Replacing a stolen Canon D7MII (Page 3): Don’t change brands, it’s like learning a new language.

Wmetcalf Loc: Rogersville, Mo

Mistral wrote:

Thanks for your comment. I liked my Canon... my friend wants to help me get started again and will help with Nikon lenses, flashes, etc. I'm just not sure I want to change.

Don’t change brands, it’s like learning a new language.

Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.

I hope you have the serial numbers of all your equipment saved so that you can supply them to police. Your stolen equipment just might turn up in a pawn shop or other location where it can be identified. Whoever stole it isn't going to use it to take breath-taking photos. He is going to look for some place to sell it. Keep your fingers crossed. You might try advertising for used photo equipment and see if anyone contacts you with the perfect deal, which you won't be able to resist. If you are contacted and it turns out to be your equipment don't let on. Just try to get enough information, like a license plate number to report him to the cops.

Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.

I hope you have the serial numbers of all your equipment saved so that you can supply them to police. Your stolen equipment just might turn up in a pawn shop or other location where it can be identified. Whoever stole it isn't going to use it to take breath-taking photos. He is going to look for some place to sell it. Keep your fingers crossed. You might try advertising for used photo equipment and see if anyone contacts you with the perfect deal, which you won't be able to resist. If you are contacted and it turns out to be your equipment don't let on. Just try to get enough information, like a license plate number to report him to the cops.

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

Wmetcalf wrote:

Don’t change brands, it’s like learning a new language.

In my opinion, Canon and Nikon are not THAT different. Like learning a new language??? It would certainly take some adjustment, and learning the locations of controls, but the language is really the same.

Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado

jdub82 wrote:

In my opinion, Canon and Nikon are not THAT different. Like learning a new language??? It would certainly take some adjustment, and learning the locations of controls, but the language is really the same.

Huh??? You gotta be kidding right?

jdub82 Loc: Northern California

Jakebrake wrote:

Huh??? You gotta be kidding right?

I am a Canon shooter. I'm most familiar with Canon controls and menus. However, both my son and son-in-law have used Nikon's for years. I have not had any issue picking up and using one of their cameras at any time. (D90, D7000, D7100, Nikon Df, Etc.) Recently, my son made the switch to Canon with no issues whatsoever. It's not rocket science! If you are talking about terminology such as micro vs. macro, etc., that's just semantics and no big deal. This doesn't mean the OP should make the switch. Just making the point that it is doable. Some degree of a learning cure, certainly. Learning a new language? Not quite!

aubreybogle Loc: Albuquerque, NM

Before committing to the switch, I would rent the Nikon(s) you are considering for a month and do a lot of shooting to find out if you will be comfortable with the Nikon.

gordone Loc: Red Deer AB Canada

It would cost $700 to rent a Nikon D500 and 80-400 lens for a month. An Ex+ Canon 7D2 used is $1035 at KEH. Clear choice to me..

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Getting your personal camera stolen is very emotional. We get attached to our cameras and the images the ones we like make.
I had a D800 stolen when they were new never got paid by the insurer State Farm that's a long story. The newer versions of
older cameras are not the same. So whatever you get you will enjoy.
I have a hard time with stealing or just finding and keeping cameras or personal stuff.
I went to the Nutcracker with my family in Philadelphia years ago. Took a Nikon and good lens. might have been the D300.
I left the camera under the theater seat. Went back a few hours later it was not their.
I got a call from someone in the theater who said "All my life I wanted a camera like yours" come get your camera.

Now I even put the strap from my case around my leg or arm in traveling. My son says to me why do you carry that case
everywhere. Just leave it on the soccer field why going for water fountain. No way.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

Mistral wrote:

Thanks for your comment. I liked my Canon... my friend wants to help me get started again and will help with Nikon lenses, flashes, etc. I'm just not sure I want to change.

Before making your decision, you might want to rent a D500 and whatever lens might interest you. At my camera shop, if you rent on Friday and return it Monday it counts as one day and rents for $80. I'm not sure what Canon has, but I believe the D500 would blow you away, especially if you shoot sports. For wildlife, etc., I have seen a D500 combined with a Nikon 200-500mm lens with great results.

So sorry for your loss. I hope you had insurance!!

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Even if you don't want to rent, go to a place where you can handle each type you are considering. Get a feel for the menus. Which do you prefer?

Mistral

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Got it! Thanks!!

Mistral

Thanks, everyone!! I am so appreciative of all the comments here. I have some work to do! I will let you know how it goes.

Mistral

Hi all,
I decided on a Nikon D500, to stick with a crop sensor vs. full frame, since cost is a consideration. (everything goes up with a FF!) I decided to switch to Nikon because my mentor / teacher / friend uses Nikon and it is apples to apples. The D500 is newer than the Canon 7DMII, and a bit of an upgrade. I think I can learn the new system easily enough.

What I really want to say is thank you!! As you all know, you really can't purchase a new camera without doing the homework. However, your input was so valuable to me. It gave me a starting point. I considered it all, spent hours reading about cameras, determined what was important to me, and finally made a choice. One thing I found very helpful were these stats on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Nikon_DSLR_cameras There is a set for Canon as well.

Thanks, again. Now - to go shop! Oh... I do have insurance and they are going to cover the loss with a $500 deductible. That makes it easier.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

Mistral wrote:

Hi all, br I decided on a Nikon D500, to stick wi... (show quote)

Enjoy what you get and never look back!