010 - 4:17 PM

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What should I consider when choosing between the Canon 7D, the Nikon D300s and the Nikon 7000? Should manufacturers lenses play an important part in that decision?

John_Frid (e2 Member)

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10 Dec 2010 - 4:49 PM

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Different people will prefer different cameras for different reasons. Best advice is to work out what is important to you and make your own choice. If you can't decide then flip a coin - it wont matter much which you choose if you genuinely have no personal preference.

Big Bri

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10 Dec 2010 - 4:56 PM

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I think you should go into a shop, try both cameras, see which one you like the feel of best, then buy the Canon.

Big Bri

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10 Dec 2010 - 4:59 PM

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Quote: Then wait for it to break down and wish that you had brought a Nikon !!!!

Here we go

scottishphototours

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10 Dec 2010 - 5:12 PM

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NeilS makes a good point - ergonomics.

The Nikons are physically slightly smaller and so may suit a smaller hand better. Also, the ability to do things in the menu systems is far easier on a Nikon than any Canon has ever been - a major selling point imho!!

Regarding lenses, at a pro level there is nothing to choose between the systems - both are outstanding. The Canon system has a better selection of f4 lenses - something Nikon has never had, although the better high iso performance of todays modern cameras has somewhat negated that slight advantage of the Canons.

The Nikon CLS (creative lighting system - ie, flashguns) are FAR better than the Canons too, so thats another area of consideration.

Whatever you do, don't flip a coin. Do your homework instead.

keith selmes

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10 Dec 2010 - 5:37 PM

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Get both a Nikon & Canon

works for me

User_Removed

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11 Dec 2010 - 11:23 AM

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The advice to "go into a shop and try both" is not entirely stupid but it can be a bit misleading.

In reality, any new SLR will feel a bit strange until you get used to it. Even switching between models from the same manufacturer can feel strange for a while.

I have never heard of anyone who bought a Nikon or a Canon saying that they could not get used to it after a few hundred exposures.

The problem with going near a shop is that the salesman will be under pressure to put you under pressure to choose the brand and model that currently has the biggest trade discount or dealer promotion going.

Between Nikon and Canon, it really is a question of flipping a coin and then sticking with your decision. In a couple of years your lenses and accessories will be worth many times what the body is worth, so you don't want to be switching brands then. That's probably the most powerful reason for restricting your choice to the "big two".

Grampy

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11 Dec 2010 - 4:20 PM

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Buy the same make as a friend that has a lot of lenses (if you have one) Frankly having used both makes There really isn't much to choose between them, I have large hands so I prefer the Canon 7d but my wife finds it too heavy and prefers a smaller lighter body.