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p.3 #1 · Thinking of Switching Back to Canon

Well went tonight to Midwest Photo and held the D700 for the first time. I loved feel and quality of the body but I was totally lost when it came to operating it!

Seems like a very nice body but I am going to stick with my Canon equipment and get the 1D IV when released.

I do need a nice wide angle now.
I have the 35L 85L 70-200 2.8 IS, 100 macro

Nov 06, 2009 at 10:57 PM

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Ian.Dobinson wrote:
It depends on the lenses more than anything else.
The 14-24 is a compelling reason to stick with Nikon but the 85L and 135L are compelling reasons for Canon

he needs 2 bodies - they don't have to be the same brand.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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akilah wrote:
Buy lenses, not cameras

That is why I've stuck with Canon.

time to buy sony then - zeiss autofocus goodness.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:41 PM

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

AGeoJO wrote:
I love selected Nikkor zoom lenses (14-24, 24-70, 200-400, etc.) but their primes, except for the 200mm f/2.0 and longer lenses, are not quite as good as those on the Canon (a disclaimer here: to me, at least). The long Nikkor lenses are excellent but quite a bit more expensive than those of Canon plus they are not readily available. Keeping up with two systems is taking a toll and I am about to give up my "dark side" setup and just stick with one and that will be Canon for me

.. There are new and excellent Canon lenses, like the 17 TS-E, 24mm f/1.4 II, etc. to make up for the really top-drawer Nikkor 14-24mm. Now, I am just "praying" that Canon would upgrade the 24-70mm, incorporating IS with improved optics

Nov 07, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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Chad S wrote:
Can anyone give me a valid reason to stay with the D700 over the MKIII?

Yes.

You need to stop switching cameras looking for equipment nirvana.

Both brands are excellent and can produce very fine photography. In the end it is essentially a coin flip as to which to choose unless you already have invested in a lot of glass, etc. for one system or the other or you are one of a very small number of photographers with very specialized needs.

Keep whatever you have. Learn to use it well. Worry more about photographs and less about buying equipment.

Dan

Nov 07, 2009 at 03:04 AM

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

Nov 07, 2009 at 03:11 AM

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

Exactly!!!

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:26 AM

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Chad S wrote:
Right now I have the following Nikkor lenses:

20mm f2.8
35mm f2
50mm f1.8
85mm f1.8
80-200mm f2.8
300mm f4

The only one that focuses half way decently is the 300mm f4. The rest of them are pathetic.

What's the point of having a sweet body like the D700 if the glass is disappointing?

I think I just solved my dilema...

The question now is: what Canon lenses to replace them with?

Well you went to Nikon and didn't get the two of the best lenses for it, 14-24 and 24-70, those two lenses were made for Nikon FX bodies.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:32 AM

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Actually I had the 24-70, but I sold it so I could switch to primes. What a mistake that was. The primes I got kinda suck. Live and learn I guess...

Doesn't matter anyway, I'm definitely switching back to Canon, and their equivalent lens is just as good and roughly half the cost.

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:38 AM

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Can you not get a Canon body and a lens and also keep the D700 and the 14-24 or whatever Nikkors u currently have? Best of both worlds!

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:26 AM

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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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chez wrote:
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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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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The Buy and Sell forum would explode if that happened!!!!

Nov 07, 2009 at 07:40 PM

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p.3 #17 · 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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