tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post4188820694793119926..comments2023-10-10T08:06:48.323-07:00Comments on Jaybird Quilts: canon or nikon?Julie @ Jaybird Quiltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862285003347896342noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-62733337379230504252010-02-02T16:54:24.818-08:002010-02-02T16:54:24.818-08:00I bought a Nikon 90D and just love it. I too went ...I bought a Nikon 90D and just love it. I too went back and forth between Canon and Nikon. I have a Canon Ftb Film camera, and I love that too... but when Canon changes camera styles or up date them,they often change lens mount too. Which mean all the lenses I own for my Ftb will not the newer digital Canon cameras. Nikon on the other hand still uses the lens mount. If I had only purchased a Nikon 30+ years ago, I could use those lenses with my new camera. By the way, Cardinal Camera in Lansdale has a no tax sale a couple times a year.(no affiliation)Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518698075275484026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-34184559013924340122010-01-20T15:44:53.153-08:002010-01-20T15:44:53.153-08:00Just saw a link to what seems to be a great camera...Just saw a link to what seems to be a great camera comparison site and thought of you: http://lifehacker.com/5451949/snapsort-does-detailed-camera-comparisonsKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252548374309659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-24015105702265767272010-01-19T13:30:32.598-08:002010-01-19T13:30:32.598-08:00I use Canon. The first two digital point and shoo...I use Canon. The first two digital point and shoots that I had were Canon, so when I purchased the digital SLR, I stayed with Canon. Why change a good thing?? I've also heard that the Canon lenses are second to none. But Nikon devotees are equally as passionate about their D-SLRs as Canon folk, so I'm sure you can't go wrong :)WendyLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296969830522628183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-24962888611858063212010-01-17T21:54:14.376-08:002010-01-17T21:54:14.376-08:00I have a canon digital elph point and shoot and I ...I have a canon digital elph point and shoot and I love it. I bought a Nikon D90 as it was the first DSLR that had video capabilites. The camera itself is great, I love the photos I'm getting, I have a few different lenses and love to play. I love how fast it is, as I have kids and I get those shots that are gone in a split second. Although, the video on the D90 is only ok in quality, and I now wish that for the price I had maybe gone with a more professional DSLR for the same price and skipped the video altogether. (It doesn't autofocus, and I find the picture too dark or grainy much of the time.) I also wish I knew how to get off the auto setting, trying manual anything would be difficult for me. I think quality wise if you bought a similar price range Canon, the photos would be similar, I think the most important thing is knowing how to use the equipment that you purchase! I could take way better photos with this camera if I knew how to use all the functions! P.S. That video is waaaay funny!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662085097517296000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-67288668502318930792010-01-17T12:15:53.021-08:002010-01-17T12:15:53.021-08:00Canon
I shoot with a 5d mk2, 40d before that, &...Canon<br />I shoot with a 5d mk2, 40d before that, & 300D Digital Rebel before that. I shoot canon for many reasons, one is that I have more than a dozen lenses and 5 canon bodies. Overall I have tested some friends Nikon cameras (d700, d300) and found them nice enough but no reason to switch. I like the quality of canon L glass over the nikkor glass, I also prefer the color data off my raw files. Granted that's a personal choice. Both make good gear, but you already own a few canon lenses and if you go canon you can borrow and use my gear too. I also<br />Personaly prefer the feel and use of Canon cameras, I find the interface on the nikons to be not to be my style. I do like the nikon CLS flash system and their SB800 flash has a lot of pros over the canon 580ex2. I shoot with pocket wizards so the gap on the flashes has become minimal. One big thing that I like about the canon gear is that all EF lenses work with all canon cameras. With nikon you have to have a d90 or better class camera<br />to use all nikon lenses. This is because the low end nikons lack a focus motor drive in body and have to use special lenses that have built in motors. With canon you can rent a $1800 lens for the weekend ($35) and put it on your $450 camera body to try out the good stuff.<br />Those are my 2 cents.<br />-Your Brother.Brad Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655249715514549353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-4454145521669454472010-01-16T21:06:20.777-08:002010-01-16T21:06:20.777-08:00Canon. I brought my first one because the flash p...Canon. I brought my first one because the flash popped up automatically and I've been hooked.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107387078104994223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-18673522573230886792010-01-16T15:55:34.228-08:002010-01-16T15:55:34.228-08:00Nikon D80 and I love it!
