Best camera for photography: Canon, Nikon, or Fuji?

Question

I have a normal digital camera, but I want a camera that is more intensive and gives you beautiful pictures; but there is one problem, these cameras are usually PRICEY. So, before I empty my pockets, what do you think is the best type of camera for photography?

HP is not a good camera. Please choose out of the tree.

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Answer 1

You didn't give us your budget, so I will post my "stock" answer about the hot prosumer market. If you want a camera that is "more intense and gives you beautiful pictures," any of these would really fill the bill. You may as well choose the best of the bunch, though.

The February 2007 issue of Popular Photography has an article where they compared the top 10 MP DSLR's. I took the scores and ranked the cameras similar to the way Formula 1 gives championship points. I just gave 5 for 1st place down to 1 for last place, splitting the difference when cameras tied in their catagories.

They evaluated Image Quality (giving this twice as much weight as anything else), Ease of Use, Control, and System Flexibility.

The final order and my scores are:

Nikon D80 - 17.5 points
- BEST in Image Quality, Control and System Flexibility
Canon Rebel XTi (400D) - 13.5 points
- Tied for best in System Flexibility
Pentax K10D - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Samsung GX10 - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Sony Alpha 100 - 7 points
- LAST in Image Quality, Ease of Use and System Flexibility."

Then again, this is the same magazine that put the Sony Alpha 100 dead last in this comparison named it the camera of the year in the previous issue! (In a follow-up to this seeming error, Pop Photo published the explanation that only the D80 and the Sony had been tested by the end-of-year deadline for choosing the Camera of the Year. Sony won on the strength of low price and built-in image stabilization. The other 3 that beat Sony in shoot-out were not tested until after the Camera of the Year was selected, because they were not yet available.)

Go to the original question and read the responses for more opinions.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiG00eHyd0oq5b.X7J.jiULzy6IX?qid=20070113133139AAHWJY0

If you want to get the "best" for the real world, consider the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D if you can afford it. For about $300-500 less, look at the results of the recent PopPhoto test and choose from that list according to your taste.

Personally, I use a Nikon D200 and would recommend it without hesitation to someone who has some knowledge of photography. For someone who wants the "best," but is starting with somewhat of an "entry level" knowledge base, I'd suggest the Nikon D80.

There are people out there who will state their preference for the Canon cameras and I will not argue with them. The Canon 30D and 400D are excellent cameras as well. You would have to visit a camera store or camera department and pick them up and see what you think.

This review is now available online at:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Here's another reference from outside the photographic press. Consumer reports compared the Nikon D80, Canon Rebel XTi and Sony Alpha. Personally, I'd say that the Nikon came out on top here, also. It beats the Sony in "noise-free ISO" with an acceptable rating at ISO 1600 (kind of optimistic, I think...) compared to the Sony's ISO 400. It beats the Canon (in my opinion) by having a spot meter that the Canon does not offer.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/electronics-computers/news-electronics-computers/november-2006/shootout-10-megapixel-digital-slr-cameras-11-06/overview/0611_digital-slr-shoot-out.htm

Here's another comparison or interest:

http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Rebel-XTi-vs-Nikon-D80-vs-Sony-Alpha-A100-Head-to-Head-to-Head-Digital-Camera-Review-.htm
[Note the navigation menu near the top of the review]

The next thing to consider is what lens to start with and where you go from there. If you are new to this, I'd say to just get the "kit" lens, which seems to be the 18-135 lens for the D80, and get started. Once you know where you really want to go with your photography, Nikon has an almost unlimited family of lenses to choose from.

Answer 2

I have a Canon Rebel X/T that I'm very happy with. I have a friend with the Nikon D90, which he's happy with.

I used to have a Canon SLR film camera that I was really happy with (it was stolen), that was my primary motivation to go Canon. Also, at the time I got mine the ratings were higher for Canon over Nikon.

My friend in a long time Nikon user, so he can utilize his old lenses. The lenses are the major investment.

If you have Canon or Nikon lenses you may be able to use those with the digital SLR?

The other thing you need is a good photo editor software. There are really only two on the market. Photoshop or Microsoft PictureIt. I have photoshop elements, which is the beginners version of it's big brother.

Answer 3

This is way too board of a question. No description of what type of photography you will be doing, how much your will to spend, what is your main goal with the camera.

I am prosuming that you want an SLR since it does give the best imagine quality. Heres what I think: Nikon=Canon>Fuji. Nikon and Canon are basically on the same level as each other. Fuji is just kinda there, their imagine quality is good but its just not big enough for 3rd party stuff for it IF you need it.

Down to what you need a camera for. If your doing sports photography you will need a fast lens for sure, perferably f/2.8 or wider. If your doing portaits, a prime lens thats 80-100mm and is f/2.8 or wider. For landscape you will need a 16mm or wider lens. All these things must be taken into consideration.

Down to brand. Nikon vs Canon.... who cares? I own the XTi, I personally love it. The underexposure problem is when you have no idea what your doing. Anyways, in reviews the XTi performed just as well as the D80 and even better than the D80 in JPEG form (sorry to you Nikon Fanboys) but of course the XTi is freaken small for large hands, and has no spot meter... well partial is good enough for my needs.

The list can go on and on. You need ot be more specific.

Answer 4

You didn't say what your needs and desires are- so, I'll talk generally about the brands.

In the world of digicams (not DSLRs) Canon does a wonderful job with their image processing and generally gets about the most out of the ccd, but the ccd is the same ccd that most everyone else uses, and their lenses aren't always the best. The result is generally an excellent combination of noise reduction, sharpening and just enough color saturation to make the pics look nice, but not unreal. (although- I think Kodak does an even better job with their color rendition). You do pay a bit extra for Canons, and they often have a few less features than other brands for the same price. Kind of like Toyota, they're good cameras- but you pay for them, and they're not alway the most exciting choice.

Nikon makes great DSLRs (D80, D200, D40), but I wouldn't put them as top notch in the compact camera market. The P5000 might be of interest to you, and it's a lot less than the Canon G7.

I really really like Fuji, as they are the only ones that have really addressed the noise issue. They make their own sensors, and their F-series cameras (F20, F30, F31fd and F40fd) rival a DSLR for noise performance. they give you 2 to 3 more stops of light sensitivity (4 to 8 times the shutter speed) as ANY other digicam. The downside to Fuji is that their packaging isn't quite as cute, they don't have image stabilization either. But- for $140, the F20 is the best deal in a compact digicam going... bar none. It's image quality rivals pretty much anything- although you wont find oversharpening and vibrant colors - it's more natural instead. You might like the S6000fd for $300. High ISO, and a 28-300 manual zoom lens. A nice package for a steal.

Check out the Panasonics as well. they've got outstanding Leica lenses and optical image stabilization. They don't do as well with the high ISO noise though. FZ8, FZ50, FX01 are my favorites.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Nikon D40x. See link.

Answer 7

I have a nikon d70, but the Canon Rebel takes beautiful photos too

Answer 8

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Answer 9

i have the Canon Digital Rebel XT i haven't seen any digital camera that takes better pics and there is no delay when you take a pic. i would go with this one if you have the money. almost $900.

Answer 10

HP cameras are pretty cool - just make sure the one you buy has image stabilization technology