I see no point in contemplating a wholesale "move" anywhere.
First and foremost, I think I should always be able to get an EOS camera that works well and it is reasonably priced. So what if it is not a series 1 ? I am an amateur, I'll make adjustments easily. However, with many pros that might be much more difficult I suppose.
Secondly, if I happen to fancy something special that only Nikon has, be that a unique piece of gear or much better prices, I might get a bit into a dual system, the best of both worlds so to speak.
One of my major Canon related concerns is their demonstrated (to me) service capability in Canada.
Some folks say Nikon Canada is better that way......who the heck can tell for sure.
I considered the new D300 instead of my 40D. The D300 is a great camera but it wasn't worth the extra $600.00 to me. Now, if I had been shooting Nikon in the first place I would have jumped all over it. As it was, I took my $600.00 in savings, sold off most of my older lens and upgraded to better glass. Came out to about the same price as buying the Nikon and I still would have had to buy glass for it.
I've got to agree with Chez on the Packers game. I bet if you looked at the whole picture you would have found operator error reguading the D3 failures. It's tough to make any camera equipment operate in below zero weather.
I've seen to many of these I'm switching threads. I'll bet the vast majority of them never switch. Despite the 1D III screwup, Canon has done very well. Hopefully Canon learned their lesson on the 1D III and will really impress us this year and for years to come.
JohnJ80 wrote:
Actually, it is the other way around that would hurt the camera - cold->warm/humid.
J.
John is correct. The amount of water vapor inside the camera is just too low to cause a significant condensation. Condensation happens when you bring a cold camera inside a warm room with the whole room humidity able to condense.
However, consider that the guy kept dashing back and forth - then it's quite possible that the water condensed inside got frozen outside. Hard to tell what really happened.
I am soooo close to switching. What is holding me back is that the Nikon primes just aren't as good. The 85L has no equal. Nor does the 35L in the Nikon world. I am going to try my hardest to stick with what I have, avoid the cost of switching, maybe pick up a good used 5D, and wait for Canon's response.
One huge gripe that I have is that I've had to send in almost every lens I've purchased in for calibration (35L, 85L, 24-70, 70-200 2.8is, 17-55). Their QC sucks. The next body I get must have micro lens adjusting.
I switched from Nikon three years ago; and I don't plan on switching anytime soon. As impressive as the D300 and D3 release are (among with the new glass being released by Nikon), I'm with Canon for the long haul. Plus, for me at least, it would be a huge PITA to sell all my Canon gear and replace it with Nikon bodies and glass. That alone is not worth it for me. But the most important thing is that Canon puts out quality products, and the glass and bodies I own don't hold me back from the photography I do.
-Nick
Edited by nburwell on Feb 08, 2008 at 03:39 PM GMT
we should write down the names of people that switch, so that in 2 years when they switch back to canon we can laugh. you're either going to keep switching, or stop caring. when you stop caring that much, your photography will improve.
I've never had a problem with my 20D or 5D in bad conditions. And they've been used in sand, snow, ice, rain, high humidity, etc from temps ranging from -20F to 100F. And I don't exactly baby them, though if there is water falling from the sky I'll try to prevent it from hitting the camera.. what did those people do in the falklands that caused the cameras to flip out?
As everyone flees to Nikon, please do be sure to put all of your Canon trash up for sale in the B&S forum. I'm looking for a crappy 85f1.2LII and maybe a 135L too. Heck, for the right price, I'd love to grab a 1 series body too.
I'll never understand the logic behind threads like these. If you've got a bad Mark III, the issue will be resolved shortly. If you've got any other Canon, is there REALLY an issue? Come on... these cameras are capable of far more than the talents of most photographers can extract from them.
Look at where we were five years ago in DSLR. Look where we are now. Are you REALLY complaining?
I think Nikon and Sony made or are going to make some significant steps in a good direction and I am eager to see what s coming out in the next 1-2 years.
Today there is much better glass in the Nikon camp, including their new 14-24 and 24 T/S lenses and some of the ZF lenses.
Sony will bring a 24mp camera for a reasonable price and I if they bring out some decent glass I would even consider to switch over there.
One of the main reasons I switched from Nikon to Canon in December is noise at high ISO's. In my experience, the D200's I had were horrible above 1250, but my MkII and 30D are much more usable. Also, the 24-105L that I own was part of the reason. It is my main PJ lens but I can't think of any Nikon lens that would give me the same quality with IS. Please don't compare that piece of crap 18-200VR to the 24-105L either. So I am staying for sure.
I am also interested in your gear! Can I please get it. Unlike the two cheapos above ( ), I will give you $1 in exchange!
And remember little people what Britney said:
Cameras are flashing my way
dirty dance
And they keep watchin' (And they keep watchin')
Keep watchin
Feels like the crowd is saying
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Gimme (Uh)
Gimme gimme more
I'll never leave Canon, but I am considering another brand to coexist with my current gear. I'd love a D3 and some wide glass, a micro nikkor and some new PC lenses, but I can't afford that.
The Nikon 85 f/1.4 is easily on par with the 85 f/1.2L in the IQ stakes. They don't have a 35L equivalent, but if you can get hold of one of their 28 f/1.4 you'll have a superb lens. I think now that Nikon has released FF, you'll see more and more emphasis on updating or bringing out new FX lenses. They've have been neglecting them, since they have been DX format entirely until the D3 came along. I'd expect some new or updated primes at Photokina.
I'm selling a 1Ds because I upgraded to a Ds II, and I've had two offers to trade it for Nikon gear. Seems like there are some going towards Canon too.
