Nikon or canon: Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is...

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

Not steep at all. Youtube videos help with suggested settings. I recently made the change from Nikon D500 to Canon R5, have zero regrets, and am thrilled over the improvement in technology that better enables me to capture images.

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

Thanks David

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

What motivated your move to mirrorless, regardless of the camera manufacturer you choose.
--Bob

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

BebuLamar

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

There won't be any curve. Just read the manual. The R5 is a good camera.

joer Loc: Colorado/Illinois

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

ML offers so many more shooting options than DSLRs, regardless the brand.

The learning curve is the customization set up...it may take awhile to optimize the camera for your particular shooting style...or you can just follow how others do it.

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

I use the d750 now and love it. My thinking is better resolution and some features like focus stacking along with longer shutter life. Maybe I just have gas. Lol

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Perhaps gas is the only issue.

--Bob

bbradford wrote:

I use the d750 now and love it. My thinking is better resolution and some features like focus stacking along with longer shutter life. Maybe I just have gas. Lol

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

bbradford wrote:

I use the d750 now and love it. My thinking is better resolution and some features like focus stacking along with longer shutter life. Maybe I just have gas. Lol

You have GAS.

The D750 is one of the best mixes of technology to price in a DSLR ever, across all possible brands at 24MP.

Do you have the computer memory and diskspace to handling 45MP images? Do you have the glass to leverage 45MP images? Do you have the software? Given all the Nikon 'mega' megapixel mirrorless options, why would you switch brands just for pixel resolution?

Now, if you realize that an EOS R5 changes how we think about mirrorless, how we think about photography, how we think about life, well your only real difficulty in the change should be learning to turn your lenses clockwise to mount instead of counter-clockwise. That is, after the cost of lens(es), the body, and maybe a bunch of computer equipment...

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

Your choices are Nikon or Sony. Canon has left the house.
If you have a Nikon camera now, all your lenses should work on the Z series camera's. That may mean your investment could be better by staying with Nikon.
Many report that their Nikon auto focus lenses work great on their new Z camera's.
And, the best on the market today hands down is the Sony a1. No one comes close, not Nikon, not Canon.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If you have always been a "Nikon guy" why not a mirrorless camera from Nikon? To begin with you can use your present lenses with an adapter. I have nothing against Canon and if I am suggesting Nikon it is because of the lenses you have.
I have never used a Nikon mirrorless camera but the images I have seen from those Nikon cameras are superb in quality.

ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL

bbradford wrote:

Thinking about upgrading to mirrorless. The thing is I have always been a Nikon guy but considering canon because I like the reviews of r5. My question is how steep is the learning curve switching from nikon to canon? Thanks

I have the D750 that is one of the most versatile camera around and also the D810. I use both cameras and I'm happy with them If I had to pick one of them, it would be the D750. I use the D810 mostly at times when I want the pixels advantage.

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

Thanks for the help

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

Curious as to why you say canon has left the house?

bbradford Loc: Wake Forest NC

Thanks Paul. As always your answers are well thought out and honest. After reading some of your other posts I thought you felt the dslr was going the way of the dinosaur . Maybe the nikon z7 II would be a better option. The reason I considered changing brands was I'm afraid nikon will fold. Thanks again, Bryan