Nikon or Canon??

Hello~
I personally recommend Nikon (because I have one XD)
generally I like Nikon DSLR's better...
cuz:
1. I love the professional shutter sound XD
2. The grip is better than Canon
3. The colour is better than Canon, Nikon gives a more "real" colour
4. Nikon SLR's are very energy saving (?) XD
... others really depend on the lens.

but according to recent news, D60 is like my D40,
it doesn't have a built-in motor, which means it won't support lenses without auto-focus motor.
Which is really a pain... cuz lenses with AF-S are really much more expensive than AF ones.

but overall I recommend Nikon XD
Nikon d60's got self-cleaning function (I think)
that beats Canon 400D in anyway~ XD

 

im completely a canon user.

but it really depends on what you want out of a camera.

I recommend doing your own research. compare and contrast your needs and interests. Then decide. also going to the stores and holding the cameras helps. play with the controls, see how it feels. thats really the most important thing. canons and nikons can do exactally the same things. find what feels right.

both have a different visual feelings. raw nikon photos tend to be a bit cooler than canon images.

professionally: nikon is used for more action type things. and canon is used more for still life. definitely take that into consideration.

as an fyi: canon is releasing a new addition to the rebel line!! rebel xsi in april.


and if youre thinking of pursuing photography professionally then you definitely should not let the price hinder your decision.

im currently working towards the canon 5d... >.<

 

I myself am i cannon user for life, though its up to you in the end. Get into a store and have a try of both, see what you like the feel and use of.

 

i used to be stuck on canon. now i have gone to nikon for full frame.
sadly i still prefer canon macro lenses over the toad nikon micro. its awfully slow and no constant aperture.

 

I'm a nikon lover. Not because I've had problems with Cannon just because I'm on my second Nikon SLR (First was film this one's digital) and they've both taken beautiful shots had great battery life and been easy to understand, use and maintain.

Much love for Nikon.

However nothing replaces doing your own research and buying from a good dealer.

I buy from National Camera and Video and the one time I had an issue with a camera they just exchanged it for a new one with no hassle. So no matter what you decide to get... get it from someone good

Best of luck!

 

I'll echo that it's really a personal preference and requires a lot of research to determine what's right for you. A LOT of research. One of the main reasons being that once you start buying lenses for your DSLR body of choice you're pretty much locked into that brand unless you've got a ridiculous amount of disposable income to start from scratch with 'the other guy.'

I'm about 3 weeks into my Nikon D80, and I love it. I based my decision off of a familiarity with the brand, discussing the topic with friends of mine that are into photography, and researching various brands and models online. In the end, with a couple of options in mind, my decision was sealed when I held a D80 in my hands. That's another recommendation. See if you can hold some of the models you're interested in and maybe fire off some test shots. You'll know which one is right for you once you've had it in your hands. It just 'feels' right.

 

I think what's best for you is to do more and more research,
find out what it is that you really want.

I absolutely recommend you to walk away from your internet research someday,
go into town, find a camera shop and ask to try the cameras in your own hands
it really helps a lot with finding the best model for you.

 

And....I'm....a professional Nikon shooter.

It is and it isn't a subjective thing. Most wildlife and sports shooters shoot Canon - they have very fast lenses, portrait photographers prefer Nikon, they have lovely bokeh-producing lenses. Ultimately, the choice is yours in what body feels best in your hands. You really ought to get out and handle the bodies you're considering. And ultimately, it's the glass...more than the body...that is going to be where you want to spend your money and where you're going to see most of your results.

Side-by-side comparisons of these two makers NEEDS to be done with comparable bodies. The Nikon D60 is not the comp for the Canon rebel. The Nikon D70s is. That's an important distinction. Apples and oranges and all that.

If you haven't already spent hundreds of hours at www.dpreview.com, then I can't recommend enough that you do that. It's a great resource!

Best of luck with your decision - it's an exciting one to be planning and pondering! I know that even with brand loyalty, I'm excited by the prospect of moving up from my Nikon D200 to another Nikon dslr!

