What are the BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls-Royce of SLR Cameras?

Question

I think that:

the BMW of SLR Cameras is Nikon

the Mercedes-Benz of SLR Cameras is Canon

the Roll-Royce of SLR Cameras is Hasselblad

Answer 1

I have a Nikon EM. Definitely the 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV of cameras.

Answer 2

Well, I would say that Nikons are the Mercedes-Benz, and Canons are the BMWs. But then I have a beautiful old Nikon that works like a dream - I'd almost call it a Daimler.

The Rolls-Royce is obviously the Hasselblad. No argument there.

But aren't you forgetting that the Aston Martin of SLRs is the Leica?

Answer 3

Truthfully, there is not enough difference between one or the other to matter. You need what feels good in your hands.

You can take bad pictures with a Hasselblad and very good pictures with a point and shoot all in the same photo shoot.

The glass would be the only difference. Camera is a Latin word meaning "room" or "box." It is the quality of the glass and the skills of the photographer that matters.

Answer 4

The Hasselblad is definitely the Rolls-Royce. Their H3D camera is about $30,000 and around 39 or 49 megapixels. My camera is 8.5 megapixels and it can make a poster sized print. You do the math. :)

Answer 5

dear,
my modest opinion is
number 1 is hasselblad
number 2 is nikon
number 3 is canon.
i think that most of the professional photographer use nikon cameras.

Answer 6

I'm feeling my Nikon right now, followed by Cannon, I also like the Olympus E -series

Answer 7

Well - I think you answered your question....I agree. I use Canon and I'm a Benz guy all the way....so I'm living proof.

Answer 8

I agree with your conclusions, but would like to add that a Contax is the Bentley.

Answer 9

i personally am favouring my canon camera at the minute..perfect for all i need it to do and easy enough to use :)