Canon vs Nikon Camera

[Guyzerr]

I'm glad I found this tread cuz I've been thinking of getting into bird photography and stuff.

 

[Siphorous]

I'm glad I found this tread cuz I've been thinking of getting into bird photography and stuff.

You need to buy a decent camera body then eh *runs*

 

[skyblue]

I'm glad I found this tread cuz I've been thinking of getting into bird photography and stuff.

i think you might enjoy that:ninja

 

[Guyzerr]

You need to buy a decent camera body then eh *runs*

I've been think of one of the more expensive Canon bodies. Wadda ya think Siph?

 

[Guyzerr]

i think you might enjoy that:ninja

I've been chewing it over... really I have... because I see a lot of nice stuff here once in a while. I've also been thinkin' that if I get into photography I would rather enjoy taking pictures of waterfalls and we have loads of those here. I've seen a few here where the water looks all fuzzy and stuff. You know what I mean by fuzzy don't you? Maybe those aren't for real shots and have had the dickens worked in some editing program but I sure do like 'em? I dunno... I'm so confused.

 

[purpledove]

I think what he's saying is that if you start with a basic Canon DSLR and buy lenses for it, down the road when you want to upgrade you don't have to buy new lenses because they will work on a bunch of different Canon models. Nikon is the same. The lenses fit a wide range of camera bodies.

I am also a believer in you get what you paid for. :nod:

Sort of I got it- but wanted to be sure given what I hear others saying about Canon being so much more expensive. Thanks for making it simpler Zirc

 

[freakofnature]

Sort of I got it- but wanted to be sure given what I hear others saying about Canon being so much more expensive. Thanks for making it simpler Zirc

Perhaps the lenses and accessories are more expensive for Canon, I can't say. I went to look at prices on Best Buy's website and the basic DSLR models (includes 18-55mm kit lens) are the same price. And Best Buy has the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS on sale right now so it's actually a bit cheaper at the moment. Have you gone out to compare prices yourself?

If you were in Canada, I'd direct you to a Black's Photography store. From my experience they're very knowledgeable and they also offer a one hour personal tutorial on every camera that they sell. Perhaps you should come visit me. :ninja

 

[purpledove]

Perhaps the lenses and accessories are more expensive for Canon, I can't say. I went to look at prices on Best Buy's website and the basic DSLR models (includes 18-55mm kit lens) are the same price. And Best Buy has the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS on sale right now so it's actually a bit cheaper at the moment. Have you gone out to compare prices yourself?

If you were in Canada, I'd direct you to a Black's Photography store. From my experience they're very knowledgeable and they also offer a one hour personal tutorial on every camera that they sell. Perhaps you should come visit me. :ninja

Yeah I'd been browsing online for pricing and comparing specs etc. I saw there's a lot of sales everywhere especially this Friday. Thanks for checking. I plan to grab that opportunity

That's cool about that store and providing tutorials eh?! If I am not mistaken, I've seen some specialty stores of Canon somewhere around my area- just need to google that. Hoping they offer the same thing Black's does.

Btw- I would wanna visit Dec 27 to b4 New Year. But nah,changed my mind- that visitor of yours might think threes a crowd :24: :24:

 

[freakofnature]

Yeah I'd been browsing online for pricing and comparing specs etc. I saw there's a lot of sales everywhere especially this Friday. Thanks for checking. I plan to grab that opportunity

That's cool about that store and providing tutorials eh?! If I am not mistaken, I've seen some specialty stores of Canon somewhere around my area- just need to google that. Hoping they offer the same thing Black's does.

Btw- I would wanna visit Dec 27 to b4 New Year. But nah,changed my mind- that visitor of yours might think threes a crowd :24: :24:

You should come on December 26 and catch all the Boxing Day sales. (Boxing Day is like Black Friday but not quite as epic.)

 

[purpledove]

You should come on December 26 and catch all the Boxing Day sales. (Boxing Day is like Black Friday but not quite as epic.)

Hey that's a cool:cool idea. May have to do it next year or sometime in the future when it's not such a short notice and not winter time.

Thanks for the invite

 

[JanieDough]

you can get a lot of deals online.

anyways - I am a loyal Canon person too, but if you are spending less than $1,000 I think Nikon has more bang for your buck

If you can spend more than that, Nikon kind of plateaus and Canon gets better...

 

[Tuffdisc]

i think you might enjoy that:ninja

Something tells me he won't :24:

 

[purpledove]

Thank you guys and gals for all the help. And the enlightenment. And the confusion that came along with it too..... :jk :24: :24:

 

[JanieDough]

What'd you pick?

 

[purpledove]

I've decided on Canon EOS 60D. I'm waiting for it to be delivered after the 15th of this month Thanks for asking

I can't wait

 

[darkcgi]

You will be happy they are both good products
if it would have been another brand I would have directed you to canon or nikon

 

[purpledove]

Yeah I agree they're both good products :nod: It took time for me comparing specifications and pricing to come up with a decision. Nowadays though, seemingly Canon is offering better price deals. Since I've had good experience with Canon b4 then am sticking with this brand

 

[JanieDough]

I've decided on Canon EOS 60D. I'm waiting for it to be delivered after the 15th of this month Thanks for asking

I can't wait

woo hoo!!!!

 

[purpledove]

Aren't you getting a new camera yourself? We're you able to sell your old one? You must be pretty excited too

 

[JanieDough]

nope no new one for me

too poor. so now I am looking at lenses.