canon g10/11/12 raw vs nikon p7000 raw: I do like Canon's articulated LCD, but, to help me decide between a Canon G series and the new Nikon P7000 I ask: I understand the Nikon P7000 is slow at writing RAW files, so how long does it take a Canon...
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Hmmm... i it wont really bogg your shooting experience, my G10 is really fast writing the files to the SD card. Actually i think this camera is not intended for shooting sports or high speed moving subjects. On the other hand i have a nikon, not the P7000 but a D90 and thats another story... i have already taken like 75 consecutive raws before the buffer slowed down... but here we are talking about a DSLR. My best sugestion would be not to worry to much about this aspect, i think the P7000 will handle raws just like a G11 or G12. Check the specs for all your options: burst speed (frames per second), image size in MBytes for raw files, buffer size (this is how much space in MBytes the internal memory of the camera can handle before it has to be written to the sd card), make some calculations and that will tell you how fast or slow each will be. The best advice i can give you... its more important to get the best SD card you can afford, there are high speed cards that will handle any situation and wont let your camera slow down. I have Sandisks extreme edition with 30MB/second write speed... wich means it can handle 6 frames per second at 5MBytes each frame (for example)... its like the top speed of your car... and trust me, no Gseries nor the P700 can take 5 frames per second. Check the specs for the write speed of your choices, get the best cards you can afford and that will help you more than any comments. Good luck
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I have been wondering the same thing & still can't decide. I was wondering if you have decided yet & if so which way you went? I have a Pentax Optio A10 right now & I love everything about it except the shutter speed so I have been looking for a new one & can't decide between the Sony DSCW80 & the Canon SD1000.
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If you could get adapted to electronic view finder from optical view finder, then yes, A99 or A77 is much better than A700. I just upgraded from A900, while I still keep using A900 now because two bodies work more effective.
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This is an awsome camera with full controls similar to an SLR. You can convert Raw files to JPEG within the camera. You can do a lot of in camera editing like quick retouch, Day Lighting, Skin Sftening, straighten, and crop. The camera usually comes with Nikon View NX2 which allows more image manipulation like contrast, brightness, color booster, red eye, crop, straighten and others. You can do basic manipulation with what Nikon packages up, but for more sophisticated adjustment's you'll need additional software. Nikon has Capture NX2 for further mnulation. Hope this helps. The D7700 is an awsome little camera. This is an awsome camera with full controls similar to an SLR. You can convert Raw files to JPEG within the camera. You can do a lot of in camera editing like quick retouch, Day Lighting, Skin Sftening, straighten, and crop. The camera usually comes with Nikon View NX2 which allows more image manipulation like contrast, brightness, color booster, red eye, crop, straighten and others. You can do basic manipulation with what Nikon packages up, but for more sophisticated adjustment's you'll need additional software. Nikon has Capture NX2 for further mnulation. Hope this helps. The D7700 is an... » Read More This is an awsome camera with full controls similar to an SLR. You can convert Raw files to JPEG within the camera. You can do a lot of in camera editing like quick retouch, Day Lighting, Skin Sftening, straighten, and crop. The camera usually comes with Nikon View NX2 which allows more image manipulation like contrast, brightness, color booster, red eye, crop, straighten and others. You can do basic manipulation with what Nikon packages up, but for more sophisticated adjustment's you'll need additional software. Nikon has Capture NX2 for further mnulation. Hope this helps. The D7700 is an awsome little camera. « Show Less
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For me the big difference is that the G12 has the flip out screen. If you like to take pictures from different angles the movable screen lets you get these shots without having to get down on the ground or climb up on stuff. My old Canon A620 has this kind of screen and it is worth the extra money.
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I'm a moderator at Nikonians.org and a more detailed discussion to help you could be handled more effectively there. Generally speaking the D7000 is set up with defaults for a consumer orientation. That means images are a little softer and brighter to be optimized for small prints shared among friends or on the web. When you look at magnified images optimized for small prints, it will look soft. The assumption is if you are more advanced, you'll also know or learn to optimize your settings. Frustratiing but true. :) For me, that means increasing the in camera sharpening, keeping noise reduction off for most situations, and using a single focus point rather than letting the camera automatically select the focus point. If you choose a single focus point, you have to watch how you use it. You need to place the point on the part of your subject that needs the sharpest focus. Maybe it is the eye of a person, or for landscapes about 1/3 of the way into the frame. Also keep in mind that a 16 MB image is going to show more resolution and reveal technique errors that were not seen on 12 MB images. We saw the same thing when we moved to the D200 from D100/D70 cameras. Generally the camera and lenses are pretty good. You can buy better lenses, but it's best to learn to optimize the gear you have. Make sure you have enough light to freeze the subject and eliminate movement. Your shutter speeds need to be fast enough to hand hold - 1/500 sec or more is best if you are testing. Don't shoot at the extremes of your zoom and expect perfection - most lenses perform better if you stay away from maximum and minimum focal lengths. Stop down your aperture a little to f/6.3 or even f/8. Most lenses perform better stopped down a stop or two - which also gives you more depth of field. And for testing, pick a simple target with clear contrasting edges. It normally takes a little practice. You have to make your errors predictable - not just your successes. Know when you are at or beyond your limits. Hope this helps.
