Canon or Nikon? I'm having a hard time deciding which DSLR to get. I had an Olympus E-510 which was cute and took nice images, but I no longer have it. Now I'm between Canon and Nikon.

stevenkl Loc: Swainsboro,GA

I'm having a hard time deciding which DSLR to get.
I had an Olympus E-510 which was cute and took nice images, but I no longer have it. Now I'm between Canon and Nikon. I decided against Sony and Pentax...and wonder why. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I have been a photographer since I was 17 years old and have used most every brand of camera. Just being rediculously indecisive now at age 58.

Thanks to all,! Steve 8-)

Metro Atlanta city of Johns Creek.The Chattahoochee.

fotogk Loc: Tuftonboro, NH

Here we go again :), Both camera brands (nikon/canon) are very good. since you do not have any lens already then you can make the decision this way. Either buy the brand your friends have so you can tryout their lens when you want to add or buy what the local camera store sells so you can go in and tryout the lens you want to buy. Third option join the local camera club make friends and see what most of them are shooting that way you can tryout and learn from them.

MarkH Loc: Cape Coral, FL

Flip a coin!

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

there is a search button above...put your question in there and you will find plenty of answers....that is if your coin has two heads.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

OK, I be the first one! NIKON. Why? I like mine.
Erv
PS- Be nice, :)

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

sorry ERV.

Danilo Loc: Las Vegas

It's quite simple, when you really know how to make important decisions:
Canon begins with "C", the third letter in the alphabet.
Nikon begins with "N", the fourteenth letter.
Three is an odd number, fourteen is even.
You have 2 hands, 2 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears; all even numbers.
So, the clear choice is NIKON, yay!

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

Steven...this is a horrible introduction to the people here on the UHH. I realize this is your first post.
We are being sarcastic because this question has been asked a zillion (ok maybe only a million) times and truthfully it is a choice you will have to make yourself.
Dont let us scare you away...
Go get yourself a camera that feels good in your hands and that you can afford...Nikon people will like NIKONS..duh
Canon people will like CANONS..oh go figure.
I myself...well I have had both in the past and now use an Olympus. I doubt that helps you much.
AFter you get your new camera...take some pictures and come back and show us.

See what you did ERV...this post is all your fault.

snowbear

Danilo wrote:

It's quite simple, when you really know how to make important decisions:
Canon begins with "C", the third letter in the alphabet.
Nikon begins with "N", the fourteenth letter.
Three is an odd number, fourteen is even.
You have 2 hands, 2 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears; all even numbers.
So, the clear choice is NIKON, yay!

Not only that, but you have one head and four limbs (two arms plus two legs), which is 14.

Seriously, though. You are buying a system, so look at your budget and the features you need or want, and which you think will grow with you. Both companies make excellent cameras and lenses.

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

I've always had excellent luck using one of these.

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

swampy that is too funny

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I'll try again! Sorry :) I think the best thing to do is go find a local camera store. A REAL camera store!! Talk to the folks there. But take everything they say with a grain of salt too. My local store has sales people that are Canon folks. But they know Nikons too and help me out all the time. I started with Nikon because I worked in a camera store that sold them. Just liked the feel of Nikon over the rest. And the journey started. Your budget will have a lot to do with your choice too. Nikon and Canon are both pretty pricy when you start buying all the toys. But what isn't! You don't have to have the biggest and best camera to get started. I started with an old used Brownie. Look at the others too. But my Dad always told me to get the best you can afford, but save if you have to, to get the best.
So there you have it. Your are still in the same spot as you were before. But remember, Go look, go touch, they are all great cameras. One will jump out at you. It's just like buying a car. :)
Erv

RiverNan Loc: Eastern Pa

hey guys the funny part is that was steves first post and he is already gone....wonder if he will ever even read these?

Steve are you out there in cyber land? Come back, come back....

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

He must really live in, In Hiding :)
Erv

BrandyVSOP Loc: Oregon USA

stevenkl wrote:

I'm having a hard time deciding which DSLR to get.
I had an Olympus E-510 which was cute and took nice images, but I no longer have it. Now I'm between Canon and Nikon. I decided against Sony and Pentax...and wonder why. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I have been a photographer since I was 17 years old and have used most every brand of camera. Just being rediculously indecisive now at age 58.

Thanks to all,! Steve 8-)

For this reason, I think Canon is far superior.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qTVfFmENgPU