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Nikon D5000 or Canon D500?
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I want to buy a SLR camera and I have been researching into them for the last month or so (because I want to make sure I get the right one, suited to myself) and I've finally come to the conclusion that it will be either of these.
Now, I'm leaning towards the Nikon D5000 ever so slightly but I just want your personal opinions on which one of these is the better one and which one should I get?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Now, I'm leaning towards the Nikon D5000 ever so slightly but I just want your personal opinions on which one of these is the better one and which one should I get?
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Currently Canon rule.
The Nikon will be cheaper, but the Canon is the better camera.
If you're really serious about your photography, get the Canon.
If you're less serious, get the Nikon, and put the savings towards accessories.....memory, batteries, etc...
Nikon has a more intuitive control layout (ie. on/off switch falls to where your shutter release button is)
It is a personal choice to be honest. The built quality is pretty much a match.
Both will take great shots, but checkout sites like DPreview Ephotozine and even have a look round Flickr for examples of images with both cameras.
1. If you already have a lens collection or which one has the better lens collection (in terms of price, quality, choice).
2. Simple personal preference as to the control layout. I prefer the Canon layout and method to Nikon.
Who says?!?!
I was trying to diplomatically say that Sam was talking crap!... People on forums will always post their opinion and not experiences as fact, when in the real world it is misleading...
Try both of them and see which one feels better for you in your hands, where are certain controls, how does the camera balance in the hands.
The colours, contrast and sharpness, can be customs set so ignore the images that you see in the shop in that respect.
I have been a photographer for seven years and change my camera every three years. I am currently shooting with the Nikon D300 and shoot 50, 000 plus frames a year.
I also teach photography on one to one courses.
Recently I have been playing with a filter that reduces light by ten F stops. This means that I can do 30 seconds or more, when shooting landscape photos. Giving motion blur to water and clouds.
SummerRain, the thing to consider is what kind s of photography interest you. Think about filters. I use the Cokin P system of slide in filters that you use with a screw on holder.
Graduated filters are great for landscapes as they can reduce the light from the sky giving a more even image exposure.
Memory in the high street is not cheap. So when you know what card format your new camera will take order one of the better cards by Sandisk or Lexar.
Memory is the bottleneck and is worth having good and fast cards.
I have Sandisk Extreme 3's that are 4 or 8GB. Mymemory or 7dayshop or good places to shop.
Also have a look at GraysofWestminster.co.uk as they are only Nikon dealers and have a good second hand section, better camera in the range for the money you have!
Park Cameras in Hove have an excellent reputation, but it depends where you are in the country.....
For tuition vids, I will be posting some on Youtube soon and you can also check out vids by Dom Bower on Youtube too..
Have a look round the nice community sites like Camera craniums. Very helpful forums etc...
If you have any other questions feel free to post here or PM me.
The first bit of advice given to this kind of question is go and try them out, see what feels comfortable (Jessops etc)
I will tell you all which one I pick when I eventually buy it. Thanks again for the advice
A pleasure, if there is anything you are unsure of give me a shout. Happy to help!
I have to say, it's so easy to use, and the picture quality is awesome! I have yet to find anything that frustrates me.
My O/H would kill for the Nikon D90, but has conceded that the EOS has been pretty impressive so far. All I really need to do now is learn how to process RAW files properly!
Highly recommend LightRoom if you don't already have it!
I've posted shots on photography forums to learn about PP, learnt lots.
On the right side of the car I brought out the reflected sunset...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sounds-and-images/4151202052/
And here on the rear wheel arch..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sounds-and-images/4150442501/in/photostream/
But if you can afford Lightroom, go for it, a steep learning curve and maybe a course to get the best, though there are plenty of video and tutorials online...
I've decided to go with the Nikon D5000, I held it and it just felt right, I'm going to be buying it this week
Thank you for all the help.
I am looking at lenses at the moment.. Starting with the fab 50mm F1.4 G £289
Don't forget to have a look Coking filters etc...
Nice camera and congratulations, the kit 18-55 lens is a corker but don't forget to put a 52mm UV filter on just for protection.
Oldhippy, have you had a look at the Nikkor 35mm F1.8G DX and the Nikkor 50mm F1.8 AF D Primes. I found both lenses for £169 and £89 respectively, 2 lenses for the price of 1!!!!. Both lovely lenses, Is it worth the extra for F1.4 ? and I believe the 50mm is a little bit soft wide open. And err...sorry for hijacking the thread.:o
Thank you for this advice
I would never recommend having a filter permanently on lens.
On a sensor like a D300/D200/D90/D80 etc the 35mm focal length would effectively be 52.5mm (full frame sensor and 35mm film) The 50mm will effectively be a 75mm and yes it has been said it is a touch soft at F1.4, but to be honest you will not use it at F1.4 very often as the DOF will be very shallow.. F2 -F4 will be pretty good for a portrait and will leave the tip of the nose sharp... At F1.4 it might not be..
At the 50mm end for meI think the 50mm will be the best bet..
So alwaysleave the filter off until you need it...
Best way to do it, i am a Canon user but i always tell people to buy the brand they like the look and feel of, in use the differences are negligible unless you are really anal about it so you might as well get one you are happy with.
The Canon is a great camera and I think I made the right choice.
If your thinking prime lenses then the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 is a great lens which has fantastic IQ if you get a good copy of it (Sigma's can occasionally be a bit bad in terms of QC). I have the 35mm f/1.8 but I find it to have too much barrel distortion for my liking (not that isn't fixable). Will probably trade it for the Sigma or Nikon 35mm f/2 in time.
And as for the person who say only get a Canon if your serious about your photography - what tosh. Nikon & Canon both make fantastic cameras and lenses and both, at the end of the day, are only as good as the person who is behind them.
(held a Sony A230 in the shop while I was in the research phase - yuck!)
http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/EOS_550D/index.asp
No price yet but i think it will replace the 500 ? just look at he spec !
Why is it that all SLR's are stuck at 3 x 2 aspect ratio ? when did you last see a square monitor or TV . The canon shoots avcHD video in normal 16 x 9 why cant it shoot stills in the correct format .
Ian