 

I'm a cannon rebel XT shooter. I really like the camera due to it's low weight and small body. It packs a lot of punch for a little camera. Next time I upgrade bodies it will definitely be cannon!

But echoing everyone else here, go to the store or if you have a friend with either camera ask them to let you take a few shots with it. I personally spend a lot of time behind the lens and I don't want it to be a frustrating experience. Find the camera you're most comfortable working with!

 

Interesting discussion, I'm pondering too, Canon or Nikon ???? My camera is mainly used for doll pictures, stills. Seems like there's much more digging to do.

 

mmm have to say im a Canon fan, love my 400D, its great for my doll shots with a good macro lens and agree with Zagzagael, its brilliant for faster shots, I take alot of football photo's *husband plays football* and its fantastic for it.

I agree there is so much you can read up on cameras, but you should def go to a shop and handle aswell, chat about lens's and what you want it for. You may prefer the feel,weight etc of one rather than the other.

 

I personally have a Nikon (a Nikon D50), but I did try shooting with a Canon, which I found to be pretty serviceable. Not my favorite, but good.

Actually, I'd really suggest going to a camera store. If you're really nice, they'll let you try out the cameras--in store, of course--and let you see and feel the difference between them. The Ritz Camera near me let me try out several lenses before I decided on one.

 

I also really have to recommend buying your lenses on amazon or another similar site once you have determined what you want irl. My subtle fish eye that I use for blythe photography was 700 something retail and I purchased it new for 400-ish from an amazon store/seller . You can really nose around for a good bargain online.

 

I have been a Nikon user for years. I have also owned Canon products. From a customer service point of view Nikon has Canon beat. My first SLR had a problem after a few years. Nikon replaced the body just out of warrantee with a new unit. I sent it in and they sent a new body in box. I fully had expected to pay for the repair. I have a Canon page feed scanner that is currently non working. Canon will not sell parts that are simple to replace with out tools to the end customer. I am expected to pay them a flat fee for an exchange unit. For the exchange program, Canon wanted my payment up front. Nikon took the camera and said they would call me after they had looked at it. Instead they flat out replaced it.

I recommend going to a Ritz or Best buy type store. You can try them out before purchase. Ritz will match the price and the individual store managers can deal if you are willing. I buy the body by itself and then pick the lens I want separately. There are literally thousands of Nikkor lens. The D80 is the only one that will work with most of the Film SLR lens. There are lots more of those than the current auto focus lens for the D40 types. There can be real deals on a nice lens from the early 90&#8217;s if you are inclined to look. The new families of lens also have some very bad defects. The common zoom sold with the D40 kit can skew parts of the photos. You may never see them in SD photography, but they will show up in photos of buildings and such.

Bobby

 

I don't own a Canon or a Nikon DSLR, but seeing as I work at a photo shop (lab and camera sales), and have had a lot of experience with cameras in Photography classes (since my Sophomore year of high school) I can definitely say I like Nikons much more than Canon.
Nikons are generally much more compact but just as powerful, if not more than, it's Canon counterpart. And generally are a better price! They also feel more responsive, in my opinion.

I think the best thing to do is to just go to a camera shop and experiment with different models. Even try out a Pentax, they make really nice cameras as well.
It pretty much is all about personal opinion, but my heart stays with Nikon.

 

Like everyone has already said, it really is about personal preference and what you'll be using the camera for. I own a Nikon D200/Nikon d2x and work in freelance photography and have worked with many brands of professional and amature SLR's (including both Canon and Nikon) and personally, for my style, I would definitely pick a Nikon over a Canon. Although Canon's are excellent cameras, they don't quite provide the "softness" I'm looking for in portraits and dramatic styled photography. A Canon would be great if you plan on using it for advertising items, or photoshoots were you need very clear and crisp shots. But the Nikon will create a very dramatic softness in your photos. Because of this though, I think the Canon (especially a rebelTX) would be a much easier camera to learn to use as a beginner. Even an inexperienced photographer would likely get instantly nice results with a rebelTX, as a Nikon might take some practice. -- In the long run though, and in my personal opinion, I think Nikon's are much nicer of a camera.

