Decisions decisions?? Canon or Nikon

Its a discussion that has rattled on for years, and one that usually draws out the "experts" on forums, with opinions on why they think one is better than the other. Most always because that's what they bought.

The 'bottom line' is, both Canon and Nikon make excellent, and equally capable cameras and lenses. It reallly is a case of 'six of one, and a half dozen of the other'.

Which ever brand you choose, you'll not be disappointed.

I have always been Canon, for no other reason than that's what started out with 50 years ago. They have never let me down, and produce the quality results that I desire.

I'm sure that if I had chosen to go down the Nikon route, I would be saying exactly the same thing.

BTW, this is the 'welcome section' of the forum, so an introduction would have been nice?

Dave
 
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Apart from a few very specialised lenses/uses where it's generally thought one is better than the other I'd agree with the above.
 
Welcome to the forums. I would go to a reputable dealer and handle both brands see which feels right in the hand.
 
As above welcome to TP, enjoy yourself here :)

Lots of useful help, advice and tips on here, I'm a Canon bod so I'd say Canon, but it's what you want / what works for you that matters. Oh and the grass always appears greener on the other side occasionally. :)
 
Welcome to the forum.
T'was a no-brainer for me... Cannon being my surname :canon:

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All very sound advice above, I think the best is to go to a proper camera dealer where they will let you really handle the camera and take a few shots. (Not a major high street conglomerate where you look at it bolted on a stand). A dedicated camera shop should let you do this (if you leave them a hostage like your child or wife;)).

But seriously, a lot of it is about the feel of the camera, yes it will all feel a bit foreign, but a lot of it is about the ergonomics of the camera, how your fingers fall on the buttons, do to like the screen, how it feels held up to the eye. Little things like this. Forget about the quality of the photos it takes because they will both be excellent. Then it's down to gut feeling.
It's all about enjoying your purchase then.

A friend I have changed his whole set up from one to the other, a lot of gear! But you will find there's not enough between the major brands IMHO to make changes like that. I'm sure you will love what you get and don't be perturbed by any potential alleged shortcomings of any one camera, sometimes reviews can be nit picky. I guess what I'm saying is, if a review picks out a potential weak point and it's on your chosen camera don't focus on it and worry about it too much, all cameras have 'something' in someone's opinion that's not so good.

Hope you enjoy the camera and have fun with it
 
As a Canon user I say don`t forget there are other makes out there, Pentax, Panasonic, Olympus, Sony, etc.

Don`t just follow the Herd, be yourself and chose way you want to go.

All the advice for Canon/Nikon can be used on practically any Brand
 
69Bonni said:
All very sound advice above, I think the best is to go to a proper camera dealer where they will let you really handle the camera and take a few shots. (Not a major high street conglomerate where you look at it bolted on a stand). A dedicated camera shop should let you do this (if you leave them a hostage like your child or wife;)).

But seriously, a lot of it is about the feel of the camera, yes it will all feel a bit foreign, but a lot of it is about the ergonomics of the camera, how your fingers fall on the buttons, do to like the screen, how it feels held up to the eye. Little things like this. Forget about the quality of the photos it takes because they will both be excellent. Then it's down to gut feeling.
It's all about enjoying your purchase then.
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^^This.

I have used both, and have switched systems - but for a very specific issue which is resolved in current bodies, I have also owned and used many other 35mm and medium format systems over the years and can confirm that the biggest variable in the quality of any camera system is the person behind it. I'm personally happier with the ergonomics now but could happily use both systems - you may have a preference when you handle them.

You might also want to consider if your friends have cameras & what they own because sometimes you can share lenses on a day out, or help each other if a battery dies etc.

All I would say is that if you are buying into a DSLR system, and expect to make some canny used equipment purchases as well as buying new then stick to Canon or Nikon rather than Pentax/Sony/etc - you'll find many more used equipment shops and depth of inventory then you will with the other brands simply due to popularity as well as a more significant range of lenses from amateur to professional specification.
 
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