reidnebs24, if this does not convince you that Canon is the only camera company in the world, then get a Nikon, because SS is the most pro-Canon person in the Forum, and very creative. :-)
SharpShooter wrote:
24, Welcome to the Hog.
We see this question about once per day. It gets old and boring. But I know you're knew and assuming you are NOT a troll, I'll tell you.
I prefer Canons. Canon is the innovator of the two companies. It's been that way since the Canon T-90 was introduced. Now every other brand looks like a T-90.
With better IS/VR and better lenses Canon took over Nikons #1 spot in the DSLR market in 2004 and has been moving away every year.
Many are still living in the past and waiting for the big white hope. Many thought it came with the D3, then the D800. But with the intro of the new 7dll, pro results will be attainable for $1799.
You do the math. :roll: :thumbup: :lol:
SS
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Peterff wrote:
amehta wrote:
The person may not know what context is needed. It is not very difficult to suggest it.
So, I think I am agreeing with you...., did I get that wrong?
I knew I did not phrase it right. It is not very difficult for
us to suggest what context we need.
reidnebs24 wrote:
I'm quite an enthusiast for photo, and about a year ago I bought the Canon 70D; I love it. But what is your preference out of these two companies and why?
Both companies, as well as Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, Fuji make excellent cameras, and each model has to be evaluated against comparable models from other companies. Different companies have concentrated on different aspects of photography or characteristics of the gear. For example, Canon has made a commitment to fast autofocus, but I think sometimes Nikon has more accurate AF. Canon, Sony, and Panasonic have put a bigger emphasis on video than Olympus, Nikon, and Fuji. Olympus has long emphasized "good things come in small packages" while Nikon went with "pro bodies built like a tank". Nikon has made design decisions to maintain compatibility between high end cameras and old lenses, while other manufacturers changed mounts making old lenses obsolete, but giving their lens designers more flexibility.
Peterff wrote:
A valid point. Although I wasn't thinking so much about supplying appropriate information (which is hard if you don't understand the problem), rather than *ANY* information. Even a little information can prompt further investigative exploration. Well formulated is nice. Formulated in almost any sense is good. Unformulated is the problem case. A question lacking in any context can sometimes be justifiably considered less than intelligent.
It's really all a matter of degree. As in the classic:
Q: "How do I get to Broadway?"
A: "Practice, practice, practice!"
Perfectly logical in context.
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The person may not know what context is needed. It is not very difficult to suggest it.
rpavich wrote:
Well...that's one person's opinion isn't it?
Certainly a suggestion that a forum search or a Google search is the first line of defense IS a helpful suggestion.
If you don't think it's helpful...that's cool...go ahead and repost an answer that you've posted 100 times before on the same exact subject...it won't cause me any pain...but for others, sometimes suggesting a little self-reliance is our suggestion.
I'm guessing that you're exaggerating the demeanor of the responses to make a point because I've never read "go figure it out by yourself!" here.
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Yes, of course this is just my opinion. And I acknowledged that people have the option to make these annoying comments. But I also have the option to call the comments idiotic. :-)
It is often very difficult to get information from a google search unless you know what you are looking for, both to phrase the search well and to evaluate the results. In general, it is difficult to
research on something unless you have
learned about it first, which is why asking a question here makes a lot more sense.
If you are suggesting google, you are not suggesting self-reliance, you are simply suggesting that the person ask the question elsewhere. What's the advantage of that?
The "go figure it out by yourself" gets stated often, especially when someone asks about the difference between two lenses. The problem with that is not everyone understands ways to test and evaluate the equipment, even if they are using it very effectively (test != use). At least suggesting how to test, even a link, would make it a much better response.
skiman wrote:
The D3x is a pro body (Which adds more battery life and more rugged body). The D810 will match or beat it in every other aspect. The D3x has been replaced by the D4s now and adds an 11fps capability that the D810 cannot touch.
The closest replacement for the D3X is the D800 series, high resolution but "slow". The D3 was replace by the D3S, then the D4, and now the D4S, fast but lower resolution (D3/D3S are 12mp, D4/D4S are 16mp).
nakkh wrote:
D3x is a faster camera built for fast action sports photography & other dynamic activities. The D810 is for pulling in the big wide scenes like you'd see in Montana or the Rocky Mountains Or shooting nature- & super gorgeous video of stuff on planet Earth...
IMO-
That is the D3
S, not the D3
X. The D3X was Nikon's "slow, high resolution" camera from around 2007-8.
bayardks wrote:
It can be a challenge to decide what camera body is best even without considering price. But I have not been able to learn what it is about the D3x that it can command a price more than twice the price of very excellent cameras like the D810. Can somebody please tell me what is so uniquely wonderful about the D3x.
The D3x was a bit of a dud when it came out, with a price above $7k. The only reason to buy it today instead of a D810 is if you want a camera body built like a tank, instead of merely built like a Hummer.
tamalero wrote:
Dont crop sensor also receive less light coming to them (compared to full frame)?
They receive less light, but they receive the same light per area.
OddJobber wrote:
Thanks for your input, Amehta. Mirrorless, bridge, 4/3, etc., is foreign ground for a lot of us.
Yes, there are a lot of different options, and the image quality in many cases is quite close, so it is reasonable for some to consider a few of the choices.
Peterff wrote:
Agreed, although it really does depend. I'm generally of the opinion that there are no stupid questions, just stupid answers, but since joining the Hog I'm re-evaluating that a little.
A question such as "What lens should I buy?" without any supporting information might just qualify... :)
Well formulated and stupid are two different things. People don't realize what factors go into figuring out the best answer, so they do not know what additional information to provide.
bibsthecat wrote:
I always here where people say a crop sensor will give a 300mm lens an equivalent focal lenth of 480 (1.6x300). Would not the focal length still be the same, you would only be using the center part of the lens. If you crop the full frame photo in post processing, would you not have the same result. Thanks and all comments welcome.
You are right. The "extra reach" is a mythical meme.
Peterff wrote:
And some of us need help!
More seriously, it would sometimes be nice if people would occasionally pause and think about how they are formulating a question to post.
The question may be obvious to them, since they hopefully have all the associated context at hand, but it doesn't always appear so clear on the other side of the looking glass... :)
Yes, it would help, but the person formulating the question is usually the less experienced person, so they may not even realize that their question is poorly formulated. It usually isn't very difficult to interpret the question, though.
tita1948 wrote:
If you don't have the lens racked out to a ridicules length is there a mirrorless camera that takes tack sharp photos? So far what I have seen leaves me unimpressed. Everything always looks soft.
I hope someone can prove me wrong because I really want one :-)
Ok, let's start from the beginning. When most of us say "mirrorless", we mean a MILC: mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. There are currently 4 sizes of MILCs (not counting some Pentax duds):
1. full frame (1x, Sony A7-series)
2. APS-C (1.5x, Fuji X-series, Sony NEX, Samsung NX)
3. micro 4/3 (Olympus and Panasonic)
4. 1"/CX (Nikon 1 series)
The biggest differences between MILCs and DSLRs tend to be
* an electronic viewfinder (EVF) instead of an optical one (OVF)
* contrast detection AF instead of phase detection AF
The AF system can affect sharpness for action shots, but the sensors are as good as the sensors in DSLRs of the same size. In particular, the Sony A7r sensor is basically the same as the D800 sensor, with image quality about as good as any camera in these categories.
OddJobber wrote:
Read the manual.
Yes, that also makes the list.