Finally made the move from Canon to Nikon

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Well I've finally gone and done it, I've just ordered a Nikon D810 and 200-400 f4 to replace all of the Canon gear I've been building up over the last 5 years. I've loved my 5D mk3 and it's been such a fantastic tool to help me get shots I'm really proud of and improving my photography all the time. It's almost a little bit emotional to be moving on but I'm confident this new set-up will help me improve my wildlife photography even more, and it's an area I really love.

I'll be going from several lenses to just one given the cost of the new Nikon gear so I'll be building up over time when I can afford it. It's an expensive hobby as we all know but we wouldn't spend the cash if we didn't love it so much!
 
Why would you want to do that? I think you had the best camera on the market and the best manufacturer. No doubt all those on the dark side will think you made the right move but I am sure not many Canon users will agree.

However enjoy your new toys.

P.S - got any kit you want to sell? LOL
 
Grumps1974 said:
Why would you want to do that? I think you had the best camera on the market and the best manufacturer. No doubt all those on the dark side will think you made the right move but I am sure not many Canon users will agree.

However enjoy your new toys.

P.S - got any kit you want to sell? LOL
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Ha ha, yup the 5d is an incredible bit of kit and I'm definitely not in one camp or the other. The D810 will help me get better results for the kind of photography I take, of that I'm sure. The 5D has got me some sweet shots over time though and if I could keep both I would.
 
Yes Canon come a good Second best to Nikon we all agree on.:agree:;). However you will find just how much better a Nikon camera is to the slightly inferior Canon lineup. :nikon:
 
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Interesting that a recent survey showed that a substantial majority of professional sports photographers use Canon. The two common factors between wildlife photography and sports photography are shooting at a distance and often shooting moving objects. Professionals rarely get the choice of what equipment to use wrong as their livelihood depends on it. So I will stick with the pros.
 
Grumps1974 said:
Why would you want to do that? I think you had the best camera on the market and the best manufacturer. No doubt all those on the dark side will think you made the right move but I am sure not many Canon users will agree.

However enjoy your new toys.

P.S - got any kit you want to sell? LOL
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The 5DIII cant touch the D810 in a single area and yes ive used both
 
I'm always intrigued why people change manufacturers as I honestly think there isn't that much difference between the manufacturers and what they offer. I can understand if it comes down to cost if you want a certain set up (ie Nikon and canon 200-400 f4's) but I honestly don't think many would be able to say whether a photo was taken with a certain manufacturers equipment. I have a 200-400 f4, its a nice lens but it does weigh a bit too! Once you get over the 300 f2.8 weight starts to increase.
 
Nikon D810 is certainly a great camera and I'm sure you will enjoy using it ... honestly I'm not so sure about the 200-400, is it the newest version?
Look forward to seeing what it produces for you :)
 
rob-nikon said:
I'm always intrigued why people change manufacturers as I honestly think there isn't that much difference between the manufacturers and what they offer. I can understand if it comes down to cost if you want a certain set up (ie Nikon and canon 200-400 f4's) but I honestly don't think many would be able to say whether a photo was taken with a certain manufacturers equipment. I have a 200-400 f4, its a nice lens but it does weigh a bit too! Once you get over the 300 f2.8 weight starts to increase.
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I swapped back and forth from Canon to Nikon twice, both times because of the well documented Canon AF issues, and because after the 1D MKIIN they screwed up the AF by over complicating it where as with Nikon pro cameras you can basically turn on, press the shutter and it will just do as its supposed to do.
 
Grumps1974 said:
Interesting that a recent survey showed that a substantial majority of professional sports photographers use Canon. The two common factors between wildlife photography and sports photography are shooting at a distance and often shooting moving objects. Professionals rarely get the choice of what equipment to use wrong as their livelihood depends on it. So I will stick with the pros.
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There have been a few well known pros who have made the move over the years for one reason or another but I think most of reason is Canon seem to be good at setting up their ambassador programme and tempting pros that way. To be honest technology moves so fast that one point one manufacturer has the advantage then the other. I honestly don't care what is seen as the best camera/lens if what I have gets the image. There is far more to a great image than equipment, it's only a small percentage of the outcome.
 
gramps said:
Nikon D810 is certainly a great camera and I'm sure you will enjoy using it ... honestly I'm not so sure about the 200-400, is it the newest version?
Look forward to seeing what it produces for you :)
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I hope so, the VRI can be a dog
 
Gary Coyle said:
I swapped back and forth from Canon to Nikon twice, both times because of the well documented Canon AF issues, and because after the 1D MKIIN they screwed up the AF by over complicating it where as with Nikon pro cameras you can basically turn on, press the shutter and it will just do as its supposed to do.
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Gary I can understand your reasons when relying on the equipment working is your livelihood. For enthusiast its a different story.
 
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Pros only use Canon gear because they are so badly paid they can't afford the more up market and expensive better Nikon products
 
rob-nikon said:
Gary I can understand your reasons when relying on the equipment working is your livelihood. For enthusiast its a different story.
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I was lucky that both times it didnt cost me to swap, first time Nikon UK swapped out my Canon gear for the equivilent Nikon gear, second time i just got lucky, bought cheap ie grey and sold on ebay for no loss
 
Interesting debate fellas. I feel Canon's marketing machine is certainly wider reaching than the Nikon. I've been studying wildlife shots for years and more often than not the shots I like the most are Nikon. Not to say it can't be done on a Canon and if the 200-400mm wasn't so stupidly expensive then I might have stayed.

