Anyone gone from Nikon to Canon?

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

12/07/2009 12:55:31 PM · #1

Hey all,

I am being encouraged to switch from Nikon to Canon, going I suppose to a price-comparable equivalent of the D90, which is my next camera if I stick with Nikon. More so lenses and equipment can be shared than anything else.

So looking for plus and minuses both ways. I'm not so much into brand names as results. After all, my 2nd p&s before the D40 was a Canon. Only got the D40 because I needed an intro DSLR and it fit my budget.

Suggestions? Thoughts? Anyone else gone from Nikon to Canon?

ralph

Nikon Z9

12/07/2009 01:00:14 PM · #2

sigh ....

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

12/07/2009 01:01:44 PM · #3

How heavily invested in the Nikon gear are you? I think each make and model has it's stronger and weaker points. Several members of my Flickr meetup group have the D90 and we have taken shots of the same scene with the D90 and my Rebel or 20D. The D90 handles strong highlights and shadows very well, while my own shots had a difficult time with them. Granted my camera was 4-5 years older technology, so that could account for it. I should have a 50D soon and will then have that answer. At any rate, if you are heavily invested in Nikon gear, and like it, I think there is no reason to change. So says a Canon shooter.

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NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/07/2009 01:02:32 PM · #4

Originally posted by snaffles:

A friend of mine recently went from a D2X to a 5D MkII.

He spent a LOT of money and I'm getting Nikon stuff cheap.

Go with what YOU want and the heck with whatever anyone else says.

At the end of the day, you have to be comfortable with your camera, and if you cannot find a Canon that is as comfortable and easy to use as your Nikon, don't switch.

Also, bear in mind that if you haven't used your Nikon enough that you've gotten your money out of it, remember what resale value is like for older DSLRs.

You *will* take a bath.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/07/2009 01:03:48 PM · #5

It does not look like you have a large investment in Nikon glass as yet so that should not be a problem. You could likely sell you stuff fairly easily or keep it as a backup. If the person you are going to share Canon lenses with has a good collection and you are reasonably assured they are going to stick around then it may be worth the switch. There will be a learning curve as IMHO Nikon has always been more intuitive but that is always a personal preference.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

12/07/2009 01:06:58 PM · #6

Ah, yes, I see he shoots Canon. Is it time to pull up the "Nikon Girl" video?

12/07/2009 01:09:58 PM · #7

Originally posted by ralph:

sigh ....

Relax, Ralph! I'm not just going to go take the plunge recklessly, and am planning to keep the Nikon gear because I do find it intuitive. Just want to get opinions and advice from both sides, and I know that Canon gear tends to cost more. One thing that was really driven home at Henry's this past GC day, was that in the Used section there were about 3x as many Canon lenses for sale as there were for Nikon.

Having said that, still may borrow or rent the Canon equivalent of a D90, and shoot the snot out of it for at least a week. We'll see!

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

12/07/2009 01:10:38 PM · #8

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

Ah, yes, I see he shoots Canon. Is it time to pull up the "Nikon Girl" video?

You can if you want, we've seen it!

breadfan35

Nikon D3

12/07/2009 01:13:19 PM · #9

I shoot both systems and for still photography I like Nikon better, for video, I like Canon better. Either system will get the job done. Just do what you feel is best for you.

dmadden

Canon EOS-40D

Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM A

12/07/2009 01:44:22 PM · #10

From what I see, Nikon bodies are cheaper than Canon. And Canon lens are cheaper than Nikon. I want with Canon because the lens were cheaper and I saw a ton more canon used stuff for sale everywhere. body wise, I think their both great cameras.

BJokerud

Nikon D3s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

12/07/2009 01:46:05 PM · #11

Let's see...

When I bought my D40, there weren't a Canon model in the lower end.
Nikon released D700
Shortly after they did releae the 1000D.
I started to buy Nikon glass and a flash.
Then I wanted to upgrade (I... tried to... clean the sensor... ... on my camera..) to maybe D90
Canon had the 450D out
Friend of mine had borrowed a D3000
I bought a D300
40D was just about to get discounted.
I had the D300 for a while
50D was released, 500D was released, 5D mkII was released.
Nikon? Nothing. Until *drumroll* D3X!!! And we all got a good laugh (while secretely longing for it..)
I had my D300 even longer
D5000 was released, D3000 was released, D300s was released, D3s is going to be released.
Canon? 7D, and 1D mkIV is just around the corner warming up for the olympics (as well as D3s)
Today, Nikon? D700 is discounted ;)

What am I trying to say? God knows I'm afraid.... Switch system because friends of you are shooting Canon and has good lenses? Sure, why not! But, go to Japan for two weeks alone and you wont have the lenses, eh ;) Stay with Nikon and get your own system piece by piece? Sure, why not! Go to Japan and shoot like crazy with your own system (which will have lenses you never bought because, had you used Canon, you wouldn't have bought the kick arse wide angle lens because you could've borrowed it, but sometimes you can't). Also, I've tried Canon models after shooting with Nikon, and I can't stand em :(

I think maybe 500D would be something similar as the D90. Slightli higher resolution, video mode, good ISO and noise performance.

