Thinking about going to the dark side, 60D to D3200

I've found that 60D with a wide angle lens hanging off my neck all day is pretty heavy. I've been thinking of switching to the new Nikon D3200, reportedly weighs 455g vs 800g or so of the 60D.

Any opinions about the advantages vs disadvantages going to the Nikon system?

If you can afford it, have both! Otherwise, jumping ship every other week will be expensive! What happens when Canon replaces the 60D and you like it? Are you going back to the lightside from the darkside? You should rent the camera in question and Nikon's equvilant lens to the Canon lens you own! Apples to apples comparison, and then make a decision. I'd mull it over for awhile before I decided. My .25!

Not sure about weight, but what about the canon T3i?
Unless you are set on going to Nikon no matter what...

You're not really switching because of the weight...come on...tell us the truth

Dmab wrote in post #14422890
Not sure about weight, but what about the t3i.

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MrLA wrote in post #14422584
I've found that 60D with a wide angle lens hanging off my neck all day is pretty heavy. I've been thinking of switching to the new Nikon D3200, reportedly weighs 455g vs 800g or so of the 60D.

Any opinions about the advantages vs disadvantages going to the Nikon system?

What about getting a good shoulder strap instead of using the neck strap? I love my Black Rapid RS-4 R-Strap.

Switching systems isn't for the faint of heart particularly if you have a lot of gear. Don't forget that with the D3200 you will be limited to lenses that only have SWM, HSM, etc. Legacy lenses won't AF on them.

tagnal wrote in post #14423392
What about getting a good shoulder strap instead of using the neck strap? I love my Black Rapid RS-4 R-Strap.

I'll second that for the Black Rapid shoulder strap - excellent bit of kit and a lot cheaper than changing camera systems

Karl

One listing I found says the T3i weighs 560 grams including the battery and card.

That's a huge downgrade from the 60D, the D3200 is entry level compared to the "prosumer" 60D. I wouldn't do it. Also, I have no idea if they've changed anything since the D70 days, but I HATE having no second wheel to adjust things. The Nikon two wheel system is like the back wheel on the Canon: one does NOT simply photograph their way without it!

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14423275

Jay.....you forget "Hey, let me get that door for you"

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #14423275

Jay,
While I love this cartoon, is there an accompanying one with the young lad slamming the door just as the old man crosses the threshold ? Maybe a gif animation..

Personally, I don't understand these threads like this one.. Really, you want to change brands ? Who gives a $h!+ ? Change brands and go quietly in the night!

OK, I'm gonna go change the brand of toothpaste I use- from Colgate to Crest- and see how many are gonna try to talk me out of it..

go for it. 3200 looks like a very nice body.

Wouldn't do it, but maybe thats just me.
Cheers