Nikon D90 v. Canon 50D Has anyone done an extensive comparison between the Nikon D90 and the Canon 50D? I realize that technically they may not be in the same "class" of SLRs, but the Nikon's claims seem to put them on a relatively even keel when going by the specs. I am trying to decide between the two and would appreciate everyone's thoughts. To me, it seems the colors seem more vibrant on the Canon -- but I can't tell if people have adjusted that in processing or not. Also, in the sample pics I've seen from different photo site reviews, the Nikon's D-lighting adjustment system seems to work exceptionally well, while the Canon's doesn't seem to make much of a difference. Nikon D90 v. Canon 50D Has anyone done an extensive comparison between the Nikon D90 and the Canon 50D? I realize that technically they may not be in the same "class" of SLRs, but the... » Read More Nikon D90 v. Canon 50D Has anyone done an extensive comparison between the Nikon D90 and the Canon 50D? I realize that technically they may not be in the same "class" of SLRs, but the Nikon's claims seem to put them on a relatively even keel when going by the specs. I am trying to decide between the two and would appreciate everyone's thoughts. To me, it seems the colors seem more vibrant on the Canon -- but I can't tell if people have adjusted that in processing or not. Also, in the sample pics I've seen from different photo site reviews, the Nikon's D-lighting adjustment system seems to work exceptionally well, while the Canon's doesn't seem to make much of a difference. « Show Less
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dpreview.com does very extensive testing, you should check them out. I think a lot of the choice depends on what you want to do over your photography life as once you get a camera you start buying expensive lenses and become entrenched (Canon or Nikon). In my own experience, I've found Canon's formats to be a little more use friendly to non-professional photographers. But people who have been photographers for years, tend to gravitate to the Nikon standard as it has some better personal customization on the higher end.
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Prash:I've read all your posts and viewed all the photos and your videos.I just purchased a D90 kit and would like to learn more about how to do some of the special things you did with your videos. I would like to find a program that could take several short videos and seamlessy put them together.....I would really like to hear bacl from you....Kindest Regards, Stevebuzzbuzzard@comcast.net
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I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses.The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a DSLR. They're wrong! Lumix provides all you need with a Leica lens. I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses.The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a... » Read More I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses.The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a DSLR. They're wrong! Lumix provides all you need with a Leica lens. « Show Less
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I have been looking at these two as well and it seems pretty much a toss up. I have read some decent reviews touting both. It seems that the lack of an internal motor for AF is an issue with the Nikon, but it is 100 cheaper than the Canon.
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I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot cameras that take forever in between shots. I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot... » Read More I too went to his website and decided on getting the D40. Wow, what a camera! The light sensitivity that he mentioned is no joke; most of my indoors pictures have been taken without any flash and the pictures are beautiful. For an amateur like myself, I have never taken better pictures in my life. No more worries about poor developing and printing of pictures from film. I love the what you see is what you get with a digital camera. But the biggest bonus for me is that digital SLR's like the D40 can take pictures one after another without batting an eyelash; unlike the point and shoot cameras that take forever in between shots. « Show Less
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its simply perspective, the 50 is too short (on full frame) to get a headshot, 3/4 or longer shots are fine with the 50mm. but for a nice headshot the 50mm brings in distortions where the 85mm is more natural looking. Either at 1.2 is very very touchy for technique as DOF is very small at close distances, I own both and prefer the 85mm 90% of the time. the only time I break out the 50mm is if space is really cramped and need the wider field of view or for groups but then I am not shooting at 1.2, the 8m 1.2 and the 50mm 1.4 would probably be my ideal combo but since I had the 50mm 1.2 first I just keep it along with the 85. its simply perspective, the 50 is too short (on full frame) to get a headshot, 3/4 or longer shots are fine with the 50mm. but for a nice headshot the 50mm brings in distortions where the 85mm is more natural looking. Either at 1.2 is very very touchy for technique as DOF is very small at close distances, I own both and prefer the 85mm 90% of the time. the only time I break out the 50mm is if space is really cramped and need the wider field of view or for groups but then I am not shooting at 1.2, the 8m 1.2 and the 50mm 1.4 would probably be my ideal combo but since I had the 50mm 1.2 first... » Read More its simply perspective, the 50 is too short (on full frame) to get a headshot, 3/4 or longer shots are fine with the 50mm. but for a nice headshot the 50mm brings in distortions where the 85mm is more natural looking. Either at 1.2 is very very touchy for technique as DOF is very small at close distances, I own both and prefer the 85mm 90% of the time. the only time I break out the 50mm is if space is really cramped and need the wider field of view or for groups but then I am not shooting at 1.2, the 8m 1.2 and the 50mm 1.4 would probably be my ideal combo but since I had the 50mm 1.2 first I just keep it along with the 85. « Show Less
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All my gear is Canon & the only Nikon I have is an AW100 that is great for carry around, underwater, etc. shots! It takes great pictures but I have always had Canon & can't start over with Nikon although I actually think that it is just as good if not better. Sorry I couldn't help any more than this. I did read some reviews on Adorama & B&H;'s website & most said that it worked on their D90 so if you feel lucky about what others have said, I would get it! I have this for my Ultra Wide Angle on my Canon & I love it!
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I was just at the store today looking at the TM90 and the Canon M41, hard to choose between the two! Johnny, do you miss having a viewfinder? And, the green tint scares me...I've read that in a lot of reviews.
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I didn't see any difference. I am very happy with mine, it woulds like I believe it should. There was only one issue with the viewfinder which in my opinion become too easily detached, but I am sure that's only my model. I would say do more research on this 1d in comparison to others. You can always buy and return it to if you don't mind spending a few bucks on shipping it back if you don't like it.
