Why I Bought Nikon
Jun 29, 2015 12:03:46 #
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd like to tell you why I bought Nikon rather than Canon or a different brand.
When I was young, my father bought me a Taron 35, a Japanese (back when Japanese meant "cheap") 35 mm camera with only manual controls. I used a separate light meter to determine exposure settings. I fondly remember the years that camera took me on photographic adventures. Sigh.
Eventually I learned about SLRs and of course I wanted one. Now, in those ancient days THE rangefinder camera was the Leica (still is?) and THE SLR was the very expensive Nikon. I looked at pictures, catalogs, and salivated. So began my desire to have a Nikon SLR some day.
Now I have retired and it was time to by a DSLR. OF COURSE it was a Nikon. NOT for any technical reason. NOT because of any reviews. NOT for any issues relating to quality. I know that Nikon and Canon both produce marvelous cameras as do many other companies. They are all good today. (We are very spoiled!) My reason was purely emotional and irrational. So there!!!
When I was young, my father bought me a Taron 35, a Japanese (back when Japanese meant "cheap") 35 mm camera with only manual controls. I used a separate light meter to determine exposure settings. I fondly remember the years that camera took me on photographic adventures. Sigh.
Eventually I learned about SLRs and of course I wanted one. Now, in those ancient days THE rangefinder camera was the Leica (still is?) and THE SLR was the very expensive Nikon. I looked at pictures, catalogs, and salivated. So began my desire to have a Nikon SLR some day.
Now I have retired and it was time to by a DSLR. OF COURSE it was a Nikon. NOT for any technical reason. NOT because of any reviews. NOT for any issues relating to quality. I know that Nikon and Canon both produce marvelous cameras as do many other companies. They are all good today. (We are very spoiled!) My reason was purely emotional and irrational. So there!!!
Jun 29, 2015 12:07:18 #
goldfad1 wrote:
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd like to tell you why I bought Nikon rather than Canon or a different brand.
Ok so tell us
Jun 29, 2015 12:07:36 #
goldfad1 wrote:
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd like to tell you why I bought Nikon rather than Canon or a different brand.
OK. I'm waiting!
Jun 29, 2015 12:20:41 #
Good for you! If it works for you, it works for me! You're absolutely allowed to buy what you like! Have fun with your new camera!
Jun 29, 2015 12:21:41 #
goldfad1 wrote:
I think possibly a much better reason for your choice than some....and honest :wink: Now-a-days, it's very hard to go wrong with "any" of the main brands.I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd lik... (show quote)
Jun 29, 2015 12:24:33 #
goldfad1 wrote:
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd lik... (show quote)
No reason to make excuses. You wanted it, you got it, enjoy it. Post some shots.
Jun 29, 2015 12:38:43 #
Jun 29, 2015 12:41:26 #
I went through the same history,but
Exacta was the first SLR I saw.
When I finally moved from rangefinder
I chose Canon, loved it for years,
had 4 bodies 10+ lenses.
Then digital sensors happened.
NONE of my Canon lenses would fit a Canon digital body.
I LOST MY LOVE FOR CANON! Have a great Canon museum.
Guess what I'm buying now? it starts with an N!
Exacta was the first SLR I saw.
When I finally moved from rangefinder
I chose Canon, loved it for years,
had 4 bodies 10+ lenses.
Then digital sensors happened.
NONE of my Canon lenses would fit a Canon digital body.
I LOST MY LOVE FOR CANON! Have a great Canon museum.
Guess what I'm buying now? it starts with an N!
Jun 29, 2015 13:29:25 #
goldfad1 wrote:
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) So there!!!
Haa. whatever the reason, you've got a great camera.
Lets see some photos now.
Jun 29, 2015 13:54:37 #
I love it when somebody dives into a camera brand for ALL THE WRONG REASONS...., :lol: :lol:
Yes, there are Fords and there are Chevys, but those are NOT cameras, so it's pretty stupid to use that analogy. But hey, it works if you know nothing about cameras!!
Enjoy whatever you have, as most are likely NEVER gonna find the limitations of any of them!! :lol:
SS
Yes, there are Fords and there are Chevys, but those are NOT cameras, so it's pretty stupid to use that analogy. But hey, it works if you know nothing about cameras!!
Enjoy whatever you have, as most are likely NEVER gonna find the limitations of any of them!! :lol:
SS
Jun 29, 2015 14:03:18 #
Congratulations, you have an excellent camera that will take great to excellent photographs (depending on your skills) for many years. I would say about the same thing no matter what brand you bought.
Remember, the camera is only the tool, great photographs are made by who every is behind the camera!
Remember, the camera is only the tool, great photographs are made by who every is behind the camera!
Jun 29, 2015 17:25:15 #
you bought a Nikon because you are obviously a highly intelligent and wise person! plus having a Nikon around your neck makes one much better looking and a chick magnet
Jun 29, 2015 17:29:18 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I love it when somebody dives into a camera brand for ALL THE WRONG REASONS...., :lol: :lol:
Yes, there are Fords and there are Chevys, but those are NOT cameras, so it's pretty stupid to use that analogy. But hey, it works if you know nothing about cameras!!
Enjoy whatever you have, as most are likely NEVER gonna find the limitations of any of them!! :lol:
SS
Yes, there are Fords and there are Chevys, but those are NOT cameras, so it's pretty stupid to use that analogy. But hey, it works if you know nothing about cameras!!
Enjoy whatever you have, as most are likely NEVER gonna find the limitations of any of them!! :lol:
SS
I think his was a better method of decision making than listening to the Nikon v. Canon crowd, or is that the Canon v. Nikon crowd? :-)
Jun 29, 2015 17:37:29 #
You got what you wanted for whatever reason. The good news is; you got a great camera!Congratulations. Enjoy it and use it in good health for as long as you want.
goldfad1 wrote:
I just bought a Nikon D7200 (whoopie!) and I'd lik... (show quote)
Jun 29, 2015 20:11:23 #
Much better decision then asking in the forum which camera I should buy. How would anyone knows which is best for you except yourself?
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