Why did you choose to shoot Canon?

[condyk]

I was pretty happy with my Sigma SA-5 film camera which had great reviews when I bought it, but decided to go digital and the D70 Nikon when I got back from a couple of years travelling in 2001. Preferred it over the 300D in looks and handling but the 300D was cheaper by quite a way so I went that route. No special reason, just price. I always preferred Nikon handling and still do, but noise had been an issue until recently. I have been pretty happy with the Canon stuff but now Nikon has the noise sorted well ...

[20droger]

Originally Posted by condyk

...but now Nikon has the noise sorted well ...

...well, almost.

[Simoli]

Had a Canon film a long time ago. Quit due to the expense of the film developing. Ten years ago bought a Nikon P&S which made it to last fall. Decided a DSLR was the next step and started the search. Settled on either the D40x or 40D. Went looking for support forums and found this place so I bought the Canon. I believe I made the right choice.

[nwa2]

First dSLR was a 350d, which at the time was the market leader for entry level dSLRs'. Upgraded to 40d last year, if I had not already had a bunch of lenses I might have considered a Nikon D300, but the 40d is far less expensive and I think would still have won on value for money.

[Amamba]

Mainly because I had a film Rebel that was very good, and the reviews seemed to give Canon XTi a slight edge over Nikon D60. Also the availability / cost of glass, and the fact that Canon provided a free RAW editor. In all honesty if I had a chance to try both cameras before buying I'd probably go with Nikon, they seem to have better exposure / contrast / autofocus in auto modes and higher quality entry-level lenses. Probably not an issue to pros but a big deal for an amateur. Also the Nikkor 18-200 VR is an amazing lens. Of course had I gone with Nikon I'd probably be bitching about something else right now

[txduggan]

Because I could afford a Digital Rebel

I drooled over the Nikon D1x....

Still have 2 Nikon Coolpix (995/4500) that I still use for astrophotography from time to time...

Tom D

[Trainboy]

Originally Posted by Simoli

Had a Canon film a long time ago. Quit due to the expense of the film developing. Ten years ago bought a Nikon P&S which made it to last fall. Decided a DSLR was the next step and started the search. Settled on either the D40x or 40D. Went looking for support forums and found this place so I bought the Canon. I believe I made the right choice.

You should change believe to know, I'd take almost any DSLR over the D40!

[thescottandrew]

my science teacher shot with canon and got me hooked.

[GregSteer]

Quite simply that at the time the Canon 350D was the best around for my budget. Did short (ie one evenings worth) bit of research before buying into the L lenses and commiting myself to the Canon route.

[andrepaul]

My first two P&S were Canon, I guess I was initially drawn to the brand because they seemed to appeal to me more, good marketing strategy perhaps. When my second P&S, an A80 which I still carry in my DSLR bag, had some issues with the LCD, I called Canon customer service about it.

They paid shipping both ways, had it fixed for free even though the warranty had expire like a year and half prior. This was just something I really appreciated.

I'm not qualified to compare their customer service to any other brands but this is something i think they're good with, at least from my experience. So naturally my first SLR was Canon. . .and I think I'll always be a loyalist.

But I think its a combination of customer service, bang for buck products and great marketing strategies.

[lukeap69]

400D was on promo with 2 kit lens with battery grip and 2GB CF. Few months later all part of this promotional kit are sold.

Now I own a 40D and couldn't be happier.

[DigitalSpecialist]

I came back to Canon, because I was a Canon Film shooter for years. Grew up with a father who preferred that I shoot Nikon. But, this is my life and I am spending MY money not his. I will say if he were alive today, he would be using Digital for sure, Dad really loved technology!

[valdore]

For me it was a brand awareneness thing - I was more familiar with Canon than Nikon or any others. My first SLR, digital or film, was my Rebel XT, then I got my 5D last year.

I will give Nikon credit though for great design and aesthetics, but I'm a Canon dude.

[Wazza]

I had a Sony V1 - 5 megapixel point and shoot...

And my best mate bought a 300D, and then signed up for this forum in July 2004... I kept viewing, getting addicted to the Canon product.
Finally signed up in November and bought a 20D in January when I "broke" my point and shoot.

[smcclelland]

Originally Posted by TaDa

I'm curious as to why "YOU" specifically chose to go with Canon.

I had money to spare and didn't have to justify my spending to a wife My how times change...