A Canon Nikon question I have been asked, but can't answer (Page 4): Thank you for the websites, I will pass these on to her.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Gene51 wrote:

These reviews seem to indicate good performance from the 50-250 and the 70-300 -

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/566-canon70300f456isapsc?start=1

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/878-canon_55250_456isstm

Thank you for the websites, I will pass these on to her.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

bweber wrote:

I would tell her to handle the Nikon and Canon in ... (show quote)

Handling the cameras in store is a great idea, I will pass on your suggestion. Thank you.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

boberic wrote:

Which (if any) camera is she now using? How experienced is she? What are her goals in photography? How serious about photography is she? Too many questions, not enough answers to give realistic advice.

She has always used a point and shoot which was easier to use for all her travels. She is into birding, and learning to draw them. Photos would be very helpful to her in that endeavor. Thank you for you interest.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Nikonian72 wrote:

Do you mean a current Canon 70D: http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/70d.htm
vs a 10-year old Nikon D70: http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d70.htm
There is no comparison between the two. What model Canon and what model Nikon cameras are you considering?

I found out that the Nikon would be the 7100 with a 4-6 55-300 lens

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Jim Bob wrote:

For all of you who seem intent on answering some inquiry other than the one submitted, please take your ADHD mediation and attempt to focus. The answer is obvious because the OP neglected to include the Nikon model.

I just found out it is a Nikon 7100

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

Sirius_one wrote:

She has always used a point and shoot which was easier to use for all her travels. She is into birding, and learning to draw them. Photos would be very helpful to her in that endeavor. Thank you for you interest.

This makes me think that a mirrorless should at least be considered in the mix. Lighter weight and easier for travel. If I were starting over, I would seriously consider mirrorless.

Cdouthitt around anywhere?

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

RKL349 wrote:

Please re-read the OP's original posting. You will see Nikon being mentioned. I read that as being the body as well as the lens. Others may have read that in similar fashion. Could the OP have omitted the model of the body erroneously? Does this kind of thing really bother you that much to have to make such caustic remarks? Take a chill pill!

I am sorry the omission of the Nikon model has caused problems. I just found out it is the 7100.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

dsmeltz wrote:

This makes me think that a mirrorless should at least be considered in the mix. Lighter weight and easier for travel. If I were starting over, I would seriously consider mirrorless.

Cdouthitt around anywhere?

I think price is a consideration, and they don't travel as much since settling in the U.S. I appreciate your comments.

Sirius_one Loc: S.F. Bay Area

Gene51 wrote:

I am a Nikon guy, but I would have no hesitation recommending a Canon body and lens, just not that particular lens. Optically it is fine, but auto focus accuracy can be dodgy at 250mm. I prefer the 70-300 for a beginner wildlife shooter. Better quality, better AF, faster focusing, less hunting. But both are good examples of how Canon makes really good value-oriented products.

I just found out that the Nikon is the 7100. Any thoughts?

ggttc Loc: TN

My heartfelt suggestion...when my son was 12 years old he wanted his own horse...so being parents..we bought him one..even tho we had several of our own..that lasted almost 11 months before he went on to other things.

So I continue to suggest a bridge

Wildlife with a bridge...sx 50 and sx 60 (canon)

Here are a few examples of what the little cameras can do

mstuhr Loc: Oregon

great photos!!

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Please keep in mind Nikon has better sensors than Canon - either way go with the Tamron SP 70-300 VC lens as a starter.

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

dsmeltz wrote:

This makes me think that a mirrorless should at least be considered in the mix. Lighter weight and easier for travel. If I were starting over, I would seriously consider mirrorless.

Cdouthitt around anywhere?

I'm lurking as always...

But I tend to get my hand slapped by birders when I suggest mirrorless. However if she's not doing BIF, then mirrorless would be a great choice to keep the load light. An em5, em10, or the em1 with the 75-300 (600mm FF eq) would be a great choice. If she's good at manual focus, then she could get into adaptor and mount some of pentax canon or nikon 400mm glass (800mm FF eq) keep in mind the body has stabilization built in, so all glass becomes stabilized, a must (IMO) when you're talking long mm's

NoSocks Loc: quonochontaug, rhode island

Sirius_one wrote:

I just found out that the Nikon is the 7100. Any thoughts?

The Nikon D7100 is likely the best DSLR crop sensor camera available judging from comments on the Hog for the past year. A D7200 is rumored to be coming soon which will drive the 7100 prices down. That might leave more money available for GLASS which is the most important part of the whole deal. Try to buy an FX lens which can be used on the inevitable full-frame sensor upgrade when she buys the next camera body.

skiman Loc: Ventura, CA

NoSocks wrote:

The Nikon D7100 is likely the best DSLR crop sensor camera available judging from comments on the Hog for the past year. A D7200 is rumored to be coming soon which will drive the 7100 prices down. That might leave more money available for GLASS which is the most important part of the whole deal. Try to buy an FX lens which can be used on the inevitable full-frame sensor upgrade when she buys the next camera body.

The Nikon D7100 with an FX 28-300mm lens if you can swing the cost. I got the lens used mint condition for $760 and the body is about $1000