 

I own a Canon 400D and it is a very good camera... while it is expencive i think its worth it! I like the shape and weight of it and it takes very nice pictures. I have a small variety of lenses for it, which make it a very versatile camera that can be used both for my college artwork and for taking photos of dolls among other things... ^_^

Although... it really is up to you, like everyone else has said... ^_^ I've used Canon SLRs all my life so obviously I'm going to be a little biased >_< but they really are good cameras.

 

Hmmm, while I am a dedicated Nikon shooter, I can't realy tell you which camera is best for you. I like Nikon for their wonderfull bokeh-effect and the great menu/Handling. For me, they just take the nicer photos and I like the feel and workflow of Nikon much better, than Canon. But Canon is good, too, especially if you want to shoot action-scenes. They have a very crisp quality to their images, while Nikon can (they do take clear, crisp and sharp photos, too, of course) produce this soft look.

My recomendation: go out and look at both cameras side by side. Handle them for a while, look a the menu and just let the completely subjective feel of the camera decide for you ^^. The D60 is good, but I'd recomend the D40x (if your on the short side, money-wise, or, if your budget allows it, the D80, which I use and which is just a wonderfull camera ^^), which is mcuh cheaper than the D60, and has the almost same features (the additional features of the D60 are not realy necessary and, in my opinion not worth the extra money ). Invest the money you save in a good lense, instead. Get a realy good lense (I can recommend the Nikkor 18-200mm lens with VR as an alround lense). Believe me, you can shoot wonderfull pictures with an affordable "budget"-SLR as long as you have a good optic in front of it ... on the other hands, your images can turn out shitty if you use a cheap lense.

 

I've had Nikon cameras all my life, and I really do prefer them.

Nikon's image seems very soft and the color is amazing, very true to life.
I also like the buttons and menu; all are very easy to use and control.

On the other hand, I am a wedding photographer on the weekends, and I use my boss's Canon.
I find that with Canon, you can do a lot of "mindless shooting" without having to go back and adjust the shutter, white balance, or aperture.
Canon images seem slightly "sharper" to me, and although the colors are duller, the contrast seems actually, greater.

I think it really all depends on what YOU want out of a digital camera.

As for lenses, this goes for both brands-- the standard kit lenses are usually really awesome; you can get away with not needing a macro lens for a while, since the zoom is usually pretty good.

Though I find I couldn't live without my 50mm lens, just because it goes down to a whopping 1.8 f-stop.
It takes beautiful, surreal pictures, and its only about $100 either brand. Its really a steal lens!

and, if you're on a bit of a budget, I would say that cheaper and easier substitute for the D60 is the D40 or D40x.

 

is a 100% biased, canon user. *grins*

 

~o~ Somehow this thread doesn't make it easy to decide XDDDDD! At the moment the Canon 400D is cheaper to get than the Nikon D80/D60(here in the Netherlands that is). Especially now with the cashback service Canon is offering.

So far I've seen a lot of the dolly owners who's picture taking skills I respect a lot own a Canon O_O. So I'm seriousily considering the Canon 400Dkit or body and buy a separate macro lens. I'm not sure about that since I myself still have a lot to learn about the differences in lenses.

 

Canons are most of the time cheaper than Nikon because of the lens.. :S Canons use plastic and Nikon uses glass.. Which is probably why Nikon takes better real-to-life colored pictures.

( Although please, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm only familiar of the older models. I'm not THAT up to date.. I don't even have a DSLR.. I only have a point & shoot Canon A710 IS. I'll definitely get a DSLR in the future. ^^ )

BUT, I really am quite loyal to Canon. There is something about the way it takes pictures that I will always fall head-over-heels for. It has a lot of "character", I must say. Of course, that's a personal preference of mine.

What I don't understand though is how people keep saying that Canon takes extremely sharp pictures in comparison to Nikon. All the pictures I take has this soft ethereal look.. Maybe it's just my camera?

