Canon Or Nikon is the best Dslr Camera?
I’m having this confusion to buy canon, or nikon dslr camera
well, any other brand of camera recommendation would be a huge help for me 
I don’t really understand much about those types of cameras
so help?
thank you…
p.s any answers would be highly appreciated
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You really can’t go wrong with either Canon or Nikon. Both make great cameras. It’s easier to find lenses, accessories and service for these two brands than anyone else because they represent the bulk (more than 80%) of the DSLR market. There are alternatives such as Pentax, Sony (Konica/Minolta), and Olympus but, none are as common as Canon and Nikon nor do they offer as much product support.
If this is your first DSLR, the best bang for your buck will be an entry-level model. Don’t get tricked into buying a high-end camera unless it has features you really need, again unlikely if this is your first DSLR. The quality of your images really depends on your lenses and you will likely replace the camera body in three or four years. With this in mind, it is best to buy the cheapest body you need so you can invest in better lenses that you’ll keep using with your next camera body.
When you are ready to buy, you really need to try the cameras for yourself. You may find one camera feels great in your hand but, the controls are all in weird places that your can’t reach or need a third hand to use. Or you may learn the menus of one manufacturer are easier to understand than another. I actually found I had to adjust my budget to a high-end camera that would fit my hands because the entry-level models were all too small for me to use comfortably.
Today I am a Canon shooter but, I still like/recommend Nikon as well. I have too much money invested in my Canon lenses to switch back to Nikon anytime soon and this is something you need to think about. When you buy a DSLR, you are buying more than just a camera. You are also buying into a system of lenses that go with that camera and others from the same manufacture. So once you go Canon, Nikon, Pentax or whatever, your future lens and camera purchases should be part of that system. You can’t put a Canon lens on a Nikon body or vice versa as each uses a proprietary mount. The same is true for Pentax, Sony and other brands with the exception of those adopting the Four/Thirds system used by Leica, Olympus and Panasonic.
Recommended models from Canon (ascending price):
Rebel XS (EOS 1000D)
Rebel XSi (EOS 450D)
Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)
EOS 50D
Recommended models from Nikon (ascending price):
D40/D60 (Soon to be replaced by the D3000)
D5000
D90
Whatever you decide, get a camera that has in-camera stabilization, as opposed to in-lens. The lenses will be less expensive and you can use legacy (old) lenses without losing stabilization. I liked Olympus because they were small and had live-view (able to see what you are shooting in the LCD and EVF) but most have that now. The small 4/3 lens cameras are very nice too. Tiny compared to full size DSLR’s with all the features, but the HD video makes the Canons pretty cool nowdays too. It really is an open question with no right answer.
Same answer as to your previous question. I would always go with a Nikon. Not only because of great results you get. It´s also because of the great community which is behind there. Whenever you have a problem. Just ask the Nikonians. They will give you immediate reply. You will get hands on advices pretty fast. To see all the features of different Nikon cameras just check out the chart attached.
You can’t really go wrong either way. If there are certain lenses you are looking to get, maybe compare the two, see which one has a better or maybe cheaper versions but just as good quality. (one model of lens nikon will make a better version of than canon, but a different lens it will be vice versa). But even then generally, per price point, usually the lens are comparable. Cameras, like others have said, you might like one over another for aesthetic or ergonomic reasons. Maybe you have a relative/friend that already has nikon or canon equipment and you can always borrow or trade lenses with. If you are going to get it for school, same can apply with classmates.
If you are trying to get the FX dslrs, then I’d probably recommend the d700 as that is a very cool camera. Of course you’ll have to get fx lens for it (many times fx cameras are sold with DX lens which kinda sucks).
Anyway, if you have your camera bodies narrowed down to a certain price point etc., look at image results and read the reviews on dpreview.com or something. kenrockwell.com is great for lens reviews etc.
Best of luck… BTW I own nikon equipment (D1, D2H, D100, and several lenses)
I would recommend the Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens
12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS imaging sensor
5.8x AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens included
D-Movie Mode; Cinematic 24fps HD with sound
3-inch super-density 920,000-dot color LCD monitor
This is asked at least like five times a day.
