What DSLR brand of cameras do you use and why?

[t3stman]

Hi Guys, since we have a lot of people on here that are into photography i want to get a poll of what brand of cameras you use and why. I'm in the market for a nice DSLR camera (likely a Nikon D300 or D700) but would like some inputs from the more experience folks. There are other DSLR brands out there but want to focus on the top two (Nikon & Canon).

1 - Nikon
2 - Canon
3 - Other

[Bimmerlifestyle]

idk about cameras really but i see a lot of ppl with canon's.. so i say canon lolz

[415Banker]

Canon...Lense options are far more superior...Too bad that everytime I save up for a 10-22, it goes to the car :laughhard:

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canon dslr's ftmfw!

[Bimmerlifestyle]

so i was rite canons are good:)

[greenxeyezz]

canons and nikons are BOTH good.

I prefer canon.

Nikon lenses are harder to aquire and are more expensive for similar IQ qualities.

I currently use a Canon 5d, soon to be 5dmkII and possibly adding a 1dsmkII

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I currently use a Canon 5d, soon to be 5dmkII and possibly adding a 1dsmkII


:hail: wow.

[t3stman]

5dmkII?!?! Balling with that awesome camera :hail:
canons and nikons are BOTH good.

I prefer canon.

Nikon lenses are harder to aquire and are more expensive for similar IQ qualities.

I currently use a Canon 5d, soon to be 5dmkII and possibly adding a 1dsmkII

[greenxeyezz]

:hail: wow.

sorry i meant 1dsmkIII

[greenxeyezz]

5dmkII?!?! Balling with that awesome camera :hail:

not yet, its not out yet!

should be out late november, early december, hopefully I get first batch!

[t3stman]

Stilling balling :)

[greenxeyezz]

oh forgot to add my lens lineup lol

50 f1.4
85 f1.2L (BIG MONSTER!) My Favorite lens the bokeh is AMAZING!
24-105 f4.0L IS
70-200 f4.0L IS
70-200 f2.8L IS
135 f2.0 L
100 f2.0 Macro
430exII (x2)
trying to add a few Nikon Flashes (off cameras) whenever I find them on clearance

Looking at adding 35L or 24L, dont do too much telephoto, but I have my eyes on the 100-400 just for ****s and giggles

[BMWMPWR]

I like the white girls so I got the camera brand that offers the white lenses LOL!

[Phiberglass]

Canon.

Jo I just sold a 10-22 could've sold it to you. >.<

Greenxeyezz impressive lineup of lenses, and have fun with the 5dmkII !!!

[415Banker]

Canon.

Jo I just sold a 10-22 could've sold it to you. >.<

Greenxeyezz impressive lineup of lenses, and have fun with the 5dmkII !!!

/facepalm =(...

if u don't mind me askin, how much u let it go for?

[John Photography]

Canon, hands down!

just got started with photogrpahy, but it's gotten addicting....its like modding!lol

Xsi
Canon 70-200 f/4L
Canon 50mm f/1.4
Tokina 10-17 Fisheye

Lookin' for a Canon 17-40.

[t3stman]

WoW! It seems like 8/10 people on here use Canon cameras but i'll likely still stick to Nikon :D to be different :laughhard: Now, i just need a hookup for good prices.

[Phiberglass]

/facepalm =(...

If u don't mind me askin, how much u let it go for?

$590

[Arrows]

I chose Canon simply because I felt more comfortable with the the layout (settings) and the feel of it. (30D Owner over here).

Both Canon and Nikon make great camera's but in the end it depends on what you feel more comfortable with. Go to your local camera store and hold them first before you make a choice! :)

[Arrows]

WoW! It seems like 8/10 people on here use Canon cameras but i'll likely still stick to Nikon :D to be different :laughhard: Now, i just need a hookup for good prices.
The downside of going the opposite direction (Nikon) would be that you can't trade lenses with your buddies!

