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Chad S wrote:
Steve Ickes wrote:Feels like holding onto a brick.

I actually feel like my D700 is more brick like than the 1D.

The 1D kind of melts into my hands. It feels like you're holding on to a well crafted weapon.

And hence my comments concerning it being a very subjective choice. For me, and my larger hands, the Nikons feel much better. I typically shoot with two bodies, one with a 400mm f2.8 lens mounted on a monopod, the other slung over my shoulder with a 80-200. I always had trouble grabbing the Canon, one-handed, activating AF, framing and getting the shot. Canon's always felt as if they were going to fall out of my hand. I have no such issue with the Nikons as they are just better balanced . . . for me.

As far as craftmanship, you really can't say that either Canon or Nikon is better than the other. Both companies pro bodies are built with the utmost in quality. And as far as getting the job done, either with work equally well despite what some may say.

As far a megapixels when is enough too much? I've printed 20x30 images from my Canon MK II's, MK III's, Nikon D700 and D3's with equal results unless they are low light high ISO shots then the Nikons have easily ruled. I've shot all those listed in low light, high ISO settings and there is just no comparison not so much in the amount of noise but the type and quality of that noise.

If you're current camera does what you need then keep it and invest the money in more glass, better lighting, or other equipment that will actually enhance what you're currently doing.

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:36 AM

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Come on Dan, that would take all the fun out of photography.

Nah. It might take all of the fun out of buying equipment... but that can ultimately lead to a lot more fun with photography. :-)

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:17 AM

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Jun Zhou wrote:
I heard that nikon 35mm 1.8 has reptty good quality, but I havent seen any pics

It is a fairly new lens and it is optically a great lens but it is a DX lens (similar to EF-S in Canon's term) designed for crop cameras, with other words. A different approach taken by Nikon here - You still can mount a DX lens into a FF body like the D700 and you will get the DX format with that but you can forget about mounting an EF-S lens on FF bodies on the Canon side.

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:54 AM

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AGeoJO wrote:
Jun Zhou wrote:
I heard that nikon 35mm 1.8 has reptty good quality, but I havent seen any pics

It is a fairly new lens and it is optically a great lens but it is a DX lens (similar to EF-S in Canon's term) designed for crop cameras, with other words. A different approach taken by Nikon here - You still can mount a DX lens into a FF body like the D700 and you will get the DX format with that but you can forget about mounting an EF-S lens on FF bodies on the Canon side.

Nikon seems to be putting a lot of effort into their DX lens lineup, but that doesn't help full frame users very much.

All of the D series primes (20, 24, 35, etc..) are in desperate need of an update.

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:41 PM

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p.3 #5 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

I think on the count of 3 everyone should change systems..

1

2

3

Switch

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:25 PM

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p.3 #6 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

The Buy and Sell forum would explode if that happened!!!!

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:40 PM

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p.3 #7 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

Nikon and Canon make great cameras. Pluses and minuses to each. If you ask me, I think that the Canon line-up is better.

Nov 07, 2009 at 08:02 PM

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Chad S wrote:

Nikon seems to be putting a lot of effort into their DX lens lineup, but that doesn't help full frame users very much.

All of the D series primes (20, 24, 35, etc..) are in desperate need of an update.

DX still makes up a large portion of their sales. But more FX lenses are coming.

Nov 07, 2009 at 08:39 PM

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Post some of your photos.
Now, explain how a 'new' camera would have made them any better.

I think you need to decide: Are you a gear whore, or a photographer.
If "It's all about the equipment!" then by all means, go buy whatever will make you happy (for the next 6 months.) If you aspire to be a photographer, you'd be far better off spending your time, money, and anxiety worrying about where to go and how to shoot better pictures.

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Nov 08, 2009 at 01:19 AM

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rprouty wrote:
I think on the count of 3 everyone should change systems..

1

2

3

Switch

So where should those with feet in both camps should switch to Sony, Pentax

Nov 08, 2009 at 01:26 AM

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burningheart wrote:So where should those with feet in both camps should switch to Sony, Pentax

I've already done it-from Pentax to Canon just this past summer. From personal experience, I can tell you it was a pain in the butt that I really don't want to do again, at least not for a long time to come, if ever. Selling and buying a bunch of gear within a few weeks time is exhausting!

My Canon kit is pretty much set once I buy a 1.4x TC and 430EXII flash.. At some point, I'd like to upgrade to FF from my 40D and possibly upgrade my macro from the Tamron 90 to the 100/2.8 IS, but that's a bit down the road.

Heather

Nov 08, 2009 at 02:12 AM

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p.3 #12 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

Man some of you guys must have lots of money to be switching back and forth

Nov 08, 2009 at 02:22 AM

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heatherwb wrote:
Selling and buying a bunch of gear within a few weeks time is exhausting!

Heather

But it's really fun!

Nov 08, 2009 at 02:25 AM

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I shot canon film bodies for 30 years, years ago I had the itch and had to buy a Nikon, so I bought one, I did not get comfortable with it, it felt awkward and things just weren't where i expected them, i felt uncoordinated with it so I sold it, when I bought my first digital, a 10D, it was because it was familiar, coming from a 1V & 1N, not much learning,(and at the time much cleaner files, not much difference today!) I think one would be much better off once they like a system to stay with it and use what he or she is already comfortable with, and I think there photography would benefit more from it. If one is any kind of photographer at all, Canon or Nikon either one will produce better results than the best photographer needs to satisfy anyone. I am a Canon lover and am bias, but if I had used a Nikon for 35 years instead of Canon I would feel the same way! I'll stick with what I got, besides I don't have 35 more years to aquire the glass and everything else that makes up our equipment list!

Nov 08, 2009 at 02:47 AM


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