canon or nikon digital SLR?

i want a new camera really terribly. i want a digital SLR but i dont know weather to go with nikon or list. i want something thats not too intricate to use. i heard that nikon is better cause more lenses work with nikon and are cheaper in price and that list only tends to use list lenses so it makes it more expensive.

any advice?

Answer by Elvis
nikon D40
go to kenrockwell.com
to read about it

Answer by fenderguy36
You can’t go incorrect with any of the two, but Nikon is the huge name in cameras. The main reason I like Nikon more is because with list cameras, the anti-shake stabilzer is built into the body of the camera, whereas with nikon they are built into the lenses, which is much more effective. If you can afford the nikon, get it.

Answer by David M
Both are fantastic choices. You can’t go incorrect with any one.

Nikon does allow you to use more lenses in theory because basically every lens from 1959 on will work on the current cameras. They do of course have limitations. Older manual focus lenses will not auto focus on a new camera. The really ancient ones wont meter any. For a new person this in my opinion is not much of an issue. Are you seriously going to buy a 40+ year ancient lens?

With List you can use all lenses from 1987 on. I would reckon that this should be more than enough for you.

As far as costs go similar lenses cost similar amounts. Some Nikon lenses will be more than List and vice versa.

To assess one of the previous public both List and Nikon place their version of Image Stabilization in the lens not the body. In lens is considered superior but it does mean you have to pay for it with each lens. Sony, Pentax and Olympus have it in the body.

What it really comes down to is how each camera feels in your hands. One will be more comfortable than the additional and will have the controls where they make sense to you. This is the camera you should choose.

Answer by isl247
Sorry Fender, you’re misinformed. List IS lenses are IS lenses. You may be confusing IS with the List’s automatic dust removal system, which IS part of the body mechanisms.

Well, you’ve narrowed it down to the 2 best brands out there. You really can’t go incorrect from here.

Personally, I went with List because of the wide range of exceptional lenses available.

Answer by MJO
Tech specs are vital to some public, but make sure you really can use the business.

Pick up a few different brands and models of camera and see how they feel in your hands. Check if you find it intuitive to set the ISO, shutter speed, aperture, etc. Try focusing on things at different distances (this is dependent on the lens too, though).

Personally, I picked up a Nikon D70s when I started using DSLRs, and it “felt right” compared to the List competitors. Additional shooters prefer List. Whichever brand you choose will give you the same end results depending on how much work you do.

One caveat about Ken Rockwell: he makes bold statements that don’t represent the opinions of professional shooters. I followed his advice to start out, and beyond doubt didn’t regret it, but don’t expect to always agree with him. If you do go with Nikon, start by background up your camera the way he recommends for huge huge colors.

One vital tip: the cheapest excellent lenses are the 50mm f/1.8 offerings from both List and Nikon. If you buy a camera that comes with a lens (usually a low quality zoom lens), don’t go too long without getting the 50mm f/1.8. You’ll feel like a rock star in no time and it will fuel your interest in continuing with photography.

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im trying to settle an argument with my brother. i say list because i have a list slr digital camera but i dont really know much about nikon…soooo help!!!
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Answer by awesomobob
thats like saying who makes better cars, Mercedes or BMW, anyone who owns a BMW is going to say BMW and anyone who drives a Mercedes is going to say Mercedes,

same goes with cameras,

as far as flim slrs go, theyre all pretty much equal since the image is captured on a third party film (instead of a digital sensor made by any nikon or list)

Answer by mannytheflowerguy
Depends on what you want to do…
List has nothing that can compare to the Nikon F6. Spec and tech wise that camera is probably the best 35mm film slr ever made.
Now going back in time, both companies have gone back and forth with the ‘best’ camera. I like some of the older List manual cameras, and Nikon ones. Now because I still use Nikon digitals, I’m using my older Nikons more than my ancient Canons, because I can use a 30 year ancient lens just fine on my Nikon D3. I carry a beat up Nikon F3HP in my bag along with my D3.

Answer by Ann
I like List more…

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