[Arrows]

oh forgot to add my lens lineup lol

50 f1.4
85 f1.2L (BIG MONSTER!) My Favorite lens the bokeh is AMAZING!
24-105 f4.0L IS
70-200 f4.0L IS
70-200 f2.8L IS
135 f2.0 L
100 f2.0 Macro
430exII (x2)
trying to add a few Nikon Flashes (off cameras) whenever I find them on clearance

Looking at adding 35L or 24L, dont do too much telephoto, but I have my eyes on the 100-400 just for ****s and giggles
Impressive lineup! I really want the 70-200 F2.8 IS! :(

[Arrows]

That reminds me that I haven't touched my 10-20 in forever :(

[SYCO GT]

trying to add a few Nikon Flashes (off cameras) whenever I find them on clearance

Can you fire the Nikon flashes with pocket wizards triggered by a Canon SLR?

I'm using the ST-E2 transmitter to fire a 580 EXII and 430 EX. I know it's not ideal due to line of sight requirements, but haven't had any problems.

[SYCO GT]

Impressive lineup! I really want the 70-200 F2.8 IS! :(

That lens is such a heavy brick!

I'm happy with the 70-200 F/4 IS, but would love the bokeh of the F2.8, not currently willing to pony up the $$$, or lug the weight though.

[SYCO GT]

Looking at adding 35L or 24L, dont do too much telephoto, but I have my eyes on the 100-400 just for ****s and giggles

24L is tempting due to the wide angle, but 35L is really versatile and good all arounder.

I took my kid bowling tonight with a bunch of dads and kids, and here is a shot of one of the kids, taken with the 35L and 580 EX II handheld.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b237/SYCOHEMI/IMG_1108copy.jpg

[Arrows]

^ Nice shot.

My 24-70L is my everyday/all purpose lens so I'm pretty used to carrying a brick. The 70-200 2.8IS isn't that much heavier than what I have. Such a money pit :(

[greenxeyezz]

Can you fire the Nikon flashes with pocket wizards triggered by a Canon SLR?

I'm using the ST-E2 transmitter to fire a 580 EXII and 430 EX. I know it's not ideal due to line of sight requirements, but haven't had any problems.

with the STe2 i do not think so. with pocket wizards or radio poppers or ebay triggers, YES.

I wouldnt want to use the FLASH to trigger the other flash BECAUSE of line of sight.

If you want a nice strobist setup...http://strobist.blogspot.com/

check that out, lots and lots of information on strobist (off camera flashes)

keeps you away from softboxes and such!

[Arrows]

softboxes are ftw! :D

but the strobist blog is a great site for off camera lighting.

[t3stman]

Dang, no love for the Nikon? Ok, who has the hookup on Canon or Nikon cameras :D?

[Arrows]

I wish I had a hookup. Pick up a mint condition used camera, you can save that money for M fest!

[t3stman]

I'm hoping to have a new camera by mfest :D

[Arrows]

I hope so too! I want the new 5D. Too bad I spent some cash on my new lighting setup!

[Phiberglass]

Picking up a 580exII soon.

[SYCO GT]

WoW! It seems like 8/10 people on here use Canon cameras but i'll likely still stick to Nikon :D to be different :laughhard:

When you were looking at M3's, did you think, you know what, maybe I should just get a Smart Car and be different.

;)

Currently it's 12 out of 13 with respect to the camera...

In all seriousness, I've shot both Canon and Nikon, and I think they are roughly equals. It comes down to personal preference, and then, it comes down to you shoot whatever body that you already have lenses for...

[Arrows]

Picking up a 580exII soon.
Sweet! I sold all my speedlite's recently :( I wish I kept one.

[SYCO GT]

I hope so too! I want the new 5D. Too bad I spent some cash on my new lighting setup!

What did you go with for lights? If you could share brand and type? Looking at alien bees, I want something durable, light weight, easy to set up/handle.

Wondering when the 5D Mark II is actually going to ship, it was supposed to be November, now December...

[Arrows]

The 5D is a little out of my price range, maybe in a few months I'll pick up a used unit. Looks like an awesome camera.

I went with AB's. I did quite a bit of research and AB's were the most affordable, reliable and IMO best option to go with.

I just picked up 2 B800's, with softboxes. Next is going to be wireless triggers (going to give AB triggers a shot) and also a vagabond.

Don't forget if you are student, or know someone who is a student, you can get 10% off the entire purchase.

[Arrows]

Umbrella's are much easier to setup, it takes quite a bit for me to assemble the softboxes on my own. If you look at the Photo's section, TKC posted a thread with pictures of me using that setup with the softboxes, hopefully tomorrow I get to try it on a person!

