tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post1061837082581381162..comments2024-03-18T01:15:17.741-07:00Comments on Better Family Photos: Comparison Between Canon and Nikon360 Rumorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-18637964969061867312013-02-23T05:23:20.381-08:002013-02-23T05:23:20.381-08:00Thanks mshafik/Mik for your reply!
I am well wors...Thanks mshafik/Mik for your reply! <br />I am well worsed in Photoshop and processed RAW images from both Canon & Nikon and could not notice any major differences. At my level both look good and the cameras were D1100 & 3000D. So as mentioned by Mic cost of lenses and controls of camera are more important. I have to compromise on controls because I like the controls of Canon but Nikon lenses are cheaper. (The lens I referred above is 70-300 IS/VR but Tamron can be a good choice). Moving further my last query is related to 600D; there are lot of reviews that mention that 600D carries few features which are useful for more experienced users and these are an edge above the D5100. Is this true?<br /><br />Thanks again for you reply!Jagroop Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721559329917806304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-57320358848074671522013-02-01T12:15:32.373-08:002013-02-01T12:15:32.373-08:00One more thing -- about the lenses you mentioned. ...One more thing -- about the lenses you mentioned. Canon's 70-200 f4 IS is very well regarded. Nikon has two 70-300 lenses: the older 4.5-5.6 and the 4-5.6G. The latter is better but in any case it's not exactly fair to compare their prices to the 70-200 f4 because 70-200 f4 has a constant aperture. Instead I would compare the 70-200 f4 IS to Nikon's recently-released 70-200 f4 VR. <br /><br />If you prefer the price of 70-300, then look at Canon's 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS, and you may want to check out Tamron's 70-300 f/4-5.6 VC as well. That would be an apples-to-apples comparison.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-57433471025161388432013-02-01T12:04:59.700-08:002013-02-01T12:04:59.700-08:00Hi Jagroop. Don't worry about the 600D vs. D5...Hi Jagroop. Don't worry about the 600D vs. D5100. Instead think about the *systemic* differences between Canon and Nikon. <br /><br />Image quality is not really a difference because they keep leapfrogging each other and are usually about equal. For example, the DXO scores of the D600 and 6D are only about 1/3 stop apart.<br /><br />To me the biggest differences between them are the menu and the controls. So I strongly recommend trying them out. If you prefer the Brand X controls and instead get Brand Y camera just because one particular Brand Y camera has a few more features than its Brand X counterpart at the moment, you might not be so pleased with that decision in the long run. <br /><br />Try out the controls and the autofocus, research the availability and cost of lenses, read the differences we cited in the article. Then, within your chosen brand, pick the camera that has the features you want.<br /><br />Those are my suggestions. I hope they help!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-71549608146355061202013-02-01T11:56:34.529-08:002013-02-01T11:56:34.529-08:00Maybe Mic has something to say?Maybe Mic has something to say?mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-78482579151284352013-02-01T11:56:22.084-08:002013-02-01T11:56:22.084-08:00Hmmm, I really don't know what to say, there a...Hmmm, I really don't know what to say, there are two facts that I know, the Nikon D5100 sensor is superior to the Canon one when it comes to dynamic range, especially shadow recovery (the same as the famous D7000 sensor), so maybe that would help with the low light shots in streets or candids.<br /><br />The other fact is that Canon's live view and video modes are significantly more flexible than the Nikon, I was just shooting video last week with a D7000 and I was quite disappointed.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-48081700364926925102013-02-01T10:11:40.199-08:002013-02-01T10:11:40.199-08:00Hi, the review about two systems is very informati...Hi, the review about two systems is very informative & useful. But I am still stuck between two cameras EOS600D & D5100. I now i will not go wrong with any camera at this level but few features of Nikon like in-camera image auto-correction, spot metering on any selected point, cheaper 70-300 F4.5 VR lens (INR 15000/- cheaper than Canon's 70-300 F4 IS) and AF system. On the other hand Canon have advantage of good video, dedicated buttons, good UI and few more advance controls which Nikon does not offer at this level. <br /><br />I will be doing street photography, candid shots, long exposure night photography, casual family shoots, I also love shooting trees and fog. considering these points which system would you recommend me. <br /><br />Your valuable suggestions would be really appreciable!