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I am not looking for a Canon Vs Nikon debate but am very curious to find out why people choose the make of camera they use.

I use Canon and don't think I will ever change, my reason for choosing Canon was simple, my local photography shop had an offer on the Canon 30D.

How did you choose you make of camera and is there many people you have jumped ship from Canon to Nikon or vise versa?
 
lol, I didn't mean to outcast any other camera users, I only use Nikon and Canon as an example as this is what I find most people I come across use.
 
I picked nikon because a good friend of the family had a great access to top of the line glass and I could use them anytime. However he has moved away and now I've invested in some of my own lenses and flash guns to change. I may consider getting a second canon body for some macro work - 5:1 would be most useful from the one lens :D
 
compared the Nikon D60 and D90 against the Canon 450d. I could have had the Canon + 2 lenses against the D90 with just the kit lens. Real decider was the feel and build quality, even the D60 felt better than the canon which felt very flimsy, and the zoom graunched as you moved the ring. Went for the D90 and so glad I did.

Others factors were the Gold and black Nikon box looks so classy (well you did ask) and that I had always felt during my Canon film days that Nikon were a cut above and I had hankered after one.
 
Dave Pickett said:
compared the Nikon D60 and D90 against the Canon 450d. I could have had the Canon + 2 lenses against the D90 with just the kit lens. Real decider was the feel and build quality, even the D60 felt better than the canon which felt very flimsy, and the zoom graunched as you moved the ring. Went for the D90 and so glad I did.
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Isn't the D90 equivalent to the xxD Canon's rather than the xxxD range?

Anyway I Went with Canon purely on price - couldn't make my mind up between the 400d and the equivalent Nikon (D60 maybe... I can't quite remember now). Both seemed very good, but a crazy deal came along for the Canon so I went with that.

I know this thread isn't about this, but I get a bit tired of the Canon vs. Nikon holy wars to be honest. I just see then as both having pros and cons but ultimately producing good products, and I think the competition does them both good.
 
I chose Pentax too, currently K20D. As I shoot mainly landscapes the main reasons were:

weather proof body & lenses'

Massive range of high quality old prime M/A/FA lenses that cost very little.

Bang for buck - amongst other things inbuilt IS works a treat & it has great build quality (some C & N models feel like toys in comparison)


The weakness of the Pentax system is at the long end with few tele lenses and with the exception of the K7D a slow frame rate - all irrelevant in landscape photography

Simon
 
I chose Nikon because it's what I used when I was doing product photography in my last job, so I already knew how to use it. :)
 
andrewc said:
I bought a Canon digital SLR as I had a Canon film EOS SLR and could use the lenses. However, I soon found that those lenses weren't very good and were quickly changed!
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Heh - I came at this the other war round - when I wanted to try film I got an EOS 500 off eBay so I could use it with the lenses I already owned.
 
I've used Canon SLR's since the '70s and have NEVER had a problem, great cameras all. Nikon equally make great cameras I'm sure, but I've always been most happy with Canon's prosumer bodies and optics range. I did try Olympus once with an OM-10 and OM-40, but never got on with them and soon returned to Canon.
 
When I were a lad me father used Canon. I tried it and it didn't feel right. Tried Pentax then got Nikon. Been there ever since. (over 30 years)
 
Hi, I'm new here but just bought a Pentax K-X. I had no other old kit to consider in my choice as I have 'upgraded' from a Fuji S5600.

I tried to avoid the 'automatic' choice between Nikon and Canon and instead I looked at the spec for the money, some reviews from others etc and that got me to a short(ish) list. I then went to a shop and asked the staff there, and handled the cameras I was considering.

I came away happy with a K-X with twin lenses 18-55 and 55-300. So far, very happy with my choice but obviously have a lot to learn.
 
I got on the Nikon trail when I bought a D80 (1st DSLR) from Jessops, it was on offer at the time with the kit lens and a 70-300. I bought a 105VR a few months later, then a "50", then an SB800; the rest really is history. It would cost a fortune to move to another brand now and replace my extensive kit, so I'm stuck with Nikon and quite happily so ;)

Gary
 
A friend of mine upgraded so I bought his old Canon 10D for £100. Got used to how it worked and always been happy with the quality and results so stuck with Canon. Don't think I could be arsed to learn how to use another make now.
 
was working in Hong Kong at the time and Nikon always appeared to have the better deals.

Stuck with them ever since.


Seemples!
 
It's a funny one.

I used to use an Olympus SLR but when I bought my first DSLR I went with Nikon just because of those I tried the Nikon one felt the best of those in my budget.

I then bought a Canon DSLR next time for exactly the same reason.

I always think it's a bit like your football team. Years down the line you'll swear they're the best etc etc but often it's such a trivial reason why you chose them in the first place.
 
First Dslr I got my mits on was my mates Canon 300d, very impressive when you only have a point and shoot. Way over my budget at the time so went for a Nikon bridge camera, first 8mp 10x optical zoom. It just felt right when I upgraded to stick with Nikon.
 
I use canon because when I got my 300D there were no other DSLRs in the price range!
 
Sports.. every man and his dog had canon for sports so thats what I got...
 
Canon man for 25 plus years, then used a friends 300d and saw how advanced it was over my 50d so sold up and brought D300 and then went on to a D700.
I have to say Canon are easy to use well built cameras a bit basic in terms of AF, ISO and menu settings.
Nikon from the D300 up are well built cameras with amazing AF and ISO performance, in terms of menus and being able to fine tune everything nikon win hands down.

The rub is this Canon lenses i think are better and cheaper at L level, so much so i have just moved back to Canon brought a 7D which i think has more in common to the D300 than a 50D, so it looks like Canon are learning from nikon and i can only hope the new version of the 5DMKII when it comes out will be more like a D700 than 5D MKII but even better.
 
