Comments on: Which Digital Camera Manufacturer is Best?

By: Pio danilo P. Cuadra

Pio danilo P. Cuadra — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:55:58 +0000

When I bought my first SLR in 1987, while working in Malaysia, it was a Minolta X700. My dealer recommended that when buying a DSLR look only for ” The Big Three”, ie Canon, Nikon and Minolta. Minolta has long gone and replaced by Sony. I am using Canon DSLRs now but I still have my Minolta film SLR which my youngest daughter is using in her photography class. My brother-in-law has a Nikon F5 and has recently acquired a D300. We share experiences and ideas on reach other’s cameras. In my opinion, my dealer’s remarks in 1987 still holds true. The best manufacturers are the “The Big Three”; Canon, Nikon, Sony(Now LOL).)

By: Carol Hansen-Dix

Carol Hansen-Dix — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:01:08 +0000

I can give you many reasons why I think Nikon is the very best selection for a DSLR camera and, at the very same time, I can tell you why I think Canon, Olympus, Pentax or many of the other top brands make the very best DSLR camera as well. They all have fine features, are very innovative and easily compete for the number one spot. If only it were about those mundane things. It is not about the evaluation of the details nor is it about the camera with the best specifications.The bottom line is which camera bought you not which one you bought. When I first saw the Nikon, picked it up and held it in my hands I had a feeling that I was being posessed and after a moment I knew it was unmistakenly mine. It just fit me better than any of the others. We joined like two pieces of a dovetail. We were a match and the others cameras paled at comparison. The Nikon was the right shape, the right weight and the right balance for me. That is why I purchased a Nikon because somehow it had already purchased me from the first fleeting glance my way.

By: Carol Hansen-Dix

Carol Hansen-Dix — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:07:37 +0000

I can give you many reasons why I think Nikon is the best selection for a DSLR and I also respect the fact that others might give me the very same reasons for different cameras and the fact is we both would be right. Many of the top manufacturers produce fine cameras. The bottom line is which one owns you. When I first picked up a Nikon I knew it was right for me. It just fit me the best. It felt right and the others did not. It was the right shape, the right weight and the right balance for me. That is why I own a Nikon today because somehow it owned me from the very start.

By: miguel

miguel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:48:44 +0000

Can any one tell me an off brand camera? they are really cheap anyone.

By: awa agwu

awa agwu — Sat, 02 May 2009 16:50:12 +0000

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By: fangio

fangio — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:18:46 +0000

I have used Canon for 30 years starting with a number of film versions and have now progressed to Canon Digital SLR’s. That is for my SLR needs. As I had so many FD mounts lens I chose to stick with Canon and purchased an adaptor for FD to Digital. I still have 2 Canon SLR film a T90 and A1. Stil great cameras.

By: Jim Ryan

Jim Ryan — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:06:47 +0000

I was bitten by the Nikon bug last year and am still recovering. Canon was my second choice but with Nikon on my mind I really didn’t have an opportunity to look further. Anyone thinking of a DSL needs to look at both Nikon and Canon very closely. I would seriously consider a camer with Live View as an option in my next camera.

By: Keoni

Keoni — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:29:01 +0000

Aloha,

I’ve had an Olympus which I really liked, however, when I decided to go to a DSLR type of camera, I asked for a lot of opinions from my photo class instructors, pro, as well as hobby photographers and the consensus was Canon.

The main reason being Canon’s technological advancements and the availability of peripheral equipment, especially lenses. I was told Canon took the initiative and gained a huge head start in the digital field.

I started with the Canon D60, progressed to the 10D, 40D, 1D Mark II, 50D,1Ds Mark III, 5D Mark II, SD900, G9, and the G10. In the lens department I purchased or was given as gifts by my wife a 16-35mm L, 50mm 1.4,18-200mm IS, 24-105mm IS L, 24-70mm L, 28-135 IS, 28-300mm IS L, 70-200mm IS L, 75-300mm IS,100-400mm IS L, and an 800mm IS L. I have not been disappointed in any of my Canon products and use them regularly.

I also have Canon 420 EX, 550 EX, and 580 EX II flash units, wired and wireless remote control flash devices, as well as remote shutter release controls.Non of these items has ever given me any problems or failed to perform as expected.

I’m fortunate to have, who I consider, the best Canon dealer, Kaimuki Camera, in Hawaii to service my photo needs. They’ve always provided me with, much in demand, the first new cameras as soon as they arrived. Their service and knowledge of Canon products is impeccable. I’ve received most of my Canon products weeks before a lot of my friends on the mainland and Asia.

I’m in two local photography clubs who’s members have Nikons, Olys and point & shoots. When I look at their photos they’re all excellent, no better or no less than mine. I’d say the bottom line is it’s not the gear, but rather the person using it. I think the individual’s preference of camera only inspires confidence in one’s abilities.

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:12:59 +0000

Whoops, that’s supposed to say ‘own’ not ‘won’, sorry.

By: Grace

Grace — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:11:53 +0000

Oh, I just realized I wrote ‘won’. That’s supposed to say ‘own’.