rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I do research before purchasing a car.

I assembled a fairly comprehensive spreadsheet comparing cameras before I purchased my Pentax K-30

You may make ignorant decisions if that is what you want

TBPJr Loc: South Carolina

Assuming that you are interested in full-frame and hope to own the better lenses at some point, Canon should cost you less--all of its better glass is less expensive than the equivalent Nikon equipment. If you choose to start with a crop sensor, the Canon L-series lenses will perform very well (you will want at least one EF S series lens at the wide end of the focal-length spectrum) and will be even better with the full frame series of Canons. I am under the impression that Nikon lenses and cameras have more than one image stabilization method, one in the camera body and another in the lens--and all lenses are not compatible with all the bodies, so changes/upgrades may require more purchases. I also think most of the Nikon bodies are more than the comparable Canon body, at least at the top end.

Good luck!

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Buy a Leica M10.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

I'm sure others have brought it up, Nikon and Canon are not the only cameras or formats. Both APS-C and 4/3rds cameras are smaller and less expensive. And medium format tends to be larger and more expensive. Since you have mentioned that you are a hobby photographer, I would suggest looking seriously at 4/3rds cameras. They will have the least size, weight, and cost.

NoSocks Loc: quonochontaug, rhode island

Ten pages on Nikon vs Canon vs etc. This poor dead horse has been beaten enough.

Lowrider Loc: Kennesaw, GA

I have to say I am not a big fan of the Nikon vs Canon debates that occur on occasion but I also have to say if you filter-read there is some valuable information in there. Stuff you find out and I don't know how else you would. It is unfortunate that people get offended but there is also some humor to be had as well.

It just seems to me, when you know it is going to be a controversial subject, the first person to respond would ask the writer to be more specific and everyone else would wait until they were. Then maybe we could just deal with the subject and not what you want to say as a responder thinking you know what the question is when often it isn't that clear. Just my thoughts....

photonutt1970

Pricewise Nikon and Canon DSLR's and Lenses run pretty much the same it's more of a personal preference, personally I feel the Nikon has better color reproduction but that's just an opinion, currently I shoot with the Nikon D7100

gaboy

Virtually any of the major brand dslr's will be a good choice. And just about any of them can be usedeasily, as in Program mode. I use a Nikon D 700, simply because I can use virtually any lens Nikon ever made on the camera. And I ONLY buy used lenses. Nikon's 55 mm f 3.5 micro AI is considered by many to be one of the sharpest lenses ever made by Nikon. I paid $64 for mine and it works on all my Nikons, both film and digital. But i'm not one who thinks Nikon makes the best camera. I just like the lens compatibility.

Mikesr

Over the years I have used all makes and most models. Started with Canon, went to Olympus, then Mamiya, back to Canon and then Nikon. At the time I went Nikon I was carting 45 lbs of lenses, bodies and assorted other paraphernalia around Africa. Just simply too much to travel with. I figured a nice camera was one that would do what I wanted (but on a lesser scale) and wouldn't break my back (or the bank) during the replacement process. I ended up using the Nikon D7000, which at the time was listing about $1200. Excellent machine! Nowadays the D7200 or D7500 are their more recent upgrades. Please look at the referrals below to get a better idea. And dependant on your type of subject matter, don't forget that there a number of non Nikon lenses that work wonderfully well on these bodies, so do your homework and pick the one that most suits you. The third reference gives you a good debate on what lenses to have. I use one (18-300mm) now as my walk around lens. It's a compromise but has served me well in all respects. Go to the store or the trade show and actually play with the display models. See how they fit your hand, and are you comfortable with the presentation of the various controls. And most of all, have fun! And yes, I prefer the Nikon ... for the build, the finished image and my comfort factor with how the controls are laid out ... but that's me. You are different so go check 'em out and pick the one you prefer.

http://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Nikon-D7500

https://www.digitalrev.com/article/5-lenses-you-must-have-for-nikon-d7000-or-d300s

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

I thought I saw him quivering?!
Has the OP even been back, or are the girls just dressed up for each other??? LoL
SS

canyondweller Loc: Tucson,AZ

I have read every response made to my question. I appreciate the serious answers where I was given links or advise on where to do my research and what to consider when making my choice.

canyondweller Loc: Tucson,AZ

I have read every response made to my question. I appreciate the serious answers where I was given links or advise on where to do my research and what to consider when making my choice. Now about the girls all dressed up, lets get a look at some of them. 😃

bhpking

If your leaning toward Canon, that's a good choice. Get a good camera body with the functions you think you will use, try it out if you can. Remember, A good camera with great lens' is the best combination

dyximan

Rent each if you have the time and money I use borrow lenses, as I'm going to purchase a new camera and want to get a feel for the camera as well as the IQ

IBM

My kids learned on pentax 1000 , in photo class that's all they used ,I have ever a pentax supper program and a 645 pentax collecting moth balls