How long to transition from Canon to Nikon?

7 years 11 months ago #478508 by Tony Bisson
I've been thinking about moving from Canon to Nikon for some time.  The D810 and the D5 I find to be very attractive cameras in terms of specs.  For those of you who have made the switch, how long did it take you to get used to the controls, and basic understanding of the new camera platform?


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7 years 11 months ago #478510 by effron
It wouldn't take long, but what makes you believe Canon isn't keeping pace? You also don't list what you have now. I would caution, slow down......Its NOT the gear that makes the photographer......
A Nikon owner......

Why so serious?
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7 years 11 months ago #478516 by Joves
:agree:
Well when I moved to digital, I was shooting with Pentax film cameras. I switched over to Nikon because of their ability to use most of the legacy lenses. 
But as asked by Ernesto where do you feel your Canon is failing you? Also I would like to know is how heavily invested in Canon are you?
If you just have an entry level camera, and what amounts to a couple of kit level lenses then go for it. If you have many lenses, and upper end gear that takes more thought.
Or you could shoot with both. I know a couple of people who do that.


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7 years 11 months ago #478543 by KENT MELTON
A friend of mine just last summer made that jump.  Then moved to Sony!  He picked up each within I would guess a couple weeks.  


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7 years 11 months ago #478692 by Happy-pixel
You mind me asking what is the reason for moving?  I get it, the D810 and D5 have specs that you like.  What other reason for considering the move?  


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7 years 10 months ago - 7 years 10 months ago #480115 by Stic
I went from Pentax (film) to Sony (digital), to Nikon, then to Canon...

I moved to Canon not for the camera, but for the range of glass...

40D to 7D (because I was shooting motorsport) and now 7DII...


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7 years 10 months ago #480122 by Scotty
Took me 3 days and I never really cared to go back to Canon.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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7 years 10 months ago #480143 by Randy Shaw
Why?


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