[SYCO GT]

Thanks Amit. I've only heard good things about AB's. Now, I'm going to figure out what a vagabond is...

I haven't decided whether to go softbox or umbrella, but I imagine the softbox reflection would be much less noticeable on a car than an umbrella reflection.

[Arrows]

Softbox's produce much softer light compared to umbrella's, which is why I decided on softbox's even tho they are so much more of a pain and $$.

A vagabond is basically a battery pack for the AB's to use on location where you don't have access to a power outlet.

[Arrows]

Another great thing about AB's is their trade in program. If you have a B400 and want a B800, you can upgrade just by paying shipping +$25+difference in cost between B400 and B800. I think that's awesome as well.

I've never used their technical service/customer service but I've heard it's top notch as well.

[SYCO GT]

That's pretty cool that they allow upgrades. More people should do that, like V1. I heard Leica is trying to do that with the M8. How cool would that be for the 5D. Just bring it in, have them swap out the sensor, and get an upgraded camera for a few hundred.

[Arrows]

That'll be sick. Leica.. way too expensive.. if people can afford that, upgrading is the least of their worries.

But AB's are on the right path, I've only used my setup once so far and love it, tomorrow I'll try to use it again :D

[Am3n]

Wow, I just read through this whole topic and ive been lost the entire time... lol But i want a camera. Ill take donations when you guys get those new ones.

[Arrows]

You can pick up a used XTi for fairly cheap nowadays with a kit lens.

[Am3n]

Still lost...



We use to own a Nikon DSLR a while back, I loved the camera even though I had no idea what it was capable of. To bad we sold it, it had a decent lens.

[Phiberglass]

huy pizda
Hello. And Bye.
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hahha I laughed so hard at this post.

[Arrows]

^ Lol.

[Arrows]

Still lost...



We use to own a Nikon DSLR a while back, I loved the camera even though I had no idea what it was capable of. To bad we sold it, it had a decent lens.
time for a new camera!

[dmisc]

I am a Nikon Shooter.

Its only a D100 though, but I like it. When I upgrade, I am thinking about D300 or the D90.

[Arrows]

uh oh, nikon user alert. jk dan lol

[Phiberglass]

I am a Nikon Shooter.

Its only a D100 though, but I like it. When I upgrade, I am thinking about D300 or the D90.

http://www.austingrade.com/santashifty.gif

[Am3n]

*runs into thread*



Nikon FTW!



FIGHT THE POWER!!






*runs out of thread*

[SYCO GT]

That'll be sick. Leica.. way too expensive.. if people can afford that, upgrading is the least of their worries.


Yeah, good point about Leica. It's interesting to see the Panasonic / Leica relationship in their point and shoots and the Leica pricing on the "upscale" twin. Crazy.

But, think about all the environmental waste from discarded camera bodies and other electronics. If you could replace the shutter, processor, and sensor, the cameras were effectively sealed against dust, so that they would last 10-15 years like the old stuff...

[Arrows]

and they'll stop making as much money as they are too..

[SYCO GT]

and they'll stop making as much money as they are too..

Yeah, just like computers and cars.

Don't make it last too long, or else no one will upgrade...

[Arrows]

And if they do that, in return they'll raise prices.

[t3stman]

Cool couple more Nikon camera users :D. I'm looking at D300 but want to do more research on the D700.

[Phiberglass]

D700 would be a great camera, but D300 is also awesome. Really depends if you'd like to go FF or not.

[gbogh3]

Canon...Lense options are far more superior...Too bad that everytime I save up for a 10-22, it goes to the car :laughhard:

+1.
Not to mention I would be happy to let someone borrow a lens while we are at events if I was not using it. Big + since I have a 70-300 and a 100-400 both Imagine Stabalizers. The both the 300 and 400 are great for the track.

g

[BuzzedHornet]

Nikon D200 here. They are both great brands. Get what you are comfortable with and what your friends shoot. If your friends shoot one brand you can learn from them and borrow glass!

New SS headers, x-pipe and cans or D3??

[t3stman]

I did some research on the D700 and with the price on the body @ $3200ish i think i'll stick to the D300 unless the body drop below $2k!