I'm looking for a new DSLR camera and I stumbled upon the Canon 60D and Nikon D7000. I love both of them! I have looked at many comparisons and tried them out at the shops but I can't decide (though I slightly like the Nikon more). Which one do you guys recommend? I love shooting in low lights, sport shooting and landscapes.
I suddenly have issues connecting my Nikon D7000 to my MacBook Pro. Nikon has the latest firmware and MacBook is running 10.8.3. My camera will not show up anymore as i connect it by USB.
I also wanted to know is there much of a difference in quality between the two LCDs (I forgot to check that when I was testing the cameras). I know the canon has 1 million screen dots and the nikon has 921,000 but is there really a difference? Click to expand.Please don't base your decision on something as non-sensical as this.
In these discussions, the specs of the cameras are so good that they effectively don't matter (unless you have very special needs, but then you already know what to look for). I typically recommend to people to get the camera that feels better in their hands. To some that's a Canon, to others it's a Nikon. Personally, I own the D7000 for almost a year now and by far, it is the most capable camera I've ever owned. I upgraded from a D80 and the two things I like best about it are its AF system (I have a lot more keepers now), the professional user interface (no more waste of space on the mode dial) and the quiet mode. Please don't base your decision on something as non-sensical as this.
In these discussions, the specs of the cameras are so good that they effectively don't matter (unless you have very special needs, but then you already know what to look for). I typically recommend to people to get the camera that feels better in their hands. To some that's a Canon, to others it's a Nikon. Personally, I own the D7000 for almost a year now and by far, it is the most capable camera I've ever owned. I upgraded from a D80 and the two things I like best about it are its AF system (I have a lot more keepers now), the professional user interface (no more waste of space on the mode dial) and the quiet mode. I ended up in the Canon camp and after years it's difficult to switch from one to another.
So difficult I tend to ignore most Nikon announcements; there's little value in understanding their offering once you have lenses, flashes, etc. That said, you are investing in a system. I've owned several camera bodies over the years but have collected and used the same lenses. Spend a little time figuring out which one you like and don't look back. I do like my 60D and bought it primarily for video. I keep my 50D around for stills and feel like it's a better camera than their 'upgraded' model in the still category. Like everyone else is saying, the choice is up to you, which one feels better.
I personally find the canon interface both on screen and button-wise a lot more intuitive and less busy than the nikons. I've had people ask me why they're so slow using their nikon (when changing settings), whereas I'm fast with the 7D. Experience aside (we both have had lots) definitely the interface makes a difference IMO. Go to your camera store and play around with them, see how fast you can switch from a full auto shot to manual, fine tuning all sorts of settings beyond aperture and shutter (ISO, white balance, metering, etc.). This is a never ending debate. Canon or Nikon. You will hear the same things from everyone.
If you listen to everyone you will end up with the camera that the most respondands to this threat will tell you. If there are more nikonians its nikon if more Canonians then its gonna be Canon. Personally I would go after the glass. Arguably Canon has the lower end entry f4L models which produce great shots and are a relatively cheap upgrade. Nikon does not have the L vs non-L difference.
With Nikon it is the gold ring on the front of the lens (most of the time) and those lenses are pricey. If you go purely from a camera body alone, I would also vote for the D7000 simply because from what I have seen, IT IS a better OVERALL camera (my opinion based on MY feel and MY experience from shooting in a camera shop). Either way I think you will take a long time to outgrow either one of the bodies. Yeah, whatever feels best.
I echo earlier sentiments-buy the camera that you feel comfortable using. I've invested in the Nikon system for years and owned a Canon 60D for video. I set my partner up with the Canon T3i as well. Since my first DSLR in 2004, it's always been a Nikon/Canon debate.
It took me years to realize that it doesn't matter which tool is better. What matters is which tool will get the job I need done. I do essay work and portrait work. I use manual lenses so I was able to plop them onto my 60D. I could use either system (800's on slave mode work with the 60D's flash! It's not that either is better at photo-taking; you can't lose out.
Our cameras are amazing! If you buy a camera, you are investing in a system (lens, flashes, batteries). If you buy a camera with a kit to resell it later, then choose whatever you like. I have spent a lot of time with the D7000 because I was looking for a backup camera with video capabilities. Image-wise, I find the low-light performance of the 7000 beats my 60D hands down. However, if you are doing long exposures, the differences will not be a big issue. If you care about video (sports and narrative portriature), the D7000 doesn't have the flexibility of the 60D but the video quality is great.
It should be noted I bought the 60D for its video performance (what's the best tool for a job), which I found the 7000 lacking in certain areas of manual control (can't dial down settings in D7000 without exiting or setting it on auto-exposure) and metering (histogram during live-recording). Since you are shooting low-light and sports, you may appreciate the D7000's performance. I find both LCDs to be similar. You might like the articulating LCD for over-the-head shots. If you do sports, this would help with vantage points, should you have access to the team after a victory or loss. Also, the dual SD cards might be nice for a backups when out in the field or the ability to designate one card for video capture.
Click to expand.Loads of people recommend the 35mm 1.8 because it is cheap and very sharp. I never have owned one but either that or the 50mm 1.8 for sure. Then, since you mentioned landscape, some wide angle (Tokina 11-16 is spectacular but also pricey. Kinda) Personally, if I am on a budget and shooting what you want to shoot I would get the following line up Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Nikon 35 or 5mm f1.8 (probably the 35mm) Nikon 70-300VR for those long distance sports things.
This mean you have no normal zoom length and if you are on a budget and can still afford it get the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 I know those are 3rd party manufacturers but a) those are probably their best lenses and are REALLY good and b) you are on a budget and this should give a really good base. I know Nikon has the 55-300VR as well but in comparison, I would take the 70-300 ANY day. Loads of people recommend the 35mm 1.8 because it is cheap and very sharp.
I never have owned one but either that or the 50mm 1.8 for sure. Then, since you mentioned landscape, some wide angle (Tokina 11-16 is spectacular but also pricey. Kinda) Personally, if I am on a budget and shooting what you want to shoot I would get the following line up Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Nikon 35 or 5mm f1.8 (probably the 35mm) Nikon 70-300VR for those long distance sports things.
This mean you have no normal zoom length and if you are on a budget and can still afford it get the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 I know those are 3rd party manufacturers but a) those are probably their best lenses and are REALLY good and b) you are on a budget and this should give a really good base. I know Nikon has the 55-300VR as well but in comparison, I would take the 70-300 ANY day.
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