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 07/19/2007 10:25:40 PM · #1
Ok, so after being a voting-only member of the sight for a year or so, I've finally scraped together enough cash for a digital SLR. Being a film man, I naturally looked to Nikon. However, a bunch of photojournalists I've talked to told me Canon had a superior SLR line. I'm starting to be swayed... I want to use this camera for some photojournalism and stuff for DPC, and I can only afford to buy something in the D80 or 20D area. Any help on this Nikon v. Canon deathmatch?? (By the way, any help on lenses would be great too!)

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 07/19/2007 10:48:40 PM · #2
Hi JBHale,
I'm not one of those who selects a camera by its make, but for the options I personally need as a photographer. A few years ago, I decided I wanted a digital SLR. I compared the Nikon and Canon and ended up deciding on the Canon 20D. One reason was 5 frames per second, compared to three on the Nikon. After a few years with my 20D, I am still in love truly in love with it! I use three lenses, that I am also very happy with. I shoot anything from landscapes, nature, macro and moving subjects ( people & animals, objects ect) I use a Canon EF 70-200mm F-4 L USM lens, a Tamron SP AF XR Di ( IF) 28-75 mm f-2.8 and a Tamron SP AF Di 90mm f-2.8 macro. I also use a 1.4 X's Canon Tele converter often combined with the above lenses. The Speedlite 580EX flash is also a great asset! Either camera is a good choice. It's just a matter of deciding which perhaps has an option and or options that would be better suited to you as a photographer!
 07/19/2007 11:13:19 PM · #3
I would forget about the body & look at the lenses that you want to use. Read some reviews and figure out the best lens lineup for what you need. If you already have Nikon lenses & flash & what not that are compatiable with the Nikon DSlr's that might put it one way or the other (it did for me since I had Canon film gear).

Then pick the body that is in line with the prices. To be honest both the D80 & 20D/30D will probably handle anything you need but and there are other better bodies in both N/C lines.
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