Which SLR Camera is Better - Nikon or Canon
Nov 29, 2014 07:46:09 #
collhart wrote:
What do like better Blondes or Redheads?? In the long run they end up doing the same thing.
If you play your cards right. :D
Nov 29, 2014 07:48:49 #
bull drink water wrote:
you must just want to cause some s--t, you picked a hell of a time to ask all those questions. after you spent the money. once you buy the camera shut the hell up until you've taken about 500 shots.
I would like to weigh in here. I am a very new member who joined this group to learn from folks who have tons more information and experience than myself. Personally, regardless of how you feel, I feel that you are not a welcoming person. Being new to photography doesn't always mean we are confident about the decisions we make. We want to make sure we spend our money on the best that we can find but we don't always know what that is. Yes, lot of things are repeated, but then, there are new members all of the time. I appreciate all of the positive comments and information that is posted. Thanks very much to the positive people for taking the time to help us new members learn.
Nov 29, 2014 07:55:19 #
Nov 29, 2014 08:01:17 #
I suggest that
1. You buy a D750 for your self and
2. Give the D7100 to your son.
BUT first, review both camera here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
The 750 is full frame (a much wider angle of view), excellent low light and good or better video.
The controls are similar which will allow both of you to somewhat learn together. This will allow you to swap cameras when one of you need the characteristics of the other's camera.
I would also suggest "starter lenses" of the 28-300 for yourself and the 18-200 for your son. Each has a reasonably good wide angle and "reach".
1. You buy a D750 for your self and
2. Give the D7100 to your son.
BUT first, review both camera here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/
The 750 is full frame (a much wider angle of view), excellent low light and good or better video.
The controls are similar which will allow both of you to somewhat learn together. This will allow you to swap cameras when one of you need the characteristics of the other's camera.
I would also suggest "starter lenses" of the 28-300 for yourself and the 18-200 for your son. Each has a reasonably good wide angle and "reach".
Nov 29, 2014 08:16:36 #
BboH wrote:
I suggest that br 1. You buy a D750 for your sel... (show quote)
This sounds like the best response of all. If you've got the dough, that is. Both types are fine. Once you have started down one path it sounds best to continue -- until you may get disgusted. I don't think you will, though. How soon are you planning to get your son the camera? How old is he? Why don't you try the camera you have over a period of time and see how well it works for your specific task? Then evaluate and then make your decision. From a Canon guy!
Nov 29, 2014 08:23:42 #
(Only a newbie would dare post something like this here.)
And, of course, the answer is SONY!
And, of course, the answer is SONY!
Nov 29, 2014 08:27:10 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Not getting into the Canon/Nikon argument. There is no clear answer.
Your 7100 has been reviewed many times and some consider it the best mid-range APS-C camera today.
If you are looking to upgrade, suggest the same for a FF camera and look at the D750. You will have the best of both formats and won't have the added work of dealing with two brands of lenses and cameras.
There is no logic in comparing a crop-sensor to a full frame camera for light gathering capabilities. Bigger sensor, better light. The 750 is arguably one of the best values on the market today in my opinion.
Your 7100 has been reviewed many times and some consider it the best mid-range APS-C camera today.
If you are looking to upgrade, suggest the same for a FF camera and look at the D750. You will have the best of both formats and won't have the added work of dealing with two brands of lenses and cameras.
There is no logic in comparing a crop-sensor to a full frame camera for light gathering capabilities. Bigger sensor, better light. The 750 is arguably one of the best values on the market today in my opinion.
Nov 29, 2014 08:59:16 #
may years ago I had Nikon, and could not seem to keep it out of the shop. Switched to Canon and have been there ever since... nikormat,then T70, if it wasn't for digital, I would still be using the T70.
Nov 29, 2014 09:30:37 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
The answer to the question is simple: 1) which one does what you want? 2) which feels better to you when you take a picture? and 3) which one has the best price at the time? Both are equally good cameras. Just do as many suggest - test drive...... OH and 4th, who around you can help you learn from their experience with which one.
Nov 29, 2014 09:56:19 #
tnzmzoom wrote:
I just bought the Nikon D7100. I am wondering if ... (show quote)
Either / or!! Guess you should have done some more if the "I" in your "PI" before you bought! :~)
Nov 29, 2014 10:02:14 #
Exakta VXIIA with a Zeiss Biotar 58mm f-2 lens. Not an automatic function to be found on it. Hell, the mirror won't even return to the lowered position until you operate the film advance lever and cock the shutter. Well, maybe not entirely true. The lens will close down to a predetermined opening prior to taking a picture if you have the right lens like the aforementioned Zeiss. But you do have to operate a lever on the lens to return the iris to the full open position for focusing and composition.
Damn, I should have kept that camera.
Damn, I should have kept that camera.
Nov 29, 2014 10:08:44 #
Its an endless debate. Both make great bodies. Both make great lenses. Canon does have a slightly larger lens lens selection, but they are still both great lenses.
Both offer great kit selections.
What I have found over the years is that the bodies cone and go, especially digital, but the lenses persist. Whatever vendor you choose buy great glass.
Full frame versus cropped sensor is a topic also to consider, but makers excel at this.
In your case having a 7100 would mean getting your son a 7100 so you both have DX. cropped sensor lenses do work on full frame bodies but some capabilities are lost.
On the other hand you could return the 7100, get your self a d810 and your son a d610 or d750.
Both offer great kit selections.
What I have found over the years is that the bodies cone and go, especially digital, but the lenses persist. Whatever vendor you choose buy great glass.
Full frame versus cropped sensor is a topic also to consider, but makers excel at this.
In your case having a 7100 would mean getting your son a 7100 so you both have DX. cropped sensor lenses do work on full frame bodies but some capabilities are lost.
On the other hand you could return the 7100, get your self a d810 and your son a d610 or d750.
Nov 29, 2014 10:11:41 #
The time and date will be on your MAC. Depending on how old your MAC is, you should have an "info" tab at the lower right when the photo is displayed or you "right click" on the photo and the info will be displayed. As for video, I have no idea as I have never shot video with my d7100 or d5100.
Nov 29, 2014 10:16:18 #
Nikon, Canon Sony Panasonic.
Any of those will suit.
In the end it will be a persons eye and his creativity that will determine his images
Any of those will suit.
In the end it will be a persons eye and his creativity that will determine his images
Nov 29, 2014 10:37:23 #
Nikon & Canon are both great tools of the trade. People on this and other forums try to justify some slight advantage of one over the other, but its a fruitless exercise. I will say that the lens will be an important choice. In your PI business I'm sure there will be a certain distance that is involved. You can either buy the old Nikon 80-200MM F2.8 or the newer version with VR. You can pick up the old lens on Ebay for about $350 or the newer lens for around $2,400. You may have to focus manually at night if it's dark. Videos are another issue. I think you can shoot reasonable video during the day, but if you really want to shoot video at night I'd probably buy a camcorder. You can buy a panasonic, canon or a variety of others for $2-300. This is your business and you want to use the right tool for the job. Video cameras are designed to work well in candle light.
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