What would make you switch?

Is there anything that would make you want to switch platforms? If I get to invest in a studio I want a back up camera, which would be my 5d mii. So I would be able to buy a new camera, and I thought about checking out Nikon. Yes I know about the cost of glass, but for my purposes I really don't have much glass, so replacing or getting new focal lengths isn't daunting me either. I have been a loyal Canon shooter for a while, but since joining PT have heard how amazing Nikon is.

mj~shutterbugg wrote: Is there anything that would make you want to switch platforms? If I get to invest in a studio I want a back up camera, which would be my 5d mii. So I would be able to buy a new camera, and I thought about checking out Nikon. Yes I know about the cost of glass, but for my purposes I really don't have much glass, so replacing or getting new focal lengths isn't daunting me either. I have been a loyal Canon shooter for a while, but since joining PT have heard how amazing Nikon is.

What are you shooting, what are you trying to get out of this?

I am hoping to start shooting portraits. So people, kids, animals, oh and of course orchids

What am I trying to gain? Not really sure. I know I want to stay full frame, yet also know the focusing system on the 5d mii stinks so yeah I want a faster, more reliable AF system. Sturdy body that will stand up to years of use and thousands of clicks. I am eternally curious about what someone else is using and why.

My crop sensor Canon is already amazing enough for me. I haven't looked into FF seriously. But for FF if Nikon lens prices happened to beat Canon, that might make me switch.

cheapskate

I wouldn't switch. If Nikon pulled ahead in a feature, its only temporary. I love Canon being a Nikon shooter, because they keep Nikon working to hold their market share, and vice verse. We all are beneficiaries of the competitive market....

effron wrote: I wouldn't switch. If Nikon pulled ahead in a feature, its only temporary. I love Canon being a Nikon shooter, because they keep Nikon working to hold their market share, and vice verse. We all are beneficiaries of the competitive market....

If you like the Canon system then I would stay with it. I too love my Nikon, but the system is much different from your Canon. I heard their new camera has a much improved AF now. You can always go to a store the carries the Nikon model you are considering. If you can look through Nikons menus, and such as well as the control layout. I personally like Nikons layout over Canons. Though the model you are probably looking at is the D800.

mj~shutterbugg wrote: I am hoping to start shooting portraits. So people, kids, animals, oh and of course orchids

What am I trying to gain? Not really sure. I know I want to stay full frame, yet also know the focusing system on the 5d mii stinks so yeah I want a faster, more reliable AF system. Sturdy body that will stand up to years of use and thousands of clicks. I am eternally curious about what someone else is using and why.

Get a 5d mark III and you'll be where you want to be.

Well, I am heading to my closest photo store and will be testing out both the D800 and the 5D miii. I know I will most likely end up with a 5d miii, but I want to make sure I investigate further this time. I kinda just stuck with Canon as that was what I had previous, and I want to really decide this time. I am not 100% sure I am getting a new body, but I do know I am definitely getting new glass, but I am really unhappy with it's focusing system hence why the body search. Thanks for the input everyone.

The AF is the reason I want the 5Diii when the time comes for my next upgrade. That's the one glaring weakness of the mk ii in my opinion. Even the 7D is a huge upgrade in terms of the AF system, but not as good in overall image quality. And especially not low light, but it's not fair to compare a crop sensor to FF in that category.

I think the only way I'd switch (as opposed to upgrade within the same system) is if I somehow got a D800 for free, like a giveaway sweepstakes or something. Even then I'd have to weigh the options - would I sell my Canon bodies, lenses and speedlights to invest in some nice Nikon glass, or would I rather sell the Nikon to pay for a 5Diii? Probably the latter in my case, but that's the only scenario where it would probably be a consideration.

I went and shot both today. Both felt very nice in the hand, one was obviously more natural however. I was able to move through each set of menu's with relative ease. Neither one was pulling ahead at this point. I started shooting and again, both are really awesome. Then I found the deal breaker- picking a single focusing point. I am not kidding, this was my oh no this will not do moment. The D800, must be me, but I couldn't figure that function out and it was my line in the sand. I will be sticking with Canon, jumping to L and setting up my studio slowly. I am really glad I did go and see the D800 as it was neck and neck, but after the focusing point mishap, I am just a Canon gal.

Skin tones on Canon are better than Nikon generally.

D800e produces an amazing image, but in real use age a 5Diii would be just as amazing with better skin tones.

mj~shutterbugg wrote: I went and shot both today. Both felt very nice in the hand, one was obviously more natural however. I was able to move through each set of menu's with relative ease. Neither one was pulling ahead at this point. I started shooting and again, both are really awesome. Then I found the deal breaker- picking a single focusing point. I am not kidding, this was my oh no this will not do moment. The D800, must be me, but I couldn't figure that function out and it was my line in the sand. I will be sticking with Canon, jumping to L and setting up my studio slowly. I am really glad I did go and see the D800 as it was neck and neck, but after the focusing point mishap, I am just a Canon gal.

You probably had the direction pad lock on. it's the dial thingy around the outside of the direction dial. If it is set to "L" (lock) you can't move the focus points.

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Skin tones on Canon are better than Nikon generally.

D800e produces an amazing image, but in real use age a 5Diii would be just as amazing with better skin tones.

I was wondering if you'd show up Thanks, that also helps as does your 2nd post. I still think I am staying with Canon though.

mj~shutterbugg wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Skin tones on Canon are better than Nikon generally.

D800e produces an amazing image, but in real use age a 5Diii would be just as amazing with better skin tones.

I was wondering if you'd show up Thanks, that also helps as does your 2nd post. I still think I am staying with Canon though.

36 mp is overkill for most use. I liked the 5d mark III a lot.

mj~shutterbugg wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Skin tones on Canon are better than Nikon generally.

D800e produces an amazing image, but in real use age a 5Diii would be just as amazing with better skin tones.

I was wondering if you'd show up Thanks, that also helps as does your 2nd post. I still think I am staying with Canon though.

Yeh stick with Canon.

Scotty wrote:
36 mp is overkill for most use. I liked the 5d mark III a lot.

Yeh 36MP is cool when you're editing because of how much you can zoom in and crop, but apart from that it's pretty much overkill.

Harder to shoot with 36MP too, you have to be SUPER careful or all your mistakes will be shown up.