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I just parallel tested my beloved G9 vs. my new G10 using a tripod; same subject, lighting, settings, modes, at ISO 80, 200, and 400. The 10 renders noticeably crisper and cleaner pics than my 9. Also, my G9 consistently produced images that were 10 to 15% on the dark side. The 10's exposures are spot on. I no longer have to jiggle with in-camera exposure comp for each image or take each one to Photoshop for correction. And I like the G10's much improved LCD, the wider angle lens, and better grip. I think you'd like the 10. I couldn't be happier with my purchase.
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Dpreview.com is making those comments based on JPEG files only. Nobody shoots JPEG anymore. RAW files are where its at and the K10D is every bit as good as my Nikon D200 or similar cameras.
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At the end of the day... its about image quality and flexibility vs. convenience. The G9 is one of the best P&S cameras out there and allows full manual control if you are so inclined. At 12MP it will have a higher on subject pixel density which will allow for cropping. On the other hand a 6mp cropped image (down from the full 12) will not look as good as a full size optically zoomed image (6mp full on the D40) The D40 also gives you 2.5 fps vs the ~1.5 of the G9. The D40 will have better low light (high iso) performance in comparison to the G9 due to its larger photosites. I personally have 4 cameras: Canon SD800IS for when it MUST to fit in my pocket. Canon G9 when weight and size is a factor but I want better image quality and faster response than the SD800 (or external flash). The D40 when I want good low light and the ability to mount a fast lens. I use the 18-200 VR as leave on lens, the 18-55 when I want to travel light and the 24-70 f/2.8 for high image quality (the lens is 3x price of the camera). I usually only take the one lens I intend to use with the D40. I have ordered the Nikon D3 for when there is no alternative than having the best, but at 4+lbs its a massive beast and certainly beyond the scope if this discussion. The G9 is with me at almost all times just in case I come across some shot I just have to take. If it is a really compelling image and I have the opportunity to go back and shoot it again I do so with the D40 and much better glass.
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I've been flipping back and forth between the SD800 and the A710. And, your pics are now making me lean towards the A710. Two must-haves for my first digital camera are a view finder and image stabilization. Just one question for you, cjw333. I noticed that a couple of your motion shots were blurry. Was the stabilizer on? Thanks for sharing your photos. They're awesome.
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After much research I choose the Canon SX700. Love the camera. I have Canon EOS equipment so a often lean towards Canon.
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I finally bit the bullet & purchased the Canon Pixma Pro 9500. It's a little spendy, but if your budget allows it's a good choice. Myself I invested in a New Desktop & display, because all I've been using is a 15 inch Macbook Pro, & I wanted to actually do justice to the amazing images I get with the 50D.
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The introduction date of the Nikon D700 was late 2007. At that time video was not as dominant in the DSLR families as it is today. The camera was never upgraded to handle video. The D700 is still superior to most DSLRs in the current market place, hence the continued demand, although Nikon shut down production of it in 2012. In my opinion, it is still the best full frame camera on the market for the average photographer not engaged in sports or fast paced photojournalism. Hope this helps . . . bgs.
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I am considering CX150 or CX110. Is there any difference between those two except 16GB internal memory in CX150? I have been researching camcorder for more than week and can't decide. Now boils down to one of these two - no reasons...just due to Sony brand. I know there better rated panasonic and canon out there in the similar price range...any comments???
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The Canon G12 is a nice camera but it appears it will be allowed to fade away (prices remain high, easily available, no one buying). I've noticed many cameras (including Nikons) have reduced build quality --- even the Elph 310 vs. the Elph 300. So, don't wait for the G13 or G1a. Get this or the Fuji (I also like the viewfinder). (The Fuji is better built, costs more, and is made by a company with no customer service.) The G12 has been replaced by the SX40 --- so say even Nikon techs. Want a 5x lens (with great video thrown in) and a non on the mantle camera --- get the Elph 300 (in black) for $149. (Just live without the viewfinder and have a beer first.) :-) The Canon G12 is a nice camera but it appears it will be allowed to fade away (prices remain high, easily available, no one buying). I've noticed many cameras (including Nikons) have reduced build quality --- even the Elph 310 vs. the Elph 300. So, don't wait for the G13 or G1a. Get this or the Fuji (I also like the viewfinder). (The Fuji is better built, costs more, and is made by a company with no customer service.) The G12 has been replaced by the SX40 --- so say even Nikon techs. Want a 5x lens (with great video thrown in) and a non on the mantle camera --- get the Elph 300... » Read More The Canon G12 is a nice camera but it appears it will be allowed to fade away (prices remain high, easily available, no one buying). I've noticed many cameras (including Nikons) have reduced build quality --- even the Elph 310 vs. the Elph 300. So, don't wait for the G13 or G1a. Get this or the Fuji (I also like the viewfinder). (The Fuji is better built, costs more, and is made by a company with no customer service.) The G12 has been replaced by the SX40 --- so say even Nikon techs. Want a 5x lens (with great video thrown in) and a non on the mantle camera --- get the Elph 300 (in black) for $149. (Just live without the viewfinder and have a beer first.) :-) « Show Less
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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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My dilemma was mainly the SD770 or SD790. I didn't like the 1100 because it was too small, cheap feeling, only 8MP (I was upgrading from a 7MP), and I thought the colors were gimmicky.To me, the 770 is a grownup version of the 1100, but the 790 is a different class. I only wish the 790 had a viewfinder and even though I'm now used to the dial, I still wonder if I'm not doing something right when I use it for pics. I haven't been out on a big trip yet though, so the real test is still to come.