***DSLR/Photography MegaThread***

For me... the DSLR market boils down to Canon and Nikon. I (along with FBJ, and a couple others...) shoot Nikon...

Rinkrat, Valleyfan, and others shoot Canon.

The other brands, while getting better, don't really hold a candle to these two.

Depending on what you want, Samy's camera usually has pretty good kits for sale. Entry level, etc.
 
Not total nonsense. Canon and Nikon's pro-level gear (bodies and lenses) is head-and-shoulders above the others. That's not to say that others don't make good consumer-level or even prosumer-level stuff.
 
FBJ said:
Not total nonsense. Canon and Nikon's pro-level gear (bodies and lenses) is head-and-shoulders above the others. That's not to say that others don't make good consumer-level or even prosumer-level stuff.
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The guy's asking about entry-level stuff, what does pro equipment have to do with his question? That said, nobody else has pro level bodies. Selection of glass at the top level I will agree Canon and Nikon have an advantage in, but no in quality. I know Sony's top-end glass is every bit as good as Canikon, and you can't get Zeiss AF lenses in any other mount. I don't know, but I would guess Pentax's glass is also no worse.
 
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santiclaws said:
With all due respect, that's nonsense. Canon and Nikon do dominate the market, but not because their products are head and shoulders above others'.
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I stand corrected then. They dominate the market, but it isn't because their products are better than everyone else... its because they're the most used by everyone.

(Personally speaking, I believe their products are better than everyone else, because they have been premiere makers of imaging equipment for God knows how long)

Back in the day with 35mm, I think the market was much more competitive. I shot with an Olympus OM-2 for the longest time... so you could make more of an argument for the Olympuses, the Pentax, the Minoltas, etc....

However, since the transition into the digital age, I believe that Canon and Nikon have emerged as a leaders. Call it better advertisement, or call it what you want, the fact remains that they are the leaders of the digital imaging industry.
 
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Not half-assed bad for a cell-phone camera. HTC Incredible's 8mp is pretty f'in sweet!
 
Anyone looking to buy a Canon T1i with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens? I have that along with a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens and Canon PIXMA 9000 Mark II Printer.

All are brand new, never opened.
 
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Summer and Music Concert last night in Long Beach

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James Harman

These are from last night's free concert in Long Beach. I set up loghts on the speaker stands, one on each side.
 
HeShootsNScores said:
I stand corrected then. They dominate the market, but it isn't because their products are better than everyone else... its because they're the most used by everyone.

(Personally speaking, I believe their products are better than everyone else, because they have been premiere makers of imaging equipment for God knows how long)

Back in the day with 35mm, I think the market was much more competitive. I shot with an Olympus OM-2 for the longest time... so you could make more of an argument for the Olympuses, the Pentax, the Minoltas, etc....

However, since the transition into the digital age, I believe that Canon and Nikon have emerged as a leaders. Call it better advertisement, or call it what you want, the fact remains that they are the leaders of the digital imaging industry.
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Leaders?

In sales? Sure. Lens selection? Sure.

Saying that they are overall leaders in (general) digital technology is a stretch.
 
I'm thinking of getting a tripod. Any suggestions on one that is compatible with the Canon 1d Mark iii (heavy).
 
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Spankie at Long Beach Funk Fest

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The Ladies of P-Funk at the Long Beach Funk Fest

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LB Funk Fest 2010
 
I would be interested in how that head works out for you. I could use to update mine, never liked it much. Too difficult to use and make adjustments.

It looks like you got yourself a nice setup there.
 
I've got that very head for my tripod. You'll LOVE it. Holds VERY steady and has adjustable tension as well. It handles the D3+ the 400mm f/2.8, no sweat.

The only thing I'd suggest is that you may want to pick up an extra baseplate or two so you can have one on each body and your 70-200 f/2.8's mount.
 
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