Canon or Nikon DSLR camera?

Question

I am getting my first DSLR camera, and I've researched all my options. I'm torn between either a Nikon d5300 or d7000 OR a Canon 60d or T5i. I know that both are top brands, so which is best for a beginner who wants to still shoot great photos with ease? Also, I know that Nikon is a much smaller brand--is that a problem?

Answer 1

Out of these, the 60D, D5300 and D7000 would be the best. T5i is pretty much like the much cheaper T3i.



With ease is a very relative term, anyone can learn how to use a DSLR camera, especially with the internet and so much help ;) What about Nikon D5200? It's 99% like the D5300, only cheaper!



Here's a Best Entry Level DSLR Info - http://www.the-dslr-photographer.com/best-entry-level-dslr-cameras/



Good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This type of question gets asked about which Camera Manufacture, Camera Model is better, recommended, or “Which One I Should Get” far too often.



It comes down to personal preference where some may like how Nikon feels in their hands or how the layout of the Nikon Cameras are. Vice Verse on Canon Cameras.



Nikon fans would be saying to get Nikon. Same thing with Canon Fans where they would be saying to get Canon.



So otherwise it all comes down to personal preference.

Answer 4

The Nikon D800E has the best sensor rating at the moment..

( ....probably a little over the top for a first camera, haha.. )

But both Canon & Nikon ( & other DSLR brands ) are all good, it’s personal choice.

Without getting into the technical side of camera’s… it’s doesn't matter if you

Have a $400 or $4000 DSLR…. It’s how you use it that will give you the best results.



Here’s some of my favorite DSLR sites.



DxO Mark - Camera Sensor Ratings

http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Ratings



DxO Mark - Camera Lens Ratings

http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Ratings



Dpreview ( good starting point for reviews & looking up specifications )

http://www.dpreview.com/



Camera Labs ( another great site for camera & lens reviews )

http://www.cameralabs.com/



Pixel Peeper ( this site is very handy, select any camera or lens then click on

SHOW PHOTOS to see examples that combination has taken )

http://www.pixel-peeper.com/adv/?lens=13020



Fantastic Tutorial site

http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm



Lens Reviews

http://slrgear.com/reviews/index.php



Nikon Lens Simulator ( see what you should expect from a lens before you buy )

http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/simulator/



Cheers..

PS: My choice.. Nikon.

Answer 5

I'd get a Pentax - their ability to meter with MF lenses and body-mounted anti-shake system swing it for me. The fact that Pentax were making SLRs while Canon and Nikon were copying German rangefinders is a bonus.



Sony's SLTs offer a higher frame-rate and better video performance than either, if you can live with an electronic viewfinder.



Canon and Nikon sell more cameras, largely because they shout so loudly that everyone has heard of them, but they're no better than anyone else. It's also only fair to point out that the Krasnogorsk factory, just outside Moscow, has produced more SLRs (Zenit) and more rangefinders (Zorki) than Canon and Nikon combined.

Answer 6

If you are amateur then you can try cannon brand but if you want try the real taste of DSLR then you must go with Nikon Brand. I personally have Nikon Brand and cannon brand DSLR. But I most prefer Nikon DSLR and its obvious I love to play with my image and controlling system where cannon is easy to control some automated mode pre-sated. Well I personally suggest you to not go for Nikon D7000 where you can grab the most recent Nikon D7100 by spending some extra money or If you have shortage of money then go for Nikon D5200 and buy a great lens with tripod and other accessories tat will be wise.

Lots of information and insight I got here you can look at this and see the best price what they are offering



Here Nikon D7100 : http://www.squidoo.com/nikon-d7100-price-is-the-d7100-worth-the-bucks

Nikon D5200 : http://www.squidoo.com/nikon-d5200-best-buy-a-personal-review



Thanks in advance

Answer 7

This is the best photography course online:



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You can be like the masses of humanity and buy a camera you can afford that has auto this and that for worry free picture taking. And learn through trial and error how to use something like aperture or shutter priority auto modes or even attempt to use the thing on full manual mode.

You seem to know already there is some thinking to using a camera and to take pictures. A good place to start is by reading the owners manual that comes with a camera. Read the information and look at the illustrations with part names and look at the real camera. Handle the camera and take pictures. Let me rephrase that. Take pictures to learn how to use the camera and maybe even to keep some. Don't start with important stuff you cannot photograph over again such as birthdays, a toddlers first steps. That puts picture taking out of the learning phase and puts the pressure and emphasis to taking pictures for real and to keep.

These first pictures are for you to learn how to use your camera. And you have learned how to use your camera when you can take pictures with it and can teach others how to use it. Honest. You can also go to a college in your area and take a beginning photography course. There you will be taught the basics even a pro must learn and do in their work. Camera handling and use, taking exposures with film and/or digital cameras, and maybe even some photo assignments to get some real time learning. In this learning do not take serious pictures you must keep as that detracts from the learning aspect of the class. Do so only if you have mastered the use of your camera before class is over.

It's like growing up in a way. And I am happy you know there is a way to learn how to use a camera and take pictures. It's like learning how to drive I suppose. Someone can teach you or you can get taught at a driving school. Both will get you a drivers liscense. One though will really teach you the fundamentals you can use for the rest of your driving career.

Answer 8

Canon Lens Simulator

Answer 9

Since I don't have a dog in this fight here is how I compare Nikon and Canon.



Nikon has used the same lens mount since 1959. Except for a couple of rare and exotic lenses any Nikon lens made since 1959 can be used on a Nikon DSLR.



Canon changed their lens mount in 1988 when they introduced their first 35mm auto focus SLR.



Nikon offers two lens lines - DX and FX. The DX lenses are designed for their crop sensor (DX) DSLR cameras such as the D3200, D5200, D7000. The FX lenses are designed for their full frame (FX) sensor DSLR cameras such as the D600, D800, D4. FX lenses are fully compatible with DX bodies. DX lenses can be used on an FX body because the camera crops the FX sensor to the size of the DX sensor.



Canon also offers two lens lines - EF and EF-S. The EF-S lenses are designed for the crop sensor DSLR cameras such as the T3, T4i, T5i, 60D. The EF lenses are designed for the full frame sensor DSLR cameras such as the 6D, 5D and 1D. An EF lens can be used with crop sensor and full frame sensor models. The EF-S lenses can ONLY be used on the crop sensor cameras.



So Nikon offers better backwards AND forwards lens compatibility. Canon does not.



In my opinion its wise to consider Pentax as well. Pentax rivals Nikon in backward lens compatibility. The Pentax K-30 is currently the lowest priced DSLR that is fully weather resistant. Its safe to use a Pentax K-30 in conditions that would likely damage a comparably priced Nikon or Canon DSLR such as in the rain or in very dusty situations.



I suggest picking a model in your budget from each manufacturer and then reading the review of that model here:

http://www.imaging-resource.com

Answer 10

Hello Alexandra ,



I think you better go for canon , i find canon a bit top of nikon , i just read a review here http://www.assetcameras.com/canon-dslr-reviews/ check this out! may be that can help!



cheers:)

Answer 11

You're going to get differing opinions, most based on personal preference. Mine happens to be Canon.

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Answer 13

they are both good cameras. so its really just preference. I would buy the nikon

Answer 14

Both are good actually.

I am using Canon thou.

Answer 15

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Answer 16

Nothing says "absolutely clueless about photography" like this same stupid question that gets asked 6-8 times per day.