 

~_~ my partner says I need to get a Nikon....

I was wondering if anyone of you have used the Nikon D60? And how does it compare with Canon 400D and the Nikon 80D. Thanks!

 

The CANON EOS 400D is good, I have one *snuggles it*
There are loads of buttons and.. things o.o

 

Not all canon lenses are made of plastic. Canon does produce glasses lenses, in case people didn't know that. As far as point/shoot cameras, maybe they use plastic. The same would go for a majority of other point/shoot cameras made by other companies. I think the higher end point/shoot ones have glass.

Speaking of lenses, you don't always have to stick to Canon/Nikon. There are other lens manufacturers that produce sharp lenses for lower prices than Canon/Nikon.

Definitely check out Sigma, Tamron and Tokina. You'd be surprised at the number of very sharp pics that have been taken with lenses by these companies.

It might be just your camera. It can all depend also on your exposure settings too.

 

I think it's first what you intend the camera for....I have the Canon Rebel XT and I think it's super!! Easy to use, hold, shoot, everything! I can't say anything bad about it. I take pictures just about every day too. Technically I haven't a clue why I like it.
My husband gave me mine as a gift because he knew how much I enjoyed photography. He did a lot of research before he chose this one, and I gotta say, I really love the one he chose for me.

 

I am canon user myself :-) but you really need to find out which one fit's you better...
both are excellent cameras... if you remember the movie corpse bride it was shot with a canon camera using Nikon glass... the canon having a better sensor and the glass for the Nikon. neither one alone satisfied the director... so it's just whatever one is best for you... go the store and try them both... then decide.

 

I have only had canon cameras and they have worked for me. Test drive your camera so to speak. Whichever camera you purchase, once you figure it out....... it will do what you want it to do.

 

The XTI dramatically dropped in price. I suggest Cannon's for beginners. But for Nikons you have to spend some good money for automatic good results for beginners, in my opinon.

 

I'm in the same boat as alot of people here.... I'm having a hard time deciding between a Nikon and a Canon and it's just so hard lol.

I'm currently using a Kodak C743. While it was a cute little camera to start my digital using experience with it is definitely hard to get the kind of pictures I want out of it. I tend to take alot of action pictures of a very energetic 5 year old and it just doesn't cut it. Same with outdoor and night pictures. I love to take pictures at night but this camera, not so good with that. The same thing goes with my dolls. Even though I'm a complete beginer I still love taking pictures and need a camera that keeps up with me. I'm a very point and shoot kinda person but with doll photography I like to do setups and stuff.

I'm currently looking at the Canon Rebel XTi 10.1MP and the Nikon D60 10.2MP. I like the feel of the Nikon, but the Canon seems to be a litte more user friendly (as well as a little more price friendly). Will all that anyone have any advice for me?

 

I'm a Nikon user, though i dont know much about cannon, but my dad has a nikon slr for about 10 years and it still works XD so that might proof that it last long - though cannon might last long as well (but because i dont use cannon so i dont know)

and i love my camera, battery last for a long time, also very tough and personally i like the colour that comes out!

i didnt really have idea which to buy at first but because my dad studied about photography so he recommended nikon to me and so we're like nikon family hehe

but what i would suggest will be you try them out yourself, get in to the store and try them out see which you prefers the most :3

Enjoy taking photos !

 

The ONLY ONLY ONLY way someone can decide between brands is by doing the research and then making a well-informed decision on what suits them best. Research on www.dpreview.com, go into a brick-and-mortar and heft the cameras, research the types/price of lenses you anticipate using at some point, look at what resources you already have in the way of education, experience and computer software/harddrive size.

So, go forth and RESEARCH. But, remember...Nikon still rocks the hardest.

 

I can definitely agree with all of this Been a Nikon user for ages with F and FE2 SLRs and now a D40x. I love it especially because I can use all the good old lenses from my standard Nikon SLR with it. Sure helps to make a decision when you have 4 other lenses you love to hook up to your new Digital SLR !

Of course I have a friend who is a wedding photographer who swears by the Canons...

