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Originally Posted by Hayduke /img/forum/go_quote.gif
This isn't a criticism, but I was expecting a very quick answer to "why Nikon?" I guess it's not an easy quesiton huh? lol
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Exactly!
Not even the pros have a consensus of which is better. Watching the Olympics, I see some with D3's, and some with Canon 1D's.
To be honest, canon has a few things going for it that nikon does not. And to be even more honest, Nikon has a few things going for it that canon does not. Your job is to find out these differences and see which will impact your more on a daily basis and what is more important to you.
What I've discovered is that Canon has a few more exotic lenses still in productions (85mm F/1.2, 50mm F/1.2). If price is a big thing though, this is a moot point because these lenses are PRICEY!
They also have one or two more budget (yet still good) lenses like the 17-40L F/4 or the 70-200 F/4 L for a nice price. With nikon, you don't have these options, and instead you can choose between their more budget lenses, or their more professional lenses. On the other hand, Nikon has a nice little 18-200VR lens that canon doesn't seem to have, though it's DX.
Depending on what you want, this could range from nothing important to very important.
I've also discovered that the Nikons are much more comfortable for me to operate and hold in my hand compared to all of the Canons I've used (especially the 40D brick). That alone was enough to sway me to get a nikon. It just feels more professional and better built. It's also easier for me to operate the camera without the need for me to take my eye off the camera. For some people this doesn't matter, but for others it's a very important thing.
And of course there are differences in terms of viewfinders, LCD's, menus, AF speed, sound, etc.
Find a local mom and pop camera store and try them out (don't need to rent them). You'll be amazed what just 30 minutes holding each camera will tell you that looking online Never will!
Either way though, both Canon and Nikon are great companies, and you really can't go wrong with either. It's simply up to personal preference.
And to be honest, no matter which you pick, there will be days you wish you went with the other brand. ^_^
If I were to start all over again, I'd still go Nikon. I'd get the D80 and a nice lens and start there. Great camera.
Keep us posted on what you discover.