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

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:53:00 +0000

This is an old thread but thought i’d chime in…

I started with a Canon 30D and switched to a Nikon D200 (at the time) because I was in mist and rain a lot and it became important for me to have a weather-sealed camera and you could get into a Nikon one for a lot less than a canon (D200 vs 5d).

Funny thing is most ppl I know shoot Canons and almost every single of of them has asked me how I get such great colors and I answer “because I don’t shoot with a canon” lol

I hated my 30D and I’ve noticed that once you get to a 5d and above the image quality and colors become similar. The cheaper ones can take great pix but in most cases on the cheaper ones I can tell if it was shot with a nikon or canon, the Nikons seem to have a deeper, richer color. Look at a scott kelby book and you’ll see what I mean.

By: Andre

Andre — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:57:00 +0000

what about Pentax? The K-5 is considered to be one of the best APS-C bodies out there, because of its insane durability, nice sensor, and compact size. Plus, it is now reduced to $880 new, considerably less than the most equivalent Canon and Nikon models, the 7D and D7000, respectively. In addition, for anyone who enjoys manual focus, there are 50 years of lenses available in K-mount, most of which will have full functionality on a Pentax DSLR. Although the Pentax TTL flash system is considerably less advanced and supported by fewer manufacturers than Canon/Nikon, there are 3 Pentax flashes of different sizes, which an amateur could find useful. Although I do not deny that at the pro level, Canon and Nikon are the only choice right now, Pentax cameras are a very viable option as an advanced amateur/semi-pro system. As the K-5′s replacement is due out this September, its price will probably continue to drop before it is finally discontinued.

By: Alex Sutherland

Alex Sutherland — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:48:00 +0000

I personally use both, as a student its pricey but there are different situations where they both shine. I could go on to say what my favourite is and why like everyone else but i doubt it’ll help with so many opinons flying around. My best advice is do your reasearch and try some cameras, internet shopping wil save you fortune but testing a camera should be top priority.

By: Deweysmith

Deweysmith — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:02:00 +0000

This question comes from a newbie, so be easy on me. Can’t we buy adapters and use canon lenses on Nikon camera bodies ? This would seem to be good for everyone involved.

By: Post Production Pye

Post Production Pye — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:33:00 +0000

Sure, just please provide the link back to the original article. Thanks