You can visit our blog to...Nikon D80 and I love it!<br />You can visit our blog to have a look at some pictures.nabibiddihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583612800220292881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-1802909605946703582010-01-15T13:27:23.804-08:002010-01-15T13:27:23.804-08:00I bought an Olympus digital SLR this spring at Dan...I bought an Olympus digital SLR this spring at Dan's Camera City in Allentown. They are a wonderful camera store that I'd recommend if you have the time to drive up here. I bought it used (there are those people who need the latest and greatest and who trade in great cameras there) and have been very pleased. The staff is wonderful and I took their recommendation.<br />Kathie L in AllentownKathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842933448274247062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-45188393714229784002010-01-15T12:51:09.346-08:002010-01-15T12:51:09.346-08:00I am a Canon girl. Have been since 1999. I bought ...I am a Canon girl. Have been since 1999. I bought my first Canon SLR (film) with money that I got for graduating from college (the Rebel 2000). At the time, I'm sure I picked Canon and the Rebel purely because of advertising. It wasn't until 2007 that I got a DSLR (Rebel XTi). I was happy with that. After taking many, many pictures, I wanted more out of my camera and last month upgraded to the new Canon 7D body plus I got a new lens (a big upgrade for me and I still have a lot to learn!).<br /><br />A lot of what makes a good picture good, is the lens. Know that you'll need to invest some money into more than just the camera body. I wouldn't buy a camera kit (body + lens) if I were you; I'd just buy the body, then order your lens(es) separately. You'll be happier in the long run, I promise. <br /><br />*People* say that one brand isn't necessarily better than the other. Every year or so, each brand comes out with a new camera with features that supposedly trump the features of the other brand's latest camera. So, what you get will depend on who has released what/when and if those latest features are the features YOU are looking for. <br /><br />It also depends on what feels good in your hands and which camera seems most intuitive for you to use. Go to a local camera shop and try both out. Go touch and feel. Many local shops will even price match online stores like B&H, so you may be able to buy there too and support a local business (our taxes are too high for me to do that with a big purchase!). <br /><br />It's a big decision to make... one that's hard to switch later because of the investment of lenses and accessories which only work for that one brand.<br /><br />Good luck with whatever you decide!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-91264566875906076752010-01-15T12:18:27.283-08:002010-01-15T12:18:27.283-08:00I'm a canon 20D user and love it. I wasn'...I'm a canon 20D user and love it. I wasn't sure which brand of camera to go with either, but what sold me is the fact that my husband has a canon camera, point and shoot that had taken a huge fall, got some water on it, and just had it's share of abuse, but still works like the day he bought it (it's 15 years old). The best advice I can give you (because I think both brands are just as good) is figure out what you want to spend and then compare both cameras in that price range, then pick which one has more for the price. Hope that helps!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227138410417031980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-34504556659790844202010-01-15T10:31:18.005-08:002010-01-15T10:31:18.005-08:00I have a Canon that I absolutely love. The decidi...I have a Canon that I absolutely love. The deciding factor for me was that, like you, I was converting from a film Canon, and wanted to be able to use the lenses interchangeably. The thing is, neither camera will be the wrong answer per-se. The best advice I was given was to go to the store and play a little with each one and see which "felt better." I thought it was crazy, but the Canon fit my hands better (maybe because of the film camera I was used to.) Good luck- this was a decision that I deliberated over for months!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872868812325856798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-14326462059214338092010-01-15T09:40:35.842-08:002010-01-15T09:40:35.842-08:00I have a Canon Xsi, in part because I was able to ...I have a Canon Xsi, in part because I was able to poach the lenses from my old film Rebel to use until I can afford better lenses. I saved a decent chunk of change by buying a body only.~Michelle~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04891637374696344976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-25298630902165720232010-01-15T09:18:00.760-08:002010-01-15T09:18:00.760-08:00I have the Nikon D60. I talked with friends, prof...I have the Nikon D60. I talked with friends, professionals, read reviews... and it finally came down to price and availability. I was able to get a good deal on the Nikon from a good shop with good support/classes.<br /><br />Growing up I always had Cannon SLRs - My father was a Canon man and I always got his hand-me downs, even though I really wanted a Nikon (who knows why my teenage brain wanted a Nikon - maybe it my rebel side?!?)Karamathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078461282785458401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-34562484284603949452010-01-15T08:51:45.241-08:002010-01-15T08:51:45.241-08:00I have a Nikon D90. I did my Canon vs. Nikon rese...I have a Nikon D90. I did my Canon vs. Nikon research before I bought and just finally settled on Nikon. I know a couple of professional photographers personally who shoot Nikon and my father-in-law is a Nikon guy, so I think they had a lot of influence on my decision. <br /><br />I'm happy with the camera. Sometimes I find operation a little overly complicated. If the Nikon D5000 had been out when I bought my camera, I would have bought D5000 over the D90.<br /><br />No matter what you choose, I've had bad luck with the Tamron brand third party lenses. They are cheap for a reason and should be avoided in my opinion.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear what you decide on!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13623163005593009850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-61585193380498938582010-01-15T08:39:28.970-08:002010-01-15T08:39:28.970-08:00Have to comment… I own a Canon Power Shot SD 800 I...Have to comment… I own a Canon Power Shot SD 800 IS which is my in my pocket (or purse) carry around with me all the time camera. I got it because sometimes I need that Image Stabilization and I need a small carry around camera. I have thousands of terrific wonderful photos taken with this little camera and I love it. Quilts, scenery, fireworks, people, day time, night time, rain, sun, snow, indoors, outdoors, theaters and everything. <br /><br />My SLR digital is a Pentax K100D Super which I also love. I went with Pentax back in the 70s and have used other SLRs and keep coming back to the Pentax. I upgraded to the digital SLR a few years ago, and gave up film forever. <br /><br />Good luck with your decision, it’s one of those pre-wash or not decisions to make in my opinion!