Nikon SLRs…Which one to buy
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I’m watching this thread because I’m hoping to get some sort of a Christmas bonus this year and I have my eyes on a digital SLR.
Mark,
Nikon, but it’s only because, Nikon was what the guy sold me when I bought my first DSLR. Micah has many-many more years behind a lens than myself and would be a better person to tell you the differences of why to go with which brand. For better or worse, I didn’t know any better when I bought my first DSLR. Started upgrading lenses and before you knew-it, I had a couple new bodies to go with the lens upgrades. So for now I’m too heavily invested to make a switch.
I made the suggestions above, because the question was based on Nikon bodies and kit’s. Specifically the non-vsr lenses in the kit. I figured with the 40x and the stabilization of a platform to shoot from you would get both the high megapixels and sharpness at a low cost with new bodies coming out.
So the rugged question is relative to the anglers ability to stomach the destruction of his gear and the terrain in which he travels. From my perspective, I don’t buy a camera that I wouldn’t take out into the field, on the water, in a toon etc etc. So I’m not sure that really answers your question, but maybe lends itself more to my mindset.
Overall, been very happy with how my Nikon bodies have held up. As you probably can guess from some of my past posts I’ve taken them into some pretty hairy spots, and the shutters still click shut every time.
Sorry if that sounds totally arrogant, I’m assuming that you’re reading my fishing reports & posts. That’s probably a bad assumption and not trying to infer anything.
Mark,
I am NOT a professional photographer in any way, shape, or form; just a guy punting around having fun.
Guys,
Thanks for all of the input. I ended ur getting her a D60 this morning. While I have heard great things about Canon’s also, my wife has worked with both brands, and prefers the Nikon controls to the Canon. The lens issue is a drawback, as the D60 does not have a motor drive for AF lens (I did some more research), but for what she wants, I think that she will really enjoy the camera. In any event, she is making the jump from a Canon point and shoot to her first SLR, so I think I can do no wrong in getting her one. Thanks for all of the input, and hopfully I can get her on the river with me this fall for some great streamer caught Great Lakes Steelhead photos.
Oh yeah, getting her an SLR makes Christmas/Birthday/Been fishing too often gifts easy to think of.
Best,
Dave
I use the D70 and no major complaints
one draw back is my N6006 lenses fit but the aperature is not adjustable, the doubler and extension ring don’t work either.
The lever to hold down the flash broke so I have to tape down the flash – several hundred dollars to get it fixed
here are some recent pics with the camera:
I hope that you guys don’t mind if I jump in here, The D60 was a very good choice! I think that you will also be very happy with the 18-200mm-VR as well.
As far as Nikon or Canon goes: It is much like saying grandmas cookies are great because she uses a particular brand of stove. I am a full time pro and Canon is not the industry standard for professional photographers. It is one of the choices and one cannot even say that it is the majority, anymore. Again though, it is much like thinking that because Ford won a NASCAR race, all Ford’s are now better. The photo cells, in the sensors, are designed differently, between the 2 brands, but even that argument is much like dry fly~vs~nymph.
The main thing is to become intimate with your equipment. A lot of the bells and whistles are things that I would prefer to not see on the pro lines. Many pro shooters will argue that Nikon has the better glass but with the new digital age, many have also had to switch between brands in order to get the latest best bodies. Again though, this is more on the level of professional necessity and justifiability.
For average use, 6-10 MP is more than fine; just remember that the glass is the most important part. On the Internet, a 4MP body will look just as good as larger MP’s with pro lenses, keep in mind that just a few years ago, some of those great magazine prints were from a 4MP body. The only reason for larger is for print and more detail in large prints, 12 MP FX works out great, 28 MP FX is better but we start to loose some ISO leverage and for large print campaigns, lease or purchase a Hasselblad digital.
The main thing that I am getting at is, the MP is most important for print and the argument between which is better, Canon or Nikon, is wasted time as they both deliver equally as well.
Some very nice shots Rob and welcome to the forum.
my bro was telling me about a nikon dslr that has a gps in it.
the camera tells you your lat and long of the location where every photo is takentechnology is getting really crazy.
Lots of great points here (esp. Ben C.) Basically Ford vs. Chevy on camera makes. My take as I’ve shot or owned both: Canons is a larger company with a (now) bigger market share so they tend to be more innovative and cheaper cameras. Generally. Nikons are just plain built and handle better. Generally.
Bottom line; you’ll love your Nikon and 18-200VR. Enjoy! However, be sure to shoot that lens at f/11 between 35-85mm for maximum sharpness. Not so good wide open or stopped down to f/22 @ 18 or 200mm for example. Even with VR. It DOES make a great infrared lens!…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31084482@N07/2913567257/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31084482@N07/2914411416/
Hope this helps.
Douglas
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