Why Canon?

[Scott Brady]

I think both camera systems are comparable, so it is hard to make an argument either direction. If all your buddies have Nikon, buy Nikon - sharing lenses is a great way to explore new options.

I have enjoyed flawless performance from Canon for decades. A short stint with Olympus (E3) also provided reliable performance but marginal image quality. I kind of look at a Canon pro DSLR like a Land Cruiser.

I cannot imagine a better camera for me than my 5D MKIII with the 85mm 1.2L strapped on the front.

As an interesting note, there is not a single professional I have worked with in the field that shoots Nikon. 100% of the guys making a paycheck in this industry (that I have seen/met worked with) with a DSLR shoot Canon. Not sure why, but it is just the way it is.

 

[Honu]

remember Canon spends more in just R&D than Nikon even makes !!! Canon is HUGE compared to Nikon
they are the Toyota of the industry (using Scotts LC comparison)

for grins the work I used to do this is the setup I love
downside about $50,000 so often gear like this is rented not owned and then billed out to the client

 

[Scott Brady]

unless you are making money give M4/3 stuff a serious look depending on your needs ! not saying its better but its small light easy to carry around and the files can be incredible out of them !!!!

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/olympus_om_d_e_m5_review.shtml

This is great advice. I would also say the same for the new Sony NEX line. Compact camera and beautiful images. Our shop kit is an NEX 5N EVIL camera and the NEX VG-10 video camera. We use those for most of the content on the home page.

 

[Lost Canadian]

As an interesting note, there is not a single professional I have worked with in the field that shoots Nikon. 100% of the guys making a paycheck in this industry (that I have seen/met worked with) with a DSLR shoot Canon. Not sure why, but it is just the way it is.

You sure... ; ) Sorry, couldn't resist, I was flipping through an old OJ and saw this lovely photo of Jack and his D3s.

 

[Mlachica]

This is great advice. I would also say the same for the new Sony NEX line. Compact camera and beautiful images. Our shop kit is an NEX 5N EVIL camera and the NEX VG-10 video camera. We use those for most of the content on the home page.

Combine the NEX with contax zeiss glass and you can get some amazing images. And the zeiss lenses are way more affordable than the canon or nikon lenses. You can also combine these lenses with canon or nikon bodies with a chipped adapter and have AF confirmation.

 

[Scott Brady]

You sure... ; ) Sorry, couldn't resist, I was flipping through an old OJ and saw this lovely photo of Jack and his D3s.

Yeah, Jack is the man! I have met him a few times in person, but not worked with him in the field. I believe he still favors large format film for most of his work.

 

[ywen]

one thing I actually love shooting the newer M4/3 stuff !!! its very cool and my main camera will become a OM-D when I can find one
I imagine my work camera will be what I have canon still but will fill in with the OM-D just cause it will make it fun again !

unless you are making money give M4/3 stuff a serious look depending on your needs ! not saying its better but its small light easy to carry around and the files can be incredible out of them !!!!

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/olympus_om_d_e_m5_review.shtml

Yep! People need to step out of the canon or nikon mold... the mirror less cameras are often a much better choice for people getting into DSLR... I've been shooting with my m4/3 cams exclusively when I travel... an awesome system.. I would imagine the other ASP-C mirror-less cameras will provide even better image quality.

 

[MattScott]

Clark,

We had the "Nikon" chat last night, what is there not to understand? I was an avid Nikon enthusiast, and then someone put a 5D MKII in my hands.

The Nikon made great Vegas money.

(They're both good cameras, for the record.)