Comments on: Equipment – Should I Buy a Canon or Nikon Camera?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 06:36:00 +0000

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By: Micalaryas Micalaryas

Micalaryas Micalaryas — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Time ashen on selecting a camera is time ashen on acquirements how to
use the apparatus and yield acceptable pics. Period. Both Canon and
Nikon are solid.

By: iLifephotography

iLifephotography — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:23:09 +0000

wow, this got some serious responses, is the camera not but just a tool to lay down our creativity, its your mind that sees the picture the camera just captures it for you !!!

By: Fried Toast

Fried Toast — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:38:23 +0000

I’m a bit squeezed for time, so I didn’t have a chance to read every single comment. However, in glancing over the last few, I didn’t see any reference to the point I want to make.

Before buying, go hang out w/ friends/fellow shooters and see if you can’t borrow some of the cameras throughout the day to shoot with for awhile. Flickr meets are especially good for this. You’ll get a great idea of how the camera(s) operate and how easy they are for you to use.

If that’s not an option, then perhaps renting would be an option. There are places online that one can generally rent from. Definitely something worth checking out.

If renting is also a no-go, then last resort would be to go to a camera store and hold them there. I put this option as last simply because you don’t have any time with it. And bright lighting in the store isn’t exactly a great way to test out the camera (esp. if you’re looking at a high-ISO cam).

Try not to make any judgements on the cameras based on the lenses (for example a Canon 30D w/ kit lens vs a Nikon D700 w/ 24-70mm f2.8 would be completely unfair). Glass is important! Yes! But, just like picking a monitor that is comfortable for you to look at, I think it’s just as important to find a body that fits your hands. If it doesn’t feel right, then are you going to *want* to go outside and go shooting? Are you going to want to carry it around all day on hikes or trips if it doesn’t feel right in your hands? Ergonomics is VERY important, IMO. One of THE most important points, IMHO.

Good luck!

By: Pye

Pye — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:51:51 +0000

Tara,

You make a good point. Sony, does make great camera systems as well. The reason why I didn’t include them in the article is because most amateur to new professional photographers are better served by choosing either Canon or Nikon. Why? Because of the support system and availability of manufacturer lenses and components, as well as third party lenses and components.

Sure, Sony makes a good camera and there are many people that use their systems. However, if you are new to photography, you would definitely be at a disadvantage as most in the industry is using Nikon or Canon. You wouldn’t be able to share lenses, equipment, experience and camera system knowledge with friends.

Hopefully, that helps in clarifying why we stuck to Canon and Nikon.