Canon vs. Nikon
Well, after trying the newest Nikon Pro equipment (D200) and the newest Canon (5D), we're shifting entirely to Canon. The next step is to sell all of our new Nikon equipment that we've been using the last few months.
It has been an interesting exercise and a most interesting argument (Nikon vs. Canon). There are a lot of similarities to the age-old "PC vs. Mac" argument. I won't go into all of the details here, but just think about one thing: Regardless of whether you're a PC or a Mac user (I use both), have you ever heard a Mac user enthusiastically shifting over to PC? Probably not. I've never heard of one. But I've heard dozens of PC users who have shifted to Mac. The problem is that once they've made that shift, PC users tend to discount everything they say because they're "Mac users." Do you see what I'm saying?
Same thing goes with Nikon and Canon users. Over the last couple of years I've heard a lot of Nikon users moving over to Canon, but not vice versa. When you see that happening consistently, you have to put aside all of your personal preferences and try to see past all of the unobjective prejudices that have built up over time in loyalty to the brand (or whatever it is) that you have used for so long and come to associate yourself with.
And thus begins our wonderful Canon experience. =) Not an inexpensive change, but hopefully a very worthwhile one.
Isn't that a sweet looking piece of technology? You should try shooting it. Amazing...
It has been an interesting exercise and a most interesting argument (Nikon vs. Canon). There are a lot of similarities to the age-old "PC vs. Mac" argument. I won't go into all of the details here, but just think about one thing: Regardless of whether you're a PC or a Mac user (I use both), have you ever heard a Mac user enthusiastically shifting over to PC? Probably not. I've never heard of one. But I've heard dozens of PC users who have shifted to Mac. The problem is that once they've made that shift, PC users tend to discount everything they say because they're "Mac users." Do you see what I'm saying?
Same thing goes with Nikon and Canon users. Over the last couple of years I've heard a lot of Nikon users moving over to Canon, but not vice versa. When you see that happening consistently, you have to put aside all of your personal preferences and try to see past all of the unobjective prejudices that have built up over time in loyalty to the brand (or whatever it is) that you have used for so long and come to associate yourself with.
And thus begins our wonderful Canon experience. =) Not an inexpensive change, but hopefully a very worthwhile one.
Isn't that a sweet looking piece of technology? You should try shooting it. Amazing...
posted by Christian at
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
2 Comments:
Worthwhile.......well said! Congratulations on your new equipment. I can't wait to see all of the great images y'all will creat with it.
Rodrick
Hey Christian, glad to hear you like your Canon equipment. Had to go to the "dark side" I see.
I think I am the antithesis of what you posted. I started out with Mac's years ago, actually had the very first Mac model ever produced, had them for years, then switched to PC's about 15 years ago. I toy with Macs now but find PC's do all the same stuff and are LOTS cheaper and you can find a lot more software for them. I like Apple but most of my world is PC and I like them to.
As for Nikon vs Canon, I can't say on that, never really seriously tried Canon equipment, just played around with a friends. I didn't like the interface but that was probably because I am not used to it. I do LOVE my Nikon equipment. The best camera is the one you know inside out, like a good hammer. I know my Nikon system front and back after taking about 35,000 pictures with Nikon equipment. I think both do the job and both brands work well, it is really the photorapher that makes the difference. Good luck with your Canon purchase and selling your Nikon equipment.
James Pratt
PS: I have heard many stories of photographers switching from Canon to Nikon and know three personally in OKC who have done it. Of course, I also know others that have gone the other way. I always say "go for it"!
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