Frustrated
Mar 8, 2017 08:10:37 #
dixiesimon
Loc: Inland Northwest
Good Day All,
I have had a Nikon Equipment for years. Beautiful D300s. In the beginning it was simply a toss
of the coin on which camera line. The problem I am having is that I am always
comparing my photos against Cannon Photos. It always, and I do mean always feels to me
that Cannon has more vibrant and clear photos. I feel like Nikon is a softer, less dynamic
photo. I am never satisfied with my photos. Maybe I just have the "buy something new" bug.
I was wondering if I am the only one on the planet that does this?
Please tell me I am normal, lol...
I have had a Nikon Equipment for years. Beautiful D300s. In the beginning it was simply a toss
of the coin on which camera line. The problem I am having is that I am always
comparing my photos against Cannon Photos. It always, and I do mean always feels to me
that Cannon has more vibrant and clear photos. I feel like Nikon is a softer, less dynamic
photo. I am never satisfied with my photos. Maybe I just have the "buy something new" bug.
I was wondering if I am the only one on the planet that does this?
Please tell me I am normal, lol...
Mar 8, 2017 08:14:43 #
Mar 8, 2017 08:16:09 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
dixiesimon wrote:
Good Day All, br br I have had a Nikon Equipment ... (show quote)
You really need to be comparing the lenses used to take the photos between the Canons and the Nikons. They may be using a higher quality lens than you. Also post processing may be playing a role.
Mar 8, 2017 08:17:03 #
dixiesimon wrote:
Good Day All, br br I have had a Nikon Equipment ... (show quote)
What you see is what you see. What I see is that in terms of overall image quality, Nikon wins. But that's just me.
Mar 8, 2017 08:20:39 #
If you're talking about JPGs straight out of the camera, Canon's default picture profile is a bit on the sharp and saturated side. Many owners favor this. If you're talking results from RAW photos, that's another can of worms. I'm a Canon owner, but Nikon makes some great camera's as well. In fact, if Canon had not pulled ahead in video capability, I would probably still be shooting with Nikon.
Mar 8, 2017 08:22:48 #
OviedoPhotos wrote:
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
I thought it was always greener over the septic system.
Mar 8, 2017 08:27:43 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
usnpilot wrote:
I thought it was always greener over the septic system.
And on that subject you would be right.
Mar 8, 2017 08:30:37 #
1. Vibrant = an in-camera setting, and/or the light you're shooting in and your exposure choices, and/or editing after shooting.
2. Clear = lens and/or the photographer.
First is easy to fix, and part of second may be also. You've been registered on UHH for two years. If you are "never satisfied" with your work, maybe it's time to show us some photos and ask for feedback.
If you just feel in a slight creative rut and think new gear will re-start your interest, I say as long as the kids don't go hungry and the bills get paid, follow your bliss
2. Clear = lens and/or the photographer.
First is easy to fix, and part of second may be also. You've been registered on UHH for two years. If you are "never satisfied" with your work, maybe it's time to show us some photos and ask for feedback.
If you just feel in a slight creative rut and think new gear will re-start your interest, I say as long as the kids don't go hungry and the bills get paid, follow your bliss
Mar 8, 2017 08:42:34 #
Jim Bob wrote:
... What I see is that in terms of overall image quality, Nikon wins. But that's just me.
It is not "just you", it is the new photographic communities concept that "also ran" is "good enough".
Mar 8, 2017 09:00:39 #
dandi
Loc: near Seattle, WA
dixiesimon wrote:
... It always, and I do mean always feels to me
that Cannon has more vibrant and clear photos....
that Cannon has more vibrant and clear photos....
If you always feel that way-switch to Canon and always be happy!
Mar 8, 2017 09:46:10 #
dixiesimon wrote:
Good Day All, br br I have had a Nikon Equipment ... (show quote)
I recall having those frustrations a few years ago. Then, it occurred to me that the photographer I was comparing against was a much better photographer than I (at the time), with better glass and did a better job of post processing.
Mar 8, 2017 09:50:07 #
Are you using the .jpeg files out of the camera? If so, look at the Picture Controls. You have selections such as Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, and others. Also, Nikon sets the default sharpening for the Picture Controls low at level 3. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends going through all of the Picture Controls and increasing the sharpening to level 6. The lens you're using can be a factor as well. The camera and lens combination could be back or front focusing a little.
Mar 8, 2017 11:26:47 #
dixiesimon wrote:
Good Day All, br br I have had a Nikon Equipment ... (show quote)
If you have your D300s settings optimized for the kind of images you want out of it and you are shooting with top notch lens, comparable with your friend's, and your skills are where you want them to be, perhaps you might be interested in watching this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jva08HY6uLE&t=252s
Mar 8, 2017 12:48:46 #
dixiesimon wrote:
Good Day All, br br I have had a Nikon Equipment ... (show quote)
The images from cameras from both mfgrs can be made to be identical, or as different as night and day depending on what the settings are (for jpeg), or what choices you make when using a raw file to create the image.
I sometimes use a second shooter on events, and she uses a Canon 5D Mk III. I use a Nikon D800. She has a color checker as do I, and we generate camera calibrations using an Xrite Color Checker Passport - and you cannot tell which camera took which picture after the profiles have been applied.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDtebpvATzc
Mar 8, 2017 14:50:39 #
In my opinion it is the photographer not the camera that is responsible for the image. I am a Canon shooter so I would say go with Canon. However I find that the lens is the most important part of the setup.
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