Forums - chillout lounge
Messages in this topic - RSS Home > Photography > Nikon V's Canon...can anyone help?
Poster Post
15/02/2008 2:51:09 p.m.

MelissaR

Posts 9 		According to one professional we were at a shoot with, the Canons spend more time in the repair shop.....
17/02/2008 10:41:10 a.m.

P38

Posts 1 		That will possibly depend on how well you look after your gear.

Dont be swayed by such shallow and probally biased comments.

My Canon 300D purchased four years ago has taken over 12,000 images so far and the only maintenance to date has been a clean at the end of each day.

But then I'm very carefull with it, espeically when changing lenses.

Some of my friends run Nikon gear with similar results, they are also very carefull with their investment.

Purchase what best suits your needs and budget, not what other people (including professionals) think you should have.

No particular brand or amount of equipment will make you a better photographer.

The stunning images you desire will come from determination, perserverance, an eye for detail and your imagination.
19/02/2008 4:30:44 p.m.

Simon

Posts 13 		Great, thanks for the low down.
I've heard good things about the 300D, and the Nikon D40X, I guess you can't go wrong with either model.
25/02/2008 10:53:31 a.m.

HSV

Posts 1 		I have allways had Nikon, Bascially in this day and age most of the quality name brands are good i reakon.

Just remeber its the person behide the camera and lens tht makes the photo, the camera just captures that point in time. Some of the greatest shots have been caught on a old down and out camera.
14/03/2008 12:36:44 p.m.

MelissaR

Posts 9 		I have to say, the best photos i have ever taken are with my beat up old Nikkon. Just cant seem to capture the same depth with my newer one. And i have never had to put either cameras in for repair, so if you care for your gear, you should be fine.
edited by MelissaR on 14/03/2008
9/04/2008 10:49:20 a.m.

Simon

Posts 13 		Well in the end the Nikon D40X was the pick of the day. Great model and fun to use for a beginner like me.
9/04/2008 8:08:34 p.m.

Caleno

Posts 3
Simon wrote:

Well in the end the Nikon D40X was the pick of the day. Great model and fun to use for a beginner like me.



D40 is good-D40X not so good-d40x will only accept DX lenses-all other nikons will accept most older lenses that were made for film SLRs-regards, ken
17/05/2008 9:30:28 p.m.

photohunter

Posts 69 		My Canon 20D has taken over 60000 images in 3 years without a hitch and is still going strong. I intend replacing the shutter and getting the sensor cleaned and look forward to another 60000 images
18/05/2008 5:05:33 p.m.

photohunter

Posts 69 		When looking at TV footage of sports events that show the photographers pit there are many more white Canon lenses evident than black Nikons. That should tell you something.
25/05/2008 2:51:02 p.m.

fatsprat

Posts 135 		Personally I'm a Canon girl. I started with a T70 25 years ago and continued because I'm happy with the results but also because now I have interchangeability of lenses, speedlites etc within the EOS system so don't have to start with a brand new kit. I've never used Nikon but have seen some excellent images taken with them.
16/06/2008 7:35:33 p.m.

sizzlingbadger

Posts 42
photohunter wrote:

When looking at TV footage of sports events that show the photographers pit there are many more white Canon lenses evident than black Nikons. That should tell you something.


Yes, that white shows up better than black on your TV.

The Nikon/Canon debate has been around for so long it's tiring. Both make camera's that are of fantastic quality. Only the owners that have never owned the opposite vendors equipment seem to perpetuate such arguments.
25/03/2009 12:38:14 p.m.

dves01

Posts 1 		Budget wide
Canon EFs the canon lens lineup with the 10-22 and 17-55IS is the best price performance unmatched by Nikon

Budget and Full frame Long
For the long end Canon have the better 70-200+

Full frame wide
For full frame the Nikon D3/700 14-24 and 24-70 is unmatched by canon

Low light and action
for low light action work Nikon is better

I shoot with Canon 10-22 and 17-55IS Canon 30D
pages: 1

Home > Photography > Nikon V's Canon...can anyone help?

Select General image use for all applications that are not purely editorial in nature.

General includes, for example;

Email any query to [email protected] for a rapid response.

This image is available for both General use, and also for Editorial use

General use, in short, includes;

Editorial use, in short, means material of genuine public interest and containing no commercial message, advertorial content, or similar, on blogs, on information signage, in magazines, in newspapers and in newsletters

Email any query to [email protected] for a rapid response.

Select Editorial image use for images for editorial use in:

Editorial use, in short, means material of genuine public interest and containing no commercial message, advertorial content, or similar.

Note that whilst these images will be suitable for Editorial Use, some of these images are not able to be used for General purposes as they contain brands, people, etc without needed legal releases.

Email any query to [email protected] for a rapid response.

This image is available only for editorial use.

In short, this means material of genuine public interest and containing no commercial message, advertorial content, or similar. Material such as;

These Editorial Use Only images are not available for General purposes as they may contain identifiable people, intellectual property, etc, without needed legal releases.

Email any query to [email protected] for a rapid response.

Select the Exclusive Use Licence Full or Forward for exclusive image use, for a specified period of time.


May be used in the following applications:

(i) Editorial content - material that is of genuine public interest and free of advertising and advertorial content.

Except when the actual image is shown to be for Editorial Use Only, then it can also be used for the specified period in the sames way as the Enhanced Licence, as follows

(ii)   Items not for resale (e.g. ads, marketing materials, websites, social media posts, unpaid apps, posters, flyers, reports, ...)

(iii)   Items for resale (e.g. use of image on coasters, paid apps, screensavers, or printed map books, reports, magazine covers etc that are sold on websites or through shops ...)

Specified Period - images may not be used beyond the specified period, without a further licence of some type being obtained.

For more including prohibited uses, see full Standard Licence, Enhanced Licence, Exclusive Licence, or email your query to [email protected] for rapid response.

Select the Enhanced Licence for any of the following:

(i) Items not for resale (e.g. ads, marketing materials, websites, social media posts, unpaid apps, posters, flyers, reports, ...)

(ii) Items for resale (e.g. use of image on coasters, paid apps, screensavers, or printed map books, reports, magazine covers etc that are sold on websites or through shops ...)

The Enhanced licence is not needed for Editorial Applications.

For more, including prohibited uses, see full Standard Licence, Enhanced Licence, Exclusive Licence, or email your query to [email protected] for rapid response.

Select the Standard Licence for any of the following:

(i) Editorial content of general public interest in blogs, social media, newspapers, magazines, newsletters

(ii)  Items not for resale, up to 100,000 copies

(iii) Items for resale - not coveredThe Enhanced Licence or the Exclusive Licence are needed for items for resale.  Items such as paid apps, coasters, place mats, sold books, greeting cards, etc.

For more, including prohibited uses, see full Standard Licence, Enhanced Licence, Exclusive Licence, or email your query to [email protected] for a rapid response.