Canon vs. Nikon DSLR Camera?

mellowyell

Hey, I've been interested in buying a professional camera for quite some time now and I've decided now is the time. The problem is whether I should go with a Canon or a Nikon? And which Canon or Nikon. I've been in yearbook for three years and have learned the basics of photography, but I'm still considering myself a beginner, so if you could recommend a camera for beginners, that would be great. I've worked very very little with Canon and none with Nikon so please help me out here. Thanks in advance C:

P.S. I'll probably be using it to take pictures with my family and friends, college life, and overall, to pick up my photography hobby.

Answer
Canon and Nikon professional grade DSLR cameras start at about $3,000.00 for just a camera body - no lens included. Examples are the Nikon D600 and Canon 6D which are entry-level full-frame DSLR cameras.

So I'll guess that what you're wanting is more along the lines of an entry-level DSLR such as the Nikon D5200 or Canon T5i.

Here is my breakdown.

Nikon has used the same basic lens mount since 1959 or so. This means that just about any Nikon lens ever made can be used on their current DSLR cameras, with limitations, whether its a crop-sensor like the D5200 or a full-frame like the D600. Although Nikon currently offers two lines of lenses - one marked DX for crop-sensor models and the other marked FX for the full-frame models - a major consideration is that the DX lenses can be used on an FX body. The FX body will crop the full-frame sensor to the same size as a crop-sensor but at least your DX lenses can be used on an FX body.

Canon changed their lens mount in 1988 with the introduction of the EOS Rebel auto focus 35mm film cameras which used the new EF lens mount. Canon, therefore, has limited backwards compatibility. Canon, like Nikon, also offers two lines of lenses but with one major difference - Canon's economy lenses are marked EF-S and under no circumstances can they be used on a Canon full-frame DSLR (6D, 5D, 1D). So someone who invests in a Canon crop-sensor DSLR and 2 or 3 EF-S lenses will have to replace their lenses should they ever upgrade to a full-frame body.

So if your choices are between Nikon and Canon in my opinion Nikon has the advantage as far as backwards compatibility and allowing use of any Nikon lens you own whether it was designed for a crop-sensor or full-frame body.

Other cameras worth considering would be the Sony SLT A65 and the Pentax K-30. Both offer backwards compatibility comparable to that of Nikon and superior to Canon. The Pentax K-30 is currently the lowest-priced Weather Resistant (WR) DSLR on the market. WR means its safe to use the K-30 in the rain or in very dusty conditions. Take a comparably priced Sony, Nikon or Canon out in the rain and more likely than not you'll ruin the camera.

You can find reviews of every currently available DSLR at this site:
http://www.imaging-resource.com Reviews are lengthy and in-depth.

T-Mount Lens V. Regular Camera Lens?

McKenzie b

So I am looking to get a new lens for my camera. I don't have a whole lot of money so I was wondering how well T-Mount lenses work. Should I get one and try it out and spend less money or should i go with the standard SLR lens?

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The T-mount lens is a regular camera lens. You only have to get the proper T-mount adapter to fit your camera. Since the T-mount was introduced decades ago, you will have to manually focus this lens and probably not have the lightmeter work for you. If you have a Pentax dSLR, you can still check exposure value in Manual mode.

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What is the best Canon Lens for doing wedding photography?

Looking for a lens that is good and affordable.
I want a lens that is way under $1,000.

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The 24-70mm f/2,8L & the 70-200mm f/2,8L should cover all you really need, both lens cost above 1k.

If it's too much for you, you can look at third party lens that offer similar focal range.

I wouldn't bother with a wide angle lens for wedding photography, it's a nice add on if you already have a nice coverage, other than that it's just to wide to cover an entire wedding with that kind of focal.

What lens do I need for Canon xti to take good wedding pics ?

barrierman

I now have a 18-55mm and 300mm lens. Want one in between. What other acces. do I need ?

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First off, your 300mm is pretty much not needed for weddings except possibly for an occasional unusual perspective. The 18-55 will be useful for candids and group shots, so that's fine.

Lighting in churches can be pretty bad and you may not be able to use flash, depending on the wishes of the couple and officiating clergy, so you should look at a fast standard zoom such as Canon's EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. It's not cheap, but well worth the money when the light stinks. Your photos MUST be sharp, so consumer-quality zooms with variable aperture are a losing proposition. You will quickly find out that lens speed is worth the money.

Other things you probably need:
-- a top-quality flash such as Canon's 550EX with an external power supply. No one in the wedding party wants to wait while you change AA batteries. Down the line you may want to add a second flash, which is very useful for lighting setup shots and portraits.
-- a flash bracket and remote cord for the flash. Direct flash in the mark of the amateur.
-- a medium-weight tripod.
-- a relationship with a professional printer. The local Walgreen's won't cut it.
-- a second SLR body for the inevitable day your primary body dies during a wedding and to keep mounted with a second lens for quick shooting of candids. Your customers want photos, not excuses. If you can't afford it now, consider renting a second body on wedding days until you can afford another body. A one- or two-day rental is cheap insurance.

Those are the basics and more than you asked about. Good luck!

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