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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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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Hi Isaabel,I am still loving the S90 and learn something new about it almost every day. It is infinitely adjustable if you like to tinker around (or if you know what you are doing better than I do so far... you might say "use full manual control"). The instant feedback on the very nice LCD screen is helping me learn to be a better photographer. The only thing that is hard to do is create good bokeh effects but I am trying to find internet tutorials that help with this. Also, I can probably address it to some degree in Photoshop Elements or Photoshop (when I get an extra minute!) Good luck with your decision.Heirloom Tomato Hi Isaabel,I am still loving the S90 and learn something new about it almost every day. It is infinitely adjustable if you like to tinker around (or if you know what you are doing better than I do so far... you might say "use full manual control"). The instant feedback on the very nice LCD screen is helping me learn to be a better photographer. The only thing that is hard to do is create good bokeh effects but I am trying to find internet tutorials that help with this. Also, I can probably address it to some degree in Photoshop Elements or Photoshop (when I get an... » Read More Hi Isaabel,I am still loving the S90 and learn something new about it almost every day. It is infinitely adjustable if you like to tinker around (or if you know what you are doing better than I do so far... you might say "use full manual control"). The instant feedback on the very nice LCD screen is helping me learn to be a better photographer. The only thing that is hard to do is create good bokeh effects but I am trying to find internet tutorials that help with this. Also, I can probably address it to some degree in Photoshop Elements or Photoshop (when I get an extra minute!) Good luck with your decision.Heirloom Tomato « Show Less
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Lets face it the Canon EOS-iD Mark II was released in 2004, and Clearly the Canon 1D2 was the very best for its time. Its now 10 years later, and there are many cameras that have FAR SUPERIOR low light and color rendition that a device engineered 12 years ago. Knowing that one can buy the 1D2 for under $500, your money is much better spent on a Canon 7D, which has excellent low-light performance. I highly recomment that you do NOT buy any 10 year old digital camera. It seems that every 2 year there are amazing improvements, so take advantage of the most current model. Todays Canon REBEL is superior to the 1D2 in Color and Low light capability. Currently my pick for the most optimal cost/performance Digital is Canon's EOS 5D Mark III. Marilyn and I covered an auto show last weekend, take a look at the shots taken with a 5D and Canon D650, the link is www.416-1100.com Later this year I will likely move back to the 1D cameras as I miss the Audio file for captioning images. I cannot take notes when I'm covering an event, and the 1D record button lets one attach an audio file to each image, or any image... I changed to the 5D3 because it was lighter and more compact, but I always use the Battery grip, so that defeats the size/weight consideration. Jim.Wilson
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reveiws about the Canon Rebel point to underexposed pictures...is that a problem with Nikon as well..How well is the low light or night pictures in Nikon compared to Canon?
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I now have the MarkIV and love it. There's nothing to compare to it to anywhere. I was goofing off with it today at ISO 10,000. Yes, the only drawback is not using the 10-22 wide angle and a few efs lenses.Wouldn't mind having the FF 5DMKII also! I was just looking at some ISO comparisons. Almost as good as the MKIV. DPreview has some comparisons. If you want full frame go with the 5D, if you want fast FPS and more length to your lenses go with the MKIV. They are both excellent. The MKIV is a heavier camera.
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Any idea if the same is true for the 40d?(5 minutes later) Never mind. I just looked it up. No, it isn't. Bummer.
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I had the 20d I upgraded to the 60d. I really like the quality of the pictures. I'm a wedding photographer and it is so much easier to use, it has the Q button on the back for quick access to all the setting options you can change.
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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
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Bill, there are a few variables... Do you plan to go to a FX sensor in the future (D700, D3)? Do you plan on hand-holding or will you be using a mono/tripod? Are you someone that must have the latest and greatest things? Personally I'm going for the VR II, I shoot a D90 now but want to have room to move to a FX camera without worrying about vignetting and edge sharpness. Plus after looking at some of the review pictures that people have posted, especially the side by side shots, I think the VR II is worth the extra $500
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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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To ED F,New 50d owner thanks you for advice on 50D over older 5D. After reading Ken Rockwell's info on the advantage of a full frame sensor, sensor size posed my only regret. If I continue to expand my system I can add the 5D Mark II. I know from the past that it is nice to have two bodies. In the 80's I had (still have) the New F1 w/speedfinder for telephoto pics and what I called my "Focus and Shoot" AE1 Program for everything else. What a combo! I'm new to digital and I have a lot to learn and my 50D should work out nicely.Bob
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I think I was misunderstood? When I bought my 50D, it was a toss up between the 5D and the new (at that time) 50D with a couple of kit lenses. I chose the 50D (newer tech wise and more stuff) and I'm satisfied for now. If and when I upgrade, it would be the latest (tech wise) full frame Canon like the 5DMkII. I was just thanking John M. and ED F for validating my non-researched decision to go 50D instead of older 5D at the time.Bob
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Hey M. Kelly, why do you say the Nikon is 100 cheaper? They seem to be $5 difference here on Amazon and the Rebel appears to be the one that is $5 less! Am I looking at the wrong camera?
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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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I have the 50mm f1.8 and love everything about it. My only problem is the focusing speed. I don't mind spending $340 for the 1.4 but I read alot of people had problem with it and have to send it in for repair. This made me very nervous. Anybody familiar with this problem? One more thing, if you want to choose between the 50mm or 85mm, check the crop on your camera first. Ex. T3i have a 1.6 vs 5D have a 1.0 meaning a 50mm on a T3i is equal to a 80mm on a 5D.
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I have a D80 and it is working great on that. I can't keep up with all the numbers, but the I think the D50 and D80 basically share the same DNA. The D80 has a few more bells and whistles ($$$) but that's about it.