Research and if you can, try friends' cameras out to see how you like them.

 

It's Nikon here. I used to have Nikon Coolpix 2100 as my first digital camera. It was really great for something that tiny. And when I felt I needed something more challenging, I went to dpreview and researched what Nikon has to offer in DSLR range. And got D70.

Somehow Nikon just feels right for me. I would however absolutely shoot Canon, if I couldn't pink Nikon. Because in the end, they're BOTH just fine! And I know everyone heard it tons of times already, but the outcome will always greatly depend on the person holding the camera, regardless if it's Nikon or Canon or Pentax, etc.

 

I have to say Nikon
I was going to buy a Cannon a few weeks ago, but after talking to my Dad who use to be a camera sales man he told me that Nikon is like the sports car of the camera world (the very best is hasselblad, but they cost an insane amount of money) and it's the best for serious beginners.
Well, i went to buy my cannon, but I noticed that they had the Nikon D60..and I ended up by going home with that.
It's very easy to use! And it's my first DSLR and I had no problems with it

 

its really up to the user, i like sony/olympus/nikon. whereas my dad
likes canon best. he use to be a wedding photographer .so yeah/=
just a gentle reminder ^^ : it's not the camera, it's the photographer!
=) its you who controls the baby! =D

**i am really small size, so am aiming for Canon Digital Rebel XTi
now D:

 

My first Dcam was a Canon and I loved how easy it was to use but it was pretty chunky by today's standards. Now I have a Nikon Coolpix L3, it's okay...still trying to figure it out, really confusing to work with. There are different 'menu' screens depending on what setting it is in which makes it difficult to set the flash setting. not only that, but I bought a $50 memory card for it and, literally, between pictures the camera decided to not register the card anymore. Granted, the card was most likely at fault, but that has never happened before.

 

Well I love most Nikon DSLRs.. But I have a Canon [which I LOVE.] It's my first SLR, and well the only Nikon I had was a lousy Coolpix, which took the worst quality pictures I think I have ever seen [I think it was faulty. It sucked since I got it.] and that kind of turned me off of Nikon, but once I get to college I'm thinking of minoring in photography, so I might look into a Nikon somewhere in the near future. For now though I love my Canon.

[It's an XSi]

 

I live with a professional photographer, he has both a Canon (point and shoot) and three Nikon SLRs. The D70 he owns he enjoys for its ease of use and its ability to take amazing pictures with the PHD button. (His others are D200s not something I suggest for anyone unless they plan on using them professionally) I LOVE the D70 I have used it on many occasions as a second shooter for him, and it takes beautiful pictures. His Canon may be a point and shoot but its the highest end point and shoot you can get. It takes amazing pictures and has very nice easy to understand features, and good video. If your ready for SLR camera go look at them, hold them and play with them. Remember though its an investment and isn't something you should take lightly. When my boyfriend buys a new camera it normally takes about 4 months of looking, reading, and holding before he decides he really wants it. READ, FEEL and UNDERSTAND the cameras.
Good luck and I hope you're happy with which ever you choose. Both brands are wonderful and some of the best in the industry. It all depends on you and your wants for it.

 

My dad says he will stick to only Nikon or Canon, but he did buy a panasonic point-and-shoot because of the quality.
We're all talking about SLRs here, but what about the brand difference in point-and-shoots? I'm getting my first camera for my birthday, but alas, it won't be a SLR. ^^; My mom has a Canon PowerShot and I'm really starting to find the focus inferior. I'm hoping it's technique that's to fault, and not brand or the fact that it's a point-and-shoot.

So does anyone know if there is any mentionable difference between Canon or Nikon in cameras like the the Nikon Coolpix or the Canon PowerShots? (rough examples)

 

I have a Nikon D40 with the basic lens and it's INCREDIBLE. I was originally going to buy a Canon Rebel XT, but changed to the Nikon at last minute. I've found through lots of photo researching that the Nikons take sharper images with slightly more vibrant colors.