This is the reply some random guy gives when he has been sick for a couple of days and had a Sex and the City marathon...

oooh, yeah, edited to add...

In Norway it would seem that Nikon is dominating the used market. I bough all my pro glass very cheap there. One guy never used his wide angle, one other guy bought and sold with a small profit, and my DX was bought becuase he upgraded to fullframe. None of them sold lenses because they thought of changing system.

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aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

12/07/2009 02:03:19 PM · #12

Do yo have a photographic reason to switch?

You can buy any camera from any brand but if you shoot the same things the same way,they are going to look the same.

If there's one thing you need to switch, it's your imagination.

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/07/2009 02:24:28 PM · #13

One important factor to consider is:

How many fellow DPCers live close to you and what sort of equipment do they have that you can borrow on occasion?

Ray

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/07/2009 02:28:49 PM · #14

I believe that Gary switched from Nikon to Canon

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/07/2009 02:54:56 PM · #15

Originally posted by RayEthier:

One important factor to consider is:

How many fellow DPCers live close to you and what sort of equipment do they have that you can borrow on occasion?

Ray

*grin* That would be a hint, Ray? Yes, that did cross my mind. Again not making a hard and fast decision, just throwing it out there so I can get as much input as possible. I'm not at all unhappy with Nikon, but if someone makes a fairly reasonable suggestion, may as well look into it.

david_c

Canon EOS-7D

12/07/2009 02:54:56 PM · #16

Originally posted by snaffles:

I am being encouraged to switch from Nikon to Canon

By who, the Devil? Don't switch before you hold a Canon and fire off a few shutter clicks...it feels different than a Nikon, and if you're used to an N, you might not feel as comfortable with a C right off the hop. It depends if you're up for an adjustment period.

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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/07/2009 02:59:15 PM · #17

Originally posted by david_c:

Originally posted by snaffles:
I am being encouraged to switch from Nikon to Canon

By who, the Devil? Don't switch before you hold a Canon and fire off a few shutter clicks...it feels different than a Nikon, and if you're used to an N, you might not feel as comfortable with a C right off the hop. It depends if you're up for an adjustment period.

Rest assured I would definitely give a Canon more than a few clicks, I was thinking at least a week-long trial period. As for the seditious influence, well, there's a pic of him in my portfolio...;-)

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

12/07/2009 03:31:53 PM · #18

Granted, I'm a Canon gal so I'd not be at all disgruntled if you were to come to our side, but don't do it just for the boy. Yeah, he's cute and all... but cameras are a life long commitment! :-)

rob_smith

Nikon D300

12/07/2009 03:45:14 PM · #19

Why on earth would you want to downgrade?

:-P

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/07/2009 03:47:57 PM · #20

Originally posted by rob_smith:

Why on earth would you want to downgrade?

:-P

I had a Nikon... I use it as a paperweight now. :O)

RayEthier

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/07/2009 03:49:21 PM · #21

Originally posted by snaffles:

Originally posted by david_c:

Originally posted by snaffles:
I am being encouraged to switch from Nikon to Canon

By who, the Devil? Don't switch before you hold a Canon and fire off a few shutter clicks...it feels different than a Nikon, and if you're used to an N, you might not feel as comfortable with a C right off the hop. It depends if you're up for an adjustment period.

Rest assured I would definitely give a Canon more than a few clicks, I was thinking at least a week-long trial period. As for the seditious influence, well, there's a pic of him in my portfolio...;-)

If you want to know how it feels in your hands, call me... I have one I could lend you for a bit... and being that I am as generous as the rest of the Canon owners, I might even lend you a lens too. :O)

Ray

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George

Nikon D60

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

12/07/2009 05:12:16 PM · #22

Basically every Nikon lens you would want will fit on the D90. From the 60s to the 00s. So that's enough reason to stick to Nikon IMO - it's cheaper! If you don't care for IS, get a bunch of prime "AF-D" lenses and you're all set. I'd be doing the same thing right now, I just don't have the money.

Simms

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/07/2009 05:22:22 PM · #23

MAK went from Nikon to Canon, although I think he stopped off at Fuji junction for a few weeks along the way.