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 ID: 220576 Posts: 58 | Date: 2008-01-03 03:12 Haha, no really; just thought would be fun to use that title.
Here is the deal, I am about to upgrade my main body but full frame is
absolutely out of the question, i have nikon and canon gear so i am not die hard
fan of either, but I know that with nikon i have way more chances of using my
old manual lenses.
Having narrowed down my choices to the EOS 40D and the D300, my real question
would be: is the compatability and image quality of the D300 really worth the
extra £500? and, is the 40D a body that i won't be needing to change in the
next three years?
Would be nice to hear from people who has actually used both cameras specially
in low light environments |
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 ID: 199345 Posts: 389 | Date: 2008-01-03 05:50 I wasn't aware there was a difference in the image quality. Are you referring to
the image size ? I can't help with the comparison as I only have the 40D. From
what I have read on many forums the main advantage of the D300 was that the
screen was much better. It's the same size as the 40D (3 inches) but has
something like 4 times the number of pixels. But you probably know all that
stuff already.
Go Canon, Go Canon LOL. no seriously I hate all the C vs N stuff. They are both
great cameras. Like Christians vs Muslims, if we could all just get along.
Personally I think Glass is more important than the body. Most bodies are pretty
similar, well now that they all have dust prevention systems. So if I was faced
with the same choice I would base my decision on which are the favourite lenses
I own and who they are made by .
regards Mike |
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 ID: 182744 Posts: 1442 | Date: 2008-01-03 08:26 Check out Charles Griffin. He has a post here where he is testing out the Canon 40D.
Might be a help to you. I do not know about anyone with experience with both.
The good thing about Charles' pictures is that they are true field tests by an
experienced photographer and not the slick company images which are shot in
ideal circumstances.
So give a gander at his shots and see how that works for you. Have faith that the universe will unfold as it should  |
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 ID: 183878 Posts: 956 | Date: 2008-01-03 10:06 Thanks for the referral,  I am a long time Canon user, including going through the
horrible time when they dropped the FD mount for the EOS system. I still have
one precious old film Canon F1 and a few FD lenses.
But I shot many frames with various Nikon, Pentax, Mamiya, Leica and Contax
cameras over the years. I've had good friends who invested in Minolta equipment,
now tied into Sony.
It's the shooter, not the equipment. But having said that, I would be an idiot
if I didn't admit that there is a difference in body quality and in the
perception of color through certain lenses. There is a reason that Canon and
Nikon have remained on top among professionals--that is durability.
If you looked at my 40D pix, you can guess that I love the results with the
camera, but if the picture gods send me into a hurricane or off to a sandbox
somewhere (unlikely, but you never know) then I want one or two cameras with a
single digit designation, be it D or F and 1 or 3.
These are built to take the storm.
My investment is in Canon lenses, so I'm not likely to switch at this late date,
but I hear the Nikon results are good and the availability of their lenses is
better than it used to be. Maybe I'll have a chance to try one out sometime
since the Canon will also accept Nikon, Contax, Leica, etc lenses via manual
adapters.
One might have to zone focus, stop down, set shutter speed and have to think
through the shot, but one can use the best glass the world has to offer.If I haven't been there, I'm still planning on going!
If I haven't done it, I've still got time to try! |
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 ID: 194271 Posts: 156 | Date: 2008-01-05 02:42 I use a top of the range Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II pro-body and have several friends
with "so called lesser" consumer- bodies that outshoot me on a regular base. As
said much more important is the person behind the camera and then good glass
just makes life so much easier. The 40D will be a sound investment. It is modern
with all the latest tech advances in the camera world. Bodies will come and go
but a good quality fast sharp lens is worth it's weight in gold.
Both Canon and Nikon is superb as is a few other makes. The main point to look
for is what lenses, flashes and other accessories is available for these
cameras. Both Canon and Nikon has a great range of lenses, external flashes and
some important other accessories which makes them a sound choice for any serious
photographer. |
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