The Fikou Web

I've been a Nikon user for over 3 years, and although I've never used Canon, I gather the differences aren't huge. In my experience the Nikon/Canon divide is a bit cultish, people like to insist that their brand is superior, but it's not like anybody can look at a picture and know which it was taken by.

 

The only potential big difference that jumps to mind is lenses - obviously once you own a Nikon/Canon body, you're committed to buying lenses that use their lens mount. If you have any friends or family who also have a DSLR, it might be beneficial to use the same brand, because then you can share or borrow lenses.

The only potential big difference that jumps to mind is lenses - obviously once you own a Nikon/Canon body, you're committed to buying lenses that use their lens mount. If you have any friends or family who also have a DSLR, it might be beneficial to use the same brand, because then you can share or borrow lenses.

This was one thing I kept finding when trying to find reviews and whatnot for the two, that pretty much once you choose a brand to stick with it. Though I have no friends or family who own DSLRs, so not really an issue in that regard, but is a good thing to consider.

Arr, lad! With a proper bay of cannons by yer side, ye can scupper any ship ye should spy! Then ye can plunder all the booty ye want! YAR HAR HAR HAR!

 

...

 

A "camera"? What in blue blazes be that?!

I'll admit, that made me chuckle a bit.

I'm a Canon user myself, but I have little brand loyalty as far as cameras go - if it works/has a good reputation, I'm cool with it.

 

I have noticed when looking at photography courses and such here in Canada that they tend to specify certain Nikon cameras, whereas Canon is mentioned less frequently - but that could also simply imply a business partnership with Nikon.

 

All in all, my advice would be the same as Brickeens; if you have close friends or family that use one brand, it might be better to try that one out first.

As a Nikon user I can say unequivocally and without bias that Nikon is the best. Because I use Nikon. (I generally just prefer Nikon.)

As an old BS01er, I can firmly say that things which are non-canon are generally looked down upon.

As an old BS01er, I can firmly say that things which are non-canon are generally looked down upon.

*Runs hand over face*

Gosh dangit you...