Recommendations for dSLR camera for a beginner

[sgt z]

Nikon is backward, Canon is correct. I haven't shot in a while but buy once cry once, stick with original manufacturer lenses and get UV filter to help protect the coatings. I have always had better life/performance from original manufacturer vs third party. She should be the one test driving these because she will be the end user.

 

[RedStickChick]

Nikon is backward, Canon is correct. I haven't shot in a while but buy once cry once, stick with original manufacturer lenses and get UV filter to help protect the coatings. I have always had better life/performance from original manufacturer vs third party. She should be the one test driving these because she will be the end user.

How did you reach this conclusion?

 

[sgt z]

I started shooting with Nikon film cameras then went to Canon then started shooting digital Canon, then switched to Nikon. IIRC Nikon's lens mount locks in the opposite direction, cards are inserted in the opposite direction, zoom is opposite and backwards. Its been a few years tho, the whole backwards-correct is personal IDK.

 

[RedStickChick]

You are correct. But when you said "backwards" I thought you meant they were developing their technology in the wrong direction.

I shoot Nikon and everytime I pick up a 1DX I feel like its ass-backwards and whatnot because I'm used to Nikon.

To each their own. It's like coke vs pepsi with Nikon vs Canon.

 

[LabRat]

The most common misconception is that if one owns an expensive camera, it will take better photographs. That is BS, it all comes down to light, composition and opportunity. Modern point and shoots will take breathtaking photographs if you know what your doing, or just get lucky.

If you really want to learn photography, learn the principles first, then worry about the gear.

Rockwell has some nice, well written advice, I also like http://www.dpreview.com/. They have great up to date reviews and a pretty good forum.

 

[LabRat]

Great review of the new 41 mega pixel Nokia phone camera

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/52...=news-list&utm_medium=text&ref=title_0_1?news

 

[aroundlsu]

The focus barrel on Nikon is backwards from the industry standard. That's my biggest pet peeve with Nikon.

 

[chad]

The focus barrel on Nikon is backwards from the industry standard. That's my biggest pet peeve with Nikon.

Is Cannon the industry standard?

 

[aroundlsu]

Is Cannon the industry standard?

Yes Canon focuses in the "right" direction. It doesn't make a difference if you just use autofocus but 99% of my work is manual focus and its maddening to focus a Nikon lens that turns in the opposite direction from every lens I have used in my entire life.

 

[chad]

Yes Canon focuses in the "right" direction. It doesn't make a difference if you just use autofocus but 99% of my work is manual focus and its maddening to focus a Nikon lens that turns in the opposite direction from every lens I have used in my entire life.

Ok, so just personal opinion then? Every lens I've used my entire life focuses in the direction of Nikon, so in my opinion Canon is backwards from the industry standard. I didn't know if you meant something else.

 

[RedStickChick]

Ok, so just personal opinion then? Every lens I've used my entire life focuses in the direction of Nikon, so in my opinion Canon is backwards from the industry standard. I didn't know if you meant something else.

+1

 

[Helmsman]

So is it Nikon vs Canon thread now?

 

[RedStickChick]

So is it Nikon vs Canon thread now?

Apparently.

 

[aroundlsu]

Ok, so just personal opinion then? Every lens I've used my entire life focuses in the direction of Nikon, so in my opinion Canon is backwards from the industry standard. I didn't know if you meant something else.

Focus direction is not an opinion. If you consider professional ENG and cinema lenses to be the standard then Nikon is backwards. It's pretty simple. There are other things backwards on a Nikon. The exposure compensation scale has plus on the left, negative on the right. The lens mount goes the wrong way (gets me every time). The zoom ring, too.

http://www.nickcarverphotography.com/blog/nikon-is-backwards/

 

[mcinfantry]

Focus direction is not an opinion. If you consider professional ENG and cinema lenses to be the standard then Nikon is backwards. It's pretty simple. There are other things backwards on a Nikon. The exposure compensation scale has plus on the left, negative on the right. The lens mount goes the wrong way (gets me every time). The zoom ring, too.

http://www.nickcarverphotography.com/blog/nikon-is-backwards/

Here we go. Another example of a man in the actual industry making a living in the industry speaking about his first hand observations being question by an I-SME

Don't worry teddy they do it to a few people on here all the time.

I can only assume he took a camera class and learned it all there


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[chad]

Here we go. Another example of a man in the actual industry making a living in the industry speaking about his first hand observations being question by an I-SME

Don't worry teddy they do it to a few people on here all the time.

I can only assume he took a camera class and learned it all there


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He told me Canon focuses in the right direction. I asked if that was just his opinion or if there was more to it, and he answered me giving more information. Reread the thread if you're still confused.

 

[chad]

Focus direction is not an opinion. If you consider professional ENG and cinema lenses to be the standard then Nikon is backwards. It's pretty simple. There are other things backwards on a Nikon. The exposure compensation scale has plus on the left, negative on the right. The lens mount goes the wrong way (gets me every time). The zoom ring, too.

http://www.nickcarverphotography.com/blog/nikon-is-backwards/

Thanks, didn't know if you were saying Canon was industry standard or if other equipment focuses in the "right" way.

 

[mcinfantry]

Ok, so just personal opinion then? Every lens I've used my entire life focuses in the direction of Nikon, so in my opinion Canon is backwards from the industry standard. I didn't know if you meant something else.

Ok, chad. Post what cameras you use, all of them.




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[aroundlsu]

It's really not a big deal. There are things I like about Nikon lenses better. The manual iris control is way better than the electronic control on a Canon because you can use the lens even if it's not powered. Also, Duclose Lenses makes cool stepless conversions for Nikon lenses that are impossible with Canon lenses.

For the beginner it's all pretty irrelevant. My first DSLR was actually a Pentax because at the time I was shooting with a Pentax 6x7 medium format film camera and I could use my medium format Pentax lenses on that Pentax DSLR. I used the hell out of that DSLR and made some great images until a tripod toppled over and destroyed it. From there I bought a used Canon system from a photographer buddy because he offered me a good deal with monthly payments.

Today, I usually use cameras that are given to me for specific shoots. Nikon, Canon, Sony, it really doesn't matter to me. Right now I am using Arri Alexa with Panavision glass which is pretty freaking awesome.

 

[asianpersuasion]

It's like a Glock Vs the world thread in here