Nikon vs Canon (Page 3): You realize some of us are pushing to ban that header. Kidding, welcome. I'd go Nikon D7200. Considering you used Minolta, why not Sony since they purchased...

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

c49smith wrote:

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You realize some of us are pushing to ban that header. Kidding, welcome. I'd go Nikon D7200. Considering you used Minolta, why not Sony since they purchased Minolta. Another alternative, Pentax K-3 (similar to the D7200). Filter sizes are irrelevant today and are all different sizes even within a brand. The Nikon, Canon, Minolta 52mm, Pentax, Olympus 49mm business might only apply to your use of vintage lenses. Most filters were B&W contrast or Color compensating filters so unneeded for digital. Most effects are added in Post by software. A camera is a camera, have fun.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

Sony bought Minolta. Minolta AF lenses work on Sony A mount cameras and with adapters they work on Sony E mount cameras.

Sony is the king of sensor technology. Many other camera manufactures use Sony sensors. It seems good to look at Sony cameras.

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

c49smith wrote:

I agree, and almost pulled the trigger on the Sony A6300 until I read about the overheat issues with the processor.

But not when taking photos. And only after 20+ minutes of video on a hot day.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

I would go along with many who have advised to just try out both to see which one feels best to you in your hands. If one brand has a layout of controls that you intuitively understand (perhaps b/c the layout is similar to your former brand), then seriously consider that one.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

chapjohn wrote:

Sony bought Minolta. Minolta AF lenses work on Sony A mount cameras and with adapters they work on Sony E mount cameras.

Sony is the king of sensor technology. Many other camera manufactures use Sony sensors. It seems good to look at Sony cameras.

The Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1 are said to have Sony 36 megapixels sensors. True?

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

c49smith wrote:

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I'm a very happy Canon user, hate to have to go to something else, that said try the cameras in your hands, try the controlls, Nikons (shudder ) are very good but awkward to me, see what is comfortable for you, if it is not comfortable in your hands it will probably sit on the shelf, now if I HAD to look at other than Canon Ricoh/Pentax are interesting, last I checked just not quite as comfortable for me as Canon. Also I am biased toward at least an APS-c sensor or larger, Bob.

bobfitz Loc: Kendall-Miami, Florida

I have been a Nikon user for more than 50 years and heavily invested in glass. That being said, if I were starting out now I would be giving the Sony a long hard look as well as the Nikon and Canon.

wj cody Loc: springfield illinois

ken hubert wrote:

PENTAX is the way to go. They have excellent cameras and lenses.

when purchasing a digital imaging device or film camera, you are not just buying the body, but the entire system. lenses, accessories and everything else that comes with it. it would be wise to first ask yourself the question "what do i want to do", then decide on the best system for you. with digital devices, it is just like buying a computer - software first, hardware second.

so ask yourself what you are going to use it for and then decide which instrument will get you there best. if you want to eschew ubiquitous zoom lenses and go with prime lenses, the pentax system offers some really nice ones. but whichever you determine, be sure it meets the needs of your requirements.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

mas24 wrote:

The Nikon D810 and Pentax K-1 are said to have Sony 36 megapixels sensors. True?

Yes, but they are both Full Frame (FX) not APS-C (Cropped Factor) bodies, with higher prices. Both likely fantastic cameras. They new Pentax is aggressively priced at about $1,800. The Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 are APS-C (DX) cameras with 24MP sensors which are actually more densely packed. And yes, Sony made sensors!

deepdiverv Loc: arizona

Ford or Chevy ??? I's like asking. How long is a piece of string???

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

My advise is not very different to that of others, you should head for a camera store and try both bodies. See how they feel in your hands. Look at the menus and different parameters and think about how they will help you with your photography.
That camera that feels better in your hand and that you think you handle better is your choice.
Cameras and lenses are only tools.

newsguygeorge Loc: Victoria, Texas

I started shooting Minolta in 1970 and have had some wonderful old lenses around for years. Four months ago, I learned, at of all placed, our local Best Buy, that B&H carried adapters that mated the MD lenses to either Nikon or Canon. I went with Nikon right then and there. First, Bet Buy had the D5300 on sale with the 18-55 kit lens. Then, a lot of my friends shoot Nikon so I can borrow lenses — although I had the same offer from my Canoneers.

The lenses will only work in manual mode, but at my age, I remember those things and just need to learn the camera and train my muscle memory. None of my input is going to resolve your dilemma. But I sure hope you have that old glass. I have already gotten some great photos using them.

BIG ROB Loc: Princeton, NJ 08540

lamiaceae wrote:

Yes, but they are both Full Frame (FX) not APS-C (Cropped Factor) bodies, with higher prices. Both likely fantastic cameras. They new Pentax is aggressively priced at about $1,800. The Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 are APS-C (DX) cameras with 24MP sensors which are actually more densely packed. And yes, Sony made sensors!

The Nikon D-7200 uses a Toshiba sensor.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

c49smith wrote:

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Since you are new to the forum, welcome, and hopefully you will get a well written, unbiased opinion from UHH member known as Sharpshooter.

Marion

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

c49smith wrote:

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You're not going to be able to make a decision from anything said here. Google D7200 reviews and 80D reviews and then decide. Also, go to a camera shop and hold eachand check out the layout of the buttons and features.