Who Here Has Used Both Canon And Nikon Gear (like d80 + 30/40D)?

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Opinions wanted from someone who has experience with both...as I know those who have only used Canon will be biased mostly, as will those who have only used Nikon.


My choices -D80, 30D or 40D

My tendencies- Landscape, macro, portrait, architecture

My flaws- Not experienced yet in post processing work and using all the software

Important to me- durability, good glass, low noise levels, great sharpness


And yeah, I thought I was settled on the d80, but I still keep weighing them up. Both d80 and 40D feel good to hold.
 
All my gear is Canon and I wish I had started with Nikon. I have a 1D Mk 111 I have had to have the body replaced after it developed two faults and that was after the autofocus problem was fixed. My 70-200L IS lens has had one IS unit replaced and still isn't right. On top of all that my Canon still doesn't focus sharply - even with the 24-70L lens.

If you've got the chance then go Nikon!
 
If it's any help, having spent most of my adult life using Nikon film SLRs, I bought a complete Canon digital system this year (5D, 3 lenses and a flash). My reason for changing allegiance was that I wanted a full-frame sensor, and I'd read glowing reviews of the 5D for landscapes, portraits etc.

They're both solid cameras. The layout of the Nikons seems a bit more logical compared to the Canon, but there's very little in it.

Canon's bundled software (Digital Photo Professional) has got a very good reputation - although I've not bothered to install it on my new PC - I find Adobe Photoshop/Bridge/Lightroom does everything I need with Canon RAW files.

I've been using the Canon for a few weeks now, and I've not looked back.

Ref. Steveophoto's post, all manufacturers produce Friday afternoon bodge-jobs from time to time. If you're unlucky, reject it and buy one from another vendor, just to be on the safe side. Plenty of pros use Canon, even though everyone seems to be raving about the D3 these days, and they wouldn't trust their livelihood to a manufacturer that had a reputation for dodgy kit.

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I've used both extensively & have to say that you should definitely do some more research on which features are most important to you (I'd normally recommend holding each but it seems you've already done that :p)

I used Canon gear for years but am now using Nikon - it's all much of a muchness though as they are constantly outdoing each other so you'll not lose out whichever brand you decide to go for.
 
I use Nikon but have used the Canon 30D a couple of times at work and find it to be much less intuative but I guess it could be argued that a Canon shooter might find a Nikon less intuative as its what your used to! Play with both and see what you think works best for you :)
 
Your interests don't include high speed sports, so why not consider Pentax, or the bodies rebadged as Samsung?
 
I had a D70 and now, due to some thieving scumbag have switched to Canon 400d.

Although I like the Nikon immensly - the change to Canon has, for me, been a good thing. I prefer the ergonomics of the Canon and for some reason it does seem more intuative to use. Not having checked Nikon prices recently I am also under the impression that range for equivelent range the Canon lenses are cheaper (?).

You'll never know any different and I suspect that you will grow to love whichever you choose. There will always be a few unlucky souls who are unlucky and have a bad experience.

Chris
 
I have used the Nikon D40, D80 and D200 (as well as older D1's) and have to say that I simply hate the way Nikons are laid out.

This is 100% subjective, but Canon's just seem RIGHT to me, I spend less time fiddling and more time shooting. That's how it should be.

Cheers,
James
 
Nikon for me ... I have had D50 and D80 ... I find the ergonomics better than canon, I have used the 400d and the 40d, and I can not get on with them personally however if I had to use it all the time I am sure it would come in time....

I prefer the menu system of the Nikon and way the controls are to hand, after using the camera for a couple of months finger instinctively go for the required controls with out thinking...

These are only my views and others may disagree best bet is to visit a shop and see what floats your boat...

Shutterman
 
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