I was not disappointed! =D

 

I've never owned a Nikon point-n-shoot, but I tend to notice that my Canon point and shoots do take soft and clear images but do tend to have issues with the auto focus features at times. They seemingly get better about it as they move up into the later releases. I started with a Powershot A520, then moved to a S2 IS, and I've been messing around with a friend's camera which is also in the powershot series and the issue is almost nonexistant in her camera from what I've seen.

I'm about to move up to a Canon Rebel Xsi

 

i was also struggling between canon (450D) and nikon (d60) last month
but in the end i chose d60

my friends told me that the colour of nikon's photo is more vivid and sharp
while the canon ones have softer colours

and i like nikon because it's lighter
so it would be (slightly) easier for me to bring the 60cm boys and the camera to shot outdoor

 

How about the fight between a D60 and an XTi?

Which should I get?

 

Bumping this, Nikon D60 or Canon XTi/XSi? Which one would you get?

 

Here is one thing that I think why Nikon owns the Canon. I recently bought a D70 for myself and I learned that there is a mode that Nikon features called Commander mode. It allows the camera to sync wirelessly with any external flashes.

With that in mind, lighting can either make or break a picture.

 

HUGE POST...sorry. (coming from a person that likes Canon as well as Nikon zomg!)

I prefer the Canon's smaller DSLR's and the bigger Nikons.

Why Smaller Canons?
If you know how to work the settings you can get the same colors as a Nikon d70 (everyone seems to claim Canon has bad colors.. but just try the custom wb setting you have)
The newer cams (400d-450d) keep giving you sharp photo's because of the cleaning system.

Well i can go on about it.. but i learned to photograph with a Nikon D70 so i shouldn't at all prefer Canon lol.
But i found i got way more camera for the money i payed. + They have some cheap lenses that are just freaking darn good for the price (aka you can buy dolls and 30 lenses that actually work well and not me deep in dept)

Nikons bigger guys because?
They indeed have a nicer grip... tho i dislike the look XB They look like boxes.
The colors are better then the bigger Canons.

And so Nikon has the better Studio huge cams but i don't really use them for doll photography anyway because i like to move a cam in strange angles and that just doesn't work *wrist cramp*

*runs around and points her CANNON to shoot things >:B*


BRIDGE cam's:
Thats what i would really like to advice people.
Bridge camera's are point and shoot cameras but then advanced, with slr sensors.

If you are not that good at photography but want something advanced, try one of these guys.
They will learn you how to handle camera's and aren't all that expencive for the quality you get.
You can set the Shutter speeds,wb's, ISO and so on.

I say this because i have seen people running around with SLR's and had no clue how they work,
that they don't have a macro function but need a macro lens. And that you have to spin the lens around and you can focus it (yes people just point and shooting at things with them o--o")
And don't know how shutter speeds or ISO's work.

Bridge cams:
Canon S3/S5 IS, Fuji Finepixe S series, Panasonic Lumix FZ series,
Nikon Coolpix, sony Cybershots,
Olympus SP, but stay away from Kodak's they have bad macro's o--o")

lol and for the fun off it all.. and me probably being the only person that actually has a okay feel with Both Nikon and Canon..
some doll photo's with a Nikon d70 and a Canon 400D ^__^ + a fuji s series Bridge cam shots.

Fuji Fine pix s5600.. the Amazing color cam!
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/puki3.jpg

Nikon D70
Dark moodish
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/g24.jpg
Sabriell's men.. sorry..bad stiff pose
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/f35.jpg
Lol..again a Boy from Sabriell, you can see here that the Nikon standaard lens can't take Macro pictures like the Canon Lens can ;---;
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/f17.jpg

Canon 400D
Soft closeup
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/y10.jpg
Here you can see a closeup with the Canon 400D standard lens .. of a Banji (14 cm doll)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/u13.jpg
Here..pink being Pink.. Newts hair turns out Red on my Nikon d70 90% of the time
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/Naiara2008-2/y9.jpg

After messing with some color settings *0* no clue what i did but the Canon 400d has a color filter setting somewhere

Look into the bigger Fuji Fine pix cams.. the S series.
Pretty cameras... give you nicer colors that the Canon or Nikon point and shoot cams.
I think it's the s8000 my friend has.. he whipped a canon s5 IS (pretty cam too ) cleanly of the map with it XB
Amazing cam for the price with great Macro and Landscape abilities.
+ you it has some nifty SLR settings on it.

