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caljr Loc: Indiana

This is not even your work, Elena Shumilova's technique is fantastic but it could be emulated with almost any good camera no matter what the brand.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

tdekany wrote:

Hey Big Rob - It is not the camera gear. It is the person behind the camera that REALLY counts. And it IS REALLY THE TRUTH!

Otherwise you could make better photos with your Nikon gear than this person with her inferior older Canon camera. RIGHT???

http://ljhollowayphotography.com

Or this hack with his Sony Mirrorless/Canon lenses

http://www.markmetternich.com

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

tdekany wrote:

First of all, most of us are snap shot shooters, w... (show quote)

Retina Loc: Near Charleston,SC

Architect1776 wrote:

...How many pro video cameras does Nikon make?...

Sorry if this post belongs on the macro forum. I guess now we all know now that Nikon is now officially dead, or at least 3rd rate having no pro video cameras to compete with Canon, no L lenses at football games, and they even resort to outsourcing their sensors. However, please give them a little credit for trying to salvage their reputation with a new line of niche products having officially having lost out here on UHH. Maybe these new models will catch on, who knows? I wonder if they make their own lenses. https://www.nikoninstruments.com/Products

Obviously, Nikon doesn't worry much about competing with Canon in the evening news and Sundance movie market. It's not their bag. But seriously, don't we all benefit from competition and the leapfrogging that occurs in the pro, consumer, and pro-sumer still camera markets? Engineering form each company's other specialties sometimes finds its way into what we non-film makers and non-scientists use for our hobbies, and for some our professions. I think it's time for a little more diversity and inclusion.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Retina wrote:

Sorry if this post belongs on the macro forum. I g... (show quote)

I have repeated over and over they have good products (Nikon) and I wish Canon had some features of some Nikons.

Haydon

caljr wrote:

This is not even your work, Elena Shumilova's technique is fantastic but it could be emulated with almost any good camera no matter what the brand.

I never said it was my work. I used it as illustration. She shoots the inferior stuff Rob was referring to. My whole point is and was starting on page 1 of this post that it's the photographer not the tool.

rydabyk Loc: Florida Panhandle

Before I bought my first digital I went and actually held a Nikon and a Canon (they were the major players as far as I was concerned) in my hand, felt where all of the buttons and controls were and how they matched up to my hand. I would bring it up to my eye and see how it fit me, heck I walked around carrying it and playing around with it for at least 20-25 minutes. I eventually settled on Canon and have been extremely happy ever since. I don't think you would go wrong with either brand. Good luck!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Haydon wrote:

I never said it was my work. I used it as illustration. She shoots the inferior stuff Rob was referring to. My whole point is and was starting on page 1 of this post that it's the photographer not the tool.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

rydabyk wrote:

Before I bought my first digital I went and actual... (show quote)

tdekany Loc: Oregon

Haydon wrote:

I never said it was my work. I used it as illustration. She shoots the inferior stuff Rob was referring to. My whole point is and was starting on page 1 of this post that it's the photographer not the tool.

I never understand how that concept is NOT universally accepted on a photo forum.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

tdekany wrote:

I never understand how that concept is NOT universally accepted on a photo forum.

ricardo00

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Sometimes I think people ask these general brand vs brand questions just to read all the nonsense that develops. I know I get a kick out of it. I laugh and laugh. Oh yea, and I usually learn a thing or twelve.😎[/quote]

It actually crossed my mind that the OP was just trying to cause a tempest and watch the resulting responses and laughing. However I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt.
PS. Remember people it is just a camera, not a life or death decision.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

juicesqueezer wrote:

I have owned all three of the top brands and never had a problem with any of them!

I've owned only two of the top three - Pentax and Canon. I had reliability issues with Canon Rebel bodies, but that doesn't mean someone should avoid them or even better bodies, and they have the best lenses.

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

rehess wrote:

I've owned only two of the top three - Pentax and Canon. I had reliability issues with Canon Rebel bodies, but that doesn't mean someone should avoid them or even better bodies, and they have the best lenses.

I like Pentax and have owned one, but, it is not in the top three. Sadly the top three are Canon, Nikon, and Sony. Pentax has slipped a few slots since it's hay day. It is a sad day in Pentax land.

volnqlt Loc: Chandler, AZ

Thanks for all the feedback. After trying various cameras, reading the reviews and listening to input from everyone I took advantage of the Canon sale and purchased an 80D today. Now I just have to learn how to use it to its full potential. Thanks again.