SteveR Loc: Michigan

Consider the Nikon D7200, body only with a 28-300mm and the new Tamron 10-24mm for your wide angle. If it would save you some money, go for a good, used, D7100. You can also find good used 28-300mm's. Check B&H.

Bill_de Loc: US

Google

https://www.google.com/search?q=nikon+or+canon&oq=nikon+or+canon&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j0l15.11049j1j4&sourceid=silk&ie=UTF-8


Seriously, picking brands is the same as flipping a coin. Better to do a little more research within both brands. Once you have found specific cameras that you might be interested in come back and ask for comments from people who actually use (or have used) those cameras. Otherwise you will get responses based on what somebody read somewhere.

Hope to see you back soon.

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Furbugsy Loc: NJ

I’m reading all the answers to this question (Cannon or Nikon ) and nobody is giving him an answer. I’m no expert but maybe someone should tell him - her the difference between an FX and a Dx and that the FX body and lenses are more expensive and why.

lloydl2 Loc: Gilbert, AZ

I am a Sony shooter I came by Sony because in days of old (film) I owned a Minolta Maxxum to which Sony now owns the rights of Minolta.. Sony has the best innovation and a couple of lines of cameras the A mount (which is the Minolta mount) handles both the new sony and old but still excellent Minolta auto focus lenses. I have 3 that I still use. The model I'd suggest looking at here is the Alpha 77 it uses a non moving translucent mirror and has live view through the view finder... you can't imagine what an aid this is in getting proper exposures especially in odd lighting situations. The E mount line is mirrorless and amazing the a6000 and newer 6300 and now the 6500 are worth a look. Stepping up to full frame mirrorless (these are out of your price point) are the A7R models I, ii, iii you might be able to pick up a I or ii used in your price point... I love my sony a99ii full frame translucent mirror and the a99 that I had before it.. (you can find a used a99 in your price range too). So I highly recommend that you include Sony and it's various models in your search and then buy the one with the features and ease of use that you like and best suit you... I can tell you I've seen many die hard Canon and Nikon users make the switch and others that would like to switch but have a considerable investment in Canon or Nikon and feel it would be cost prohibitive to switch..

Old Al Loc: Litchfield County, Connecticut

I am 74, been shooting for 60 plus years, have extensive Nikon & Zeiss lenses, and a Canon 1dx & 400 mm for sports/action. Virtually no significant difference between them.
BUt, my favorite is the mirrorless FUJI X cameras, the 21st century Leicas. Two of my friends, one a Nikon guy, the other a Canon shooter, also now have Fuji’s. National Geographic just choose the FUJI XT2 as the best travel camera. They are FUN, with all traditional knobs, aperture rings, etc. Nikon & Canon have their head in the sand. They have huge investments in their manufacturing lines, hence their reluctance to jump on the mirrorless wagon. Why start with older technology. If I spent a day sharing my FUJI’s with the SLR naysayers, most would want to switch (but can’t because of their investment in their respective system). Look at the FUJI Forum before u buy. Best of luck,

IvanL

Angelo, I would definitely look at the mirrorless cameras from Sony and Fuji. They offer the latest technology, and are smaller,lighter and fantastic cameras.

Lens Creep

Angelo, do a little research online about DSLRs and you will discover there are several different sensor sizes. The two most commonly used are Full Frame and APS-C (aka "crop"). Among the crop sensors are Canon's APS-C that is a little smaller as well as APS-H that is a little larger.

Do not think you must have the largest sensor to take good pictures. There are trade offs in value and performance, especially when choosing a first system.

Also, before posting to a thread like this, ask yourself what kind of pictures you would like to take. Do you like action, portraits, landscapes, wildlife, etc, etc. Some people want to shoot pics of their cat taking a nap. You get the idea. Some brands and specific models may perform better than another in certain categories. For example, a large image size is great but if you need a fast burst of shots for action, a camera that captures smaller images and can process them faster may be preferred. If you are going to be perched under waterfalls, you want camera bodies and lenses that can get wet.

have fun.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Why not Pentax, Olympus, Sony or Fuji? A good camera only means that you are familiar with it and you feel comfortable with its features. Image quality depends more on you that on camera or lens.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Why the derogatory retort. He is just asking users for their experiences, info not recorded in technical reviews.

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Draw up a list of 'possibles' and if you have a 'good' camera store nearby visit them to get a 'hands on' feel then rent the top two for 'test drives.' I pay attention to things like where the buttons are and ease of use. I use the Sony a6300 and have felt the video button is too easily activated for 'eyes off' the buttons usage. What feels good in your hands and is not awkward is a pair of important factors. Tell us your choice and follow up with some examples of your masterpieces. They are sure to come.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

Wes, why the thumbs up?

Hip Coyote

I think you are asking the wrong question. First, what do you intend to do with the camera? If you are an active person who envisions hiking or travel then you may want to consider a micro 4/3 system. Similarly if you intend to take photos from vacations and put them in a book there is little need to carry a large dslr. But if you intend to display photos larger than book size or want to go on photography expeditions you would be well served by a dslr such as canon or Nikon. I have canon and like the system. I also have Olympus m4/3 which is what I carry when treking. So before you ask what camera to buy you need to really figure out what it is you are going to do with the device.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

I understand that you're just getting started, which is why don't realize there are so many decisions to make, each of which could start a multi-page discussion which would leave you more confused than before

(1) which size sensor?

(2) DSLR or MILC?

(3) which brand?

As I said earlier, you really do need to do real research, not just have someone make a choice for you.

Marionsho Loc: Kansas

"not just have someone make a choice for you"

Did you read the OP's comments he made in this thread? Why do you assume he is just having someone make a choice for him?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Either way is good. You should add Sony to that mix as they seem to be the current leader in innovation very recently.
But all have strengths and weaknesses. Today it comes down to ergonomics and the way the camera functions with dials and menus. I like Canon for the menu simplicity but I also am used to it as others are used to Nikon or Sony.
So take your pick.