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I NEED HELP..Canon or Nikon?

Hi peeps. Im rb, a newbie here. Anyways, will somebody (if not everybody) help me decide on which DSLR to buy? I need an honest, objective opinion here. Ok, I'm a film SLR hobbyist/enthusiast. Now, with all the hypes/technologies/post-processing tools & techniques out there, I already feel the need of buying an entry-level DSLR. Now, I'm thorn between Nikon & Canon (which by the way is very common, lol). Im considering these factors: (1) Should I buy either of the two, which brand has the most affordable "carry-around" lenses? Oh, I'm not planning to make this a career in the near future. So I don't wanna buy different kinds of lenses for every type of photographs. What I just really intend is just to have an "all-around" lenses for my everyday life. You know what I mean? I hope. (2) Low-maintenance. Which brand has the most available and cheap parts? I hope you guys can help me. Thank you ssoooo much in advance..

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Permalink Reply by Bill Dobbs May 13

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 Jun 7

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 Jun 8

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 Jun 8

Canon all the way :)

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Permalink Reply by Bill Dobbs Jun 8

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

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Permalink Reply by Earl E. Gibson Jun 8

RB,

I have to agree with the rest of the Canon people who have replied. I have used Canon since the late 70's and both Film SLR and DSLR and love all the ones I have used. Again you have to get something that feels right in your hands and are comfortable with the menu screens. I do not think anyone here can flat out tell you what to get. It is always a personal choice based on how it feels, how you like the menu screens and of course money. Good luck no matter which way you go. Both are good Brands.

Earl

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