Hoss Loc: Near Pittsburgh, Pa

Maria
I started with Canon back in 1974, for what reason I do not remember. The only thing I can say is I never had one break down on me! And I am still with Canon to this day. But I do agree that between Canon and Nikon you can't go wrong!!! Go to a local store and hold them whichever one fills comfortable is the one I would get. I would look at the full frame sensors and their top of the line glass though. I would also look for camera clubs in your area and go as a visitor and talk to the Canon and Nikon users to get a feel about the likes and dislikes of both. Canon VS Nikon is kind of like PC VS Mac! And I do shoot sports with my Canon and get good results, Canon is the official camera of the NFL. So when you see those white lens on the sidelines they are Canon! Good glass is expensive B & H photo is asking about 7 thousand plus for a Canon 300mm f2.8L IS with all the bell and whistles. I just got a 5D MarkII with battery grip 24-105 IS L series lens 3 spare batteries two 16 gb Lexar pro cards A three pack of Tiffen filters, nd , uv and circ polarizer
and lightroomIII for a little over$4100.00.

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

Tripod was a female and often had pups. Always funny when she would move them...every time she would gimp along with the missing front leg and a pup by the nap of it's neck in her mouth...the pup would let out a yelp on the extra thump from the missing leg. You could hear her coming with the pup......

Gidgette Loc: Boerne,Texas

Whatever you decide, QVC has a Canon T3i for $999.99 and 6 easy payment. No interest. Also with purchase you get ?-55, 55-200. case, HDMI cord battery charger and list of other things included. I don't have any stock as they are private owned. May look and see if interested.

ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon

Ignore One Eyed Jack, Asking questions is a time honored way to learn. I am 79 years old and have been in more than one preofession and I'm still learning. Good Luck!

ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon

Ignore One Eyed Jack, Asking questions is a time honored way to learn. I am 79 years old and have been in more than one profession and I'm still learning. Good Luck!

CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon

If you watch pro sports on TV you will quickly notice that the Photographers are all using Canon's. You can tell this by the cream color of the lens. In reality they are both great camera systems. If you are just going into digital, go in and actually look at both and see how they feel in your hands and have the camera menu's and controls shown to you. Once you go one way or the other stay with that brand because as you up grade camera bodies it will be faster to learn the new camera because of your previous experience.

Hando Rei Loc: Long Island New York

The best way to decide what camera to get is the tried and true way...A good camera store will help...visit a photo club...rent one or the other...if it feels good in hand ...and you got the money...go for it.Always ask questions...we all will be students forever.

iPhotographer Loc: San Diego

CMaria,

You have a very good eye - something rare in the photography business. As your website reflects, you do professional quality work that should pay off.

One thing the magazines and posters demand are images taken with full-frame DSLRs or film. They will reject anything less. I know as I had taken some advertising shots for a local Harley-Davidson dealership in San Diego for the 944 magazine. All shots were taken with a Nikon D200 and turned out beautiful, but all we rejected since they were not full frame.

I have been a Nikon shooter for 36 years. So I know I'm going to take some hits when I say that I wish Nikon would offer a model with a Canon sensor. Usually when I view a photograph taken by either a Canon or Nikon, I can tell which brand took the picture. Most can be PP'd to come close, but there will always be a difference. It's that difference is most likely why photographers of people go for Canon.

However, with that said, take a look at a website by a dear friend of mine that also has an excellent eye - http://www.acresofhopephotography.com
She uses all Nikon equipment (D3100, D700, & D3). All her professional work is done with the D3. Although the D700 and D3 share the same components in different sized bodies, she says there is very slight color differences when both cameras are set identical and on the same subject.

Go full frame when ever you can.


I don't think you'd go wrong with either setup. If cost is an issue, Canon's are always on the less expensive side. But Nikon gear will also stand the test of time and endurance in addition the low-light excellence.

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

I didn't know good camera stores still existed. Where an employee actually knew the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, film speed, depth of field, etc. :thumbup:

SteveR Loc: Michigan

If you make it to the DFW area, I recommend Arlington Camera in Arlington. Not all sales personnel are created equal, however. Gil is the experienced Nikon specialist.

madcapmagishion

Isn't the purpose of a photography forum to be able to ask questions and share opinions? No matter who is asking the question, or what they are asking about? If Ansel Adams re-animated and started asking about DSLR's would you make such a disparaging remark then also?

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

The cost factor is really not a factor between equally equipped models. As far as reliability and long life out of a particular model that is an intangible between Nikon and Canon and probably many others. It's like owning a car. Are you the type person that will take care of it, or drive it until the wheels fall off and then blame the car because of your neglect? I've owned both Nikon and Canon with several lenses for each and I don't think a claim can be made that one is better. I owned the flagship Canon F-1 as well as Nikon F2's, Canon Ftb and Nikon FM and FE back in the film days. Ran more film through them in a year than most people would use in a lifetime. Happy with both products and I would not hesitate to use eithers digitals. I currently shoot Canon but would not hesitate to use Nikon. When it comes to low light capability any good adjustable DSLR would be equal. that's up to the individual to know how to use the camera. What difference would it make if I set a Nikon or Canon to ISO 100, 1/15, at f5.6 in the same lighting situation with equivalent lenses, lets say 50mm 1.8. If both cameras are working properly, no difference.

rickyd Loc: Dothan, Al

laughs at that remark, there are always new products coming up, new software, new features on cameras, just because your in the business how in the world can you keep up with all the new developments if you do not ask questions?,,that Sir was an uncalled for rude remark,made with no intention of being a help in any way, the only thing I can see gotten from it was making yourself looking like a total @@@@,,enough said

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Ouch! Remind me not to piss you off!

:lol: :-) I'm sure I already have some folks in my short time here but discussion is healthy. :thumbup:

Jer Loc: Mesa, Arizona

It doesn't matter Canon or Nikon. Work both cameras and see how you like the control layout, size, etc.
If you are going to do professional work, get a full frame. I have a Canon 5dmii with only L series lens. The nice thing about Canon is that you know their best lens by the L series label. Digital lens are made to match digital cameras. I have a friend who runs a local photography club who said they have one member with a full frame digital and the photos are far better than the crop frame cameras. I haven't seen the pictures since I'm not a member but I look at what I get with my full frame and it would be understandable.
The bottom line is what your photo looks like. Another photographer said the Canon 7d (crop frame) is better than the 5d mii (full frame) except for one area. Picture quality. That's the most important area. The 7d is a new camera but my 5d mii can take pictures over a far wider range.
Look at quality lens. If you are going profession buy the best glass you can. Someone asked me once about one of my 1600 dollar lens and questioned why I would spend that much. Then he saw the quality of my photos.
Full frame... nikon or canon with the best glass. You'll never regret it. I haven't.
BTW: one reason you might see more Nikon at sporting events is that Nikon gave away alot of cameras for sports photographers to switch. But it doesn't matter: a nikon with quality lens and canons with L series lens are both great.