Would you trade your camera?
Aug 29, 2015 10:21:09 #
coyotecall
Loc: New Mexico
Is this topic about subjective feelings about cameras really worth spending a morning typing away on a keyboard over? I think I'll go outside and chase grasshoppers instead.
Aug 29, 2015 10:33:07 #
No. I HATE HATE HATE learning new technology!!!!! My cell-phone is three generations back, my car is 22 years old. I'm still on a steep learning curve for my Nikon D600 and I'd rather die than have to start over with something new.
Aug 29, 2015 10:36:41 #
Don Fischer
Loc: Antelope, Ore
No, Nikon is the only brand, other than med format, I've used in years. Be to much trouble to have to learn all that stuff again. But I have been thinking lately about getting a Pentax DSLR to fool with.
Aug 29, 2015 10:37:54 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
Craggy, I've got to support SS, Canons feel best to me, last Nikon I handled was awkward, better than years ago but awkward, Pentax was nice but heavy and expensive for what I would get, I had film cameras that felt better than Canon, even though I drooled over the F1, but of the cameras I would consider Canon is the best feeling to me, Bob.
No harm (to me) in giving him your support, Bob. As I mentioned, I like SS's contributions ...... OK he goes over the top at times, but he's not alone, and it's good to see such support. You've been around here some time, too - the banter, as long as it's not out-and-out vilification, is fine too ...... amusing to me. I liken it to supporting your football (soccer) or rugby team or any team sport ..... it/they sort of become part of you. No harm in that. And of course a Nikon "feels" different, just as a Canon would for me. Funny thing is,after using a Fuji X-T1 for a while, even though I still use my D700 a lot, I've "got used to it" too. It's like acquiring a new car that is different to your last one ...... in a relatively short time you'll get used to it and new habits are quite easily formed ! SS has one (habit), I have 2 with which I'm quite comfy too !
Aug 29, 2015 10:39:53 #
jrb1213 wrote:
If someone offered the equivalent lenses and camera body (same age, same condition) of a different brand (you chose the brand) would you trade? Why or why not.
I would not make the trade. One reason is that I am very comfortable with how my camera works and shots and the learning curve would not justify an even exchange. Secondly I would be getting someone else's used equipment with who knows what care it has received. I also like the Canon line of equipment.
Aug 29, 2015 10:40:25 #
jrb1213 wrote:
If someone offered the equivalent lenses and camera body (same age, same condition) of a different brand (you chose the brand) would you trade? Why or why not.
If I'd thought something else was equivalent to what I was going to purchase, there'd be no point unless money was saved. Equivalent and different brand are antonyms, irreconcilable. At any rate, No I would not change because I love my D810 and have enough learning to do to last me a lifetime! -:)
Aug 29, 2015 11:06:02 #
No. Been using Canon since mid 1960's and have been very kind to me.
Aug 29, 2015 11:15:11 #
Aug 29, 2015 11:18:45 #
NO. I like what I have and I am comfortable using it. When a new version comes out, I can apply what I know and make adjustments for new/changed features. Nothing wrong with any of the other systems, I've just been using mine for decades.
Aug 29, 2015 11:55:25 #
Aug 29, 2015 11:56:00 #
jrb1213 wrote:
If someone offered the equivalent lenses and camera body (same age, same condition) of a different brand (you chose the brand) would you trade? Why or why not.
Most probably not.
Aug 29, 2015 12:01:04 #
Japakomom wrote:
It would depend on the brand being offered.
The OP said you choose the brand.
Aug 29, 2015 12:01:57 #
Spirit Hawk
Loc: Michigan,Sunrise side
NO<NO<NOPE..I am a Canon user,,and am staying with them,,I have looked into Pentax and Nikon,,but i like my Canons,,but in the film days i was a Nikon shooter,,,now if i was offered some cash $$ to boot ??who knows
Ron
Ron
Aug 29, 2015 12:31:11 #
I am a Canon guy and my niece is a PRO Wedding photographer who shoots Nikon. I have tried her camera's [D700 & D750], they are good and solid, but I still prefer my Canon's.
Aug 29, 2015 13:42:14 #
I have Micro 4/3rds system with both Olympus and Panasonic with some good lens, therefor NO trade..
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