 

I have a Canon 400D...personally I find it takes the most amazing pics,it's easy to handle and I am converted for life! go to a reputable camera shop as you can ask for demo's.You will soon find one that's right for you.

 

I'm a Canon user, though my father is a Nikon user, though I do use his camera occasionally.

I use a Canon Rebel xT and I have to say that it's a great camera. The main focus of this camera is for macro and profiles, while I notice Nikon D60 is more of a "big picture" kind of camera. Though both the Canon Rebel xTi, which is soon about to discontinue (Canon xSi I believe is the new one) and the Nikon D60 are good cameras, though it really depends on what you want in a camera. As well, I've noticed the lighting difference if you really don't try to adjust the lighting, mainly with the pictures that me and my friend take (she has a Nikon D60), with Canon, I've noticed it to be brighter and you're able to see more, as for the Nikon, it gives off a darker image, even if it's a place with many lights. Lenses, it all depends on what you want. I use the default lenses (18-55mm) for my Canon, though my dad's Nikon (which is very old, yet in great condition), I use a telephoto lenses as well as just another default (don't have the details, sorry).

As for the regular digital cameras, my mother has a Canon Powershot and it is an awesome camera. It easily pin-points what needs to be seen and has great quality. It's also great for people that are like people that want to take pictures occasionally and not as a hobby, so if you don't really understand everything about photography, it's a great camera. As for the Coolpix, I don't know of anyone with that camera, so I can't help there, sorry.

Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be a good camera. Good luck!

 

Please know that I'm not singling you out, there's quite a bit of odd rhetoric shouted out when it comes to brand loyalty. But this -

sort of statement is really erroneous and misleading. There are no differences in camera bodies between the Rebel and the D60 that would make one body/brand more for "macro and profiles" and one a "big picture" camera. Those distinctions don't really even make sense.

And again, if we are going to compare body to body, we need to recognize that the myriad differences in bodies offered make the necessity of comparing LIKE bodies imperative. The Rebel and the D60 are not comps.

 

Its really a matter of personal preference. Both brands are excellent quality.

I use a Canon Rebel, but thats because that's what I learned on at school. I also have an old film Nikon and its just as good pictures.

 

This about sums it up, yup!

Like many people said, go to your local store, look at the cameras, hold them, try them. Then LEAVE the store, so to dpreview.com, compare the features of each model that got your interested, check reviews. Make your own best choice.

I gotta be honest, I feel sorry for people who have a habit of complaining that their photography sucks, because they only own a simple P&S and think that holding a DSLR is a guarantee for breathtaking pictures (and their biggest problem is picking between Nikon and Canon). I have both Nikon Coolpix L4 (109€ at the time of purchase a year ago) and Nikon D70 (1400€ for the kit at the time of purchase 3 years ago). And by far not everyone who looks at my photos can tell which picture is taken with which camera. And I only do basic post-editing: resizing, color adjustment, curves, sharpening.

 

Is there a thread were people can show Nikon & Canon pictures I find Nairara pictures really helpful Dankje !

 

I really don't think there's a lot in it other than brand loyalty, although when I was in this dilemma I picked Nikon (D50) over Canon (Rebel somethingorother).

What I did was pick one camera from each camp that has similar specs and prices and compared their reviews on DPreview. At that time, the Nikon won out.

The first thing I did when making my choice was decide how much I wanted to pay and what I wanted the camera to do.

It should be noted that I was also buying a better quality lens at the same time to supplement the kit lens.

 

No doubt, Canon. I've tried a Nikon Reflex, picts was slightly blurry for me.
Canon 400D kit is just awsome.

