Advice on cameras from a computer store clerk is like getting advise on TVs from a hardware store. Just saying. I have never had issues with Canon. Their customer service has been first rate. I believe both companies offer outstanding service. Glad you like your D3100 as much as I love my XSi and XT.fotozone wrote: I just got my first DSLR a few months ago and I went with the Nikon D3100. I chose Nikon over Canon for a couple of reasons. Several years ago a computer store told me they would not sell Cannon products because Cannon did not stand behind its' warranty (A Cannon user may have personal experience that negates that statement. I am just repeating what I was told.) A year or so ago a friend of mine who is a dedicated Canon owner had a problem with his camera the USB port on the camera fell in side the camera and Canon told him HE would have to pay for the repairs that it was abuse of the camera. I know how he treats his equipment it was not something he did. That backed up what I was told years ago. As for Nikon I know a lot of people who shoot them and love them. They had nothing bad to say about the brand. That is my 2cents as to why I went with Nikon. It is a decision I have not regretted for even a second.
They were talking about there own experiences with the company, maybe printers and camera customer service are handled differently. They did not tell me not to get a Canon camera they told me not to get a Canon printer. I took there advice and have stayed away from the Canon brand.Baydream wrote:
Advice on cameras from a computer store clerk is like getting advise on TVs from a hardware store. Just saying. I have never had issues with Canon. Their customer service has been first rate. I believe both companies offer outstanding service. Glad you like your D3100 as much as I love my XSi and XT.fotozone wrote: I just got my first DSLR a few months ago and I went with the Nikon D3100. I chose Nikon over Canon for a couple of reasons. Several years ago a computer store told me they would not sell Cannon products because Cannon did not stand behind its' warranty (A Cannon user may have personal experience that negates that statement. I am just repeating what I was told.) A year or so ago a friend of mine who is a dedicated Canon owner had a problem with his camera the USB port on the camera fell in side the camera and Canon told him HE would have to pay for the repairs that it was abuse of the camera. I know how he treats his equipment it was not something he did. That backed up what I was told years ago. As for Nikon I know a lot of people who shoot them and love them. They had nothing bad to say about the brand. That is my 2cents as to why I went with Nikon. It is a decision I have not regretted for even a second.
fotozone wrote:
They were talking about there own experiences with the company, maybe printers and camera customer service are handled differently. They did not tell me not to get a Canon camera they told me not to get a Canon printer. I took there advice and have stayed away from the Canon brand.Baydream wrote:
Advice on cameras from a computer store clerk is like getting advise on TVs from a hardware store. Just saying. I have never had issues with Canon. Their customer service has been first rate. I believe both companies offer outstanding service. Glad you like your D3100 as much as I love my XSi and XT.fotozone wrote: I just got my first DSLR a few months ago and I went with the Nikon D3100. I chose Nikon over Canon for a couple of reasons. Several years ago a computer store told me they would not sell Cannon products because Cannon did not stand behind its' warranty (A Cannon user may have personal experience that negates that statement. I am just repeating what I was told.) A year or so ago a friend of mine who is a dedicated Canon owner had a problem with his camera the USB port on the camera fell in side the camera and Canon told him HE would have to pay for the repairs that it was abuse of the camera. I know how he treats his equipment it was not something he did. That backed up what I was told years ago. As for Nikon I know a lot of people who shoot them and love them. They had nothing bad to say about the brand. That is my 2cents as to why I went with Nikon. It is a decision I have not regretted for even a second.
lucky1one wrote: Personally, I like the images made by Canon more than Nikon. However, Nikon's placement of the buttons and controls are more intuitive. I have a hard time getting used to the thumb wheel on the back of Canon cameras. That's just me. If you place two identical images side by side made by Canon and Nikon, you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference. You can't go wrong with either one. It's the Indian, not the arrow.
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