Which DSLR is more fun to Use and easier to Shoot?

Question

Canon T1i or
vs D5000?

There`s this feeling about the name (the brand)..i dont know how could i explain this..but its like they have Personalitiess..u know what im sayin??thhe nikon is laid back and takes amazing Photoss.like you could never say something bad about it.while Canon..always Wows me..when seeing Photos from Explore taken by Canon..ssoo..its like comparing a black berry to an Iphone...u know what i mean?pleasse understand!! Help me decide.

Answer 1

I can say a whole lot of bad things about Canon! Entry level Canon stuff is terrible in every single way imaginable! Don't get it! Go with the Nikon!





Yeah right... The truth is you really need to go into a store and try out the camera for yourself. It's a case of Nikon users will say Nikon is better and Canon users will say the same.



I use a Nikon, because it works for me. The shape is very well designed, it's very comfortable to hold, and all the buttons are at the right place and the camera felt like it's very well built, something of high quality.



But my Canon-user friends would come and say hardy har har, your camera has strange buttons, Canon has all the buttons at the right place, and it's bloody heavy for something that small.



Then I'd go "you serious mate? You mean your plasticky camera that's too small for my hand to hold is better? Look, that 400D badge has fall off again... and didn't you say it totally broke down the other day?"



Then he'd retout "Yeah, I dropped it off at the service center, it came back faster than Nikon could even make you a quote on how much it would cost to fix your camera"



I'll re-retout "Well... mine never broke down since years ago..... I don't know the feeling of camera breaking..."





And this could go on... so yeah, you understand right? If one is better than the other, then there'll be one single company dominating, and not two company fighting for the top every year like now.



I'd still say Nikon has a "soul" and it feels good in your hand, but Canon is cheaper and it take just as nice a picture compare to Nikon.

Answer 2

You've got great answers here. The only thing I can add is that being a Canon user, whenever I've picked up a friend's Nikon, it seems to have that "fun" soul you're talking about and I totally understand the Blackberry v. iPhone analogy (good one!). Nikon is the more fun, feature-packed iPhone. It also seems to have automated a lot of the technical steps involved in setting up your photograph. It seems to me that you can use more preset features in Nikon whereas in Canon you'll have to use more manual settings or define custom functions.



But as you've been advised, go to a good camera store, and try out both. Another good thing may be to go to a local book store and pick up any one of the third-party camera handbooks on Canon T1i and Nikon D5000 for a look through the features. P.S. I still won't trade in my Canon for a Nikon...and I also use a Blackberry, not an iPhone :)

Answer 3

We did a lot of shopping before purchasing our D5000. We considered the D40 and D60 but felt that for a little more money the D5000 offered a much better value. It will allow you to take beautiful still images but also adds the ability to take HD videos or create a time-lapse project. To that extent it's a much more powerful, versatile imaging device. It also provides the ability to take great shots right off the bat with a lot of advanced featues so there is room to grow with the D5000. We considered the Canon XSi and T1i, but preferred the way the Nikon felt in our hands and their arrangement of buttons and dials worked better for us. In the end we would say go with what fits best in your budget and what feels best in your hand. Your creativity is really the most important tool.

The build quality of the D5000 is very good. We like the articulating screen. The camera is very fast and takes beautiful pictures at just the automatic settings. With all the flexibility that a DSLR offers you have a lot of room to explore different shutter speeds, aperture settings, etc. The menu system is surprisingly easy to navigate, allowing you to change a setting, test with a shot or two and then quickly return to that setting without having to drill down through the menus again. The built in Help system is very useful for less experienced photographers.

The only negatives we would say are that the camera is slightly larger and heavier than the D60 (might not be a problem if you have larger hands) and that it's a little on the expensive side. Also, it has so many features that it can be a little intimidating (but that's kind of the fun of it too). Some owners have reported a glitch with the power system but luckily we haven't experienced that and it seems Nikon is taking quick action to fix the problem.

The D40/D60 or the Canons all seem like great cameras. But if the D5000 is in your budget I would recommend you give it a try. It has great versatility, fast performance and takes gorgeous pictures. It's a good value and a lot of fun.



Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera

12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor

Outfit includes the 3x AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens with image stabilization

D-Movie Mode with sound; record 720p HD movie clips

Vari-angle color 2.7-inch LCD monitor; one-button Live View

Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D5000-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Vari-angle/dp/B00267S7TQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1259065665&sr=8-1&tag=commentglitte-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Answer 4

Both are excellent cameras and would work well for you. Go to http://dpreview.com and compare them side by side, look at each of the features, to see which appeals to you the most. Read the reviews, and study the sample images. Then go to a store, today or tomorrow and handle both cameras, try them with different lenses,and look through the menus to see which is easiest for you.



Buy the one which you feel most comfortable using. Just because one likes Canon and another likes the Nikon does not mean their choice is right for you.



the most fun is the one you will use becuase it feels right in your hands.

Answer 5

I particularly have 4 digital cameras. One DSLR, 2 "bridge" cameras, and a small "shirt pocket" digicam. i like each and each digicam for that's very own objective and that i do no longer owe any funds the two on them or for the different reason. I too think of a DSLR is somewhat heavy for wearing everywhere. I take it as quickly as I particularly have "planned" shoots to take. One bridge digicam I infrequently us any further. the different i like via fact this is gentle weight and lens coverage is as lots or extra beneficial than my DSLR. I take the shirt pocket whilst i will a tutor, like RV, or gardening, or synthetic residences, or something like that.

Answer 6

Repeat this 100 times: "It isn't the camera, its the photographer."



Memorize this: "Pictures are not taken, they are made." Ansel Adams.



The photographs that so impress you were made by a person knowledgeable about light, composition, exposure and depth of field and with the skill to use that knowledge to make impressive photographs. The camera they used is just a tool, like a hammer or socket wrench or saw.



I used a 1970s vintage Minolta XE-7 with an equally vintage 200mm lens to make this picture a couple of weeks ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/4048796836/ Do you think it would have been "better" if I'd used a Canon or Nikon DSLR? How about this one? Same camera, 21mm lens:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h/3991210245/



Please note that I do not expect you to be impressed by either photograph. I used them to illustrate my point that a camera is just a tool. I used another tool - my FotoSharp "Day & Night Exposure Guide" for "Galt House Hotels". For "Bench-Trees-Lake Nevin"I used my knowledge of depth of field for the lens used. 21mm, f16, focused at 6' and I know my depth of field is from 2'-2'' to infinity. My tripod and cable release were additional tools I used for both pictures.



So if you have no knowledge of light, composition, exposure and depth of field the camera you buy is pretty much irrelevant.



Buy the camera that feels the best in your hands. Then begin studying about light, composition, exposure and depth of field. Here are some sites that will help you:



http://www.digital-photography-school.com Tutorials suitable for the beginner to the professional.



http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html Good explanation of Depth of Field (DOF) and a handy DOF Calculator you can use to compute DOF for any combination of lens focal length, f-stop and subject distance imaginable. (Those are the only factors that affect DOF - lens focal length, f-stop and subject distance)



http://www.calculator.org/exposure.aspx By using the various Scenes listed you can begin to learn how ISO and f-stop affect shutter speed - and why you'll want a 50mm f1.4 lens for low-light photography when you don't want to use the flash.



http://www.illustratedphotography.com/photography-tips/basic



These books will also help you in your journey:



"Understanding Exposure", "Understanding Shutter Speed" and "Understanding Photography Field Guide" all by Bryan Peterson.



Plan on spending a lot of time actually READING & STUDYING the Owner's Manual for your new camera.



Once you begin using your new camera, don't think you are learning anything by taking hundreds of pictures. Remember the Adams quote? The idea is to make a picture, not take a snapshot. Good photography requires thinking - thinking about exposure, composition, light, depth of field. If all you do is point & shoot, point & shoot, point & shoot then you obviously aren't thinking. Taking 300 lousy pictures teaches you how to take 300 lousy pictures. Making 20 to 30 good photographs shows that you are thinking and using your knowledge of light, exposure, composition and depth of field.



Always strive to "Get it right in the camera" and you'll spend less time in post-processing and more time with your camera.

Answer 7

I can say a whole lot of bad things about Nikon! Entry level Nikon stuff is terrible in every single way imaginable! Don't get it! Go with the Canon!



hehe funny story but Sony user here though...