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I am also comparing the two and cannot make a decision. Help, please. I am not that interested in video, but most concerned with qulaity of photo (true colors & sharpness) and the use in low light (indoor). I have concerns about the flash and what I have read is not too promising. Is one of these cameras better than the other in low light situation....without the use of 'flash'?
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I've shot with the 14-35, 35-100, 50-200, and 50. I'm coming off a rather battle worn E-30. I think it's faster and more dependable by far. Coupled with such a big bright viewfinder and you can see exactly what is happening in AF and MF (with enlargement and peaking). The 14-35 screams. I'm sure the newer MFT lenses are optimized but I can't believe it would need to be much faster. Even the old 50 macro, which was never a speed demon, is behaving quite admirably. But do get the grip. Put that with some big glass and it is a very sweet shooting combo. Smaller and easier to handle than a comparable DSLR rig but still pro. I've shot with the 14-35, 35-100, 50-200, and 50. I'm coming off a rather battle worn E-30. I think it's faster and more dependable by far. Coupled with such a big bright viewfinder and you can see exactly what is happening in AF and MF (with enlargement and peaking). The 14-35 screams. I'm sure the newer MFT lenses are optimized but I can't believe it would need to be much faster. Even the old 50 macro, which was never a speed demon, is behaving quite admirably. But do get the grip. Put that with some big glass and it is a very sweet shooting combo. Smaller and easier to handle than a... » Read More I've shot with the 14-35, 35-100, 50-200, and 50. I'm coming off a rather battle worn E-30. I think it's faster and more dependable by far. Coupled with such a big bright viewfinder and you can see exactly what is happening in AF and MF (with enlargement and peaking). The 14-35 screams. I'm sure the newer MFT lenses are optimized but I can't believe it would need to be much faster. Even the old 50 macro, which was never a speed demon, is behaving quite admirably. But do get the grip. Put that with some big glass and it is a very sweet shooting combo. Smaller and easier to handle than a comparable DSLR rig but still pro. « Show Less
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the 50mm 1.4D has an aperture ring, no SWM motor onboard (requires the camera body AF motor - via screw drive). Making the D not compatible (just for AF - manual works fine) on the D40/D60 and similar bodies. D3000 also and likely some others (i'm not as familiar with the new bodies). The newer 50mm 1.4G has no aperture ring but does have a SWM motor making it compatible with all bodies with and without onboard AF motors. Your D90 like it's D80 predecessor DOES have the body AF motor so you can get either and AF will work.
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D40 has a faster flash sync speed (1/500) than the D60 (1/200). Fast flash sync speed is essential if you are taking fast action (think car race) pictures with the flash. Besides that D60 has better features - Active D-Lighting, Dust control mechanism and more megapixels. 6 MP is plenty for most of us, but the dust reduction mechanism on D60 might be useful if you are constantly changing lenses (like you will be doing). Active D-lighting might be useful in some circumstances as well. To me the biggest difference is the included VR kit lens in D60. Although some will question the usefulness of VR at such a short focal length, I think it makes a difference. D40 comes with a non-VR kit lens and is NOT sold as body-only in the USA. If you say the D40 kit comes with a 18-55 VR lens, then you are either looking at a gray market or a refurbished camera. Given D90, a mid level camera with excellent reviews, also has the same flash sync speed as D60, I'd get a D60 over a D40 if the price difference isn't much. Hope this helps.
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I cannot offer a nikon/canon comparison however I upgraded from a S90 to the S120 and am VERY VERY impressed. Amazingly fast user interface, bright rear screen and long battery life are some of the high points. Low light performance is AMAZING compared to my S90. The difference is almost like the change from T2I to 6D full frame in my canon SLR! The bad? Still no RAW converters out there, not even DXO though they report one coming later this month.
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In same boat, Bob. I'm buying the D80. Cheaper, and less weight/bulk. I test drove a 30D and did not like the ergonomics. Have been waiting for a D70s replacement, and it's here!
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I never compared the two versions, I used the first edition only because it's more compact, light, less expensive, has built in shade what I really like. I use only on Fuji cameras without worries. I heard the version two also have purple fringing issues with some cameras but visible only on large images, also fringing is easy to fix with the latest softwares like Lightroom. I shoot almost exclusively B&W; so color fringing don't bother me so much. V2 might be more corrected but I can't tell.
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I'm a bit of a lens snob too, being a contax shooter. I bought the Lumix fz50 for my wife and it arrived yesterday, and let me tell you, it is fantastic; best digital camera I've ever held. We considered the nikon d80, but my wife preferred the LCD preview on the Lumix, and although it is easy to use, the manual options are versatile. FZ50 is not lighter than the nikon, but on the other hand, it has a 420mm Leica lens, so it does the job of two lenses. The price is incredibly low, I think because once you get out of the 300 dollar range, people think they need skip over to a DSLR. They're wrong! Lumix provides all you need with a Leica lens.
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I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two cameras, both of which fit in one bag, to do almost everything my old films SLRs did. I am very pleased. I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two... » Read More I own both the SX30is and S95. Of course the 95 can do RAW and the 30is can't so that is one thing to take into consideration if you do a lot of Photoshop work. Even with it's fantastic zoom tests (see this test I've posted elsewhere:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C1e05eKoiEI still like the sharpness and versitility of the 90 - and end up using that for most of my friends and neighbors shots, parties etc. Both cameras have their place and Canon has done a great job.I spent many years hauling around an F1 and various lenses. It's so nice to have these two cameras, both of which fit in one bag, to do almost everything my old films SLRs did. I am very pleased. « Show Less