[Snype]

Now I changed my mind and want a better camera and my choices are between the Nikon D300s and the Cannon 7D. I don't care about video qualities but I'm looking for the camera that'll give me some real sharp quality pics as well as moving targets too. What do other people think about these cameras?

[stoney917]

well bro i do lnow that almost every report i read on the 7d is 5 stars but ya went out of my range when ya uped it to those, i want a good cam but have no need for one like the 7d or 300. i couldnt justify myself spendin that much cash on sumthin i dont even have a real use for.lol mynes gonna be a toy to take some pics with. im sure there both great. take it easy bro

[etinarcadiaego]

I just got my pre-ordered Nikon D7000 . . . wow.

Excellent camera for those interested.

[GMT]

the olympus E5.

[Marlo]

Haha! I knew you'd be moving up Snype!
You know I'm going to vote for the Canon. I'm in love with my 7D and wouldn't go back to Nikon if you paid for it for me.
I like the layout of the menus alot better. Very easy to navigate via the large LCD screen in the back.

I also think the lens catalog available to Canon users is superior by far. The body is just the start homie. Judging by how you do with seeds, you'll be addicted to buying glass soon enough.

I know you arent into the video capabilities, but its still a huge selling point. You will have this camera for years. It will get used at some point. Nice to know you can shoot full HD in 1080p @ 24 and 25fps just like many of your favorite music videos , TV shows and movies. Saturday night Live and House have already used Canon 7D's and 5Dmk 2's on several episodes.

Nikon hasn't made very many improvements to their lines in quite a while. They've been getting blown away by all the advancements Canon has made in the SLR market. The 7D and 5D have taken DSLR's to a whole new level. Theres no reason to think theyre gonna be slowing down any time soon. If I'm gonna dump several thousand bucks into a hobby for years, I'd rather go with the superior brand that is at the front of the market.


Just my opinion tho. Both are great manufacturers and you'll be very happy with whichever you decide on. Canon vs Nikon is like east vs west.


Good luck




MARLO

[Snype]

Good looks on all the info Marlo! This is a tough decision cause I hear so many things about both of those cameras. The part that confused me is that Nikon has 52 points on the Auto Focus and the Cannon is a lot less. The other thing that worries me is that I read a lot of reports on both of them and a lot of people say that you have to take more pictures with the Cannon to get the perfect shot and you can take less shots with the Nikon. We're going to be doing a lot of traveling soon and I want the right camera for our needs. I want to shoot a lot of moving pictures and someone told me that because of the auto focus points on the Cannon, it'll be better with the Nikon. Right now I'm leaning more toward the Nikon but I'm still undecided. I still have to do more research. I feel you on the lenses though and there seems to be more options with the Cannons. Thanks for all the info!

[DoobieDuck]

Snype I can't let this thread go by without making some kind of entry. I can not personally say anything about Nikons because I've never owned one. Been a Canon shooter for 35 years..but I've seen some excelent Nikon images. Those auto focus points for me are not an issue what-so-ever. I have mine set on the center point almost all the time as that is where I'm looking for focus. All my extreem close up and macros are manual focus all the way. some of my portrait shots are manual. I always recomend buying the most pixels you can afford cause when it comes to enlarging, prints, and macros, this is very-very useful. I love the live view feature with the large view finder on my 50D..it is excelent for composing and focusing macros. Previously un-published Cocoa Kush pic..Canon MPE 65mm lens. Good luck Bro..I'll be stepping up to that price level when my ship comes in. Look forward to seeing your pix...DD

[Dr.Know]

I am a proud but unbiased member of the nikon camp. Right now I would say canon is making better equipment for the average canna photog enthusiast...
of course if you know how to use a DSLR properly you can achieve great images with both brands.

From my experience Canon has a steeper learning curve, when ever I have shot with their gear, I always felt I struggled to capture the best image that the camera was capable of producing.
Where as with Nikon I find many people take great pictures strait out of the box.

One thing I really love about Nikon is the cross compatibility with their older lenses. Those old nikkor gems of the 1960's-70's that used the F-mount can be used on modern day DSLRs.

Most of the images in my gallery were shot with a nikon D300 & D300s. The video mode in the D300s is a mere gimmick (autofocus wont focus most of the time), I get much better quality from my small flip video recorder.
I would recommend the D300 over the D300s, basically the same camera minus the video mode and only 5fps vs 7fps. If you have the money I would go with the D700 full frame fx body.

You can't go wrong either brand/model.....I would check out Bubbleman's gallery as he has some of the best images I have seen with a Canon setup.

camp nikkor ......(sorry Doobie I couldn't resist.)

[accessndx]

Sype...I found this review of both cameras...pretty concise....it may help ya:
https://www.radiantlite.com/2009/09/c...owerhouse.html

[Hammerhead]

Im a Nikon User I have D90 best DSLR I have Owned. Bman uses a 24mp camera with Bellows to get those Macros shots most of us dont have that kind of cash. Here is the one you want lol.

https://shop.nikonusa.com/store/nikon...ctID.213425000