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Clash of the Titans: Canon vs Nikon!
After you read my Why or Why not DSLR, maybe you make up your mind to buy a new DSLR now... Therefore your next decision is to make which brand will you buy (and determine how your next gears will be for probably... the rest of your life ^^)
Well... Many manufacturers offers huge range of DSLR nowadays, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma, Sony etc... Then maybe after you look closer, most of the popular ones are Canon and Nikon... These two are (well, it's for me) the most reliable DSLR manufacturers in the market nowadays. Sony is building its popularity, but it offers less range on its lenses. Well... If you had a dilemma in choosing the best option, Canon or Nikon, I got the same thing too when choosing my system... 
Canon is undoubtedly leading the race, ahead of Nikon because its 1D Series is the first full frame 35 mm DSLR in the market (before the arrival of Nikon D3 in 2007). Canon is generally cheaper compare to Nikon, and offers cool L-series lenses (marked with red stripe on the end of the lens, it’s cool!)
Nikon on the other hand, is claimed (by Nikonians of course ^^) that its design feel comfy on your hand. Nikon new CMOS sensor, which was introduced in 2007 on its D3 and D300, was the beginning of the change in how consumers see Nikon’s quality. Nikon now offers low noise performance on extreme ISO setting.
I choose Nikon because I prefer the heavier one (the heavier, the better for me). I also love Nikon’s grip design, love its shutter sound (Canon’s sounds funny to me). The other advantage is Nikon’s lens system never change. I got 4 lenses already, 1 is my lovely new 18-200 and the other 3 I got from my Dad’s Nikon FM2 (it’s old full frame film camera!). Those 3 lenses still works well with my D90, though I lost the AF capabilities on the non AF lenses. But it’s still worth using.
Start to get more confused? My suggestion, go to the shop and try to feel them by yourself. Both have reasonably equal quality and capability. It’s just like choosing a pair of shoes, choose the one that fit your style the most (and the most comfortable to you). If you think Pentax or Sony suits you well, why not taking it. Just consider carefully because your decision will determine your succeeding gears. Anything you choose, enjoy it!
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Blogged at 1:51 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Clash of the Titans: Canon vs Nikon!
After you read my Why or Why not DSLR, maybe you make up your mind to buy a new DSLR now... Therefore your next decision is to make which brand will you buy (and determine how your next gears will be for probably... the rest of your life ^^)
Well... Many manufacturers offers huge range of DSLR nowadays, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax, Sigma, Sony etc... Then maybe after you look closer, most of the popular ones are Canon and Nikon... These two are (well, it's for me) the most reliable DSLR manufacturers in the market nowadays. Sony is building its popularity, but it offers less range on its lenses. Well... If you had a dilemma in choosing the best option, Canon or Nikon, I got the same thing too when choosing my system...
Canon is undoubtedly leading the race, ahead of Nikon because its 1D Series is the first full frame 35 mm DSLR in the market (before the arrival of Nikon D3 in 2007). Canon is generally cheaper compare to Nikon, and offers cool L-series lenses (marked with red stripe on the end of the lens, it’s cool!)
Nikon on the other hand, is claimed (by Nikonians of course ^^) that its design feel comfy on your hand. Nikon new CMOS sensor, which was introduced in 2007 on its D3 and D300, was the beginning of the change in how consumers see Nikon’s quality. Nikon now offers low noise performance on extreme ISO setting.
I choose Nikon because I prefer the heavier one (the heavier, the better for me). I also love Nikon’s grip design, love its shutter sound (Canon’s sounds funny to me). The other advantage is Nikon’s lens system never change. I got 4 lenses already, 1 is my lovely new 18-200 and the other 3 I got from my Dad’s Nikon FM2 (it’s old full frame film camera!). Those 3 lenses still works well with my D90, though I lost the AF capabilities on the non AF lenses. But it’s still worth using.
Start to get more confused? My suggestion, go to the shop and try to feel them by yourself. Both have reasonably equal quality and capability. It’s just like choosing a pair of shoes, choose the one that fit your style the most (and the most comfortable to you). If you think Pentax or Sony suits you well, why not taking it. Just consider carefully because your decision will determine your succeeding gears. Anything you choose, enjoy it!
Labels: Tutorials
1 Comments
Blogged at 1:51 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Photographer
Name:
Radityo Pradipto
Occupation:
Full Time Student
Favorite Camera:
Nikon D90
Favorite Subjects:
portrait, cityscape, landscape, wildlife
FAVORITE BOOKS:
The Digital Photographer Book
- Scott Kelby -
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Phillip Island (so far)
New Zealand (want to ^^)
Personal Motto:
"Don't Miss The Moment"
I just started learning photography on 2007 with my prosumer Panasonic FZ-8
And after 1.5 years using that camera, I moved to Nikon D90 which I am using it until today... For me, Nikon is the best because it handled very comfortable in my hand, and promising a huge range of outstanding lenses. Photography for me is a freedom to see the world with different angles. The limitation of photography is only in your imagination. My dream is not to become a professional photographer, but an amateur with professionals' skills.
What's on my bag?
Nikon D90
Nikkor AF-S 18-200 F/3.5-5.6 IF ED VR
Nikkor MF 50 F/1.4
Tokina ATX 11-16 F/2.8
Vivitar Series 1 70-210 F/3.5 MF Macro
Nikon Speedlight SB-900
Manfrotto 055CXPRO4 with 486RC2 Ballhead
Cokin Landscape Kit Gradient ND Filters
My wish list?
Nikon D700
Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 IF ED VR
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