<br />Marge<br />Delaware QuiltsMarge Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327681133006893309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-30659053829265998072010-01-15T08:28:29.088-08:002010-01-15T08:28:29.088-08:00You are opening up the floodgates here! I'll ...You are opening up the floodgates here! I'll put in my 2 cents though. Just bought a Canon Rebel T1i. I too had a Canon film camera, and it feels comfy. That said, I love this camera. I love the HD video and the color quality. I have been very impressed so far! Good Luck...Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10154693975693381780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-18589682024723061392010-01-15T08:21:01.473-08:002010-01-15T08:21:01.473-08:00I have the Canon EOS Rebel xti and I love everythi...I have the Canon EOS Rebel xti and I love everything about it. But you really have to go and try them out. It's important that it fit your hand. They all take great photos but the camera needs to feel right to you.Vicki Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06929340703066037054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-65100615400120381502010-01-15T08:10:29.885-08:002010-01-15T08:10:29.885-08:00Oh that it's so fun to shop for a new camera. ...Oh that it's so fun to shop for a new camera. I have a canon and LOVE it. I have to let you know also that since you have a canon film SLR you will be able to use those lenses with your digital canon SLR... that is what influenced my buy.<br />Can't wait to see what you end up getting :)School of Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724628962443053326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-62503240218772272632010-01-15T08:03:16.642-08:002010-01-15T08:03:16.642-08:00I use a Nikon D50 - my hubby did all the research ...I use a Nikon D50 - my hubby did all the research and bought the body without a lens, because with most kits they add the cheapest lens. He then found, via research, the best overall lens 28-200mm (we would love to buy more lens, but. . . ) I can't think of the site where he bought the lens (I'll ask if you want me to) but the body he found on ebay! Also, do you know this blog - http://digital-photography-school.com/ he's good :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888904401955557320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-77442142856412356392010-01-15T07:11:50.323-08:002010-01-15T07:11:50.323-08:00I'm pretty loyal to my Canon Rebel, although w...I'm pretty loyal to my Canon Rebel, although when I see all of Camille's pictures on her blog I wonder of it's because she has a Nikon or because she's a much better photographer than I am! My daughter has a newer Canon than mine which seems to take pictures with greater ease. She says she really likes the image stabilization feature on hers and that it takes better pictures in low-light situations. I noticed that Costco has a good price on Canons with a rebate until tomorrow 1/16. I sure would like to upgrade mine with that deal. Still thinking about it...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843672826198310903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-61316433038807372562010-01-15T07:11:09.686-08:002010-01-15T07:11:09.686-08:00Dear Julie, i dont know if you remember me but my ...Dear Julie, i dont know if you remember me but my name is Jared and I have been a nikon shooter since the 90's. I dont know if I would be allowed to associate with a canon shooter or my nikon pro membership would be overturned. But if you go with a canon i will risk losing my nikon pro membership to help you out.<br /><br />If you go with Nikon, there are 8 lovely pro lenses just waiting to fit into a nice nikon F mount. <br /><br />Talk to you soon, <br /><br />JP jaredpolin dot .comJared Polinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851316136325979881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-39809034518675476152010-01-15T06:48:25.199-08:002010-01-15T06:48:25.199-08:00I use a Canon XSi because a friend recommended it ...I use a Canon XSi because a friend recommended it to my sister when she bought me the camera for my birthday. The fact that it comes with a good kit lens was definitely a bonus. Also, we had great success with Canon's support (the camera got wet but the Canon warranty meant we sent it back, got it fixed free, and in a really timely manner). <br /><br />Congratulations on getting a DSLR!Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346932707290469789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-68926143938783421202010-01-15T06:26:07.066-08:002010-01-15T06:26:07.066-08:00I have a Canon. There are a few reasons I bought i...I have a Canon. There are a few reasons I bought it. All of the poeple I knew at the time that did photography had Canons so advice and tutoring was easy to get. The Canon usually comes standard with two pretty nice lenses and getting extra lenses is easy. Mostly though it was the one I came back to time and again in real life... if I want to a store that had camaras it was the one I always picked up.Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15023887380090371582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-46966682205852763442010-01-15T06:15:55.982-08:002010-01-15T06:15:55.982-08:00Both my brothers have Canon Rebels. My dad has the...Both my brothers have Canon Rebels. My dad has the new canon that can also record videos...not sure the model. I bought my guy a Nikon D80 after a lot of research because I went for the better price at the time between the two comparable cameras from each brand and we went to best buy to touch them and liked the way the nikon fit in out hands. You can't go wrong with either camera, I pretty much love them all.Jessica Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14927438130655128173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274017083888923216.post-44691553137116077672010-01-15T05:44:06.924-08:002010-01-15T05:44:06.924-08:00Sorry for the second comment, but I should have ad...Sorry for the second comment, but I should have added one more thought - think of the size and weight of the camera when choosing. I ruled out a lot of cameras because they they were too big and too heavy to stick in my purse and keep with me. And having your camera with you is THE most important thing. Good luck!Anne at Film and Threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05436747087553944267noreply@blogger.com