<br /><br />Jagroop Singh<br />http://freelancegraphicdesignerindia.blogspot.com/<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/8735395@N03/Jagroop Singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721559329917806304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-35464484954670314002012-10-19T11:29:08.152-07:002012-10-19T11:29:08.152-07:00Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. With respect ...Hi! Sorry for the delayed response. With respect to image quality Canon and Nikon are about the same these days, especially if you will post-process the pictures. Any difference in image quality has more to do with how new the camera is, rather than what brand it is. I hope that helps!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-25091605570920767652012-10-01T04:43:25.391-07:002012-10-01T04:43:25.391-07:00The reviews are fantastic!one of the best i have r...The reviews are fantastic!one of the best i have read online.<br /><br />I need to make a decision soon between Canon 60d/600d and Nikon d5100, and will be grateful if you could help...<br />- I will be buying my own dslr (until now, been using my friend'). I like to do portraits/architecture/abstract and sometimes also landscape (basically only photography and not much of video).<br />-The canon feels good and sits well on my big hands<br />-But very much confused as many say the quality of pics in Nikon is much better and very flexible and good for future improvements.<br /><br />Your suggestions will be appreciated!<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-12270207663658651392012-05-07T14:08:22.275-07:002012-05-07T14:08:22.275-07:00Thanks for the clarification Mohammad. Re #1, Nik...Thanks for the clarification Mohammad. Re #1, Nikon has similar capabilities with cameras that have built-in commanders. When an external flash is being used as a commander, you can't use the camera LCD to control the wireless groups, but it's not a big deal since the external flash is just on top of the camera. For me, it makes a difference only when the master/commander flash is being used with a TTL cord.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-49439923487465345722012-05-07T13:37:54.093-07:002012-05-07T13:37:54.093-07:00Two more things to add, not only can you change th...Two more things to add, not only can you change the settings if the flash is connected with a TTL cord, no.<br /><br />1- Cameras with wireless flash like the 600D, 60D and the 7D can control the settings of any flash (wireless) groups, from the back LCD you can change the modes from manual to TTL, you can set the powers or ratios of the different flash groups, etc...<br /><br />2- With the flash connected to the camera directly or with a TTL cord, you can change the flash custom functions (like sleep period, etc...) from the camera's LCD, you're shown meaningful names for the custom functions. That's a zillion times better than the cryptics you find if you try to set it from the flash itself.mshafikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178862453786826299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-65474011728818185752012-05-07T09:40:07.433-07:002012-05-07T09:40:07.433-07:00Hi Xiaoli. Thanks for the comment about Camera Co...Hi Xiaoli. Thanks for the comment about Camera Control Pro. <br /><br />As for an example of external flash control, let's say you have an SB-800 tethered with one of those long 10m TTL cords, and it's acting as a master flash. From the camera, the only external flash control you can change is FEC. For anything else (let's say changing the modes of the remote flashes from TTL to Manual, or adjust the power of the slaves), you'll have to walk over to the master flash and enter the changes from the SB-800's controls. With a Canon, anything you can do from the external flash controls can also be done via menus on the camera body (even zoom control).<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Mic360 Rumorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01173469932778454315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361251099864607419.post-69445344190756408932012-05-07T08:54:12.128-07:002012-05-07T08:54:12.128-07:00Great review.
I have one question and one comment...Great review.<br /><br />I have one question and one comment:<br />In Lighting 2: Remote Control of External Flashes, you mentioned "With a Canon you have full control over the flashes. With a Nikon you have to walk over to the flash to change some settings". Could you give an example what external flash settings can be changed from camera in Canon but not Nikon?<br /><br />A comment in terms of tethered software, Nikon does have "Camera Control Pro", which allows full control of the camera. Unlike EOS utility, Nikon's software is not free.<br /><br />Thanks.Xiaoli Zhanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02121610359039216124noreply@blogger.com