Let's see sample picts :
natural light
very bad light, custom setting, 'slow' picture with tripod

 

I have a Canon EOS 400D.. and I love it.
One cone'd be that it's rather hard to get really, really close if you have the standard lens. Of course, you could always turn off the autofocus and go manuell.. But chances are that the picture'll be very, very blurry..
I also havn't found a "widescreen/panorama" function on it a.k.a = you can see the end of the first picture you took so that you can see where your next picture should be taken so that you can get a widescreen efect without buying a wide-screen lens.
The flash's also a problem sometimes, since it can be a pain in the butt if it decides that it's time to be really slow with reharging..

A pro thing'd be that you can have various settings. You can put one setting on one mode, and then switch to another, make some settings in that mode and then go back to the old one and notice that it's the same as before. The only thing that might change on some of the modes' the ISO. On someone it's something you can choose and on some modes it's the camera that decides.
It's also very easy to handle, and you can toggle between different settings with no problem. And with more lenses than just the default one you should be as good as a pro. The default lens can take you very far aswell.. uhmr.. yeah..
But in the end I guess that it's a matter of taste, if you like the design of Nikon or Canon better..

 

I was kind of avoiding this thread as it's a tiring topic, but I'll put my 2c in since I have some time to spare.

First of I love Canon and Nikon, I have no brand loyalty, but because the period I bought my First DLSR (back in 2003) I ended up with a Canon, since Nikon had limited DSLR products at the tme. I personally Own a Sony Cybershot (3mp), Canon ixus 400 (4mp p&s) Canon 10D (6mp prosumer dslr), Canon 40D (10mp prosumer dslr), My family members also own Canon G5 (5mp p&s) Canon 300D, Canon 350D, Canon 400D, Canon 20D. I sound like a compete Canon nut, but thats just how things turned out.

The thing is, Canons and Nikons models are not directly lined up to compete with each other, there kind of staggered, So if you have a certain amount of money you wont be choosing between one or the other, you will have to pay more or less to get the other brands model. Also they release models at different times. So the technology in a year old model, isnt going to compare to one that came out last week. Nikon also used to have better kit lenses and that was a big factor. now Canon has addressed that issue and they now come with decent kit lenses.

Example of technology advances vs release date, Canons 450D is quite new it has for example a large LCD with live view, Where as none of the Nikons in a similar price range does not, Doesn't mean Nikons a worse brand, There is no doubt in Nikons next releases they will have this, but at the moment they don't. When the new Nikons come out they will surely have advantages over the Canons.

Anyone who says Nikon or Canon are better than one another for image quality etc is just being a fanboy/fangirl, If your shooting raw images they can be post processed to look the same. If your shooting jpg's both cameras have enough onboard settings to adjust to get the colour, sharpness, contrast etc exactly to your taste.

Basically if your open minded, looking to buy a new DSLR, just look at Canon and Nikon as one brand, find the camera that has the best features that suit you for your price and buy that. If you can get into a store and hold them, thats even better, you might prefer how one camera feels in the hand to the other, again this isn't brand specific, a Canon 40D is layed out very differently menu and button wise to a Canon 400D, they are very different in weight and size also.

At the end of the day it's a good lens that defines your photos not wether its a Nikon or Canon, a 6 year old pro Canon or Nikon with pro glass is still going to take better photos than a modern DSLR with an average lens.

I don't have much to say about the Point and shoots but can vouch that the ixus and G5 I have used, take photos in good lighting as good as an SLR with a good lens, there quite amazing, it's just in low light and difficult situations where they will show there flaws compared to a DSLR.

If you buy either brand you can look forward to great photos and great accessory support for years to come. my Canon 10D from 2003 still takes outstanding photos, They will last a long time.

 

I'd definitely go for Canon!

I'm a Canon user but I have experienced shooting with a Nikon and all I can say is that they are both pretty much on par with each other.

So, why Canon? Because it is MORE user-friendly than Nikon, and because it offers a WIDE choice of lenses and other camera accessories.

Lastly, I agree with Aryana's post. Look at them as one brand and just go for the camera whose specs fit your needs. In the end, it's the lens that defines your photos.