Subject: [Tweeters] Camera Help
Date: Sep 1 05:45:12 2010
From: Ilene Samowitz - rockawaybirder at yahoo.com


As a Nikon shooter, the one thing that I can agree with is that you can't go wrong with either. One lens choice that is favored by a lot of wildlife shooters that use Nikon is the 200-400 f4 VR zoom. It is extremely versatile although expensive. To date, Canon does not have an equivalent lens. Another plus for Nikons is that noise response is still considered better on most models, ergonomics are considered better, and Nikon has a better flash system. But I hesitate to continue this discussion since it can become very heated. One reason in the past why there were more wildlife shooters in the Canon camp was that Nikon did not have long tells with VR but that changed a few years ago. One place that Canon is now ahead in general is in the video aspect of DSLRs but it looks like with recent camera bodies Nikon is closing the gap.

I have a D3 and a D90 and love them both. Bottom line you can't go wrong with either brand. Remember you are not just buying a camera but investing in a system.

The best thing to do is to go to a camera store and I highly recommend either Glazer"s or Kenmore Camera and to hold them and see which one feels better in your hand.

Ilene Samowitz
N. Matthews Beach, Seatte/Rockaway Beach, OR

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On Aug 31, 2010, at 10:54 PM, Lyn Topinka <pointers at pacifier.com> wrote:


hi ... you cant go wrong with either brand ... and you cant go wrong with either of the 4 models you mention ...

traditionally ----- IMHO gleaned from talking with lots of photographers and reading lots of online reviews and blogs) ----- Nikon costs a bit more than Canon ... Nikon is a bit heavier than Canon (important if you plan on hiking a bit to look for birds and VERY important if you dont plan on using a tripod) ... and Nikon seems to be the "chosen" brand for landscape photographers but Canon seems to be the "chosen" brand for action and sports photographers (just my impression after spending lots of lunch hours browsing the internet) ... and, while some online reviews say Nikon takes just a bit better quality images, I feel that statement ignores the quality of the photographer himself/herself ...

here's a nice website to read reviews on ... http://dpreview.com ... click on "buying guide" and then start browsing ...


Lyn (who uses Canon) ...





At 09:25 PM 8/31/2010, Blair Bernson wrote:
I expect this topic may already have been thoroughly covered at some time, but if so I missed it. I am considering finally getting a Digital SLR to replace my Canon SX20IS. I love this camera for its incredible zoom power (80X combined digital and optical) but frankly unless the light is terrific, the image quality leaves a lot to be desired. I am trying to figure which direction to go with two questions: Canon vs. Nikon and also which "level" of quality (and size and expense). I have been comparing the Nikon D300S and the Canon 7D and then the Nikon D90 and the Canon T2i. All would be significant upgrades and obviously much depends on the lenses/converters used but I would greatly appreciate some feedback from Tweeters who have experience with these cameras and who perhaps went through the same analysis/paralysis before purchasing. An off site response and option to talk on the phone would be great as well. Thanks for all feedback.



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