Started with Olympus on film as it was a hand me down and I had no money, then bought Nikon cos it
1 felt better to hold and use, and
2 I have access to some super cheap second hand prices.

Nick.
 
raider2727 said:
I have to say Canon are easy to use well built cameras a bit basic in terms of AF,.
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I'm guessing you've never used a 1 series... and given that you own a 7D I find it odd that you say their AF system is basic. ALL the 7D's AF points are cross type and they cover a good area of the frame.

I went to Canon because I knew two people with one, that's it.
 
My first job at a local newpaper in the mid 1970s and they used Nikon so have stuck with them ever since.

When digital cameras first came along I must admit to gazing at Canons ISO performance and thinking of swopping. However I had too much invested in glass by then and now I am very glad I did not jump ship :D :D

I am still using some of the great Nikon lenses I bought in the 70s and 80s as well.

I might be very lucky but have never had a Nikon camera go wrong on me.:)

I dont think I will ever change now.
 
"The rub is this Canon lenses i think are better and cheaper at L level..."

From what I've read recently the latest Nikon zooms seem to be getting very good reviews and seem to be thought to be better than the L equivalents.

I had a Nikon SLR but when I went digital everyone shouted at me to get a Canon as they were the best and maybe they were at the time. Anyway, that's what I got. These days if starting again I think I'd go for a Sony for FF and in body IS or Nikon for the D700 or possibly D300.
 
When I was looking for a new SLR in '98 or '99, I made a shortlist of kits that met my spec wish list and budget then visited a local stockist to have a play with them. The F65 Nikon fitted me best so that's what I left the shop with. I built up a small selection of lenses etc so when I went to a DSLR, it made sense to stick with Nikon.

I was almost tempted to Canon when they had a DSLR under the grand mark before Nikon did but I just didn't like the feel of it so waited until I could afford and justify the D70.
 
I have a friend who bought a Nikon D90 because it was the only camera in the shop that he could operate with his glasses on!

I can't rember why I first bought Canon, it was probably because of price performance and because they are what my mum refers to as "a good name". I've stuck with them ever since largely due to the fact that they are beautifully engineered, reliable and deliver the goods as far as I'm concerned.
 
Ergonomics - Nikon know how to do them, Canon don't. Doesn't matter how many mega-pixies the camera has or how cheap it is, if it doesn't feel comfortable to use then it'll just sit in a drawer gathering dust.....
 
that's a bit of a sweeping statement, I held a Nikon D700 and the grip felt way worse than my 1Ds, as did the positioning of the rear jog wheel and front jog wheel. I was literally sprackling with it in the shop trying to change the settings, whereas with Canon it feels so much better in my hand and I can actually use it without giving myself an aching hand.

Even the 450D with its small entry level body was totally fine to use and hold, and perfect with a grip.
 
Initially I was told by mentors that Canon was the only way to go in belong term. At the time (and I believe still holds true today) it was too give me the best options of glass and bodies to upgrade.
Also, watching sporting events, you always see those long white lenses in the sideline, further justifying my decision. Clearly it was what the "pros" were using.

Years later, I'm just well invested in Canon, and even if I were interested in switching over, its really not an option without taking a big loss on my current equipment.
I debated though, for about half of a second, when I read about NIKON wireless commander. That goes perfectly with my style shooting. But instead, I just bought a bunch of radio triggers.
 
Wife had a Canon, reviews suggested all much of a muchness, so got same brand so we could share lenses if and when needed (and it has come in handy at times).
 
I have used Olympus, Mamiya, Leica, Hasselblad, Canon and now Nikon

Digitally I started with Canon because I had used their film bodies and started with a 20D then got a 5D and a 1Ds. In Feb 2010 I sold the lot and bought Nikon. Why? I specialise in wedding and portrait photography and I really wanted the high ISO and good AF that I have in the Nikon bodies. It was worth swapping all the lenses and flashes to get what I wanted. I'm glad I did as I was shooting some wedding shots last week at ISO 4000 :)
 
When I moved from film to digital, the Canon 10d was getting superb reviews on its launch. At that time, most reviews I read on Canon and Nikon, suggested that Canon edged it, when it came to bodies and lenses. Not sure how that stands up today, but there appears to be more Canon users at all levels.
 
I shoot with Canon EOS bodies because it gives the best compatibility with manual focus lenses, due to a healthy register distance. I can shoot with all the following lenses (via adapters):

* Pentax M42
* Zenit M39
* Pentax K
* Contax / Yashica
* Olympus OM
* Nikon F/Ai/AiS
* Exakta
* Prakticar PB
* Leica
* Pentacon Six

Oh...and Canon EF lenses :lol:
 
I like Canon because it feels comfy in my hands. I also like its menu structure and the quick dial and joystick which makes focus point selection very quick and easy.
 
My first SLR was a Canon AE1 Program, I have always shot canon SLRs, excepting a 645 and my Blad, bought a 300d body, had to return it the next day with a sensor fault. The replacement was fine, if a little plasticky feeling from what I was used too. Have stayed with Canon, I think the L-series lenses, on the most part, offer more and are better value than the Nikon equivalents, even if the bodies have at times left a little to be desired over their red flashed equivalents. Basically familiarity has kept me locked in.
 
trencheel303 said:
that's a bit of a sweeping statement
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Not really, Nikon ergonomics are widely acknowledged to be superior to Canon's. You can't really compare a prosumer D700 with a pro 1Ds and anyway you seem to be confusing ergonomics with what feels "natural" to you, as someone who shoots only Canon....
 
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