IT IS PERSONAL PREFERENCE. GET THE ONE THAT FEELS MOST ERGONOMICALLY CORRECT FOR ___YOU___.
All is up to preference.
They are both good in their own ways.
I would recommend the Nikon D40, but again it’s all up to preference
Take the plunge make a choice YOU will be the one who knows best what is in your budget and your shooting style. We as a group know nothing of your mindset and needs
Flip a coin.
They’ll both get you great pictures if you do your part.
get the nikon touch
whichever one feels more comfortable in your hands.
If you want to buy a dslr then there are three makes that comes to Canon Nikon Fuji, try all of them and find which one is best for you.
I believe Canon has the edge on Nikon and if you at any of the major events all the photographers with white lenses are using Canon which seems to be the majority of them.
That said Nikon do make good cameras and lenses, you should also try the Fuji S5 and excellent camera with a nikon mount so that you can use Nikon lenses, what I would say however is that make your choice carefully because one you have settled for a system and start to buy the lenses for the camera it is very expensive should you wish to change system
Depends on your budget. if your on a budget crunch, meaning <500 get a nikon d40. if you have 800 bucks, get a nikon d40, with a zoom lens (55-200 or 70-300)
something along those lines
if you have all the money in the world get whatever one you like the controls of.
I personally have a Nikon d60, and would trade it for a d40 or d80. as its not enough of a boost from the 40.
The nikon seems to have easy to get to menus, but sometimes its 2 buttons to get what you want or even 3 or 4.
where it seems canon has more upfront buttons so its faster to make adjustments, however the learning curve is a tad higher. TAD.
p.s. having a great camera does not make you a great photographer, it only makes you more effective at your job. if you go for to great of a camera, youll have 1000’s of photos to sort and delete as you can take so many 12 mp pics so fast.
the d40 is 6mp, which is more than you need your monitor is 1.3 mp. or so. not 20 or 50, just a measly 1.3
6mp can not be determined untill you start blowing up past 20X30 or so. and even then you stand further away to view it so you still cant see it.
one more note is that if you just need a picture taker, and everything you take a picture of poses, (mountains, friends) than you dont need a DSLR
but if you take night shots, or you need a lot of fast shots, or you like the clarity of insanity, than get one.
good luck.
I love how someone on here is thumbing-down all the people suggesting Nikon cameras. To whoever is doing that, go suck a big one!
That aside, as many people have said, the choice is up to you. Canon cameras are notable for their incorporated technology- such as image processors and image stabilization. Canon is often the choice of many professionals- I just talked to the local portrait artist, a guy by the name of Wenzel, and he prefers Canon to Nikon because he feels Canon’s cameras are aimed more toward the professional.
However, Nikon has many top models as well. I just had a chance to feel the Nikon D300- And I am now trying to raise the funds for the D300’s little brother, (but with still the same heft and feel) the Nikon D200.
I currently shoot with a D60, and prefer Nikon, myself. I love the feel of their cameras, their image quality, manual control, and of course their wide range of lenses- which is their biggest advantage over Canon. Nikon has a plethora of lenses ranging from the 1970’s to today that can be used with any dslr body. Keep in mind, though, that functions such as metering and autofocus, may not be available on older lenses.
The choice is completely up to you. I like Nikon for its control layout. Canon’s seems very foreign to me, but that’s most likely because I’ve never really used one for more than an hour. But I know an amazing wildlife photographer who shoots with Canon, and her photographs are simply amazing.
Good luck, and happy shopping!
To make it a trilemma, add to your troubles, Pentax. All together, they make the top three in dSLR manufacturing. Their dSLRs are all basically the same with megapixels as the main difference. There will be some minor details in each model that only the most scrutinizing pro or hobbyist will take notice. Generally, Canon makes better lenses, Nikon is more up-to-date, while Pentax is more backward compatible to its own older lenses. You won’t go wrong with any of them. Brand preference falls on loyalty or salesmanship. Choosing is easy. Just get the closest to your maximum budget.