cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Nope, it was part test, part mistake. Once you press 'return', can't pull it back, so oooooops.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

The D7xxx was suggested. It is true the D7xxx series will give you the option to use more lenses. But it is also a more complex camera and comes with a learning curve as it has a completely different interface. If you are ok with that then go for it. But if that idea does not appeal to you and you are happy with your D3xxx then maybe sick with it.

As far as Nikon or Canon, they are both great cameras. As are others. You might want to consider renting a few different cameras and trying them out. Pick the camera you like best.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Oh, okay ... I just completed my answer to your PM ....

BTW ... if you do read my addition to this thread, and would like to comment - please, feel free ....

Nikonman44

More great advice and the cost is good too.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

JD ... Nikon offers 3 (maybe 4) for its DX Cameras. The top one is the D500, currently. Both this model, and the Prosumer line - the D7000 series - allow the use of any and all Nikon lenses made since the late 60s - early 70s. The intermediate crop sensor cameras - the D5000 series, and the beginner line - the D3000 series - will not allow that luxury, as they are missing a screw which enables use of older lenses. For these, you will need to avail yourself of AF-S G Series lenses - of which, there are quite a few, but nowhere near the overall 300 or so made.

The third party lens manufacturers, notably Sigma and Tamron - also offer a range of optics which will work with all ranges of Nikon cameras. Tokina has one or two - but most of those - conform to the older design, which means they are better used on the D7000 series (which also includes the D-90, etc. and prior) to assure AF.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I think the same way. People get pissy when a needed correction is pointed out but in two recent posts I could not understand what the OP was asking due to misused words. Words do matter.

Dennis

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

So you had no idea what;"cannon" meant when he was on a photography forum? Asking questions about a Cannon T6 or a Cannon PowershotXS60?
My thought for the $0.02 it's worth is that when people point out a mistake and somehow feel it is up to them to point out the miscue they have a need for validation. They need to feel somehow superior. The thought never enters their head: Oh they just made a simple mistake. They were typing a little too fast. No big deal. Their need for self-validation supersedes common sense.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

It wasn't that far off the mark. After all, he just used a double "n" - which in army terms - refers to those two-wheeled "guns" with the big wheels used to fire off cannon-balls. Actually - there IS a commercial company by that name - which produces towels. The one-letter usage - refers to a musical melody, which is repeated, in a spatial time difference - for effect - such as in the song - Frere Jaqcues. It can also be applied for religious consequences - such as canonical terms ... applied to a part of the Mass. It is also ascribed to the list of Saints. The term can also be used to describe an established principle, and has been used to describe the works of a writer or contributor to the Bible, for instance - which has proven to be authentic. It can also be used to apply to a standard, or level of perfection - which is probably why the Japanese camera company adopted it for its name.

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

Let's all move on, ok!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Nikon offers 3 (maybe 4) ranges for its DX Cameras. The top one is the D500, currently. Both this model, and the Prosumer line - the D7000 series - allow the use of any and all Nikon lenses made since the late 60s - early 70s. The intermediate crop sensor cameras - the D5000 series, and the beginner line - the D3000 series - will not allow that luxury, as they are missing a screw which enables use of older lenses. For these, you will need to avail yourself of AF-S G Series lenses - of which, there are quite a few, but nowhere near the overall 300 or so made.

The third party lens manufacturers, notably Sigma and Tamron - also offer a range of optics which will work with all ranges of Nikon cameras. Tokina has one or two - but most of those - conform to the older design, which means they are better used on the D7000 series (which also includes the D-90, etc. and prior) to assure AF.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Okay, Grand ... sounds like a good idea to me.

But, in my case - I'd rather go back ... to repeat my answer to Rod ... most missed ....

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Rod - you neglected to indicate the mount you have on your Tamron 18-270. If it's an EOS mount, it will only fit on a Canon EOS body. If it has a Nikon F mount, it will only work on a Nikon F Mount body. Now, then - the Nikon D3400 AND Canon EOS T6 are both beginner cameras, and I believe, both come with an 18-55 Kit Lens. However, the D3400 is a 24MP camera. Plus, it has auto-sensor cleaning, which the T6 lacks. So, when it comes time to clean the sensor, you'll have to do it, manually. A more sensible choice, if you wish to go with Canon - is the T6i, or T7i. All of the Intelligent cameras Canon produces include auto-sensor cleaning. Now, then - the Canon Powershot SX-60 HS is a bridge camera, with a 1/2.3" sensor. The T6 (and others mentioned here) use the APS-C sensor ... which is roughly 24mm x 16mm ... a very much bigger frame, which will produce superlative pictures, compared to ANY bridge camera. However, these are DSLRs - and, as such - provide Interchangeable Lens capability. The SX-60 HS, whilst a nice little camera, with a very usable 65x range - going from 21mm to 1365mm ... won't allow you any lens changes. But, it does have a Fully Articulating 3" screen - which means you can do overhead shots easily, video fairly easy, and selfies, too, if you want. In order to get those capabilities in an APS-C camera, you would need to go to either a Nikon D5300, or a D5500 (with Touch) or a D5600 (also with Touch) or any one of the Canon EOS Rebel cameras, with the "i" designation: T4i, T5i, T6i, T7i or - T6s or EOS 77D (which both utilize a top-deck LCD, just like the Prosumer level cameras - Nikon D7000 series, and Canon EOS 60D / 70D/ 80D.) BTW - your Nikon D50 - is ALSO a Prosumer Camera, and can use just about every Nikon lens made since the 70s ... so going to a D3400 - is actually a downgrade - since none of the 3000 series NOR the 5000 series allow that luxury. You will need to confine yourself to buying AF-S G lenses in order for them to work with the D3000 series or D5000 series.

By contrast - any EOS Lens, or any third party lens (ex. Tokina, Sigma, Tamron) with an EOS mount - will work with any EOS camera. You don't need a special motor in it to have it work with older lenses, like you do with Nikons. BTW, your Tamron 18-270 is an EXCELLENT lens. I have one on my Canon EOS Rebel T3. It is a great combination, in part, due to Canon's later employment of Lens Registration - a feature lacking in their beginner cameras, like the T3, T5 and T6. Because of this, there are no inherent problems - using that lens with a Canon T6 (if, indeed, your version has the EOS mount.) If it has the Nikon F mount, then it will ONLY work with Nikon cameras. BTW - that lens has come down in price, considerably, since it was first introduced. You can now buy it for around $500 - just like you can, their later 16-300. The newer 18-400 now sells for $650 - which is what the 18-270 sold for, when it was first introduced, about a decade ago. ... Good Luck, Rod!

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Boy, is that your final answer?!?! LoL
Your imagination is WAY off the DEEP END here!!!

I'm absolutely sure it was supposed to be cannon, as we all SHOOT with our cameras, but, being a western word they just simply misspelled it!
And here we are with Canon!!! LoL
SS

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Actually, no, Sharp - my FINAL answer on this post - was REPOSTED a SECOND time - just before yours, as you can now, plainly see. When I posted it earlier, there was a fairly intense debate going on about the correct spelling of Canon ... so, it kinda got lost in the shuffle - which is why I chose to repost it, to put us all back on the right track!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Read again please. I think you were so quick to jump someone that you didn't bother to read and understand the whole post I wrote. I said in two recent posts I had read. That does not mean it was THIS post. Mary Kate have you never read something that someone wrote and had a hard time understanding what the message was because wrong words were used?

If you are just trying to, "catch" me, there will be other times. I am definitely not perfect and do make mistakes from time to time. The difference is I will normally thank the person for pointing out my mistake.

Have a wonderful evening,

Dennis