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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Curious? - Switching from Canon to other systems, why? Regrets? | |
As a victim of chronic switcher syndrome, I can tell you it is not for the faint of heart and I would not recommend it. Pick up a cheaper and less addictive habit like crack cocaine.
I was a Nikon guy from film (FE to F4s and F100) and then digital for D1H, D100, D2H, and the straw that broke that camels back was the D2X. Bad focus, bad color curves - Grrrrrr Frustration creeps in (Damn that frustration!!)
Experiment with Canon 20D and 100-400 aided by rebates. I like output of 20D and 100-400 better than D2X with a 500mm AFS for bird photography. The switch is on. Trade some stuff sell other stuff now own a kit with 40D, 1D IV, 1DsIII 800mm 500mm ........ I am very happy with Canon. Camera are great, lenses are wonderful... Life is good No real regrets except. Nikon 17-35 was way better than Canon 17-40 or 16-35, and the 200mm Micro was awesome. Zeiss 21mm takes the sting off the WA, and Sigma 150 is OK replacement
Enter change (Damn that change thing!) Canon announces new lenses. I Really want the 500mmII and 600mm II to replace the 800mm and 500mm. Excited about light weight and versatility of 600 with without 1.4X and shorter MFD. I sell the 500mm.... I am on wait list for new lenses. Enter 1 earthquake and one nuclear meltdown that greatly delays the launch.
That frustration thing creeps in again (Double damn that frustration thing!!) And now more change. Nikon announces new D800(E) with 36MP and no AA filter. (Double damn that change thing!!)
Aided by access to a cheap 500mm VR and access to a D800, I run the experiment. Drat and double drat.. I love the detail and DR of that combo for birds. Sell all the Canon stuff, and buy all Nikon stuff. Love D800 (E) for detail and DR. There are a few more regrets on this go round. I miss 21mm ZE, and the 16-35 VR is OK, not great but OK. I miss the 100-400 IS, and the 400 f5.6. I hate the weight and backwards foot on the Nikon 600mm VR. The D4 is not a great camera (YMMV). While I love the D800(E) DR and 36MP, the D4 is not as good as 1D IV was for BIF. I also miss the color and contrast curves of Canon in landscapes. Probably a function of my poor PP skills. Then some left AF issues and service issue. Frustration creeps in again (triple damn that frustration!!).
I run yet another experiment Canon 1Dx and 600mm II vs Nikon D4 and 600mm VR.
I love Canon and switch back to Canon. This time round the Excellent 16-35 IS, and 100-400 II have made it a pretty nice trip. I still miss the Nikon DR and 36MP and 200 micro for insects (The blacks in bumble bees are to die for) but I am pretty happy.
THE MORAL TO THIS LONG STORY>>>>
1) Avoid frustration. Push away from the computer and get out and shoot
2) Eschew change. Push away from the computer and get out and shoot
3) Avoid experiments. Unless you are an R&D scientist (which sadly I am) don't run experiments as they rarely cure diseases, and they frequently lead to total cash-ectomies.
Wow that was cathartic
Bill
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