Gary Coyle said:
I hope so, the VRI can be a dog
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I got the mk1, it was all I could afford - I know it's heavy but what else should I know :eek:
 
realspeed said:
Pros only use Canon gear because they are so badly paid they can't afford the more up market and expensive better Nikon products
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I wish Canon were cheaper I'd buy some more. Must admit that the 5D3 is way overpriced now. The others not so bad. I think that Nikon have probably got the edge in bodies and Canon have the edge in lenses. I might go dual brand shortly. Can't decide between D810 and D750. Initially for landscape and night time photography but eventually I'd want to add a lens suitable for wildlife but can't decide on that either.
 
Grumps1974 said:
Why would you want to do that? I think you had the best camera on the market and the best manufacturer. No doubt all those on the dark side will think you made the right move but I am sure not many Canon users will agree.

However enjoy your new toys.

P.S - got any kit you want to sell? LOL
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Spec wise the D810 is clearly better :p
 
Gaz J said:
I wish Canon were cheaper I'd buy some more. Must admit that the 5D3 is way overpriced now. The others not so bad. I think that Nikon have probably got the edge in bodies and Canon have the edge in lenses. I might go dual brand shortly. Can't decide between D810 and D750. Initially for landscape and night time photography but eventually I'd want to add a lens suitable for wildlife but can't decide on that either.
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If it was only landscapes then the D800 would have been a winner especially at the price it can be had second hand.
 
rob-nikon said:
If it was only landscapes then the D800 would have been a winner especially at the price it can be had second hand.
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I'll be in a position in 4/5 months to spend £5/6000 on camera gear. I'll have more time on my hands and I want to do much more landscape photography. I've got a 1DX, 500mm, 100-400 and I wouldn't get rid of those. I was thinking D810 with 14-24 f2.8 and maybe the 300 f4. This would give me a back up option for wildlife. In the process of doing some research at the moment but must admit this seems to be were Nikon are lacking a little in lens choice although the 200-500 looks interesting.
 
snerkler said:
Spec wise the D810 is clearly better :p
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Specs are irrelevant - it is all about the person holding the camera. The best speced kit in a poor photographer's hands will still produce rubbish. Moderate equipment in the hands of a gifted photographer will produce stunning photos.
 
Gaz J said:
I'll be in a position in 4/5 months to spend £5/6000 on camera gear. I'll have more time on my hands and I want to do much more landscape photography. I've got a 1DX, 500mm, 100-400 and I wouldn't get rid of those. I was thinking D810 with 14-24 f2.8 and maybe the 300 f4. This would give me a back up option for wildlife. In the process of doing some research at the moment but must admit this seems to be were Nikon are lacking a little in lens choice although the 200-500 looks interesting.
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D810 + 14-24 is an excellent combination but as it's for landscape as well, remember there is an issue with available filters.
The 200-500 seems to have good IQ but almost all hands-on reviews say that the AF is slow ... 300 f4 PF VR is a good'un and works with TC's. :)
 
Grumps1974 said:
Specs are irrelevant - it is all about the person holding the camera. The best speced kit in a poor photographer's hands will still produce rubbish. Moderate equipment in the hands of a gifted photographer will produce stunning photos.
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hmmm, yes to an extent but a lens with a wider aperture in lower light conditions will produce a better shot than one with a higher one. Also a lens with zoom capability will produce more options than one without. I hear what you're saying (and heard it a million times...) but it ain't as clear cut as that.
 
Welcome to the 810 club Lyle, great choice. Looking forward to your captures........and lens choices!

Regards;
Pete
 
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gramps said:
D810 + 14-24 is an excellent combination but as it's for landscape as well, remember there is an issue with available filters.
The 200-500 seems to have good IQ but almost all hands-on reviews say that the AF is slow ... 300 f4 PF VR is a good'un and works with TC's. :)
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The AF is what stopped me from downgrading the 200-400 to take as i was very noticeably slower (kind of expected with the prices ;))
 
gramps said:
D810 + 14-24 is an excellent combination but as it's for landscape as well, remember there is an issue with available filters.
The 200-500 seems to have good IQ but almost all hands-on reviews say that the AF is slow ... 300 f4 PF VR is a good'un and works with TC's. :)
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Thanks gramps. I seemed to remember that you had one of these 300mm.
 
jetpackjack said:
Interesting debate fellas. I feel Canon's marketing machine is certainly wider reaching than the Nikon. I've been studying wildlife shots for years and more often than not the shots I like the most are Nikon. Not to say it can't be done on a Canon and if the 200-400mm wasn't so stupidly expensive then I might have stayed.


I got the mk1, it was all I could afford - I know it's heavy but what else should I know :eek:
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Depends what you shoot but expect it to struggle if tracking moving subjects in anything other than good light
 
jetpackjack said:
hmmm, yes to an extent but a lens with a wider aperture in lower light conditions will produce a better shot than one with a higher one. Also a lens with zoom capability will produce more options than one without. I hear what you're saying (and heard it a million times...) but it ain't as clear cut as that.
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I fully agree with you but my comments were about body selection. Too many people buy on spec alone without ever holding the camera. In my view it is essential that you handle a camera and test out its ergonomics before buying.

The one you fancy on specs may be to heavy or too big or too small for your hands or the controls poorly located.

The commonly accepted principle is that if you wish to upgrade and you have money available look to upgrade the lenses first as it is there that you will see the most benefit.
 
Grumps1974 said:
I fully agree with you but my comments were about body selection. Too many people buy on spec alone without ever holding the camera. In my view it is essential that you handle a camera and test out its ergonomics before buying.

The one you fancy on specs may be to heavy or too big or too small for your hands or the controls poorly located.

The commonly accepted principle is that if you wish to upgrade and you have money available look to upgrade the lenses first as it is there that you will see the most benefit.
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Ah yes. In that case I agree also, it's much more about the lens than the body!
 
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