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Oct 12, 2023 22:30:44   #
User ID
 
Picture Taker wrote:
I don't know any one with both Canon and Nikon cameras that tell me the better one and why. So I use a Canon but can't say it's better than Nikon. Also we need an equivalent model comparison. Other wise your blowing smoke

I use midrange models from both. I can tell you that my preference is Nikon. And for the "Why":
• Shallower flange depth
• Thinner sensor pack
• Available lenses

That addresses your question but I doubt its helpful to you or anyone else. Someone else would have equivalent reasons for their own preference of Canon. Coke or Pepsi.

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Oct 12, 2023 22:33:23   #
b top gun
 
"Ad Nauseam" for sure!!! Perhaps Canon has better pixels than Nikon or Sony? Same crap; different day!!!

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Oct 12, 2023 23:09:36   #
Grahame Loc: Fiji
 
Bryan Stenlund wrote:
Haven't found anything helpful in current posts, that describes what the major differences are between for example the Canon 5R mirrorless and the equivalent Nikon. Would someone educate me?
Bryan

If equivalency refers to present cost, here's an article that mentions main 'differences'. Whether these are considered "major", only you can decide based on your preferences.
https://www.photographyblog.com/articles/nikon_z8_vs_canon_eos_r5_head_to_head_comparison

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Oct 13, 2023 00:58:06   #
Harry13
 
User ID wrote:
I use midrange models from both. I can tell you that my preference is Nikon. And for the "Why":
• Shallower flange depth
• Thinner sensor pack
• Available lenses

That addresses your question but I doubt its helpful to you or anyone else. Someone else would have equivalent reasons for their own preference of Canon. Coke or Pepsi.


My wife tells me that Pepsi is sweeter.

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Oct 13, 2023 01:31:50   #
SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA
 
Harry13 wrote:
My wife tells me that Pepsi is sweeter.


Which is why I can’t drink it.

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Oct 13, 2023 05:52:35   #
Jim Bianco
 
Hey guys,I just go out and enjoy taking photos I don't care if it is a Kodak Brownie camera.

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Oct 13, 2023 07:17:21   #
BebuLamar
 
Jim Bianco wrote:
Hey guys,I just go out and enjoy taking photos I don't care if it is a Kodak Brownie camera.


Would you really use a Kodak Brownie today?

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Oct 13, 2023 07:44:54   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
For those who might have missed the original post:

Haven't found anything helpful in current posts, that describes what the major differences are between for example the Canon 5R mirrorless and the equivalent Nikon. Would someone educate me?
Bryan


This was the OP's first post in years. He made 2 others a few years ago. I think they might have moved on.

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Oct 13, 2023 09:51:25   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
The single most important part of the camera are the letters C A N O N.

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Oct 13, 2023 10:31:33   #
ThreeCee Loc: Washington, DC
 
Bryan Stenlund wrote:
Haven't found anything helpful in current posts, that describes what the major differences are between for example the Canon 5R mirrorless and the equivalent Nikon. Would someone educate me?
Bryan

You have to educate yourself. Photography is a vast field. What’s best is dependent on what you use the camera for. Portrait photography is different from Wildlife etc. I like Canon because I started Pro with Canon. They have excellent glass and reliability. They don’t change quickly, that keeps the resale value high. I have never had a client complain about image quality. Sony treats photography like consumer electronics and obsolete their products too often. Nikon is coming back well but we’re stagnant for a while.

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Oct 13, 2023 13:29:22   #
stan0301 Loc: Colorado
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
The EOS R5 changed how we think about mirrorless cameras, how we think about photography, how we think about life. The others, not so much.

But honestly, what are you asking? Canon has delivered mirrorless technology that leverages their change to EOS technology in October 1987, an all-electronic solution that continues to deliver benefits to Canon owners in October 2023. Contrast that to Nikon, a company that dithered on electronics and the basics of Auto Focus, where long-time owners find their long-time lenses are not fully-upward compatible with mirrorless cameras.

But honestly, what are you asking? Mirrorless technology is superior, especially the newest mirrorless lens designs, from every one of all the various market competitors. Some are clearly better at automated tracking of moving subjects, but this is a niche need for certain working pros. The rest of us couldn't / wouldn't know the difference.

But honestly, what are you asking? Did any of your current digital cameras turn to dust recently, or similarly stop delivering already superior images? Did your money start burning a hole in your wallet?

The single biggest difference: you mount a lens and turn right (clockwise) when working with Canon, clearly the right way to mount a lens. Everything else is just a difference mix of technology options. Do you want IBIS? How many megapixels? Full-frame vs cropped? What card format? One or two cards? etc, etc.
The EOS R5 changed how we think about mirrorless c... (show quote)


Way back when I studied with Ansel Adams he said "A camera is a box with a hole in it" - they both take very good pictures - the most important factor being the finger pushing the button (or, hopefully, the remote release)

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Oct 13, 2023 13:37:54   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
ThreeCee wrote:
You have to educate yourself. Photography is a vast field. What’s best is dependent on what you use the camera for. Portrait photography is different from Wildlife etc. I like Canon because I started Pro with Canon. They have excellent glass and reliability. They don’t change quickly, that keeps the resale value high. I have never had a client complain about image quality. Sony treats photography like consumer electronics and obsolete their products too often. Nikon is coming back well but we’re stagnant for a while.
You have to educate yourself. Photography is a vas... (show quote)

What's best for me is one camera that I use to shoot everything.
I'm NOT getting a bird camera, landscape camera, portrait camera, macro camera, wildlife camera, ........
Goes for lenses also.

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Oct 13, 2023 13:40:18   #
joemcl1
 

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Oct 13, 2023 13:52:50   #
joemcl1
 
billnikon wrote:
It all comes down to what you want out of your equipment. A decent photographer can get award winning images from either one of these camera's.
So many folks get hung up on features. For over 60 years I have used camera's on Manual mode. That is still the case today. There is NO difference between Nikon and Canon in Manual Mode. A image shot at 1/125 sec. @ f8 @ iso 100, (if that is the correct exposure) will be the same on Nikon, Canon, Sony, or any brand.
When it comes to auto focus and mirrorless camera's Sony has been very innovative.
I can get great images out of a $400.00 Sony HX99 camera that are as good or better than Nikon or Canon.
The difference between Canon versus Nikon comes down to the skill of the photographer. NOT THE EQUIPMENT.
It all comes down to what you want out of your equ... (show quote)

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Oct 13, 2023 13:58:57   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
stan0301 wrote:
Way back when I studied with Ansel Adams he said "A camera is a box with a hole in it" - they both take very good pictures - the most important factor being the finger pushing the button (or, hopefully, the remote release)


If Ansel Adams was the photographer worthy of that name, he'd be a contributing UHH member and explaining his choice of Canon EOS equipment.

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