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Which Camera Brand Do you Prefer?
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I am most loyal to Canon because of my recent experiences. I have had the following Canons over the past few years: 300D (Digital Rebel), 20D, 30D, 5D, S400, S80. Why so many? I'm a wedding photographer.
When I started out, I got the Digital Rebel, which was a great learning tool. I still use it when I go scuba diving, because if the underwater case floods, I won't be too heartbroken.
The 20D and 30D are my most-used cameras now, because I have several EF-S lenses and those can't be mounted on the 5D. I love the 30D the most, but it's not that much better than the 20D really. My 20D and 30D come with me to all weddings.
I recently got the 5D and I love the quality and speed (for weddings anyway). I probably will end up loving this camera more than the others, but I am not familiar/comfortable enough with it to start using it as my main wedding camera. I also mentioned before that I have several EF-S lenses, so I have to invest in some more lenses for my 5D to make it more wedding-friendly.
My S400 died about a year ago after 3 years or so. I got several great photos from that little camera, and I am disappointed that I couldn't get it repaired (it cost too much to repair it, so I didn't bother).
My S80 was purchased to replace the S400. It's the best P&S I've ever used. It's a bit large, but it still fits in a pocket. It gives very sharp images and I take it everywhere (it lives in my work bag or my pocket).
Before I went digital, I used a Nikon N80 and F100 as a wedding assistant. Great cameras, but when it was time for me to become a pro, I decided to go Canon after doing about 9 months of research and trolling http://www.dpreview.com. It was a tough decision and I don't bash Nikon, but I'm glad I went with Canon.
When I started out, I got the Digital Rebel, which was a great learning tool. I still use it when I go scuba diving, because if the underwater case floods, I won't be too heartbroken.
The 20D and 30D are my most-used cameras now, because I have several EF-S lenses and those can't be mounted on the 5D. I love the 30D the most, but it's not that much better than the 20D really. My 20D and 30D come with me to all weddings.
I recently got the 5D and I love the quality and speed (for weddings anyway). I probably will end up loving this camera more than the others, but I am not familiar/comfortable enough with it to start using it as my main wedding camera. I also mentioned before that I have several EF-S lenses, so I have to invest in some more lenses for my 5D to make it more wedding-friendly.
My S400 died about a year ago after 3 years or so. I got several great photos from that little camera, and I am disappointed that I couldn't get it repaired (it cost too much to repair it, so I didn't bother).
My S80 was purchased to replace the S400. It's the best P&S I've ever used. It's a bit large, but it still fits in a pocket. It gives very sharp images and I take it everywhere (it lives in my work bag or my pocket).
Before I went digital, I used a Nikon N80 and F100 as a wedding assistant. Great cameras, but when it was time for me to become a pro, I decided to go Canon after doing about 9 months of research and trolling http://www.dpreview.com. It was a tough decision and I don't bash Nikon, but I'm glad I went with Canon.
Picked up a Canon XTi and then picked up a Nikon D80. Nikon felt better in my hand (paws really). Then I picked up a D200, big mistake from a bank acount point of view. Oh well another hobby seriously over budget. Nikon D200 / Nikon 18-200mm VR / Nikon 50mm 1.8 on their way
Yeah the D200 had crossed my mind but with the 18-200mm VR, it was another $1,000 so I decided to go with the D80 with 18-135mm.
Agreed, I'm paying quite a premium because I liked the feel of the 200 more then the 80. Hopefully we both made the choice that will work best for each of us.
What kinds of things do you photograph? Is this all in your home or a studio somewhere? Sounds like an impressive setup.
Started with a Minolta rangefinder which was a great camera. Unfortunately fungus grew on the lense and there wasn't anything that could be done. Moved to a Pentax MX which was also a great camera. Then a Canon F1 which I loved but it was stolen. Now have a Canon 10D which is fine plus a Canon P&S. However I have always missed the rangefinder and now that Leica have announced the M8, well.....
There are way more votes than you typically see people posting in this forum. I think the whole Macrumors is getting in on this poll. It'd be interesting to break this poll down a little more...
Which film bodies do you prefer?
Which P&S cameras do you prefer?
Which DSLR bodies do you prefer?
I think the spread would become less distinct on the DSLR and film, and perhaps more distinct in P&S.
Which film bodies do you prefer?
Which P&S cameras do you prefer?
Which DSLR bodies do you prefer?
I think the spread would become less distinct on the DSLR and film, and perhaps more distinct in P&S.
i'm dying for this... except i might have to settle for d80 + everything else
does d80 feel significantly different than d200?
Canon all the way for me - intially an old APS film Ixus/Elph, now on to the Digitals(SD30 + SD550). When I have more time for photography, it will be the Digital Rebel XTi for me.
I like Sony
They make such good quality cameras
Okay ill bite
I have the a100 and it is fantastic, i have used both the d80 and 400d and in my opinion the sony or the nikon depending on your needs are excellent. the cannon is superb but wouldnt get one myself.
The P&S sony's get good reviews here and ive not seen a bad sony a100 review really.
The sony branded lens's are a bit much but with so much kM lenses about its easy to get a great lens!
I have had my Nikon D80 w/ 18-135mm lens for 3 weeks now and have been very pleased. My next lens purchase will be a 50mm 1.8 and I eventually want the 18-200mm VR once prices come down to earth.
i just bought a 18-200 vr, it took 3 days between my phone call and i have the lens in my hand, $750
While I shoot almost exclusively with my Nikon D2x and love it, I prefer my Canham MQC 5x7. It just doesn't get much use these days.
It's Nikon for me love the cameras. I have a strong feeling that this thread will turn into another giant Nikon/Canon Debate.
That's usually what happens when people only try one brand for an extended period of time. They get the soft fuzzy feeling but they don't remember how difficult it was to become accustomed to it. It's a lot like the Mac/Windows debate, with more choices.
nikon, my first camera was olympus camedia 2.1 P&S mp then i got a compact powershot for just around town, Finally i made the jumo to my Nikon D50, I tried many other cameras like how they feal, but i hated all of them Nikon just fealt ummmm natural
PLUS its juat a nasty camera
then i got a compact powershot for just around town, Finally i made the jumo to my Nikon D50, I tried many other cameras like how they feal, but i hated all of them Nikon just fealt ummmm naturalPLUS its juat a nasty camera