pinkbellycat asked this question on the artcone forums: I would like to know what camera maker you prefer and why. Please tell me the good and bad about the type of your choice. I am looking to making a major purchase and would like to know which of these two you would recommend.
I have used Cannon cameras in the past and would like information on the difference in the digital world.
psaturley
July 31st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Nikons have some great electronic flash capabilities and very good glass but for some reason they have declined to make a camera with a full-size sensor. Suddenly, your wide angle lenses are not so wide anymore and you have to buy Nikon’s new extremely short lenses (like 12-24mmm) to get back to where you were with your old Nikon 20mm lens. Sound like marketing strategy?
At least Canon’s high end have full size sensors. That being said, I have so much invested in Nikon that I am unlikely to switch. Aside from the stupid lens thing, they are great digital cameras.
pinkbellycat
July 31st, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Thank you for the information, I was not aware of that for the Nikon. But this will give me some more things to look at in my comparison. I am very interested in the Cannon and have used them in the past, but was comparing the Nikon’s because I have some photographer friends who swear by them.
Are there any other features that you find are different between the two makers, or are they basically same with minor additions?