I NEED HELP..Canon or Nikon?

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Permalink Reply by rbjazul on May 8, 2008 at 12:07am

Hi Horst. Thank you for your response. Yeah, I'm considering both. I think I've saved enough to buy a new DSLR. However, my "main" concern is which of the two brands has the cheapest "all-around" lens? I dont wanna buy different lenses for different photo types. It's painful in my pocket lol. Just an all-around lens that could shoot good portraits, as well as landscapes. And one more what lens would you advise for me? On my film SLR, I just use the kit lens (18-55mm).

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Permalink Reply by Richard S. on May 6, 2008 at 10:28am

I have always shot with Canon cameras, but I have heard great things about Nikon as well. I agree with Horst, if you got either the Canon XSi or the Nikon D60 you would be ending up with a great camera.

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Permalink Reply by rbjazul on May 8, 2008 at 12:09am

Hi Richard, thanks for your reply. I agree that either of the will be a good one for me. BUT, which has the most affordable "all-around" lens. you know? thanx again..

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Permalink Reply by Dimitris on May 9, 2008 at 6:12am

My opinion is that there is no All Around Lense.
If you ask me, i will tell you 18-200 is the best deal. By the way, why dont you consider buying a compatible lense? There are plenty, and at great prices as well.
My camera (Canon EOS 350 D) came with a 18-55, which i dont use because i find my 18-200 more convenient for street photography.

And, if you buy 350 D, dont forget to buy a battery grip as well. The cameras grip is too small for male hands

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Permalink Reply by MIkeRussia on May 11, 2008 at 8:44am

don't you think about Olimpus E410? I bouth it for my girlfriend and now it's my second camera:-) Very easy and works really good.

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Permalink Reply by george shaw on May 16, 2008 at 1:44pm

Hi Don. I just bought my wife the olympus SP550 as her walk around camera and everything you say is correct. In my opinion, it has certain limitations if you want to do a variety of shooting in a variety of conditions. The battery problem is one of them. However as a casual camera it is very good. I shoot both an E-510 and an E-1 oly. both these are superb and allow great flexability of use. and have answered the battery problem well. under normal conditions, I am able to get up to 300 images at shq quality (better than the 3072x2304 of the sp550).
The only drawback is the cost and I found that the trade-off with batteries almost made the difference.
If you look at the web site www.myfourthirds.com you will be able to get more information about the olympus which, of course, is my preference in dslr cameras above the rest.
hope this helps.

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Permalink Reply by Poppho on May 12, 2008 at 5:26pm

Nikon or Canon is like choosing religion :)
Both are good.

Personally, i choose Nikon.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Dobbs on May 12, 2008 at 9:57pm

Such a wonderful problem! If you can afford Canon or Nikon then I recommend patience; Horst gives great advice. You absolutely must try each camera out. Set up a finely detailed poster or something else you can take pictures of that will let you compare resolution (the ability of the lens to replicate fine detail). The resolution of a digital camera is a function of not only the lens but the sensor too. That's one thing we didn't have to worry about with film...
Canon and Nikon are both good quality cameras/lenses. If price is the bottom line decision-maker then simply buy the one that costs less.

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Permalink Reply by Maeda on June 7, 2008 at 5:02am

I'm not familiar with that one but I'm also new in photography or far so called a beginner. But I am using a Nikon FM3A. It's a film camera and it's really good. Superb build quality and reliability. Camera has a nice big film pressure plate which facilitates pin sharp images. A very accurate mechanical shutter which works without battery power. Allows you to take control of your photography. The body is made up of aluminum alloy and it's build for extreme weather conditions. I've been reading reviews and this camera is built to last a life time and allows you to take complete control over your photography. In short, the best 35mm SLR ever made I use 35mm lens and it's quite an "all-around" lens for me. It's just because I use it often for taking night shots, buildings, nature, and people. The thing is, there is no macro. You still have to purchase macro lens for close-up pictures.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Dobbs on June 7, 2008 at 8:55pm

I am familiar with the Nikon FM3A, or at least with Nikons of that type. Manual focus and exposure control, strongly built, wonderfully clear and sharp optics. I have a couple of Minolta SRT 202's with similar features and etc. I love them for their simplicity and quality. Aluminum alloy frame, zinc die cast, stainless steel make for a good heft. They will also work all day in -30 degree weather. Since the prices for film equipment have fallen so much lately I have been able to purchase high quality Rokkor-X lenses which is a real treat.
Nevertheless, due mostly to price, I shoot a majority of my work in digital format. I miss many of the qualities and simplicity of manual film cameras.

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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on June 7, 2008 at 9:01pm

Canon all the way :)

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Permalink Reply by Bill Dobbs on June 7, 2008 at 9:07pm

Chaque un a son gout. Canon has always made good equipment too.

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