2006-12-05 18:30:11 · 5 answers · asked by gregorywillard 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Brian is being a bit of a wise guy - that model is a medium format camera. It you want to include medium format, Hasselblad and others make better cameras.
Cap is more to the point. In fact, Canon and Nikon are the ONLY choices if you need a (semi-) professional digital SLR that can do 5 to 8 frames per second.
I used a Canon 1Ds the other day (a discontinued pro model) and its AF system and large viewfinder are something else. I personally own a Nikon D200. That's their semi-pro model, but even that model is built like a tank, does 5 FPS, and has more features than 99% of all photographers will ever need. And at $1400 retail these days, it's also incredibly good value for money.
Canon and Nikon also have a full range of pro lenses to go with those cameras. In fact, it's the lens selection that made me select Nikon in the first place. The possibilities to upgrade and expand are practically limitless.
Other companies only offer any real competition in the entry level segment. Even here however, the Nikon D40/ D50/ D80 and the Canon Rebel XT / XTi are strong contenders.
2006-12-05 19:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon reliability is much superior to Canon Products. I have had problems with Canon products - Sure Shot Digital Camera froze within a year; AE-1 Froze prematurely; Canon Movie Camera gave up after one run; Canon Printer has major problem.
2015-12-09 13:07:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jayant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in the pro $2,000+ DSLR range Canon/Nikon are the only kids on the block.
at the $1,000 mark (advanced amature/semi-pro) Pentax K10D beats all contenders
http://neocamera.com/feature_compare_10mp_dslr.html
at the $800 and under mark (entry level/amature) the mix is very even. Olympus E500 is best value (2 lenses for under $800), Pentax K100D holds its own against 8 meg Rebel XTi
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk100d/page21.asp
Newest Nikon D40 now hits the $500 mark ( but it's really stripped down - point and shooters DSLR)
2006-12-05 23:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by clavestone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Film or digita? For Prosumer grade digital, I will say either Canon or Nikon. I am not going to say who's better since you will see people have different opinions on what they consider the best for them. And really, they both make high quality prosumer grade DSLR and they are trusted by thousands of professions out there.
2006-12-05 19:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fujifilm GX680IIIS
2006-12-05 18:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Brian Ramsey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