Nikon vs. Canon - Page 2

sQuashed · 10-24-07, 09:47

If you are planning on a DSLR than IMHO Canon is the way to go. If P&S is youre venture than its a wide open market. I have the Canon XTI and its a perfect camera for me. Sure you can spend thousands like holland patrick but im sure thats not a good solution for you.

Check out a few of my pics at here.. I just started that site so content is low at the moment.

stiffdogg06 · 10-24-07, 09:52

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Originally Posted by sQuashed

If you are planning on a DSLR than IMHO Canon is the way to go. If P&S is youre venture than its a wide open market. I have the Canon XTI and its a perfect camera for me. Sure you can spend thousands like holland patrick but im sure thats not a good solution for you.

Check out a few of my pics at here.. I just started that site so content is low at the moment.

Those are the kind of pictures I plan on taking PLUS taking a lot of car show pics. I have been leaning towards XTi.

I may just get the XTi and then a get a nice variety of lens' I go air shows every year so I may need to look into a nice lens for that.

Awesome pictures btw the Squashed.

- Andrew

tom p. · 10-24-07, 10:03

Stiff: Nikon D40 + 18-135mm telezoom. That would serve as a very nice "starter" kit

There are many point 'n' shoot cams available for $300 and less that will do a great job in good lighting. However, they tend to fall down in low light conditions.

Don't get caught up in the megapixel race. Look for a camera that's nearing the end of it's life and get a great value.

Enjoy!

sQuashed · 10-24-07, 10:05

Thanks Andrew !! I use a Tamron 28-75 as my main lens and I use a Sigma 10-20 wide angle for most of the landscapes. I also have a 50mm Canon Lens that is the absolute coolest $50.00 lens you will ever see

... Its a low light portrait lens that takes incredible pics.

stiffdogg06 · 10-24-07, 10:27

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Originally Posted by tom p.

Stiff: Nikon D40 + 18-135mm telezoom. That would serve as a very nice "starter" kit

There are many point 'n' shoot cams available for $300 and less that will do a great job in good lighting. However, they tend to fall down in low light conditions.

Don't get caught up in the megapixel race. Look for a camera that's nearing the end of it's life and get a great value.

Enjoy!

Wow I never realized the D40 is only ~$340.

Grimm · 10-24-07, 10:40

You might want to start small with a prosumer if you haven't done much photography before. That way you can get your feet wet and figure out what is important to you in a camera.

I've seen some great outdoor shots from my dad's Nikon D80. I'm sure the D40 would be a good pick.

Where is the D40 only $340? From what I've seen it's still around $500.

Jimmy Buffit · 10-24-07, 10:46

I made the plunge for a Canon Rebel XTi about 6 weeks ago. Got lots of accessories and lenses (Sigma).

No regrets. Well, maybe I should have bought the body from the local camera store (Roberts). They offer classes, excellent CS, etc.

I'll still be learning about it a year from now.

You won't go wrong with either brand. Sorta like Toyota vs Honda.

Have Fun!

Jim

BlueZero · 10-24-07, 10:52

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Originally Posted by sQuashed

I also have a 50mm Canon Lens that is the absolute coolest $50.00 lens you will ever see

... Its a low light portrait lens that takes incredible pics.

It's as sharp as my much more expensive L glass at a fraction of the cost.

stiffdogg06 · 10-24-07, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Grimm

You might want to start small with a prosumer if you haven't done much photography before. That way you can get your feet wet and figure out what is important to you in a camera.

I've seen some great outdoor shots from my dad's Nikon D80. I'm sure the D40 would be a good pick.

Where is the D40 only $340? From what I've seen it's still around $500.

Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Body, NKD40 - FotoConnection.com <- Body only

Nikon D40 SLR Digital Camera Body, NKD40 - FotoConnection.com has it for like $430 for the body and a 18-55mm lens.

tod071 · 10-24-07, 11:08

Stills & car shows would enjoy a nice wide angle in addition to the kit lens, 10-22 or 11-18mm. Air shows, well, "sky's the limit"

. I think the XTi would be the best choice as it fits exactly what you are looking for. Body within your budget, kit lens, and a great starting point. You can add on your lenses from there, after playing around with the kit lens.

The biggest difference I've used and appreciated between my old Digital Rebel and the 30D is the fps (frames per sec). Continuous shooting mode is so much faster on the 30D, and they came in handy these last few months because we had both the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels come into town.

TH0001 · 10-24-07, 12:50

I have Cannon Powershot A630 for a point and click and a Nikon D40X for DSL, and couldn't be happier with either choice.

holland_patrick · 10-24-07, 01:09

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Originally Posted by sQuashed

If you are planning on a DSLR than IMHO Canon is the way to go. If P&S is youre venture than its a wide open market. I have the Canon XTI and its a perfect camera for me. Sure you can spend thousands like holland patrick but im sure thats not a good solution for you.

Check out a few of my pics at here.. I just started that site so content is low at the moment.

well I haven't spend thousands.. Yet.......

just a few hunderd.... oh maybe 2k at the most.. but hell the 100-400 is is SOOOO worth it.