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picsmad · 21-11-2005, 23:13

Hi all,

Just started getting into photography now the offspring have all growed up, and mainly coz my daughter told me to, she thinks i'm wasted, maetter of opinion!!

I was going to ask a favour.......EOS 350 or D70s??? But is it my imagination or has everyone on here got EOS??

Had my new Panasonic FZ5 for 2 weeks and i'm bored, I need more.......

IanC_UK · 21-11-2005, 23:26

Welcome, the Nikon Canon debate is an old and bitter one at times, i would suggest going and handling both in a shop, see which you feel more comofrtable with, read some reviews, there are several members with either on here so they will certainly pipe up

picsmad · 21-11-2005, 23:34

Cheers fot that.

I thought I'd ask the forum as I'm going bog eyed reading the reviews.

Go on then, which 1 are you??

I'm from Manchester , so I can relate to your gallery.

Just returned from a site seeing tour of London and Egypt (god i hate being a tourist) and everyone in London had Canon, speaks volumes to me..

IanC_UK · 21-11-2005, 23:37

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Originally Posted by picsmad

Cheers fot that.

I thought I'd ask the forum as I'm going bog eyed reading the reviews.

Go on then, which 1 are you??

I'm from Manchester , so I can relate to your gallery.

Just returned from a site seeing tour of London and Egypt (god i hate being a tourist) and everyone in London had Canon, speaks volumes to me..

I have a Canon, 20D, mainly because i already had EOS lenses when i bought it, i was going to buy the 350D, but found it a bit small for my hands, so shelled out for the 20. My brother has a 350D and i bought him the battery grip as a christmas/birthday present, and it makes a hell of a difference to the camera !

P-E · 21-11-2005, 23:55

Hi & Welcome.........I shoot with both Canon & Nikon........am no good with either and skint but so what I love it

Gandhi · 22-11-2005, 00:02

To be honest and impartial (I own neither, but I do own your cam's big brother, FZ30)
There isn't a lot to tell in the picture quality. You'll notice a massive step up in both image quality and complexity, but I think the rest is down to ergonomics and the availability of accessories etc. I think canon just about edge it on the accessories front as there are more canon users at pro/am level, and therefore the kit tends to a smidge cheaper and easier to get hold of. nikon for build quality. I've handled both as a couple of my friend own them and to my mind I prefered the Nikon.

But as above really, get to a shop and have a play, no shop manager is gonna deny a potential customer the chance to try the wares!

Oh, and welcome to the forum. It's good here!

CT · 22-11-2005, 00:14

Welcome!

The Canon/Nikon argument is as old as the hills. Both are superb bits of kit-end of.

Have a look around, I'm sure you'll get plenty of ideas for fresh inspiration.

22-11-2005, 00:24

Welcome to the forums.
The Canon / Nikon thing is purely a personal thing I would have thought. They are both perfectly capable of producing some stunning shots, so it's really down to personal preference I think.

jewel · 22-11-2005, 02:38

ahh rubbish, go for the Nikon,lol

Oh, and welcome to the forums!

Jewel.

***Steve*** · 22-11-2005, 06:20

Welcome to the forums from an ex Manchester boy

That's a great opening question and one that luckily here you will receive a balanced view. We have many owners of both camera's here and for good reason, they are both excellent and will return stunning results once you have learned the basics…we can help with that too

The best advice is simply to look at both and get your mitts on them, one might look better in pictures but when you come to handle it it may not feel right, and since it will be you using it that is the most important thing.

The other thing to be aware of is that you buying into a manufacturer and their accessories too, that means lenses, flash guns, grips, etc..you are not just buying a body. In fact it is likely that the first thing you will change will be the body. If you buy Canon you can't use Nikon lenses etc and vice versa so its also a good idea to have a look at what each manufacturer offers and their prices.

HTH

Bachs · 22-11-2005, 07:40

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Originally Posted by picsmad

Hi all,

Just started getting into photography now the offspring have all growed up, and mainly coz my daughter told me to, she thinks i'm wasted, maetter of opinion!!

Welcome aboard picsmad.

I got into photography the same way as you, when my Mrs told me I was wasted...I was...I'd just drunk a bottle of Jack Daniels and bought a 350d online with my credit card.

P-E · 22-11-2005, 08:24

So Bachs are you saying you were drunk when you purchased the 350D? and if sober would have bought a Nikon?

Matty · 22-11-2005, 10:04

welcome!

i own a canon, mostly canon owners here as i havent had time to ban/delete ALL the nikon users yet.....

KenCo1964 · 22-11-2005, 11:00

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Originally Posted by EosD

welcome!

i own a canon, mostly canon owners here as i havent had time to ban/delete ALL the nikon users yet.....

You are soooo naughty this morning!
Welcome along mate.

dazzajl · 22-11-2005, 13:05

Hi Picsmad,

I'm another canon bod and have been since before the days of EOS. If I was starting out again I think canon would be the more sensible choice just based on cost and availabilty of all the other bits you'll end up buying over the years.

However, IF I really was chosing a new kit from scratch I'd be more likley to want a Nikon just because it's less common.

Mr THX · 22-11-2005, 13:25

Welcome to the Forum fella.........

I was over your way at the weekend, had a great time walking around the Salford Quays. Gonna post some pics later so I'm sure you'll recognise a few places.