Yes, questions asked about which is best between Canon and Nikon have been asked way, way too often and way, way too many times, yet has anyone ever torn apart a Canon or a Nikon of equal value and really looked over the guts inside both camera bodies ?

As for Canon, you might want to start with a typical EOS body often sold in Mom & Pop discount stores such as Walmart or Best Buy. Then, pick out a Nikon body of equal quality and equal value..

You may be surprised as to which one has the sturdiest parts within and which one has proved to have the longest lasting shutter mechanisms over the years.

If you have never ventured inside either, plan to do so sometime ! You may be very surprised when you see which brand has a more solid construction !!!

I will not reveal my findings nor findings from repair shop techs I know, but if you check them out for yourself, you will, then, become a believer as to which brand puts their money in engineering as they have put their money from their advertising mouths :)

Oh, before the bashing upon this writer begins, why not check out two equal value cameras from both companies for yourself ! Yes, you will be surprised and don't forget to check out the wiring and the motherboards too and see if you can determine which brand has higher quality, heavier duty integral routings. AND, for what it is worth, I own both brands of cameras ~ those of the past and those made today.. Hint: You may even dive into a couple of film cameras so as to get a head start with the process because not much has changed in their individual qualities provided even today. IMHO, both are well made cameras, but can you find which one may be better ?

This guy will sign off for now because it's way too early in the day for him to begin taking the heat, although, you may want to exchange your findings with our other UHH members :idea: :thumbup:

Image, that was a very interesting read! Thanks for the link.
Not that anybody noticed, but I went on record when the 7ll was announced that I wanted one, JUST because of the added weather sealing!
I shoot in the rain and am careful. When I read the 7ll had 4x the weather sealing, I wanted it because I was pretty confidant I could shoot openly in the rain with it.
Now I'm VERY CONFIDANT it will shoot open rain without a condom. When shooting fast action in the rain, it's necessary to have full access to all the cameras functions.
Bravo to Canon for taking that step to professionalize the 7ll. Thanks Canon :thumbup:
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